BATTER Ella McCaughan, all-rounder Nancy Harman, and spinner Rebecca Tyson will play for Hampshire next summer.

The trio all played for Southern Vipers in 2024 as the side reached the semi-final of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.

McCaughan and Harman both extend their stays at Utilita Bowl having been awarded pro contracts in 2023, whilst this is Tyson’s first pro deal.

McCaughan, who has called Utilita Bowl her home since she was 17, made her debut for Southern Vipers in 2020, and helped the team win five pieces of silverware from 2020-2024.

She said: “I’m really excited to have signed for Hampshire. The environment at Utilita Bowl has been great for my development for the last few years and I’m looking forward to a fresh challenge, with some new faces and see what the next few years holds for us as a team.”

The opening batter recorded her highest List A score in the summer when she made a quickfire 83 against Northern Diamonds in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.

All-rounder Harman joined Southern Vipers in 2022 and played 26 matches for the club, helping them win two Charlotte Edwards Cups and the 2023 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.

She took seven wickets with her leg spin and scored 266 runs with a best of 38 coming in the Vipers’ RHFT semi-final against South East Stars in 2024.

Harman said: “I’m very proud to have signed a contract extension with Hampshire.

"This is an environment in which I thrive and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to the success of the club going forwards.

"I am extremely thankful to those around me who continue to support me in my cricketing journey.”

In The Hundred, Harman has featured for Trent Rockets and London Spirit, where she played in four matches between 2021-22.

Left arm spinner Tyson also joins Hampshire, having been awarded her first-ever professional contract, having been a full time member of staff at the MCC and Lord’s.

Tyson first caught the eye of head coach Charlotte Edwards during The Hundred when she was a net bowler for London Spirit, who went on to win the competition.

She said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be playing for Hampshire this year. As my first professional contract, it’s an incredible opportunity to represent such a passionate and talented team, and I can’t wait to give my all on the field.”

The left arm spinner, who has played for Hertfordshire, then trialled with Southern Vipers and played for the team in their final three matches of the season.

She took three wickets on her debut for the club and claimed another wicket in the semi-final of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy against South East Stars.