Author: Priya Menon

England will begin their ODI series against New Zealand with a weakened squad after left-arm seamer Mahika Gaur sustained a foot injury in training, while Alice Capsey has been ruled out of the opening match through illness. The setback comes after regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt had already been ruled out of the three-match series with a calf tear suffered during domestic cricket last week. In her absence, vice-captain Charlie Dean will lead England, with Maia Bouchier added to the squad as cover. Gaur Suffers Training Injury Gaur, 20, fractured her left foot during a fielding session with England’s coaching staff…

Warwickshire’s Charis Pavely has been added to England’s squad for the first ODI against New Zealand, a selection that highlights the growing strength of the domestic pathway. Her call-up comes with Alice Capsey recovering from illness, which ruled her out of Sunday’s match. Capsey remains with the squad and is expected to be available later in the series. Pavely’s inclusion gives England another middle-order option for the opening fixture and reflects her outstanding form in domestic cricket. Her performances for Warwickshire in the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 have made her one of the standout players of the competition, showing…

England handed ODI debuts to Dani Gibson, Jodi Grewcock and Tilly Corteen-Coleman in the opening match of their three-game series against New Zealand at Chester-le-Street on Sunday, naming a refreshed side as preparations continue for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The match marked England Women’s first competitive outing in 193 days, following their defeat to South Africa in last year’s 50-over World Cup final. With a number of senior players absent, the selectors used the series opener to bring in new faces and test the depth of the squad before the home T20 World Cup begins on June…

The ICC has announced the nominees for the Women’s Player of the Month award for April 2026, with Laura Wolvaardt, Imesha Dulani and Laura Cardoso shortlisted after standout performances for South Africa, Sri Lanka and Brazil. The nominations arrive as teams continue preparations for the expanded ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5. The tournament will feature 12 teams, with Group 1 including Australia, South Africa, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, India and Pakistan, while Group 2 features England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Ireland, West Indies and Scotland. Laura…

Bangladesh have recalled top-order batter Taj Nehar to their squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, while Sarmin Sultana has been left out from the group that recently faced Sri Lanka in a home bilateral series. Nigar Sultana will captain Bangladesh for a third consecutive T20 World Cup, having also led the side in the 2023 and 2024 editions. Bangladesh will begin their campaign on June 14. Taj Nehar Returns to Squad The 28-year-old Nehar has played eight T20Is for Bangladesh so far, scoring 44 runs. She has represented the national side only in the T20I format, with her…

Charlie Dean has described the chance to captain England as a “massive honour” after being appointed skipper for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. Dean will lead England in the three-match series after regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was ruled out with a calf injury. Sciver-Brunt sustained the injury while playing for The Blaze against Warwickshire, with England taking a cautious approach ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on home soil. The ODI series against New Zealand beginning on May 10 is an important part of England’s preparation for the World Cup, which starts on June 12…

India’s bowling performances in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup have often relied on discipline, variety and breakthroughs at important stages. Across different editions, spinners have played a major role, while seamers have also produced decisive spells in key matches. 1. Poonam Yadav – 28 Wickets Poonam Yadav leads India’s wicket-taking chart in Women’s T20 World Cup history, having claimed 28 wickets in 18 matches between 2014 and 2020. Her leg-spin was particularly effective in the format, built around sharp turn, flight and subtle changes in pace. Her best figures of 4/19 came against Australia in the 2020 edition, a…

Pakistan Women finished their ODI series against Zimbabwe Women in commanding fashion, sealing a nine-wicket victory in the third and final match at the National Stadium in Karachi to complete a 3-0 sweep. The result lifted Pakistan to second place in the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29 standings, with eight points from six matches. Their series dominance also included a record 206-run win in the second ODI, Pakistan’s biggest-ever victory margin in the format. Zimbabwe Post 222 After Biza and Ndhlovu Fifties Asked to bat first by stand-in captain Muneeba Ali, Zimbabwe reached 222 for 9 in their 50 overs. Beloved…

Mady Villiers produced a superb all-round performance to guide Durham to a five-wicket win over Warwickshire in the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 at Edgbaston. Warwickshire posted a strong 289 for 6, led by Davina Perrin’s 69 off 105 balls, Charis Pavely’s 55 from 59, and Nat Wraith’s half-century. Villiers was Durham’s standout bowler with 3 for 38 before making an even bigger impact with the bat. She struck 106 off 86 balls, her first century for Durham, as the visitors chased down 290 for 5 with 25 deliveries remaining. Emily Windsor then completed the job with an unbeaten 85…

Pakistan Drop Sidra Amin for Zimbabwe T20Is have made notable changes to their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, leaving out Sidra Amin while recalling Iram Javed. Sidra Amin has instead been named among the five reserves, alongside Diana Baig, Momina Riasat, Sadaf Shamas and Syeda Aroob Shah. New Faces and Returns Iram Javed returns to the national setup having last featured during the 2024 T20 World Cup in the UAE. The selectors have also handed a maiden call-up to uncapped seamer Amber Kainat. Kainat earned her place after an impressive showing in the National Women’s T20…