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The missing generation – who are the next wave of England batters?
In 2029 there will be another Ashes tour of Australia and another 50 over World Cup. Who will be batting for England on that tour and in that competition? Here are the ages of our current top 5 batters in 2029. It would not be much of a wild prediction to say that none of them will be playing in the next World Cup and the next Ashes tour. Tammy Beaumont – age 38 Amy Jones – age 36 Heather Knight – age 38 Nat Sciver-Brunt – age 37 Danni Wyatt-Hodge – age 38 So where is our cur
Richard Starkie
1 hour ago8 min read
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The missing generation – who are the next wave of England batters?
In 2029 there will be another Ashes tour of Australia and another 50 over World Cup. Who will be batting for England on that tour and in that competition? Here are the ages of our current top 5 batters in 2029. It would not be much of a wild prediction to say that none of them will be playing in the next World Cup and the next Ashes tour. Tammy Beaumont – age 38 Amy Jones – age 36 Heather Knight – age 38 Nat Sciver-Brunt – age 37 Danni Wyatt-Hodge – age 38 So where is our cur
Richard Starkie
1 hour ago8 min read
Lenny Sims: How The King's Speech helped keep her cricket career on track
Italy and Northamptonshire all-rounder, Lenny Sims, spoke exclusively to the Noughtie Child Podcast in this week's latest podcast episode Harold Larwood is a name which triggers immediate association with the iconic and controversial 1932/33 bodyline series, a title given to the Ashes series where England deployed a fast-bowling tactic, aiming at the body of the batter. It was a series that changed the laws of cricket and left Larwood portrayed as a villain. Just under a cent
Polly Starkie
1 day ago5 min read
Don’t be too harsh on Harman
India’s refusal to shake hands with Pakistan reflects more broadly on a culture of polarisation around the world. “You must understand,...
Richard Starkie
Oct 74 min read
Lancashire lift the One Day Cup to cap the “year of the chase”
Lancashire (289/4 from 48.3 overs) beat Hampshire (288/6 from 50 overs) by six wickets. The Metro Bank One Day Cup final began with...
Richard Starkie
Sep 226 min read
Heroic team effort sees Lancashire overcome The Blaze in gripping semi-final
Lancashire (241/6) beat The Blaze (236/9) by 5 runs In the most thrilling of finishes Lancashire found a way to win against a Blaze side...
Richard Starkie
Sep 175 min read
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