Wayne Parnell, the South African allrounder, has been appointed males's captain of Northern Superchargers forward of the third season of the Hundred, succeeding Faf du Plessis.

Parnell performed twice for Superchargers as a alternative final 12 months and was retained for the 2023 season. He is certainly one of their three males's abroad gamers, together with Matthew Short - who's a alternative for the injured Michael Bracewell - and David Wiese. They completed sixth final season, with 4 wins and 4 defeats.

Du Plessis, who captained Superchargers final 12 months, was launched over the winter on account of his Caribbean Premier League commitments with St Lucia Kings. The CPL begins on August 17, whereas the Hundred runs from August 1-17.

Parnell captained Pretoria Capitals to the ultimate of the inaugural SA20 final winter, and is main Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket. He just lately performed alongside a number of Superchargers gamers for Durham within the Vitality Blast.

James Foster, the boys's coach, stated: "We are delighted to have Wayne back in the squad. He knows the team and, having played in this year's T20 Blast for Durham, he knows the conditions well. He brings with him a wealth of experience from his international and domestic career and that will be invaluable to the team."

Hollie Armitage will proceed as Superchargers' girls's captain. "Hollie did a great job last season and she has a lot of experience," Dani Hazell, their coach, stated. "She led the Northern Diamonds to their first title, winning the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, last year so she knows how to win."

Meanwhile, Trent Rockets have confirmed that Nat Sciver-Brunt and Lewis Gregory will proceed to steer their girls's and males's sides respectively. Rockets had been males's champions final season, and misplaced the eliminator within the girls's competitors.

Birmingham Phoenix: Ellyse Perry, Moeen AliLondon Spirit: Heather Knight, Dan LawrenceManchester Originals: Sophie Ecclestone, Jos ButtlerNorthern Superchargers: Hollie Armitage, Wayne ParnellOval Invincibles: Dane van Niekerk, Sam BillingsSouthern Brave: Anya Shrubsole, James VinceTrent Rockets: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Lewis GregoryWelsh Fire: Tammy Beaumont, Tom Abell