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Charlotte Edwards interview with Sky Sports – an analysis
Charlotte Edwards spoke to Sky Sport after her appointment as Head Coach of the England Women's Cricket Team. Richard analysed her...

Richard Starkie
1 day ago16 min read
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2025 season fixtures show where the priorities lie for each county
“Discrimination is both overt and baked into the structures and processes within cricket.” “Our evidence shows that women continue to be...

Richard Starkie
Nov 27, 20244 min read
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Our new World Champions
For people of a certain age, the journey from Dubai, across the Arabian Sea to India, conjures images of Michael Palin retracing the...

Polly Starkie
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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England’s World Cup ends in tears – what now for Knight and Lewis?
The dream of England lifting the 2024 T20 World Cup is over. Their abject defeat to the West Indies in Dubai has left them humiliated and...

Richard Starkie
Oct 17, 20246 min read
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T20 World Cup: Half way through the group stage, what have we learned and who is poised for further success?
Australia Two thumping victories in their opening two games have given Australia huge confidence and momentum as they head inevitably...
Polly Starkie
Oct 9, 20246 min read
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How can England win the T20 World Cup?
Heather Knight needs to align all her stars It is now over seven years since the famous and celebrated occasion when England’s women won...
Richard Starkie
Oct 2, 20246 min read
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The Story of the Sunrisers: How Amazing Grace rode her luck to lead Sunrisers to victory
The sporting comeback is rarely seen nowadays. By a comeback, I mean teams who are perennial losers tend not to become winners. Once a...
Richard Starkie
Sep 26, 20248 min read
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Women’s domestic cricket needs accountability and joined up thinking to move to the next level
A chapter in the story of women’s cricket ends on Saturday as the final game of the English domestic structure established in 2020 takes...
Polly Starkie
Sep 19, 20246 min read
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Missing captains leave the door open for Sunrisers and Stars in Heyhoe-Flint semis
This weekend sees the semi-final phase of women’s cricket’s premier domestic competition. The eight regional teams have played each other...
Richard Starkie
Sep 11, 20246 min read
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South East Stars reach RHFT semi-finals with 20-run victory over Central Sparks
South East Stars achieved qualification to the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint semi finals with a 20 run win over Central Sparks. Key batting...
Richard Starkie
Sep 5, 20245 min read
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England ‘inspire and entertain’ in 59-run win against New Zealand in 1st IT20
England ensured a 59-run victory against New Zealand at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl in...
Polly Starkie
Jul 6, 20243 min read
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Maia Bouchier on maiden international century: “I've just started to trust myself more”
Maia Bouchier scored her maiden international century, scoring the winning runs for England in a comfortable 8 wicket thrashing of New...
Polly Starkie
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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Bouchier maiden century ensures England emphatic victory
Maia Bouchier’s 100* and Sophie Ecclestone’s 5/25 saw England record another comfortable ODI win over New Zealand at Worcester. England...
Polly Starkie
Jun 30, 20242 min read
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Charlotte Edwards Cup 'Team of the Tournament'
It can be frustrating when a ‘Team of the Tournament’ is put together and if that team actually played a match, there would be heavy...
Polly Starkie
Jun 23, 20245 min read
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South East Stars’ Georgia Redmayne on Charlotte Edwards Cup Finals Day: “I hope that they're a bit nervous to play against us”
The South East Stars will be looking for their first piece of silverware since 2021 as they head to finals day in the Charlotte Edwards...
Polly Starkie
Jun 21, 20244 min read
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Scotland's Megan McColl on World Cup Qualification: "Nobody ever really said the words. It was just a feeling that we all had from the very first day"
It’s the stuff you dream about, your alarm clock waking you up to the blunt reality that no, you haven’t just taken your team to a World...
Polly Starkie
Jun 14, 20244 min read
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England v Pakistan 2nd ODI: Rain wins as play is abandoned
Biblical rain caused play to be abandoned in Taunton - the second ODI between England and Pakistan - ending with no result. 6.5 overs of...
Polly Starkie
May 26, 20242 min read
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Glenn takes 4-fer as England secure 53 run win over Pakistan in 1st T20
England beat Pakistan by 53 runs at Edgbaston in the first T20 of a three match series. England recovered to set a target of 164 after...
Polly Starkie
May 11, 20243 min read
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England U19 brush off the Aussies: Sri Lanka Tri Series 2024
England U19 started their tri-series campaign with a 35-run win over Australia. Batting first, England were bowled out for 146, captain...
Polly Starkie
Mar 29, 20241 min read
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"I've worked really hard to make sure that I stay there"- Maia Bouchier on series win & individual success
Maia Bouchier’s innings of 91 and Charlie Dean’s four wicket haul guided England to a IT20 series win over New Zealand overnight. England...
Polly Starkie
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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