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Wong rolls over the Blaze with all-round performance
Bears women (163/8) beat The Blaze (143 all out) by 20 runs On the way to The Oval this morning, the staff members at the small café at...

Richard Starkie
2 hours ago2 min read
Issy Wong stars as Bears reach Blast final
The Bears secured a place in the T20 Blast Final with a 20-run win over The Blaze much thanks to Issy Wong’s 4/14 and 59-run contribution...

Polly Starkie
21 hours ago2 min read


Clinical Middlesex punish complacent Yorkshire to lift Vitality Women’s League 2 Blast Trophy
Middlesex (103/0 from 13.1 overs) beat Yorkshire (101/9 form 20 overs) by 10 wickets Photo Credit: Middlesex CCC It was a day to forget...

Richard Starkie
1 day ago2 min read


The Reality of Covering Women's Cricket: Tier Two Blast Finals Day 2025
When you tell someone that you’re spending your weekend at two finals days, the response “oh that’s exciting”. Music, pyrotechnics,...

Polly Starkie
2 days ago3 min read
Middlesex send warning shot to Yorkshire and Glamorgan with authoritative win in first semi-final
Middlesex (109/0 from 10.4 overs) beat Leicestershire (140/8 from 20 overs) by 10 wickets (DLS method) A fine 50 from 30 balls by opener...

Richard Starkie
2 days ago1 min read


England’s World Cup Squad 2025 – who could be selected?
After England’s series against India finished this week, let us consider who could and should feature in the squad of 15 to travel to the...

Richard Starkie
5 days ago5 min read


Harmanpreet Kaur India's 'Angel of the North' in 13 run win
One of the most striking landmarks in the North East of England is the Angel of the North. Situated close to the A1 and A167 in...

Polly Starkie
6 days ago3 min read


Gritty win shows that England are beginning to find a new identity under Edwards
England (116/2 from 21 overs) beat India (143/8 from 29 overs) by 8 wickets (DLS method) Photo Credit: Polly Starkie I think it’s...

Richard Starkie
Jul 205 min read


India control below par chase in 1st ODI in Southampton
It’s around this time of year that school children have the exciting day where you get to experience your new classroom, teacher and...

Polly Starkie
Jul 162 min read


A star is born as Worcestershire’s youth policy is rewarded
It felt like an “I was there” moment. On the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, as Bryan Adams’ “Summer of ‘69” echoed round New Road, just as...

Richard Starkie
Jul 132 min read


Last ball winner ensures England win over India before T20 drought
As Richard wrote ahead of England’s 5 th IT20 against India at Edgbaston, next T20 fixture Charlotte Edwards’ side play will be in May...

Polly Starkie
Jul 122 min read


England to prepare for home T20 World Cup by taking a 10 month break from playing T20 cricket
England prepare to play India in the final T20 of their five-match series tonight knowing that their next T20 fixture will be in May...

Richard Starkie
Jul 125 min read


India victorious in IT20 series over England after Old Trafford success
While one England sporting side, the Lionesses, sailed to victory over The Netherlands European Championships, displayed on the big...

Polly Starkie
Jul 92 min read


England to end long exile from Lancashire with overdue return to Old Trafford
4 th Vitality T20 international – Old Trafford 9 th July 2025 Photo Credit: Polly Starkie England’s women return to Old Trafford this...

Richard Starkie
Jul 94 min read


England secure first win over India in nail-biting finish at the Oval
The scene at the Oval felt familiar. Flashing minds back to the summer of 2023, The Oval was the last hope if England wanted any chance...

Polly Starkie
Jul 43 min read


England suffer 97-run defeat against batting powerhouse India
England endured their first defeat under Charlotte Edwards as India set an unchaseable 210, Smriti Mandhana registering her maiden IT20...

Polly Starkie
Jun 282 min read


Pavely shows maturity and strength to take Bears to victory
Birmingham Bears (154/8) defeated Essex (150/3) by 2 wickets with one ball to spare. Charis Pavely was named POTM. Photo Credit:...

Richard Starkie
Jun 184 min read


England none the wiser following six victories over the West Indies
After winning at Derby in the first ODI, England continue to dominate the West Indies at Leicester and Taunton. So what have we learned...

Richard Starkie
Jun 86 min read


England secure ODI Series Win over West Indies - who has stood out & who needs to do more?
While England have secured another series win with a game remaining, it has been insightful into Charlotte Edward’s early imprint on this...

Polly Starkie
Jun 46 min read


What England’s ODI approach reveals about Charlotte Edwards’ plans
England (345/6) beat West Indies (237 all out) by 108 runs Photo Credit: England Cricket “My main focus is going to be the 50 over game –...

Richard Starkie
May 315 min read
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