Batter Michaela Kirk has prolonged her keep at Trent Bridge after signing a contract extension till the top of the 2027 season.
Johannesburg-born Kirk has made in extra of 40 all-format appearances for The Blaze, with a high rating of 40, and was a part of the aspect that lifted the Charlotte Edwards Cup in 2024.
The 27-year-old has Scottish heritage and moved to England in 2021, making her debut for then-named Lightning – the previous identify of The Blaze – that very same yr.
Kirk made her Lightning bow, having moved from Northerns in her start nation, towards Southern Vipers in April 2021, and went on to play for Trent Rockets in The Hundred later that season.
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She additionally represented Nottinghamshire Women below the outdated girls’s home construction between 2021 and 2024, and extra lately, performed for Northamptonshire in Tier Two of the brand new set-up.
Michaela Kirk stated:“I’m actually happy to be staying with The Blaze for an additional yr as we glance to construct on the success of this season.
“It’s an excellent setting to be a part of, and I’ve cherished taking part in my half alongside a very gifted group of gamers.
“I’m thrilled all our onerous work has led to not less than two trophies this yr, and we’re all very decided to make it three later this week.”
The Blaze Head Coach, Craig Cumming, stated:“Michaela is a very helpful a part of The Blaze squad, and we’re more than happy that she’ll be staying with us for an additional yr.
“Energy in depth is a key a part of any team, and Michaela is a crucial choice for us to have from that viewpoint.
“Greater than that, although, she’s an excellent character across the group, and all of us love having her as a part of the group, so we’re trying ahead to having her with us for the following yr not less than.”
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