Lauren Filer is a right-arm quick who has quickly established herself as one of the most exciting young fast bowlers in English cricket. Alongside her twin sister, she first took to the game at a local club, and their talent was evident straight away. Both were soon put forward for Somerset trials, where they impressed enough to represent the county from under-11 level all the way through to senior women’s cricket. Lauren’s pace and natural athleticism caught the attention of pathway coaches, earning her a place on the Emerging Players Programme and, by 2018, a debut for Somerset Women.

Her development accelerated with the introduction of the regional domestic structure, as she signed a professional deal with Western Storm in 2020. Filer grew in confidence and experience, gaining exposure in The Hundred with Welsh Fire, London Spirit, and Manchester Originals. Each opportunity gave her a platform to sharpen her skills and establish a reputation as one of the fastest bowlers in the English game. The big breakthrough came in 2023, when she was handed her maiden Test cap during the Women’s Ashes at Trent Bridge. Her rise continued later that year in her maiden ODI series against Sri Lanka, where she finished as Player of the Series with eight wickets.

Lauren missed a significant part of the first half of 2025 due to a knee injury but returned in time for the English summer. She came back stronger in the build-up to the ODI World Cup and ultimately secured her place in England’s squad for the global tournament.