Filer to make England debut in women's Ashes test
Fast bowler Lauren Filer will make her England debut in the one-off Ashes test against Australia at Trent Bridge, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Wednesday.
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England call up Danielle Gibson and Lauren Filer for Women’s Ashes Test
England have named the uncapped Western Storm duo of Danielle Gibson and Lauren Filer in their 15-player group for next week’s Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
The Hundred 2023 draft: Sophia Dunkley and Afridi sign for Welsh Fire
Pakistan pace pair Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, all-rounder David Willey and England batter Sophia Dunkley are all heading to Cardiff for this year’s Hundred as Welsh Fire rebuilt their underperforming teams at the 2023 draft.
Richa Ghosh Lone Indian In Women's T20 World Cup Player Of Tournament Shortlist
Young wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh was the lone Indian among nine players shortlisted for the Women's T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament. India made a semifinal exit with a heartbreaking five-run loss against five-time champions Australia in Cape Town on Thursday. The 19-year-old's shone in her role as a finisher in South Africa. She smashed two scores in the 40s including an unbeaten 47 against England that took her side to within sight of victory.
Shabnim Ismail: Proteas leader, quicker than ever, driving SA's World Cup dream
England, firm favourites in Friday's T20 World Cup semi-final against hosts South Africa at Newlands, looked to be cruising.
England skipper Knight admits to crowd pressure after Proteas upset at Newlands
England captain Heather Knight admits that the Newlands faithful helped the Proteas seal a semi-final Women's T20 World Cup win on Friday.
Tazmin Brits, Ayabonga Khaka Lead Stunning South Africa Into Women's T20 World Cup Final
Tazmin Brits and Ayabonga Khaka inspired a shock six-run victory for South Africa against England in their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday. Brits hit 68 in a South African total of 164 for four, then held four catches, two of them exceptional, as England were restricted to 158 for eight. South Africa will meet defending champions and heavy favourites Australia in the final at the same venue on Sunday.
South Africa stun England to reach Women’s T20 World Cup final
It was meant to be a walkover for England – a suggestion that had riled the South Africa captain Sune Luus on the day before Friday’s semi-final clash between the two sides at Newlands. “Oh, that’s great, there’s no pressure on us then, we can just go out and enjoy it,” she had bristled at one reporter during the eve-of-match press conference.