Scotland's Maqsood agrees new Essex contract

Scotland leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood has signed a new two-year contract with Essex Women.

The 26-year-old took 22 wickets in all competitions for the county in 2025, their first as a fully professional team.

She made her Scotland debut in 2018 and has played 80 white-ball internationals so far.

"Abtaha's value to our team was underlined last season, taking wickets at crucial times and further growing into her role as a leader in our bowling unit," said Essex Women's performance director Danni Warren.

Maqsood has also played for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred.