Polly Starkie
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Round 4: Preview
The weekend starts early with the first game of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy Round 4 being played on Friday at Radlett CC. There are...
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Richard Starkie
May 3, 20232 min read
The Spirit of Cricket
“It is the spirit of cricket – of the game itself – that glorifies everything connected to it” – KS Ranjitsinhji, “The Jubilee Book of...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Polly Starkie
Apr 1, 20233 min read
Western Storm: 2023 Women’s Domestic Season Preview
Rachael Heyhoe Flint 2022: 4th Charlotte Edwards Cup 2022: 5th Most Runs RHFT: Sophie Luff (268) Most Runs CEC: Sophie Luff & Georgia...
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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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Polly Starkie
Mar 7, 20233 min read
Keep the Contracts Coming! Ireland Women announce more contracts
“ Up until this point it had been like trying to manage two full-time jobs” — Cricket Ireland announce more contracts for the Women’s...
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Polly Starkie
Feb 10, 20231 min read
Noughtie Child Podcast: 2023 T20 World Cup
Here's a guide to where you can find all our content over the course of the 2023 T20 Women's World Cup. We are really excited about the...
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