The eight women’s teams in The Hundred have today each announced a new marquee signing. Deandra Dottin and Stafanie Taylor become the first West Indian players to join the women’s competition – signing for London Spirit and Southern Brave respectively. Australia’s Jess Jonassen links up with compatriots Matthew Mott and Meg Lanning at Welsh Fire,
England Women have confirmed their squad for their December tour of Malaysia, where they’ll play Pakistan in three ODIs and three IT20s. There is a first call-up for Worcestershire leg-spinner Sarah Glenn, who impressed in last season’s Kia Super League for Loughborough Lightning, while youngster Mady Villiers retains her place from the summer. Sussex seamer Freya
England Women have announced the 2019/20 intake for the England Women’s Academy (EWA) and Training Squad, with 29 players set to be part of the programme across the next 12 months. The EWA provides an individualised programme for players and offers support specific to their needs to maximise the chances of future transition to the senior squad.
Northern Superchargers today announced Aaron Finch and Lauren Winfield as their men’s and women’s team captains for the inaugural season of The Hundred. Australia’s white ball captain Aaron Finch will lead a star-studded Superchargers side including his compatriot Chris Lynn and England stars Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Adil Rashid and David Willey. Men’s team Head
Lisa Keightley has today been confirmed as the new Head Coach of England Women. Keightley, 48, is currently the Head Coach of Western Australia in Australia’s domestic competition and Perth Scorchers in the Women’s Big Bash League. The former Australia international – who previously served as Head Coach of the England Women’s Academy between 2011 and
Eight new women’s teams in The Hundred have each announced the signing of a marquee player live from The Hundred Draft. Australia skipper Meg Lanning will join her international coach Matthew Mott at Welsh Fire, whilst South Africa’s Lizelle Lee will head to Manchester Originals. England’s Tammy Beaumont will join her international captain Heather Knight
Lancashire left-arm spinner Alex Hartley will not have her England Women Central Contract renewed when her current terms run out in January. Hartley was informed earlier this month. The full list of England Women Central Contracts for the contract year commencing January 2020 will be released later this year. Interim Head Coach, Ali Maiden, said: “Alex is undoubtedly
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today (8th October) launched its action plan to transform women’s and girls’ cricket with the fundamental goal of making cricket a gender-balanced sport. Transforming women’s and girls’ cricket is one of six priorities within ECB’s ‘Inspiring Generations’ strategy for 2020-2024. An unprecedented £20m of funding will be
England men’s and women’s World Cup winning players, including Joe Root, Heather Knight, Ben Stokes, Nat Sciver and Jofra Archer, have officially been selected for the eight new teams in 100 ball cricket competition, The Hundred. For the men’s competition, England Test captain Joe Root has joined Trent Rockets while England’s star bowler of the
The 30-year-old made her England debut in 2006, and has gone on to make 226 appearances, earning a reputation as one of the world’s finest players. Across that time she has scored 6,533 international runs – second on England Women’s all-time list of run-scorers. In addition, she will be remembered for her work behind the
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