Central Sparks were a women's cricket team that represented the West Midlands region,one of eight regional hubs in English domestic women's cricket. They primarily played their home matches at Edgbaston and New Road. They were captained by Evelyn Jones and coached by Darren Franklin and Justine Dunce. The team was partnered with Warwickshire,Worcestershire,Herefordshire,Staffordshire and Shropshire.
Marie Kelly is an English cricketer who is currently the captain of Warwickshire,as well as playing for The Blaze,Northern Superchargers and Trinbago Knight Riders. 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 previously played for Southern Vipers,Central Sparks,Birmingham Phoenix and Trent Rockets.
Gwenan Mai Davies is a Welsh cricketer who currently plays for Warwickshire. She plays as a wicket-keeper and left-handed batter,as well as occasionally bowling right-arm medium-fast. She has previously played for Wales,Somerset and Central Sparks,as well as Yorkshire Diamonds and Surrey Stars in the Women's Cricket Super League and Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.
Bethan Louisa Ellis is an English cricketer who currently plays for Warwickshire. She plays primarily as a right-arm medium bowler,as a well as a right-handed top-order batter. She has previously played for Shropshire,Worcestershire,Derbyshire,Lightning and Central Sparks.
Abigail Johanna Freeborn is an English cricketer who currently plays for Warwickshire and London Spirit. She plays as a wicket-keeper and right-handed batter. She has previously played for Sussex,Yorkshire,Leicestershire and Staffordshire,as well as Loughborough Lightning and Lightning and Central Sparks in regional cricket and Trent Rockets and Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.
Eleanor Threlkeld is an English cricketer who currently plays for Lancashire,North West Thunder and Manchester Originals. She plays as a wicket-keeper and right-handed batter. She previously played for Lancashire Thunder in the Women's Cricket Super League.
Chloe Edna Christine Brewer is an English cricketer who currently plays for Warwickshire and Birmingham Phoenix. She plays primarily as a right-handed batter. She has previously played for Surrey,South East Stars,Central Sparks and London Spirit.
Ami Campbell is an English cricketer who most recently played for Worcestershire,on loan from North East Warriors,Central Sparks and Manchester Originals. She plays as a left-handed batter. She has previously played for Northumberland,Yorkshire,Durham,Northern Diamonds and Northern Superchargers.
Georgia Katie Davis is an English cricketer who currently plays for Warwickshire and Welsh Fire. She plays as a right-arm off break bowler. She previously played for Central Sparks,as well as Yorkshire Diamonds in the Women's Cricket Super League and Trent Rockets in The Hundred.
Ria Ashleigh Fackrell is an English cricketer who currently plays for Warwickshire. She plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm off break bowler. She has previously played for Shropshire,Lancashire Thunder,Lightning,Central Sparks and Birmingham Phoenix.
Thea Francis Brookes is an English cricketer who currently plays for Surrey. An all-rounder,she plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm off break bowler. She previously played for Worcestershire,Warwickshire and Central Sparks,as well as Loughborough Lightning,Yorkshire Diamonds and Southern Vipers in the Women's Cricket Super League and Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.
Shachi Pai is an Indian-born cricketer who currently plays for Lancashire and North West Thunder. She plays as a right-handed batter. She previously played for Derbyshire,North Representative XI and Lightning.
Danielle Louise Collins is an English cricketer who currently plays for Lancashire and North West Thunder. She plays as a left-handed batter.
Laura Marshall is an English cricketer who currently plays for Lancashire. She plays as a right-handed batter. She has previously played for Cumbria,Lancashire Thunder and North West Thunder.
Milly Home is an English cricketer who currently plays for Worcestershire,on loan from Warwickshire. She plays as a right-handed batter. She has previously played for Shropshire and Central Sparks,and has represented England at lacrosse at age-group and senior level.
Hannah Louise Baker is an English cricketer who currently plays for Warwickshire and Birmingham Phoenix. She plays as a right-arm leg break bowler. She previously played for Worcestershire,Central Sparks and Welsh Fire.
Clare Katherine Boycott is an English cricketer who currently plays for Worcestershire. An all-rounder,she plays as a right-arm medium bowler and right-handed batter. She has previously played for Central Sparks.
Elizabeth Ann Russell is an English former cricketer who played as a right-arm medium bowler. She played for Warwickshire,Central Sparks and Northern Superchargers.
Anisha Anil Patel is an English cricketer who currently plays for Warwickshire. She plays as a right-arm leg break bowler.
Seren Anna Smale is a Welsh cricketer who currently plays for Lancashire,North West Thunder and Birmingham Phoenix. She plays as a right-handed batter and wicket-keeper. She has previously played for Cheshire and Southern Brave,as well as making appearances for North Representative XI and Cumbria in 2021.
