Kent’s Simon Cook, Megan Belt and Dave Smith discuss the county’s hopes for a tier-one women’s team
Director of cricket Simon Cook thinks Kent’s ground at Beckenham is a trump card in their hopes for a tier-one women’s team.
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Spinner Megan Belt appointed new captain of Kent Women, replacing England international Tammy Beaumont while change in coaching structure for 2024 season sees Dave Hathrill step down as head coach
A Margate-born spinner has been appointed as Kent captain as part of a new leadership model for the side.
Kent sports review of 2023: Stars and stripes at Gillingham, Zak Crawley takes on the Aussies, Kent end their rugby drought and Ramsgate and Sheppey enjoy stellar FA Cup runs
It was the year the American Dream was realised at Gillingham, there were brilliant FA Cup runs for two of our clubs and plenty of runs for Kent cricketers Daniel Bell-Drummond and Tammy Beaumont. The county shone at Twickenham, boxer Cheavon Clarke proved a big hit, there was a touring cars title to lap up and much, much more...
Women's Premier League Auction: Gujarat Giants, RCB Look To Plug The Gaps
With the biggest purse going into the WPL auction on Saturday, last edition's wooden-spooner Gujarat Giants will look to plug the holes ahead of the 2024 edition of the league, while the four other teams will be keen to fine-tune their squads. Gujarat Giants finished fifth and last in the inaugural edition in March, while another high-profile team Royal Challengers Bangalore finished fourth. A total of 165 players -- 104 Indians and 61 overseas, including 15 from Associate nations -- will be in contention for the 30 spots, including nine for overseas in the Women's Premier League (WPL) mini-auction.
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England batting all-rounder Emma Lamb was on Friday withdrawn from the upcoming one-off Test against India to be played here from December 14-17.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.
Sophie Ecclestone Back In England Women's Cricket Team Squad For India Tour
Star England spinner Sophie Ecclestone on Friday made a comeback to the side for the tour of India next month after undergoing a shoulder surgery. Ecclestone had dislocated her right shoulder during the Women's Hundred in August and went under the knife in September. England play three T20Is and a one-off Test against India starting December 6. "She's the No. 1 bowler in the world across both white-ball formats, she's an obvious standout talent in women's cricket," England coach Jon Lewis said.
Former UAE star Mahika Gaur stars on England ODI debut in emphatic win over Sri Lanka
Former UAE star Mahika Gaur enjoyed a dream One Day International debut for England on Saturday by taking three wickets in the thumping seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first of the three-match series.