Rockets win bidding war for Mooney

AUSTRALIA wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney led Trent Rockets' acquisitions on day one of The Hundred Auction, with the four-time World Cup winner attracting the joint-highest bid in the women's competition.

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The 32-year-old left-hander, who has more than 200 caps for her country, was signed by Chris Read's Rockets for £210,000 after competing with Manchester Supergiants for the left-hander's signature.

Mooney will be joined at Trent Bridge by fellow wicketkeeper-batters Ailsa Lister (£30,000) and Bess Heath (£32,500), with batters Millie Taylor (£27,500), all-rounders Emma Jones (£35,000), Georgia Elwiss (£27,500) and Georgia Adams (£30,000).

Bowlers Katie Levick (£32,500) and Charley Philips (£15,000) completed the Rockets' signings, with two spots to be filled by Vitality Wildcard picks after the conclusion of the Vitality Blast.

"We've come out of the day feeling like we're in a really good place," said Trent Rockets women's head coach Chris Read.