Northern Diamonds

Northern Diamonds coach Dani Hazell says the team are in a "better position than this time last year" ahead of the side's Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy title defence - with the opening test against Western Storm at Headingley on Saturday.

A powerful batter and a left-arm spinner, the 29-year-old from Durban has played 186 times for her country across all formats since debuting in 2010.

Here is all of the information ahead of your visit to watch the opening Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy fixture of the season between Northern Diamonds and Western Storm at Headingley on Saturday.

A blistering 71 from England opener Tammy Beaumont denied the Northern Diamonds the chance to win their only pre-season friendly on home soil today as the Blaze took the honours by five wickets in a 50-over fixture at Weetwood.

Yorkshire president Dr Jane Powell has hailed the “sustained success” of Katie Levick as the Northern Diamonds leg-spinner closes in on 300 career wickets.

Leah Dobson displayed her versatility as a batter when it mattered most for the Northern Diamonds at Lord’s last September, and being a jack of all trades is a role the newly contracted professional is happy to take on heading into 2023.

Northern Diamonds leg-spinner Katie Levick reflects on a successful pre-season tour to Spain, and looks ahead to the 2023 season.

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the Northern Diamonds are devastated to have learnt of the death of hugely popular scorer Kevin Hutchinson over the Easter weekend.

Lauren Winfield-Hill says she was blown away by the development displayed by the Northern Diamonds up and comers during their pre-season tour of Spain.

Hollie Armitage and her Northern Diamonds team are desperate for that winning feeling again as the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy champions move closer to the start of their title defence next month.

The Northern Diamonds rounded off their pre-season tour to Desert Springs in fine style with a thumping 40-over victory against South East Stars today - and captain Hollie Armitage led the way with an impressive all-round display.