• The Rookie 2026

    Take Her Lead x The Hundred

  • Take Her Lead & The Hundred reunite to offer young female cricketers a once-in-a-lifetime inspirational opportunity. 

    This unique experience will give winners the chance to spend a day with one of the new look The Hundred women’s teams - London Spirit, MI London, Manchester Super Giants, Trent Rockets, Welsh Fire, Southern Brave, Leeds Sunrisers and Birmingham Phoenix. 

    Previous Rookies have trained with legends such as Nat Sciver-Brunt, Elise Perry, Richa Ghosh, Phoebe Litchfield, and Sophie Ecclestone - and this year promises to be just as exciting.

    If you're a 15-17-year-old girl and have dreamt of reaching the top of your game and playing in one of the biggest competitions in the world, then apply today by filling out this application form. 

    Applications close on 14th July 2026 09:00 (UK time)

  • About the applicant

  • Date of Birth of Applicant*
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  • Your Rookie Application

  • To apply you will need to answer the below questions, either in writing, as part of a presentation, or in a video.

    Why do you want to be a Hundred Rookie and how would the opportunity benefit on and off the field as a cricketer?

    Take Her Lead is dedicated to supporting women and girls in cricket. What does that mean to you and how would you use their mission and ideas to inspire and support other girls in the game?

    Answers can be submitted in a presentation format (docx, pdf or ppt), or as a video (MP4). If you have any trouble uploading the file, please email info@takeherlead.org.

    Be creative and let your passion for cricket and desire to experience what it's like to train as a pro cricketer shine through.

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  • Which TWO teams would you most like to be matched with as a Rookie?*

  • Filming & Photography

    As part of the Rookie experience, participants will feature in a video diary, which may include being filmed and speaking with players on camera. No previous interviewing or on-camera experience is required.

  • Are you happy to take part? Please note that selecting "No" may impact the success of your application.*
  • Does the applicant have any needs that require any adjustments on the day of The Rookie experience?*

  • Reference

    Please provide details for a Cricket reference (e.g. Coach, Club manager, PE teacher). They will only be contacted if needed.

  • Please read the Terms & Conditions to apply for The Rookie

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