Author: Priya Menon

Warwickshire secured a four-wicket victory over Lancashire in a rain-affected ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 match at Southport, with the contest reduced to 42 overs per side. Chasing 227, Warwickshire reached 230 for 6, thanks to a key contribution from Charis Pavely, who top-scored with 63. The chase was completed with nine balls remaining following an unbroken seventh-wicket stand of 75 between Mary Taylor (42 not out) and Nat Wraith (34 not out). Late Partnership Seals the Chase Warwickshire’s reply began with an early setback as Amu Surenkumar was dismissed for 4 by Kate Cross. Georgia Redmayne added 28 before…

The International Cricket Council has unveiled the full schedule of warm-up fixtures ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England, marking the official build-up to the tournament. A total of 12 matches will be played from June 6 to June 10 across Derby, Loughborough and Cardiff, offering teams valuable preparation time before the competition begins on June 12. Key Fixtures Ahead of Tournament The warm-up phase will feature both established sides and newly qualified teams, providing a competitive platform for squads to fine-tune combinations and assess form. India are set to open their preparations against West Indies…

Francesca Sweet’s maiden half-century for Hampshire played a decisive role in a rain-affected ECB Women’s One-Day Cup victory over Yorkshire at Clifton Park, as the visitors secured a 16-run win via the DLS method. Hampshire posted 205 for 7 from 38 overs before restricting Yorkshire to 196 for 8, registering their fifth win in seven matches and strengthening their hold on second place in the standings. Sweet, McCaughan and Wellington Lead the Way Sweet struck a well-paced 50 in her third appearance for Hampshire, adding to a strong batting effort led by Ella McCaughan, who top-scored with 51. Amanda-Jade Wellington…

Pakistan Women registered a dominant 153-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the three-match series at the National Bank Stadium, setting multiple team and individual records in the process. Opting to bat first, captain Fatima Sana’s decision proved effective as Pakistan posted 237/5 in 20 overs, their highest total in Women’s T20 Internationals. The score surpassed their previous best of 181/4 against South Africa in 2024. Highest Totals for Pakistan in Women’s T20Is Ayesha Zafar led the charge with a standout unbeaten 102 off 47 balls, striking 15 fours and two sixes. She was supported by Aliya Riaz,…

Tasmania Tigers have secured the services of England allrounder Alice Davidson-Richards as their overseas signing for the upcoming domestic season, with the seam-bowling allrounder set to replace Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce in the squad. Bryce, who played a key role for Tasmania in recent seasons, was not retained due to availability concerns arising from her increasing international commitments with Scotland. Her absence created an opportunity for the Tigers to bring in Davidson-Richards, an experienced player across all formats. Experienced Allrounder Adds Balance Davidson-Richards, 31, has represented England in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, and is known for her versatility with both…

Tammy Beaumont and Georgia Elwiss produced composed half-centuries to steer The Blaze to a six-wicket victory over Somerset in the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 Women’s competition at the Maer Ground in Exmouth. Beaumont remained unbeaten on 99 from 109 balls, striking 12 fours and a six, while Elwiss contributed 72 off 76 deliveries with 11 boundaries. The pair combined for a decisive 131-run partnership for the third wicket, guiding their side to a target of 223 with 10.5 overs to spare. Learoyd Anchors Somerset Recovery Somerset, asked to bat first, recovered from an early collapse to post 222 for…

Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has been named as the fielding coach for the men’s Test side for the upcoming series against New Zealand, stepping into the role on a short-term basis. Taylor has been brought in to cover for Carl Hopkinson, who is currently working with Mumbai Indians in the IPL. The appointment was confirmed by England men’s director of cricket Rob Key following the announcement of the Test squad for the New Zealand series at Lord’s this summer. Trailblazing Role for Taylor The appointment marks another significant step in Taylor’s coaching journey. The former England international, who turns…

Australia captain Sophie Molineux has been declared fit for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, with selectors confirming a 15-player squad that includes Lucy Hamilton and Grace Harris, while Darcie Brown has been left out. The 19-year-old Hamilton earns a place despite limited international experience, having played just one T20I, while Harris returns to strengthen the squad. Australia have also opted for a spin-heavy combination, selecting legspinners Alana King and Georgia Wareham alongside left-arm orthodox Molineux and offspin allrounder Ashleigh Gardner. Spin Options and Selection Balance National selector Shawn Flegler indicated that all four spin options could feature…

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) brought its three-week High Performance Camp to a close at the BKC facility, marking the occasion with a ceremony that recognised the efforts and development of the participating young cricketers. The camp featured top players from multiple age-group categories, offering them a platform to train in a competitive setup while working on technical skills, fitness, discipline and overall game awareness. The programme reflects MCA’s continued emphasis on strengthening its grassroots system and building a pathway for emerging talent. Senior Figures Attend Closing Ceremony The closing event was attended by former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar, MCA…

Pakistan Women produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Zimbabwe Women by 153 runs in the opening T20I in Karachi, with Ayesha Zafar’s unbeaten century setting up one of their most commanding wins in recent matches. After being put under slight early pressure, Pakistan quickly took control of the contest through aggressive batting and disciplined bowling, leaving Zimbabwe unable to recover at any stage of the game. Zafar Anchors a Powerful Batting Display Pakistan’s innings began with an early setback as Muneeba Ali was dismissed for 2 off 3 balls at 23/1 in the second over. However, the early wicket…