Durham Cricket are delighted to confirm the squads for both the Men’s and Women’s Academies ahead of the 2026 season.
The Women’s Academy cohort will be the second intake below Durham women’s professional squad – building on a successful first year as an Academy.
13 players have been named in the academy squad which includes the additions of Jess Clarke (Burnopfield) and Lily Mai Taylor (Hetton Lyons) – while Charlotte Stubbs begins her first full season having joined midway through the 2025 campaign.
Meanwhile, Durham Men’s Academy who have a proud and successful record of developing elite men’s talent for Durham and England – have a cohort of ten players going into 2026.
The men’s cohort for 2026 will see three new additions with Teddy Minto (Norton), Jim Twiddy (Felling) and Bertie Morris (Richmond) all signing their first deals.
Both squads will play a number of games against other counties throughout the summer, with regular coverage on the Durham Cricket website and social media channels.
Men’s Academy squad:
Will Alexander
Robbie Bowman
Faizan Ghumman
Charlie Harmison
Owen Harwood
Zac Mawdsley
Bertie Morris
Teddy Minto
Luke Symington
Jim Twiddy
Women’s Academy squad:
Ava Broady
Amelie Butterwick
Jess Clarke
Mae Deaville
Amy Hurst
Olivia Miller
Freya Rook
Naomi Silva
Charlotte Stubbs
Lilly Mai Taylor
Emma Thompson
Laura Trotter
Emily Whiting