After a successful first season with the Falcons, Francesca Clarke will play a key role in Jon Dyson’s bowling attack in 2026. 

Clarke came through the Berkshire pathway before moving to Derbyshire to pursue Tier 2 cricket. 

The right arm seam bowler started last year’s campaign with best figures of 3-14 in the Vitality Blast Women’s League 2 against Worcestershire – Derbyshire’s first win of the season.