Western Storm were a women's cricket team that represented South West England and Wales,one of eight regional hubs in English domestic cricket. They primarily played their home matches at the County Ground,Taunton,the County Ground,Bristol and Sophia Gardens. They were captained by Sophie Luff and coached by Trevor Griffin. The team were partnered with Somerset,Gloucestershire,Glamorgan,Devon,Cornwall,Wiltshire and Cricket Wales. Originally formed to compete in the Women's Cricket Super League in 2016,Western Storm won the competition twice,in 2017 and 2019. When women's cricket in England was reformed in 2020,the Western Storm brand was retained,and they competed in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Charlotte Edwards Cup.
Katie Louise George is an English cricketer who plays for Hampshire,Central Sparks and Manchester Originals. A right-handed batter and left-arm pace bowler,she made her Hampshire debut in 2013. She has played 5 T20Is and 2 ODIs for England,all in 2018.
Hollie Jade Armitage is an English cricketer who currently captains Yorkshire and Northern Diamonds,as well as playing for Northern Superchargers. An all-rounder,she plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm leg break bowler. She has previously played for Yorkshire Diamonds,Sydney Sixers and Tasmania.
Marie Kelly is an English cricketer who is currently plays for The Blaze and Northern Superchargers. She plays primarily as a right-handed batter. She led Warwickshire to the 2019 Women's Twenty20 Cup title,and was the leading run-scorer in Division 1 that year. She has previously played for Warwickshire,Southern Vipers,Central Sparks,Birmingham Phoenix,Trent Rockets and Trinbago Knight Riders.
Paige Jamie Scholfield is an English cricketer who currently plays for Surrey and Oval Invincibles. An all-rounder,she is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler. She has previously played for Sussex,Loughborough Lightning,Southern Vipers,South East Stars and Southern Brave.
Maia Emily Bouchier is an English cricketer who currently plays for Hampshire,Southern Brave and Melbourne Stars. She plays as a right-handed batter and bowls occasional right-arm medium pace. She has previously played for Middlesex,Southern Vipers,Auckland and Western Australia. She made her international debut for the England women's cricket team in September 2021.
Fritha Mary Kie"Fi" Morris is an English cricketer who currently plays for Lancashire and Manchester Originals. An all-rounder,she is a right-arm off break bowler and right-handed batter. She has previously played for Oxfordshire,Gloucestershire,Berkshire,Hampshire,Southern Vipers,Western Storm,North West Thunder,Southern Brave and Welsh Fire.
Alexandra Clare Griffiths is a Welsh cricketer who currently plays for Welsh Fire. An all-rounder,she is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler.
Natasha Agnes Jessica Wraith is an English cricketer who currently plays for Warwickshire and Trent Rockets. She plays as a wicket-keeper and right-handed batter. She has previously played for Gloucestershire,Somerset,Western Storm,Welsh Fire and London Spirit.
Lauren Louise Filer is an English cricketer who currently plays for Durham and Manchester Originals. She plays as a right-arm medium bowler. She has previously played for Somerset,Western Storm,Welsh Fire and London Spirit.
Claire Louise Nicholas is a Welsh cricketer who currently plays for Wales and Welsh Fire. She plays as a right-arm off break bowler. She won two Women's Cricket Super Leagues with Western Storm,in 2017 and 2019.
Niamh Fiona Holland is an English cricketer who currently plays for Somerset and London Spirit. An all-rounder,she is a right-arm medium bowler and right-handed batter.
Danielle Lucy Gregory is an English cricketer who currently plays for Surrey and Manchester Originals. She plays as a right-arm leg break bowler. She has previously played for South East Stars,Oval Invincibles and Southern Brave.
Charlotte Ellen Dean is an English cricketer who currently plays for Somerset and London Spirit. An all-rounder,she is a right-handed batter and right-arm off break bowler. She made her international debut for the England women's cricket team in September 2021.
Liberty Nicole Heap is an English cricketer who currently plays for Lancashire and Manchester Originals. An all-rounder,she is a right-handed batter and right-arm off break bowler. She previously played for Cumbria,North Representative XI and North West Thunder.
Mollie Joy Robbins is an English cricketer who most recently played for Gloucestershire and Western Storm. She plays as a right-arm medium bowler.
Chloe Nadine Skelton is an English cricketer who most recently played for Gloucestershire,Western Storm and Welsh Fire. She plays as a right-arm off break bowler and right-handed batter.
Seren Anna Smale is a Welsh cricketer who currently plays for Lancashire and Birmingham Phoenix. She plays as a right-handed batter and wicket-keeper. She has previously played for Cheshire,North West Thunder and Southern Brave,as well as making appearances for North Representative XI and Cumbria in 2021.
Sophia Ann Elizabeth Smale is a Welsh cricketer who currently plays for Wales and Oval Invincibles. She plays as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and right-handed batter.
Lizzie Eleanor Scott is an English cricketer who currently plays for Durham and Oval Invincibles. She plays as a right-arm medium bowler. She has previously played for Northumberland,North East Warriors and Northern Diamonds.
