2 h. ago England trounce South Africa in emphatic start to Women's Cricket World Cup

The Three Lions are quick off the mark in India

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9 h. ago England make World Cup statement by dismantling South Africa in opener

Linsey Smith set the tone to back up the faith placed in the spinner as England won by 10 wickets after skittling South Africa for 69

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30 h. ago Bangladesh tear through Pakistan to make outstanding start to Women’s Cricket World Cup

Pakistan were tied in knots by the Bangladesh spinners in Colombo

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33 h. ago Cricket World Cup: England players kept grounded as challenge begins

Head coach Charlotte Edwards emphasises pride in shirt and says team are in a great place mentally and physicallyCharlotte Edwards is drawing on her memories of playing “for nothing” as an amateur to keep England grounded ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.Edwards represented England between 1996 and 2016, playing 18 of those years before the arrival of professional contracts, and the England head coach joked this week that she could “write a book” about her tournament debut at the 1997 World Cup in India. There was also a serious point to be made to the current team, however, who were accused during January’s Ashes whitewash of having lost touch with reality following large pay rises in 2024. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago England players kept grounded as Cricket World Cup challenge begins

Head coach Charlotte Edwards emphasises pride in shirt and says team are in a great place mentally and physicallyCharlotte Edwards is drawing on her memories of playing “for nothing” as an amateur to keep England grounded going into their World Cup opener against South Africa in Guwahati on Friday.Edwards represented England between 1996 and 2016, playing 18 of those years before the arrival of professional contracts, and the England head coach joked this week that she could “write a book” about her tournament debut at the 1997 World Cup in India. There was also a serious point to be made to the current team, however, who were accused during January’s Ashes whitewash of having lost touch with reality following large pay rises in 2024. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Australia off to a flyer with Gardner’s rapid century in defeat of New Zealand

Australia, 326, beat New Zealand, 237, by 89 runsGardner scores 115 off 83 ballsAshleigh Gardner struck the third-fastest century in a Women’s Cricket World Cup as Australia began their title defence by beating New Zealand by 89 runs in Indore.Gardner scored 115 runs off 83 balls with 16 fours and a six as Australia made 326 in 49.3 overs. It was the first century from a batter at No 6 or lower in the tournament’s history. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Women’s Cricket World Cup: Australia v New Zealand – as it happened

Australia begin their 50-over title defence in IndorePlay at Holkar Stadium starts 3pm local/7.30pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailIlling fights back with some tighter bowling and Healy gets frustrated. She hits a mis-timed drive straight to Bates at cover.4th over: Australia 38-0 (Healy 18, Litchfield 20) Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Maresca short on Sterling sympathy, Arsenal make boardroom reshuffle: football – live

The latest football news before a busy weekend of actionPremier League: 10 things to look out for | Email SimonWe interrupt this liveblog for a brief musical interlude. I’m always fond of a World Cup theme song, given their tendency to be either stirring and inspiring or hilarious and overblown, with rather more in one camp than the other. Anyway, here’s the song for the Women’s Cricket World Cup, which starts at the end of the month, and it’s quite good. Well, the choruses are quite good. “Performed by acclaimed Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal, the song is a high-energy blend of rhythm, melody and emotion, and aims to unite fans across the globe,” reads the ICC’s press release. “With catchy hooks like “Tarikita Tarikita Tarikita Dhom” and the heartbeat-inspired “Dhak Dhak, we bring it home”, the song encapsulates the fire and dreams of every woman cricketer stepping onto the world stage.” Enjoy!David Moyes has held his press conference looking ahead to Everton’s short trip to Anfield ...

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2 w. ago New campaign invites everyone in London to ‘Catch the Spirit’ ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next summer

New campaign invites everyone in London to ‘Catch the Spirit’ ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next summer  Lord's Cricket Ground

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