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Richard & Polly Starkie
Aug 30, 202359 min read
The W-Ashes Crown the year
A spectacular Women's Ashes took place this summer with Australia retaining the trophy, despite winning fewer games. With record crowds...
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Polly Starkie
Aug 29, 20233 min read
The Hundred 2023: Consistency, Surprises & Outstanding Individuals
The third edition of the Hundred concluded at Lords with emotional scenes as England legend Anya Shrubsole hung up her boots. A 21,000...
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Polly Starkie
Aug 24, 20234 min read
Madeline Welham impresses to win ‘The 1’ 2023
The 1 is a competition created by former England international, Lydia Greenway, to find the next number one female all-rounder and in its...
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Polly Starkie
Aug 18, 20233 min read
Uncapped duo, Heath and Gaur, included in England’s Squads v Sri Lanka while Star Players are rested
Northern Diamonds wicketkeeper-batter, Bess Heath and Thunder seamer, Mahika Gaur have been included in Jon Lewis’ T20 and ODI squads for...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 25, 20231 min read
The Hundred 2023: Women's Squad Guide
With the third edition of the Hundred ready to start in less than a week, here is a guide to all eight squads and who can offer what....
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Polly Starkie
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Welsh Fire Women 2023
A guide to Welsh Fire’s 2023 Squad Tammy Beaumont – England stalwart Tammy Beaumont will continue at the Welsh Fire and will be hoping...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Trent Rockets Women 2023
A guide to Trent Rocket’s 2023 Squad Nat Sciver-Brunt – With endless accolades and number one rankings to her name, Nat Sciver-Brunt must...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Southern Brave Women 2023
A guide to Southern Brave’s 2023 Squad Smriti Mandhana (overseas) – Going as the most expensive player in the WPL auction, Smriti...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Oval Invincibles Women 2023
A guide to Oval Invincibles’ 2023 Squad Marizanne Kapp (overseas) – Featuring in both the WBBL and WPL this year, South African...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Northern Superchargers Women 2023
A guide to Northern Superchargers’ 2023 Squad Phoebe Litchfield - Young gun Phoebe Litchfield replaces the legend Alyssa Healy who will...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Manchester Originals Women 2023
A guide to Manchester Originals’ 2023 Squad Sophie Ecclestone – It’s undeniable that Sophie Ecclestone is the best bowler in the world at...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 25, 20233 min read
London Spirit Women 2023
A guide to London Spirit’s 2023 Squad Heather Knight – England skipper, Heather Knight, may not be in the form of her life, but she has...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Birmingham Phoenix Women 2023
A guide to Birmingham Phoenix's 2023 Women's Squad Amy Jones – England’s first choice wicket-keeper Amy Jones is a wizard behind the...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 24, 20232 min read
RHFT Round 10: One Fifty, Two Washed Out, Three Attempted Play & Four for Smale
Rain stole the show this weekend, but play was possible on Monday between the Western Storm and the Sunrisers. Central Sparks v Sunrisers...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Round 10: Preview
With four games on Saturday and one on Monday, there’s five Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy matches before the regional season pauses for the...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 18, 20234 min read
England tie Ashes & Secure ODI series win: Women’s Ashes 3rd ODI (Taunton)
England drew the Ashes series 8-8, securing an ODI series win over Australia in Taunton. Nat Sciver-Brunt, once again, reached a century...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 18, 20232 min read
RHFT Round 9: Blaze’s Streak Broken, Sparks Alight, Rain Dampens Sunrisers and the Storm Winless
The Blaze lost their first Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy fixture but still sit clear at the top of the table. At the other end, Western...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 16, 20233 min read
Australia Retain the Ashes at the Ageas Bowl: Women’s Ashes 2nd ODI (Southampton)
Nat Sciver-Brunt hit an unbeaten 111 but England fell short, losing the game by three runs costing them the Ashes. England can hope to...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Round 9: Preview
Over the next four days, there is more Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy cricket to enjoy. The Blaze are firing ahead in the table but...
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Polly Starkie
Jul 13, 20233 min read
The Hundred 2023: Squads Confirmed for Third Edition
The Hundred Squads for 2023 have been confirmed in what was a shambolic morning of drip-fed information from numerous sources. There are...
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