England seamer Em Arlott will be leaving Warwickshire at the end of the 2026 season to join Yorkshire on a three-year contract. Arlott, who has represented England in ten international matches since her debut in 2025, will bolster Yorkshire’s team as they aim to strengthen their position in Tier One of the women’s county structure for the 2027 season.
Expressing her excitement about the move, Arlott stated, “I’m delighted to be joining Yorkshire at what is a pivotal point in the development of their team. I’m in no doubt that women’s cricket has grown rapidly across the region, and I’m excited to experience the energy behind this.”
Yorkshire’s general manager, Gavin Hamilton, welcomed Arlott’s signing, emphasizing her valuable experience in international cricket. He mentioned, “She will add some incredible experience into the dressing room. We’re all delighted to be welcoming her to Yorkshire, and I’m certainly looking forward to seeing her pull the White Rose on for the first time in 2027.”
Warwickshire head coach Ali Maiden expressed disappointment over Arlott’s departure but acknowledged her decision to seek new challenges. Maiden stated, “At this stage of her career, she feels she wants a fresh start and a new challenge, and we respect that decision. We will miss her around the group, but she leaves with our best wishes and we’d like to thank her for everything she has given to the Club.”
