Durham Cricket have made their intentions clear ahead of the 2025 season with the signing of experienced batting all-rounder Hollie Armitage.
Armitage has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with Durham Cricket and will make history becoming the Club’s first professional female captain from next season.
With almost 5000 all-format runs to her name, 27-year-old Armitage will reunite with Durham’s newly appointed Head Coach Danielle Hazell – having played under her at Northern Diamonds and Northern Superchargers.
An experienced top order batter and leg-spinner Armitage has represented England internationally and boasts a cricketing CV which has seen her represent, Northern Diamonds, Sydney Sixers, Northern Superchargers, Central Districts and Yorkshire.
A proven leader on and off the field with Northern Diamonds and Northern Superchargers – Hollie led the Diamonds to Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy success in 2022 – lifting the prestigious 50 over cup at Lord’s.
While she also captained England A to a T20 series win over India A during the winter, smashing 52 off 41 balls in the opening clash at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
On joining Durham, Armitage said: “I am really looking to starting a new chapter at Durham. It’s a brilliant opportunity to start fresh, with a new team and create something exciting.
“After speaking to Marcus, I knew this was going to be the best move for me to develop my Cricket. Dani has been a big part of my journey over the last few years and it’ll be great to continue that alongside her at Durham.”
Marcus North, Director of Cricket said: “This is a proud and historic day for Durham Cricket to be able to announce our first women’s professional captain.
“Hollie is an outstanding player who has a huge amount of domestic experience, both here in England and overseas with Sydney Sixers, Central Districts and Tasmania.
“Her leadership skills will be vital for Durham alongside her proven record as a run scorer at the top of the order, she is a match winner and we very much look forward to her joining in November.”