South Africa v England The wise heads tell you: “You can’t know how things will work out till both sides have batted.” Then with a grin they add: “And even then you’ve no idea.” That’s the joy of multi-day cricket. There are so many ups and downs; even draws are permitted, and they can bring
Ava Lee, Abi Norgrove, and Megan Sturge all sign on for Hampshire All three are products of the Academy and made senior appearances for Southern Vipers Spinner Lee and batter Norgrove have both represented England U19s Sturge is an up-and-coming all-rounder who can also keep wicket Academy graduates Ava Lee, Abi Norgrove, and Megan Sturge
The Long Haul Before the game gets under way, let’s have a look at the background to this game. Much of the data takes some believing. This was England’s first test in South Africa since 1961. This was South Africa’s first test in 23 years. This was the 150th women’s test. It was yet another
How strange that rugby and cricket contracts should be published almost by the same post! But cricket still manages to mystify the most. Seventeen names are listed, but divided into 2 and 1- year groups. They look like this: Two-year central contracts Lauren Bell (Hampshire), Charlie Dean (Somerset), Sophie Ecclestone (Lancashire), Amy Jones (The Blaze),
England secured their second white-ball series win in their tour of South Africa, and they will now shift their focus to the one-off Test match set to begin on Sunday. The One Day International (ODI) series was tied at 1-1 heading into the decider at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, and both teams had
Seamer Grace Potts has been called up to the England Women Test squad touring South Africa. The 22-year-old, who joined Lancashire from Central Sparks in October, has been brought in as cover in the seam bowling department. The four-day Test match against South Africa starts on Sunday (15 December) in Bloemfontein. With thanks to the
Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier and Freya Kemp awarded central contracts by ECB Bell given two-year contract, with Bouchier and Kemp awarded one-year deal Three Hampshire Cricket players have been awarded central contracts by the ECB (England & Wales Cricket Board). Included in the ECB’s updated England Women’s Central Contract list are Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier
Batter Ella McCaughan, all-rounder Nancy Harman, and spinner Rebecca Tyson will play for Hampshire next summer. The trio all played for Southern Vipers in 2024 as the side reached the semi-final of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. McCaughan and Harman both extend their stays at Utilita Bowl having been awarded pro contracts in 2023, whilst
South Africa v England – Third ODI JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom Pre-Match The last of three ODIs had its own importance. Apart from deciding the outcome of this format, it would give the selectors a last chance to assess their options for the test match. Jon Lewis took the long view: Lauren Filer was saved
Pakistan’s Haris Rauf wins the ICC Men’s Player of the Month after short-format heroics in Australia England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge claims the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for explosive batting exploits in T20I series sweep over South Africa The International Cricket Council (ICC) has today announced the ICC Players of the Month for November
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