Laura Kelly MacLeod (was Newton; 27 November 1977) is an English former cricketer who played as a right-handed batter and off break bowler. She appeared in 13 Test matches, 73 WODIs and 3 WT20Is games for the English women's cricket team. She played domestic cricket for Lancashire and Cheshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Lancashire and Lancashire Thunder.

MacLeod was born in Nantwich, Cheshire. before retiring from the international game in May 2007.

In January 2026, she joined Nantwich Cricket Club and became head coach of the women’s team, Nantwich Vipers.

Post-playing career

Cricket Administration

Since retiring as a player, MacLeod has held a number of roles in the sport including Regional Growth Executive (England & Wales Cricket Board), Head of Women's and Girls Pathway (Warwickshire County Cricket Club), Chair of the MCC Women's Cricket Committee and currently Director of Women's Cricket (Central Sparks).

Following the announcement by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) of the new Tier 1 Counties within the women's domestic game, Warwickshire have announced that MacLeod will lead their new Bears Women professional side.

References

  • MacLeod to lead new Bears Women Professional side https://edgbaston.com/news/macleod-named-bears-women-head-of-cricket/