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’s No 1: Ecclestone steps up with Ashes success in her sights
English cricket has one internationally top-ranked player. She is not at fortress Edgbaston vibing with the Hollies Stand, but preparing for the start of her own summer campaign. Sophie Ecclestone is the world’s No 1 female T20 and ODI bowler. She first hit that mark in 2020 and has held on pretty tightly since, unusually combining supremacy on the field with remaining below the radar off it.
England teams to wear black armbands to honour Nottingham victims
England's men's and women's players will wear black armbands on day one of tests against Australia this month as a tribute to victims of a stabbing and van attack in the English city of Nottingham, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Thursday.
Test cricket’s bigger picture means there is more to Ashes than who wins
E ven the prime minister has an opinion. He thinks England should pick Moeen Ali, or “that 18-year-old who played that one Test” against Pakistan in the winter, Rehan Ahmed. This time last week they projected pictures of England’s two captains, Ben Stokes and Heather Knight, on to Tower Bridge, 65m high. Bandit is teaching Bluey the meaning of cricket. The Met Office has forecast a heatwave. They’ve had a million requests for tickets to the fifth Test at the Oval. Glenn McGrath is, of course, predicting it will be 5-0 to Australia. And the talk, everywhere, is about 2005, and that series. Stuart Broad has already mentioned it. So has Ben Stokes. And Ollie Pope.
England's Filer, Gibson receive maiden call-up for Ashes
Seamer Lauren Filer and all-rounder Danielle Gibson have earned their maiden international call-ups as England Women announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming Ashes series against Australia.
WPL 2023, UPW vs RCB, Live Score Updates: Simran Shaikh Departs As 5-Down UPW Get In Trouble vs RCB
UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Women's Premier League, Live:UP Warriorz have lost five wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Grace Harris and Deepti Sharma are standing unbeaten at the crease. Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to field against UP Warriorz in their next Women's Premier League match, at the DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. The Alyssa Healy-led side will be coming to this clash after losing to Mumbai Indians in their previous match. On the other hand, the Smriti Mandhana-led team faced a six-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in their last encounter. RCB are yet to register their first victory of the tournament while UP Warriorz have won two out of their four matches. (LIVE SCORECARD)
WPL 2023, RCB vs UPW Live: Ellyse Perry Keeps Going, But Royal Challengers Bangalore 3 Down
WPL 2023, Royal challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriorz Live Update: Ellyse Perry and Kanika Ahuja eye recovery for two-down Royal Challengers Bangalore against UP Warriorz. Smriti Mandhana lost her wicket to Rajeshwari Gayakwad while Sophie Ecclestone cleaned up Sophie Devine. Earlier, RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to bat. In search of first victory in the ongoing WPL, RCB face UPW at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. RCB have played three games so far but failed to register win in any of them. On the other hand, UPW started started their WPL campaign with a win over Gujarat Giants, but suffered a loss to Delhi Capitals in their next game (LIVE SCORECARD)
WPL 2023, GG vs RCB: Gujarat Giants Beat Royal Challengers Bangalore By 11 Runs For 1st Win
Giants beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 11 runs to secure their first win of the Women's Premier League in Mumbai on Wednesday. Half-centuries from Sophia Dunkley (65) and Harleen Deol (67) powered Gujarat Giants to 201 for seven after stand-in skipper Sneh Rana opted to bat. In reply, RCB managed 190 for six to succumb to their third defeat on the trot. Sophie Devine waged a lone battle for the Bangalore outfit with a 45-ball 66. RCB captain Smriti Mandhana got out cheaply for 18, while Ellyse Perry made 32. For the Giants, world's No. 1 all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner came out on top in bowling, claiming 3/31 with her off-spin. Brief Scores: Gujarat Giants: 201 for 7 in 20 overs (Harleen Deol 67, Sophia Dunkley 65: Heather Knight 2/17, Shreyanka Patil 2/32).