On this day in 2017: England beat India to lift Women’s World Cup
England lifted the Women’s World Cup on this day in 2017 after beating India by nine runs in a thrilling final at Lord’s.
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Sweden Strike Late To Set Up England Euro 2022 Semi-Final
Linda Sembrant's stoppage time winner broke Belgian hearts as Sweden won 1-0 in Leigh on Friday to set up a Euro 2022 semi-final with hosts England. The Olympic silver medallists were strong favourites to progress against a Belgian side playing in their first ever knockout game at a major women's tournament. However, the number two ranked side in the world were frustrated by Belgium goalkeeper Nicky Evrard, poor finishing and a controversial VAR review for 92 minutes until Sembrant made the breakthrough.
Heinrich Klaasen confesses South Africa time-stalled against England
South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen confessed to playing “old school tricks” and stalling for time during his side’s series-levelling defeat against England.
Hearing home fans sing national anthem giving England ‘extra push’ – Keira Walsh
England’s Keira Walsh cannot wait to belt out another hair-raising rendition of the national anthem ahead of Tuesday’s Euro 2022 semi-final at Bramall Lane.
Late goal sends Sweden to Euro 2022 semi-final, knocking out Belgium
The Olympic silver medallists were strong favourites to progress against a Belgian side playing in their first ever knockout game at a major women’s tournament.
David Willey claims ‘Mother Cricket’ scuppered South Africa time-wasting ploy
David Willey was pleased to see South African attempts at time-wasting fail during England’s series-levelling victory at Emirates Old Trafford, claiming “Mother Cricket” had scuppered the ploy.
Left-armers blow away South Africa as England square ODI series
England’s legion of left-armers blew away South Africa’s top order to seal a crushing 118-run victory in the second one-day international and set-up a Royal London Series decider.
Jonny Bairstow not planning to follow Ben Stokes into one-day retirement
England’s Jonny Bairstow has made it clear he has no intention of following Ben Stokes into one-day retirement and plans to play all three formats for as long as he can.