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Josie Groves departs The Blaze for Lancashire on permanent deal

The leg-spinner made 63 appearances and claimed 58 wickets across four seasons at Trent Bridge before joining Lancashire on a permanent contract.

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 10:06 AM
Josie Groves departs The Blaze for Lancashire on permanent deal
Key Things to Know
  • Josie Groves has completed a permanent transfer to Lancashire after mutually parting ways with The Blaze.
  • Groves took 58 wickets across 63 appearances during her four seasons at Trent Bridge.
  • The leg-spinner won four trophies with The Blaze, including a domestic treble in 2026.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Leg-spinner Josie Groves has left The Blaze by mutual consent to complete a permanent transfer to Lancashire. The right-arm bowler departures with immediate effect after spending four seasons with the club, which began during its time as Lightning before rebranding to The Blaze at Trent Bridge.

Groves took 58 wickets in 63 appearances for The Blaze and helped the team win four trophies, including a treble in 2026. Blaze head coach Craig Cumming thanked Groves for her contributions, citing the squad's current depth as she moves on to Lancashire.

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