Simon Philip has described Kent missing out in their bid for a tier-one women’s team as a “difficult” pill to swallow. Kent confirmed their intention to submit a bid to the England & Wales Cricket Board to become one of eight counties with a professional women’s team from the 2025 season earlier in the year. But at an England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) meeting on Wednesday, the recommendation of the selection panel was ratified by the board. The eight initial tier-one positions were awarded to Lancashire, Durham, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire, Surrey, Essex, Hampshire and Somerset. Kent also …
