Cricket: White Ferns teen Amelia Kerr signs pro contract in England

  • 24/05/2018
Amelia Kerr, 17, has signed with the Southern Vipers for the England T20 cricket season.
Amelia Kerr, 17, has signed with the Southern Vipers for the England T20 cricket season. Photo credit: Photosport

White Ferns teenager Amelia Kerr has signed a contract to play in English women's T20 competition.

The 17-year-old will link up with the Southern Vipers for the Super League season, starting on July 23.

The Wellington-born youngster has claimed 36 wickets at an average of just 20.27 in 25 matches for the White Ferns. 

She will play alongside White Ferns captain Suzie Bates, who is already contracted to the Vipers.

Southern Vipers women's cricket director Charlotte Edwards said she was pleased to sign Kerr for the entire season.

"In Amelia, we have one of the brightest young talents in the game and she's already made a big impact on the international stage with her leg spin," she said.

The Vipers won the competition in 2016 and lost in last year's final.

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