15 Mentees have been selected for the latest edition designed for cricket administrators Programme began with Dubai workshop from 20 October Cohort will benefit from a prominent panel of mentors during an enhanced ten-month programme of learning The fourth edition of the International Cricket Council’s 100% Cricket Future Leaders Programme is underway, with Dubai hosting
Somerset County Cricket Club has announced the signing of Chloe Skelton. The 23-year-old right-arm off spinner has signed an initial two-year contract. A product of the Gloucestershire Pathway, Chloe made her county debut in 2018 before joining the Western Storm Academy in 2021. Her Storm debut came later that year, and she signed her first
Somerset County Cricket Club has announced that they are delighted to have signed wicketkeeper Katie Jones. The 20-year-old, who is a product of the Gloucestershire Pathway system, has signed an initial two-year deal. Katie made her Gloucestershire debut in 2021 and was named in the Western Storm Academy the following year. Her Storm debut came
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 was a landmark event for women’s cricket, drawing 91,030 fans during the tournament, an impressive 30% increase from the previous edition. The thrilling final between New Zealand and South Africa at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday saw 21,457 fans in attendance, a remarkable 68% increase from the
Cricket South Africa Director of Cricket, Enoch Nkwe, has lauded the Proteas Women’s team upon their return from the World Cup and hopes their achievements will inspire the next generation to pick up the sport. The runners-up in the recently concluded 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, South Africa Women, touched down at OR Tambo
Players from seven teams have been included in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Team of the Tournament. Champions New Zealand and runners-up South Africa are represented by three players apiece (including the 12th player) while stars from England, India, the West Indies, Bangladesh and Australia are also selected. Amelia Kerr, who picked up
Amelia Kerr shone with bat and ball as New Zealand beat South Africa by 32 runs to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time. Kerr top-scored with 43 as the White Ferns posted an imposing 158 for five in Dubai, combining with Brooke Halliday (38) to help her side to the
Nimali Perera and Claire Polosak will umpire their first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final as they take charge of South Africa v New Zealand on Sunday. Anna Harris will act as the third umpire, with Jacquline Williams serving as the fourth umpire. GS Lakshmi has been selected as the match referee for the final
New Zealand reached their first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final in 14 years with an eight-run victory over West Indies in Sharjah. Deandra Dottin’s four for 22 killed New Zealand’s momentum throughout their batting innings as Georgia Plimmer top scored with 33 to see the White Ferns post 128 for nine. The Windies never
A brilliant unbeaten 74 from Anneke Bosch fired South Africa into the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 and ended Australia’s reign after three successive titles. Afine bowling display from the Proteas restricted the defending champions to 134 for five, Beth Mooney top-scoring with 44. Ayabonga Khaka and Marizanne Kapp were the
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