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England announce squad for ICC Women’s World Cup

England Women have announced their squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup in New Zealand. Fifteen players have been chosen to try and retain the trophy that Heather Knight’s team lifted at Lord’s in 2017, alongside two travelling reserves. England Women’s Squad Heather Knight (Western Storm, cap) Tammy Beaumont (Lightning) Katherine Brunt (Northern Diamonds) Freya Davies (South East Stars)

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The History of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup

The inaugural edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup marked the first time a tournament of its nature was held, with the men’s tournament following two years later. Its conception is a story in itself, with talks taking place between English businessman Jack Hayward and cricketer Rachael Heyhoe Flint in their home city, Wolverhampton.

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World Cup Qualifiers – Another Step Forward

The long-awaited clash between Colombia and Kazakhstan edges an important step closer Colombia have announced their travelling squad: Ailyn Andrioly, Angela Álzate, Angie Manyoma, Annagith Vargas Torres, Catalina Arango, Claudia Betancur, Gales Avendaño, Gisel Gómez, Gloribeth Campos, Isabel Romero, Juliana Soto, Julieth Hernández, Laura Álvarez, Laura Mejía Diosa, Leidy García, Leidy Viviana Soto Espinosa (captain),

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Officials confirmed for RWC 2021 Final Qualification Tournament

The match officials for the Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022, Final Qualification Tournament which takes place on 19 and 25 February, 2022 have today been confirmed. Amber McLachlan (Australia), Kat Roche (USA), Shanda Assmus (Canada) and TMO Ian Tempest (England) have all been selected to officiate the Final Qualification Tournament which plays a

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The Run-in to the World Cup

It’s a fool’s game to predict events months ahead. So here goes. I’m not the only person on the planet to suggest that France and England will compete for the big prize in the final of the RWC on 12 November. Needless to say such careless talk is taken to task, especially by Kiwis. Mr

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