Zoe Aldcroft is named captain of England in succession to Marlie Packer. John Mitchell has made what may well prove his most important decision yet as head coach. His choice of Zoe Aldcroft as England captain for the 2025 Six Nations has all manner of consequences. I list the contracted players below. First, Mitchell has
A new Christie Thriller South Africa v England Much of yesterday foresaw a draw looming. The Proteas batted with care, building a useful score, but not fast enough to threaten taking a decent lead. Then the collapse English fans had hoped for took place. Morning Heather Knight took a four off de Klerk’s first over
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
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
Vitality Roses Head Coach Jess Thirlby has selected a squad of 15 who will represent England in the Vitality Netball Nations Cup in February 2025. A further 10 athletes will form an England A squad for a series of behind closed doors matches in January. The Vitality Netball Nations Cup will be held across two
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
After a 3-0 win in the T20s, all looked fine and dandy for Jon Lewis’ crew. But they had been facing a Proteas side shorn of full strength. Then came the switch to ODIs and a return to lingering doubts. First ODI in brief Reinforced with the return of top names like Marizanne Kapp and
South Africa v England – Third ODI When Jon Lewis retires from the game, he’ll be setting up a psychology support service. Look how brilliantly he has overseen England’s 3-0 demolition of the Proteas in the T20 series. It was a narrow 4-wicket win at East London, a sweeping victory at Benoni, then today… Here
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