Lancashire has secured the services of Madeline Penna, a 25-year-old Australian allrounder, on a short-term contract to participate in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. This decision comes as a response to the injury of Gaby Lewis, an Ireland batter who has been a key player for the team. Penna, although uncapped at the international level, has demonstrated her skills in domestic competitions, including a notable performance for Essex in last year's Vitality Blast, where she scored 313 runs and took five wickets. She arrived in the UK on Thursday and is set to make her debut for Lancashire in their upcoming match against Hampshire. Penna expressed her enthusiasm about joining the defending champions and contributing to their success in the tournament. Lancashire's director of women's cricket, David Thorley, praised Penna's competitive spirit and experience, highlighting her potential impact on the squad during this critical phase of the competition.