India Women took control of their Test match with England after impressing on a 19-wicket day at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. England fell to 136 all out in reply to India’s first-innings of 428. Off-spinner Deepti Sharma took 5-7, with Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 59 a significant contribution for England. India decided against the the follow-on,
The first question we have to ask is: how serious are national boards and the ICC about increasing the number of tests? While you hear that wish expressed on all sides, the effects at ground level are far harder to perceive. For example, the coming test at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai is
Emma Lamb has been withdrawn from the England Women Test squad to play India due to a back problem. Lamb has returned home to the UK where she will see a spinal surgeon to determine next steps. Maia Bouchier has been called up to the Test squad while Kirstie Gordon also links up with Heather
The question should really be: what can the England selectors and coaching staff learn? Jon Lewis’ response after a loss by 85 runs was for the players to go harder. An interesting response after the intense efforts they put in. I would prefer him to have said: ‘I must think harder’. In one sense there
Match drawn. South Africa 181-5 & 284 all out drew with England 417 Rain intervened on the final day at Taunton to see the LV= Insurance Test between England Women and South Africa drawn. The hosts went into the final day needing seven wickets, but only 43 overs were possible. The two teams shared the
Issy Wong took two late wickets to liven up a frustrating, rain-affected day at Taunton and leave the LV= Insurance Test fascinatingly poised heading into day four. The Warwickshire and Central Sparks pacer dismissed Lara Goodall and Laura Woolvardt in a lively evening session consisting of just 12.5 overs. Earlier England had extended their first innings
England 328-6 lead South Africa 284 all out by 44 runs Nat Sciver and Alice Davidson-Richards both scored maiden Test hundreds as England grabbed the initiative on day two of the LV= Insurance Test at Taunton. Coming together with their side wobbling at 121-5, Sciver (119*) and Davidson-Richards (107) combined for a superb partnership of 207
South Africa 284 (England 0-0) Marizanne Kapp scored a fine hundred and Kate Cross took four wickets on an entertaining first day of the LV= Insurance Test at Taunton. England – fielding four debutants in the shape of Lauren Bell, Alice Davidson-Richards, Emma Lamb and Issy Wong – won the toss and bowled first, and
There’s been no lack of comment about the Bristol pitch England and India were invited to play their solitary test match on. Can we isolate the real culprit for what went wrong? The ECB had to find a venue that offered hotel accommodation on site or close at hand. Then a strip in line with
What is the ICC’s policy towards women’s test cricket? Does it have one? Every cricketing trend tilts away from this highest form of the game. After the introduction of matches lasting 240 deliveries, now we await the launch of the 200-delivery version. When will 200 prove too long? Just before England and India cross swords
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