Overview
Sophie Ecclestone (born 6 May 1999) is an English cricketer who represents Lancashire, North West Thunder, Manchester Originals, UP Warriorz and the England women's team. A left-arm spinner, she has established herself as one of the leading bowlers in the international women's game.
In December 2018, the International Cricket Council (ICC) named Ecclestone the Emerging Player of the Year. Following the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in March 2020, she rose to the top of the bowling chart in Women's Twenty20 International cricket. In July 2021, she was named the ICC Women's Player of the Month for June 2021.
Ecclestone has featured in domestic and franchise competitions in England and India, including The Hundred with Manchester Originals and the Women's Premier League with UP Warriorz, alongside her appearances for Lancashire and North West Thunder. She was named as one of the 2025 Wisden Cricketers of the Year.
References
Adapted from the English Wikipedia article on Sophie Ecclestone.