Before we consider the fascinating choices of players (see below), the fixture formats must come first. There is a test. Glory be! But it is four-day, not five. This runs slap-bang up against the wishes expressed by many, including the England skipper, Heather Knight, that all future tests should have the extra day. We now
England Women have named the two player squads for next month’s IT20 series and four-day Test match away to India. Sophie Ecclestone is included in both squads after having shoulder surgery in September. She will continue her rehab and return to cricket leading up to the series in India. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper batter Bess Heath is
England v New Zealand England were the overwhelming victors of the final game in the WXV series. At last the Red Roses were able to answer all the lingering doubts about their pre-eminent place in world rugby. They beat the Black Ferns on their own patch by five tries to two. They took control from
For anyone who is strictly neutral, it’s a pity that these two old warhorses are once more sparring for a top place. For them and their supporters it is another final match of a series devoutly to be wished. The selections are shown below. The Permutations Almost inevitably, given the condensed nature of the competition,
Details have been announced for England Women’s tour to India. England Women will play three IT20s and a four-day Test match in Mumbai this December, touring India for the first time since 2019. The three IT20s will be played under the lights at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, before we will commence in a four-day Test
Canada v England England had to work hard to wear down Canada’s defences, but by the end they had achieved their aims. It just remains to see the Black Ferns off. Not so easy. The teams played in the unaccustomed setting of a covered stadium. That raised the noise level, but couldn’t hide the paucity
Kevin Rouet’s second line-up shows he has chosen horses for courses. He was happy to give youngsters the chance to show their form in Round One. Now against the top seeds he restores some battle-hardened warriors to the pack, and makes his optimum selection out behind to contain the expected threats England pose there. This
England’s side to face the Maple Leafs Louis Deacon was careful to avoid saying ‘this is the strongest side we can put out against the Canadians’. That is not to disparage them for one moment, but it indicates the intricacies of picking three teams for three successive matches. Each one is there to be won,
Australia v England The two teams had the honour of launching the top tier of the new WXV venture. Result: Australia 7 England 42 Player of the match Holly Aitchison England gained their expected win at the Sky Stadium, Wellington, but they couldn’t keep a clean sheet. They were nearly picture-perfect at the start. After
Over 90% of tickets sold for England Women’s IT20 v New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl in 2024 Tickets to England Men’s IT20 fixture against Australia have sold out Venue hosts England’s Women against New Zealand on 6 July 2024 before England Men v Australia on 11 September 2024 Over 90 per cent of tickets
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