Alexa Stonehouse has completed a permanent transfer to Warwickshire, the county confirmed following her release by Surrey.
Left-arm seamer seals Edgbaston switch
The left-arm seamer has agreed terms to stay at Edgbaston on a full-time basis after impressing during a loan period earlier in the season.
Surrey released the bowler once her temporary stint ended, allowing Warwickshire to secure her services permanently.
Successful loan spell leads to full move
Stonehouse spent time on loan at Warwickshire where she featured in matches and trained with the squad at Edgbaston.
The experience proved positive enough for the club to pursue a permanent deal once she became available.
Stonehouse has agreed a permanent switch to Warwickshire after being released by Surrey following her loan spell at Edgbaston.
Warwickshire will now integrate the left-arm seamer into their playing group for upcoming fixtures across the domestic calendar.
- Player: Alexa Stonehouse
- Previous county: Surrey
- New county: Warwickshire
- Role: Left-arm seamer
- Route: Permanent deal after loan at Edgbaston
The move gives Stonehouse a fresh start at a new county where she will aim to continue her development as a bowler.
Key details of the transfer
Surrey made the decision to release the seamer after the conclusion of her loan arrangement with Warwickshire.
Warwickshire acted quickly to finalise the permanent signing once the player was free to negotiate.
Fans at Edgbaston will now see Stonehouse in Warwickshire colours on a long-term basis rather than on a temporary basis.