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RHFT Round 3: Welbeck was not ready, a few Stars shone, Northern consistency & a 'home' Sparks game

Polly Starkie

May 1, 20233 min read

RHFT Round 3: Welbeck was not ready, a few Stars shone, Northern consistency & a 'home' Sparks game

It wasn't the bank holiday we all had in mind: the one with sun, blue skies and plenty of cricket. It was the more realistic one: rain...

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Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Round 3: Preview

Polly Starkie

Apr 30, 20233 min read

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Round 3: Preview

A home game 80 miles away, the winners v the wooden spoon, the World Boss in Mansfield and a storm brewing – there are a few key matches...

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RHFT Round 2: Sparks reignited, Vipers bit back, the Blaze Roared & the Storm found an Irish charm

Polly Starkie

Apr 29, 20233 min read

RHFT Round 2: Sparks reignited, Vipers bit back, the Blaze Roared & the Storm found an Irish charm

Round two of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, accompanied by blue skies and high temperatures, provided some shock results, outstanding...

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Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Round 2: Preview

Polly Starkie

Apr 28, 20233 min read

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Round 2: Preview

A battle of the South, a return to Wales, a huge opportunity and a mammoth task: there is plenty of Rachael Heyhoe Flint trophy action to...

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RHFT Round 1: The Sun Rose, the Stars Shone, the Diamonds Gleamed & the Blaze Alit

Polly Starkie

Apr 22, 20233 min read

RHFT Round 1: The Sun Rose, the Stars Shone, the Diamonds Gleamed & the Blaze Alit

It felt like a new chapter of women’s domestic cricket started, with the fourth edition of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy commencing. A...

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Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Round 1: Preview

Polly Starkie

Apr 21, 20234 min read

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Round 1: Preview

The 2023 Rachael Heyhoe Flint trophy commences tomorrow with four matches, being played at outstanding test grounds. The significant team...

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Polly Starkie

Apr 1, 20231 min read

2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Lighter evenings, freshly cut grass and the promise of summer; it sounds like the cricket season is just around the corner. For the...

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The Blaze: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Polly Starkie

Apr 1, 20234 min read

The Blaze: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Rachael Heyhoe Flint 2022: 6th Charlotte Edwards Cup 2022: 7th Most Runs RHFT: Kathryn Bryce (233) Most Runs CEC: Tammy Beaumont (136)...

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Central Sparks: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Polly Starkie

Apr 1, 20233 min read

Central Sparks: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Rachael Heyhoe Flint 2022: 5th Charlotte Edwards Cup 2022: 2nd Most Runs RHFT: Abbey Freeborn (227) Most Runs CEC: Amy Jones (289) Most...

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Northern Diamonds: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Polly Starkie

Apr 1, 20234 min read

Northern Diamonds: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Rachael Heyhoe Flint 2022: 1st Charlotte Edwards Cup 2022: 4th Most Runs RHFT: Lauren Winfield-Hill (470) Most Runs CEC: Hollie Armitage...

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South East Stars: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Polly Starkie

Apr 1, 20234 min read

South East Stars: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Rachael Heyhoe Flint 2022: 3rd Charlotte Edwards Cup 2022: 3rd Most Runs RHFT: Bryony Smith (226) Most Runs CEC: Aylish Cranstone (235)...

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Southern Vipers: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Polly Starkie

Apr 1, 20233 min read

Southern Vipers: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Rachael Heyhoe Flint 2022: 2nd Charlotte Edwards Cup 2022: 1st Most Runs RHFT: Emily Windsor (261) Most Runs CEC: Danni Wyatt (221) Most...

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Sunrisers: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Polly Starkie

Apr 1, 20234 min read

Sunrisers: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Rachael Heyhoe Flint 2022: 8th Charlotte Edwards Cup 2022: 8th Most Runs RHFT: Grace Scrivens (297) Most Runs CEC: Naomi Dattani (157)...

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Thunder: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Polly Starkie

Apr 1, 20234 min read

Thunder: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview

Rachael Heyhoe Flint 2022: 7th Charlotte Edwards Cup 2022: 6th Most Runs RHFT: Ellie Threlkeld (266) Most Runs CEC: Emma Lamb (191) Most...

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"I still don't believe that this is my job!" - Deanna Cooper, on her Football and Cricket careers

Polly Starkie

Mar 11, 20239 min read

"I still don't believe that this is my job!" - Deanna Cooper, on her Football and Cricket careers

It’s a remarkable achievement to be talented enough to excel at a sport. To start, make your way through the ranks, overcome injury, be...

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U19 World Cup: Reviewing The Super 6s Leavers

Polly Starkie

Jan 26, 202310 min read

U19 World Cup: Reviewing The Super 6s Leavers

While four teams progress to the semi-finals of the inaugural U19 Women’s World Cup, eight teams leave the tournament at this stage. It’s...

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England U19s v Ireland U19s: Super 6s Game 1 Match Report

Polly Starkie

Jan 21, 20232 min read

England U19s v Ireland U19s: Super 6s Game 1 Match Report

England’s first game of the Super 6s was against Ireland — a team with only one win under their belt. Again, England made four changes to...

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U19 World Cup: Reviewing Scotland, USA, Indonesia & Zimbabwe

Polly Starkie

Jan 20, 20236 min read

U19 World Cup: Reviewing Scotland, USA, Indonesia & Zimbabwe

With the initial group stages of the U19 Women’s World Cup concluded, the tournament bids farewell to the four teans who finished bottom...

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England U19s v Rwanda U19s: Group Game 3 Match Report

Polly Starkie

Jan 19, 20232 min read

England U19s v Rwanda U19s: Group Game 3 Match Report

England’s last game of the initial group stages was against Rwanda. With qualification for the Super 6s secured for England, the side was...

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England U19s v Pakistan U19s: Group Game 2 Match Report

Polly Starkie

Jan 17, 20232 min read

England U19s v Pakistan U19s: Group Game 2 Match Report

England were looking for their second win of the tournament to keep them at the top of their group. They won the toss and smartly elected...

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