Northamptonshire submit an application to be the home of one of eight professional women's teams in 2025.
"Women's and girls' cricket is already a main priority for us as a club," said chief executive Ray Payne.
"Being able to deliver a clear pathway for a young girl in Northamptonshire to progress from soft-ball cricket to a full-time professional contract, playing at Wantage Road, is a special thing and we are investing hugely to make that a reality."March is the deadline for the 18 first-class counties and Marylebone Cricket Club to submit their bids.
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