1. Lauren Bell is a British cricketer who has played for teams like Berkshire Women’s cricket team, Southern Vipers, and Southern Brave.
2. She also played for Middlesex Women’s cricket team in the Women’s Twenty20 Cup before being bought by UP Warriorz for the Women’s Premier League in 2023.
3. Before pursuing cricket, she played football for Reading Football Club until the age of 16 and represented her state team in football and athletics.
4. Bell chose cricket over football after getting admission to the Vipers academy at 16 due to her skills and career goals.
5. She started her cricket journey at Hungerford Cricket Club and was the first girl to play for Bradfield College.
6. In 2015, at the age of 14, she made her Women’s County Championship debut for Berkshire Women’s Cricket team, taking seven wickets in the tournament.
7. Her cricket career includes playing for Middlesex Women’s cricket team and joining Southern Vipers in the Women’s Cricket Super League.
8. In 2020, she signed with Southern Brave for The Hundred Tournament, and she has been part of various national and academy teams, including England women's Academy.
9. Bell received her first England central contract in November 2022 and received a cap from the organization Chance to Shine.
10. She was nicknamed The Shard due to her height and in September 2022 bowled the fastest delivery in a T20I match against Smriti Mandhana.
11. In 2023, she was selected by UP Warriorz for the Women’s Premier League auction, earning her a spot in the league scheduled for March.
12. Although she enjoys sharing moments on social media, she is focused on her cricket career and has made notable contributions to women's cricket.
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