Batter Michaela Kirk and wicket-keeper batter Scarlett Hughes have each signed one-year contracts with The Blaze.
Hughes joined The Blaze earlier this year and has recently made a positive return to action following injury.
A score of 45 in a friendly against Thunder preceded a near-run-a-ball 38 against Central Sparks.
“Injury has made it a frustrating season, but I can now look forward to working hard throughout the winter and go into the next season ready to perform,” Hughes said.
“I made good progress over the winter and loved The Blaze environment, and I now have another year to continue this work.”
“It’s been really exciting to see the team do well again this season, and I’m keen to be fit and available to help us win games over the next 12 months”
Kirk has been with the East Midlands region since moving to England from South Africa in 2021 - the same year in which she was included in Trent Rockets’ squad.
She has played 23 times in all formats for The Blaze, and formerly Lightning, with a top score of 57 against Sunrisers.
“The last three-and-a-half years have gone really quickly, and I’ve really enjoyed being part of the journey we’ve been on as a side,” Kirk said.
“As a team we progressed when we became The Blaze and there were opportunities for me personally to develop, which ultimately is what I came here to do.
“That so many of us want to stay is a sign of how together we are as a group, and what everyone believes we can achieve in the next few years.
“Another year here will help me to continue being the best I can be, and I’m grateful for the support I have had, and will continue to have, with The Blaze.”
12 players have now committed to the side ahead of the domestic restructure coming into force in time for the 2025 season.
They will begin that transition as reigning champions in the T20 format, having reached the final of the last three domestic competitions across both formats.
“Michaela and Scarlett are both players that have, at various points, shown that they have got a lot of potential in the game,” Head Coach, Chris Guest, said.
“What we’ve seen of Scarlett has impressed us. She’s got a point of difference in our squad as a left handed batter, and she provides good competition to Sarah Bryce and Ella Claridge behind the stumps.
“Meanwhile Kirky has worked hard over a few seasons - she’s seen rewards with multiple scores particularly in second team cricket, and she has got the ability to make positive contributions over a consistent period with us.”
“They’re both great to have around the group, keen to develop as players, and are important in what we are building here at The Blaze.”