Last week, we were incredibly proud to see OD Grace Thompson (M, 2018–2025) sign for the Welsh Fire in The Hundred cricket competition. At only 18 years old, Grace found herself at the centre of an exciting bidding race between Welsh Fire and the Sunrisers Leeds, with Welsh Fire securing her signature. 

The Hundred is a 100‑ball cricket competition made up of eight city‑based teams that compete over a five‑week period during the summer. Featuring world‑class players from across the globe, it is a major platform for rising talent, and we are delighted that Grace has been signed through this year's Hundred auction. 

We have watched Grace grow throughout her time at Durham School, representing the Durham School Cricket Team with pride and commitment. She signed for Durham Cricket at the age of 17 and was selected for the England Under‑19 line‑up for the Malaysia tour during the ICC Women's U19 World Cup. In 2025, Grace made her debut for the England A Women's Team in a One Day International against New Zealand. 

This is an outstanding achievement for Grace and a further step in the remarkable progress she has already made at 18 years old. 

Grace is certainly setting the cricket world on fire, and we cannot wait to watch her continued progress and follow this exciting cricketing journey. Well done, Grace. #olddunelmian #success #confidenceforlife #thehundred #womenscricket