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England Withdraw Emma Lamb From One-Off Women's Test Against India

England batting all-rounder Emma Lamb was on Friday withdrawn from the upcoming one-off Test against India to be played here from December 14-17. The 25-year-old has suffered a back injury and will be returning home to consult with a spinal surgeon, according to England Cricket. Middle-order batter Maia Bouchier and left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon have been added to the Test squad, stated ECB. While Gordon played her only Test against Australia Women four years ago in Taunton, Bouchier is yet to make her debut in the conventional format but has played 22 T20Is and three ODIs for England Women.

Rugby League-RFL to lower tackle height over safety concerns

Tackling above the armpit will be banned in rugby league matches in Britain to "make the sport safer and more accessible at all levels", governing body Rugby Football League (RFL) said on Friday.

India Women vs England Women 2nd T20I: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Reports

India women will take on England women in the 2nd T20I of three-match series on Saturday, December 9, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. The England women's team registered a comprehensive 38-run win in the first match of the T20I series on Wednesday. Led by half-centuries from Danielle Wyatt (75) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (77), the English team scored a competitive 197-6 in 20 overs. Renuka Singh was the pick of the Indian bowlers with figures of 3/27.

Firm commits to empowering sportswomen

Social services development firm, First Metro Infrastructure Limited (FMIL), has restated its commitment to empowering female athletes and supporting sporting activities involving women. Speaking at the maiden Women Elite Sports Empowerment Initiative (WESIE) basketball finals held on December 1 and 2, FMIL’s Chief Executive Officer, Bola Adeyinka, said its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) centres around promotion of gender equality, inclusion and diversity. He explained that WESIE was founded in 2012 by a British/Nigerian, Funke Adeniji, to celebrate and empower women athletes.