Batter Michaela Kirk has prolonged her keep at Trent Bridge after signing a contract extension till the tip 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 title of The Blaze – that very same 12 months.
Kirk made her Lightning bow, having moved from Northerns in her start nation, in opposition to 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 previous ladies’s home construction between 2021 and 2024, and extra not too long ago, performed for Northamptonshire in Tier Two of the brand new set-up.
Michaela Kirk mentioned:“I’m actually happy to be staying with The Blaze for an additional 12 months as we glance to construct on the success of this season.
“It’s an amazing setting to be a part of, and I’ve liked taking part in my half alongside a extremely gifted group of gamers.
“I’m thrilled all our laborious work has led to not less than two trophies this 12 months, and we’re all very decided to make it three later this week.”
The Blaze Head Coach, Craig Cumming, mentioned:“Michaela is a extremely priceless a part of The Blaze squad, and we’re very happy that she’ll be staying with us for an additional 12 months.
“Power in depth is a key a part of any team, and Michaela is a crucial possibility for us to have from that standpoint.
“Greater than that, although, she’s an amazing character across the group, and all of us love having her as a part of the staff, so we’re trying ahead to having her with us for the subsequent 12 months not less than.”
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