Katherine Brunt

Katherine Brunt has bowled her last ball for Northern Diamonds. (Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

'It just seems the right time' - Katherine Brunt retires from Northern Diamonds
One of the most successful female cricketers of all time has announced her retirement from county cricket.

katherine brunt: Losing out on a Commonwealth Games medal hurt more than she expected. (Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Katherine Brunt unsure over England future after Commonwealth Games heartbreak

HOWZAT: England's Katherine Brunt, centre, took a wicket with her first ball against Sri Lanka. Picture: PA Wire.

Katherine Brunt embracing big occasion for women's cricket at Commonwealth Games

GOING STRONG: Katherine Brunt bowls during an Ashes ODI against Australia in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Mark Evans/Getty Images

Brunt welcomes ‘insane’ Women’s T20 schedule at Edgbaston

England's Katherine Brunt made it a day to remember in England's T20 win over South Africa on Saturday. Picture: Adam Davy/PA.

Brunt makes it record-breaking day in England T20 win

Diamonds' Linsey Smith fields. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Northern Diamonds’ Linsey Smith hopes ‘nightmare’ is over

Katherine Brunt: Yorkshire bowler retired from Test-match cricket at the weekend. (Picture: PA)

‘Blond Goughie’ Katherine Brunt earns high praise from Darren Gough himself

Katherine Brunt: Has brought the 10th longest career in women’s Test cricket to an end. (Picture: Getty Images)

Katherine Brunt brings an end to 10th longest career win women’s Test cricket

Lauren Winfield-Hill is missing for Northern Diamonds through injury. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Diamonds remain hopeful of making Finals Day

Barnsley's Katherine Brunt appeals successfully for an LBW during the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match between England and Pakistan at Hagley Oval on March 24, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Picture: Peter Meecham/Getty Images)

A few less grey hairs please as Katherine Brunt puts England on brink

England's Katherine Brunt celebrates after taking the wicket of Rachael Haynes on day one of The Ashes Test in Canberra Picture: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images

The Ashes: Katherine Brunt leads charge for England but Australia strike back

England's Katherine Brunt celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Georgia Wareham Picture: David Davies/PA

The Ashes: England’s Brunt calls for shake-up to make women’s game more exciting

Paid to play: Barnsley-born England bowler Katherine Brunt will play for Hundred team Trent Rockets. Picture: Will Palmer/SWpix.com

The Hundred fan Katherine Brunt believes competiton a step in right direction fo...

Phoebe Graham bowls. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Northern Diamonds v South East Stars - Phoebe Graham ready to shine for Diamonds...

Katherine Brunt: Was at her destructive best against Sunrisers. Picture: SWPix

Diamonds Katherine Brunt and Jenny Gunn sparkle as Sunrisers are downed

Key Partnership: Jenny Gunn, above, scored 40 and shared an 81 partnership with Alex MacDonald to set up Diamonds’ win. Picture: John Heald

Lightning v Northern Diamonds: Jenny Gunn and Katherine Brunt shine as Diamonds ...

Shortlived joy: Lauren Winfield-Hill, above right, celebrates her maiden Diamonds ton with Katherine Brunt (Pictures: Will Palmer/SWPix.com)

Northern Diamonds suffer late defeat despite Lauren Winfield-Hill’s century

Lauren Winfield-Hill: Northern Diamonds star and England women’s cricketer. (Picture: SWPix.com)

England trio available to get Diamonds off to a polished start

Diamonds are forever: Yorkshire Diamonds ahead of the new Kia Superleague season at St PeterS School in York (Picture: Dave Williams)

Yorkshire Diamonds - Australian star Healy can lift the new-look Diamonds

England's Katherine Brunt. Picture: AP/Rajanish Kakade

Yorkshire Diamonds duo aiming to clinch England Ashes place

Katherine Brunt of England Women took a five-for in their win over India. (Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Yorkshire’s Katherine Brunt restores credibility for England Women
England Women secured a dramatic two-wicket win in Mumbai to deprive India of a series whitewash.
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Injury problems: Yorkshire's Katherine Brunt.

Yorkshire Diamonds star must put England first

Yorkshire Diamonds' Thea Brookes. PIC: Tony Johnson

Women's cricket: Diamonds cut down to size by fellow Super League strugglers

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New recruits boost Diamonds' hopes of shining

SOUND ADVICE: Katherine Brunt chats to children during a cricket workshop at Headingley in 2015. Picture: Simon Hulme

Weekend Interview: Katherine Brunt out to help inspire the next generation

England beat New Zealand today at Headingley.

England Women take series lead as complete performance outclasses New Zealand

Katherine Brunt: Struck maiden ODI half-century.

Scant consolation for Katherine Brunt in women's Ashes

England's Katherine Brunt takes a selfie with the England women's team as they celebrate with the trophy during the ICC Women's World Cup Final at Lord's, London. (Picture: John Walton/PA Wire)

Brunt and Winfield set for the Ashes

England celebrate victory during the ICC Women's World Cup Final at Lord's, London. (Picture: John Walton/PA Wire)

Yorkshire's Diamonds play integral role in England Women's World Cup win

England Women's Anya Shrubsole celebrates hitting the winning runs with Jenny Gunn (left) against South Africa Women.

England women on verge of making history

England's Sarah Taylor

Taylor's return a boost for women '“Robinson

Yorkshire Diamonds captain Lauren Winfield. PIC: James Hardisty

Cricket: Diamonds gear up for sparkling day's cricket
Headingley is gearing up for a sparkling day's cricket tomorrow when Yorkshire Diamonds raise the curtain on the inaugural season of the Kia Women's Cricket League by taking on Loughborough Lightning.
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England quartet join Yorkshire Diamonds

Yorkshire and England's Katherine Brunt. Picture: Simon Hulme

The Ashes: Yorkshire’s Brunt on mission to deliver in women’s opening tie

Youngsters at Driffield Junior School from Driffield, celebrate taking a wicket at Headingley Cricket Ground in The 2015 Drax Cup finals. Pic: Tony Johnson TJ100929a

The cream of cricket’s young talent compete at Headingley

England celebrate after winning the match and retaining the Ashes

Edwards savours ‘really special’ achievement of defending Ashes

Barnsley's Katherine Brunt is proving a hit Down Under.

England’s women enjoy first laugh in Australia

England women's team celebrate with the Ashes trophy

Brunt certain Ashes success can spark fire in the next generation

Cricketers reclaim their field of dreams

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Confidence high among women ahead of Test

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Pupils push boundaries with special lessons on National Cricket Day

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Wainwright happy Rashid is applying pressure

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