The game confounded the BBC forecast which saw rain coming in big splashes. The result was similar to Monday’s, underlining the problems the visitors have with their batting. For a bear of little brain it was hard to understand why Lisa Keightley picked the same XI. The only practical difference was that Mady Villiers was
When the first of five T20’s between England and West Indies took place after six months’ hiatus on Monday September 21st, commentators were heard to relish confrontation between England’s pace bowler Anya Shrubsole, and ‘WIndies’ record-breaking all-rounder Deandra Dottin. The fact that Dottin holds the record for the fastest T20 century, gave hope at least that
The one advantage the visitors had over the hosts was familiarity with the Incora ground. They had spent their acclimatisation period there, playing two intra-squad matches to prepare themselves for battle. But the game panned out like those of last year’s tour. A string of matches allowed Lisa Keightley variations in selection. Her decision to
Lisa Keightley has made a conservative choice for her first squad to represent England. Heather Knight (capt), Tammy Beaumont, Katherine Brunt, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Katie George, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver, Anya Shrubsole, Mady Villiers, Fran Wilson, Lauren Winfield-Hill and Danni Wyatt. It’s excellent to see a name
England Women have confirmed a 16-strong squad for the five-match Vitality IT20 Series against West Indies at Incora County Ground, Derby. Sophia Dunkley and Katie George come in to join the 15 which took part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with Georgia Elwiss absent through a back injury. Heather Knight (Western Storm) Tammy
The ECB and all the England squad were overjoyed to hear that the West Indian cricket team was willing to come over to play a series of matches late in the season. This meant saving an international summer which seemed likely to end without a ball bowled. But there is a trouble-spot to be sorted
It’s excellent news that the West Indies have agreed to tour England, after the South African Proteas found it impossible to make the trip. The squad: Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Hayley Matthews, Aaliyah Alleyne, Cherry Ann Fraser, Natasha Mclean, Shemaine Campbelle, Shabika Gajnabi, Chedean Nation, Britney Cooper, Sheneta Grimmond, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell, Chinelle Henry,
The ECB are today delighted to confirm that England Women will host West Indies in five Vitality IT20s at the Incora County Ground, Derby in September. At the initial outset of the COVID-19, the organisation reiterated their commitment to their women’s and girls’ agenda, and made international cricket for England Women a key objective to deliver
Northampton Midsummer’s Day 2019 – At last some lovely weather to greet a buoyant England performance. They won the second of three T20s at Wantage Road by 42 runs. There was a Knight on each side, but it was England’s captain who wore the bigger smile as her side proved their adaptability to different formats
Danni Wyatt continued her excellent 20-over form, scoring a quickfire 81 from 55 balls as England beat the West Indies by 42 runs in the second Vitality IT20 in Northampton, taking their winning run to 14 matches. Wyatt averages over 50 in the format in 2019 and got England off to a good start with
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