There have been plenty of controversial England tours in the past, but the one under way in South Africa finds its place among them. Jon Lewis’ XI managed their first hurdle, just scraping home in a T20 by four wickets with four balls left. This was the team he chose: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Maia Bouchier, Sophia
Wicketkeeper-batter Seren Smale has been called up to England Women’s IT20 and Test squads touring South Africa. Lancashire’s Smale joins up with the IT20 group today following the withdrawal of Bess Heath who suffered a fractured thumb. Meanwhile, seamer Ryana MacDonald-Gay has been called up to the Test squad. She will join up with the
Somerset County Cricket Club have secured the signing of England international all-rounder, Dani Gibson. A product of the Gloucestershire Pathway, Dani made her debut for the county in 2014 at the age of just 13. After a number of successful campaigns, she moved to Wales ahead of the 2019 season. After making her way through
South Africa welcomed England for the start of a three-pronged tour, to include a rare test match. But to start, yet another smash-and-grab T20. Here were the teams for the opening T20 at Buffalo Park, East London: South Africa Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Suné Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Nadine de Klerk,
South Africa will take to the field for the first time in a T20 encounter against England since their heartbreaking 32-run loss in the World Cup final against New Zealand last month. Their defeat marked their second loss in two consecutive T20 World Cups after losing to Australia by 19 runs in the 2023 final.
The draw for the inaugural Vitality T20 Women’s County Cup has been unveiled. Thirty-seven teams from across the three tiers of the women’s domestic structure will enter the knock-out competition, with the Tier 1 teams entering at Round Three. The knock-out nature of the Vitality T20 Women’s County Cup will give Counties in Tier 2
Paige Scholfield has been withdrawn from the England Women IT20 squad to tour South Africa after suffering an ankle injury. Scholfield sustained the injury during a training session on Tuesday and following further assessment she will now return to the UK to begin her rehabilitation.
• 31 budding female coaches from 22 ICC Member nations benefit from the new initiative launched earlier this year • 2024 cohort gain valuable experience through practical coaching and mentorship sessions delivered at ICC pathway events Following the conclusion of the final 100% Cricket Future Leaders Programme for coaches in Ajman, UAE last week, the
Alice Capsey has been called up to the England Women IT20 squad for the upcoming series in South Africa. The 20-year old links up with the group due to a couple of minor injury concerns within the squad. Capsey, who has been playing for Melbourne Renegades during this season’s Women’s Big Bash League, will join
Lola Harris has signed her first full-time professional contract and becomes the latest player to be announced by Somerset County Cricket Club. The 18-year-old made her way through the Somerset Player Pathway before joining the Western Storm Academy in 2021 and made her Somerset debut in the same year. The leg spinner has featured in
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