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Gammon joins Glamorgan women's full-time pro ranks

Batter Bethan Gammon joins two more members of Glamorgan women's professional ranks as the county prepares for Tier One status in 2027.

Gammon joins Glamorgan women's full-time pro ranks

Bethan Gammon, a 25-year-old cricketer from Pontypridd, has signed a contract with Glamorgan women's professional ranks. The Welsh side, preparing for Tier One status in 2027, has added Gammon, all-rounder Bethan Ellis and batter/wicketkeeper Abbey Freeborn to its full-time female players. Gammon, who has been a first-choice pick since Glamorgan's establishment in 2025, is the captain's vice-captain and led the team in their first ever game while the captain was injured.

She has been a consistent performer for Glamorgan over the last two seasons and holds a significant place in the club's history. Glamorgan's head of women and girls cricket, Aimee Rees, expressed her delight at Gammon's decision to become a full-time professional cricketer, highlighting her outstanding performance in the T20 Blast final at Sophia Gardens.

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