Celebrating the Elite Mentality of Cricketers Ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 The campaign puts the spotlight on a trio of world-class cricketers Fans can view the ‘Whatever It Takes’ video here The International Cricket Council (ICC) today launched ‘Whatever It Takes’, a campaign designed to build excitement and anticipation for the
Northern Diamonds vs South East Stars at Chester-le-Street Co Durham (Seat Unique Riverside) on 7 September 2024 Players knew they were pre-qualified to play in the up-coming semi-finals. By no means a ‘dress rehearsal’ for the final, the match turned out to be one-sided, played in ’spin-friendly’ conditions with a ‘green-looking’ pitch and ball-slowing outfield following recent rain. Batting
The Blaze vs Central Sparks at Chesterfield (Cricket Club) on 6 September 2024 (10h30) Both teams were knocked-out of this year’s competition before reaching the semi-finals stage. Abbey Freeborn’s third back-to-back win as stand-in skipper, ended Sparks’ final match on a high. Defeat for Blaze was made worse one day later, when pipped at the
ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice announces tickets starting from five Dirhams and free entry for those under 18 years of age in 10-team tournament that runs from 3-20 October Those wanting to buy match tickets need to register their interest at T20WorldCup.com The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced accessibly priced match tickets starting from
Ireland v England – Third ODI Let’s put a few building-blocks in place first. Ireland were reappearing after a disastrous performance two days earlier, 45 all out. England were 2-0 up. A few changes: Davis and Wong out for England; Macdonald-Gay and Baker in. For Ireland Alana Dalzell replaced Arlene Kelly. The weather was a
Western Storm vs Lancashire Thunder at Taunton (The Cooper Associates County Ground, Somerset) on 7 September 2024 Thunder narrowly beat Storm by just two runs in a ‘dead-rubber’ match to decide which team received this year’s wooden spoon. Batting first, Thunder’s Ellie Threlkeld – pictured made top-score with a skipper’s ‘fifty’ [69 runs (from 93 balls).]
Stormont, Belfast First a scene-setter: This was a sort of Second XI that the selectors sent across the Irish Sea, though far from it, according to those who disagreed vehemently with the choices. Bess Heath and Freya Kemp were the two players invited to take part before moving on to the T20 World Cup in
Kate Cross’ career-best figures saw England Women secure a four-wicket victory over Ireland in Stormont. Captaining her country for the first time, Cross took a six-wicket haul and 38 not out in her side’s opening ODI match. A youthful England team was made up of five debutants. Hannah Baker and Ryana MacDonald-Gay, who made their
The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has opened the process to secure private investment into the eight teams in The Hundred. The initial announcement of the process sparked global interest from a variety of investors for the annual short-format competition that is held across some of cricket’s most iconic venues. Since the inaugural season
Central Sparks vs South East Stars at Birmingham (South-East) at Moseley Cricket Club, Shirley on 4 September 2024 (10h30) Stars cemented their place in the semi-finals by beating a depleted Sparks side. Unusually, both sides were led by wicket-keepers who stepped-up as stand-in skippers. Stand-in skipper Kira Chathli (pictured) [80runs (from 78 balls)] made her
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