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From next season, the women’s domestic game is changing.

Eight counties will host professional women’s teams, replacing the eight regional clubs that currently play in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the 20-over Charlotte Edwards Cup.

The two domestic competitions will also end, with the counties instead playing in the T20 Blast and One-Day Cup in a move to align the revamped set-up with the men’s game.

The plans will see a three-tiered domestic competition created, with Durham, Essex, Hampshire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Somerset, Surrey and Warwickshire the eight counties awarded Tier One status for 2025.

Glamorgan and Yorkshire will join them in 2027 as part of an expansion, with two further teams added in 2029.

“The fact we’re going in line with the men’s game is great,” added Scrivens.

“That’s only going to bring better facilities for us, and, hopefully, more support.

“I think the quality of coaching will improve as well – I think it’s a great thing.

“Obviously, with change comes a bit of nerves too, for everyone, but I think it’ll keep building for the women’s game, as this tournament has too.”