Lauren Bell is a British cricketer who has played for teams like Berkshire Women’s cricket team, Southern Vipers, and Southern Brave. |
She also played for Middlesex Women’s cricket team in the Women’s Twenty20 Cup before being bought by UP Warriorz for the Women’s Premier League in 2023. |
Before pursuing cricket, she played football for Reading Football Club until the age of 16 and represented her state team in football and athletics. |
Bell chose cricket over football after getting admission to the Vipers academy at 16 due to her skills and career goals. |
She started her cricket journey at Hungerford Cricket Club and was the first girl to play for Bradfield College. |
In 2015, at the age of 14, she made her Women’s County Championship debut for Berkshire Women’s Cricket team, taking seven wickets in the tournament. |
Her cricket career includes playing for Middlesex Women’s cricket team and joining Southern Vipers in the Women’s Cricket Super League. |
In 2020, she signed with Southern Brave for The Hundred Tournament, and she has been part of various national and academy teams, including England women's Academy. |
Bell received her first England central contract in November 2022 and received a cap from the organization Chance to Shine. |
She was nicknamed The Shard due to her height and in September 2022 bowled the fastest delivery in a T20I match against Smriti Mandhana. |
In 2023, she was selected by UP Warriorz for the Women’s Premier League auction, earning her a spot in the league scheduled for March. |
Although she enjoys sharing moments on social media, she is focused on her cricket career and has made notable contributions to women's cricket. |