If England win all three T20s and the test, they regain the Ashes. As they leave Hobart, they stand 0-6 points down, so their chances are slim. Here are the teams chosen for the third ODI: Australia Alyssa Healy (captain and w-k), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia
Tilly Corteen-Coleman only took an interest in cricket to keep up with her brother but she very quickly realised it was all she wanted to do. Still only 17, the slow left-armer burst onto the scene in 2024, taking four wickets in four balls in the Charlotte Edwards Cup for South East Stars before becoming
John Mitchell has announced the names of 38 players to start training up for the Six Nations. Shakespeare tended to opt for five acts to complete his dramas. If this list represents a prologue, there will be many more acts to come before we reach the climax. Yesterday we had news of a new captain.
The opening day of England’s tour of Australia revealed more weaknesses than strengths. A 50-over match against the Governor General’s XI was badly affected by rain; the players leaving the field in the 29th over, not to return. Relaxed rules were in place: 14 per side, but the usual numbers onfield. Only three of the
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
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