Source: Essex Cricket

A thrilling start to the series – England ‘A’ New Zealand ‘A’ – First ODI

Derby This match showed the 50-over version of the game at its best. England made a tentative start, Grace Scrivens edging Bree Illing’s first ball just past the keeper. Seren Smale went early, lbw playing across Illing’s left-arm swinger. Davina Perrin celebrated the 50 coming up in the 12th over with a quite magnificent cover

Continue Reading →


Source: England Cricket

England v West Indies – Second ODI

A sideways look Derby First, records Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones take pride of place. After their remarkable opening stand of 222 at Derby, with both scoring tons (Jones’ her very first after a dozen years of trying), they repeated the dose at Leicester, falling 20 runs short of their previous effort. Both scored another

Continue Reading →


Source: ECB

England v West Indies – First ODI

Derby This is England, so a black cloud hovered over the ground and the umbrellas went up, but not for long. Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and decided to bat. The game worked out just as we should have expected. Off the first two overs Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones each hit a four, to

Continue Reading →


Source: Getty Images

Heather Knight’s Injury – England’s Choices

News of a season-ending hamstring injury to ex-captain, Heather Knight cuts two ways. She has proved England’s most reliable batter in the T20 series against the West Indies. In her absence the top order looks potentially vulnerable again. Apart from her only the new captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, can be relied on to provide runs in

Continue Reading →


Source: ECB

England’s latest Squad

The players chosen to face the West Indies (full lists below) are of huge interest, as they reveal the thinking of their new boss, Charlotte Edwards. Alongside her comes Lydia Greenway as a co-selector, a second distinguished international for Kent and England. Edwards is fortunate to have a relatively easy ride first time out. WI

Continue Reading →


Source: ECB

The Ashes – The First ODI

After a thoroughly frustrating warm-up match that lasted less than 29 overs – it rains in Australia too – England faced the first of three ODIs at Sydney North Oval. The two teams: Australia Alyssa Healy (captain & w-k), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Alana King, Kim Garth,

Continue Reading →


Source: ECB

Out of a clear blue sky

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

Continue Reading →


Source: ECB

England in South Africa – A Catch-up

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

Continue Reading →