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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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10 English Women's Cricket Moments of 2022

Polly Starkie

Dec 29, 20225 min read

10 English Women's Cricket Moments of 2022

There have been numerous significant moments, transformative innings, events that got people talking and stand out players this year....

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Polly Starkie

Nov 30, 20223 min read

2022/2023 Women's Domestic Fixtures

Last summer, there were set to be 7 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Group games, with the addition of a semi-final and final. One round of...

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The Hundred Draft: A Positive or Negative Step for Women's Cricket?

Polly Starkie

Nov 20, 20223 min read

The Hundred Draft: A Positive or Negative Step for Women's Cricket?

Earlier this week, the Hundred announced that for its third edition, in 2023, it will be introducing a player draft for the Women’s...

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Polly Starkie

Nov 8, 20226 min read

2022/2023 Regional Contracts

Earlier this week, the English Cricket Board (ECB) announced their plans for increased investment in the women’s regional game. This...

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A Whistle-stop Tour of the English Summer

Polly Starkie

Oct 2, 20225 min read

A Whistle-stop Tour of the English Summer

There’s something quite exciting about the first cricket game of the season. In the case of many women’s cricket fans, it’s the process...

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A Study into the Development of Women’s Cricket in England

Polly Starkie

Sep 27, 202239 min read

A Study into the Development of Women’s Cricket in England

Introduction Men’s cricket. A game of leather and wood. A game that lasts from a few hours to a few days, affected by cloud formations...

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