Author: Priya Menon

England Women’s captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has returned home from the team’s training camp in South Africa due to family reasons. Sciver-Brunt is not expected to rejoin the squad in Pretoria, where she had been part of a 30-player group preparing for the upcoming international season. The remainder of the squad will stay in South Africa until the end of the month, participating in a series of five intra-squad fixtures as players aim to impress selectors ahead of the home T20 World Cup scheduled for June and July. The training camp had initially been planned for the UAE but was relocated…

India’s historic triumph in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, sealed by a 52-run victory over South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, has set the tone for the fourth edition of the ICC Women’s Championship cycle from 2025 to 2029. Under captain Harmanpreet Kaur and head coach Amol Muzumdar, India secured their first senior ICC title, providing momentum ahead of the expanded championship structure. The new cycle features 11 teams, including the addition of Zimbabwe, and will act as the primary qualification route to the 2029 Women’s Cricket World Cup. A total…

Katie Mack has been recognised for her outstanding domestic campaign after being named the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) Player of the Year for the 2025–26 season. The award caps a remarkable period of consistency for the New South Wales Breakers batter, who now prepares for her first WNCL final. Mack amassed 632 runs from 12 matches during the season, underlining her reliability at the crease. Despite the impressive numbers, she reacted to the recognition with characteristic humility, describing the honour as “unexpected.” As she looks forward to the title clash with the Breakers, Mack acknowledged a mix of anticipation…

South Africa’s young all-rounder Kayla Reyneke continued her impressive start to international cricket by delivering another match-winning performance as the Proteas drew level in their five-match T20I series against New Zealand. The 20-year-old received widespread praise after South Africa secured a narrow 18-run victory in the second T20I at Hamilton on Tuesday. Reyneke provided a decisive late surge, striking three successive sixes off experienced New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine in the final over of the innings. Her cameo helped South Africa post a competitive total of 177/5 at Seddon Park, which ultimately proved enough as the hosts fell short in…

Australia captain Sophie Molineux has confirmed her readiness to feature in the upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies in the Caribbean. The left-arm all-rounder has been managing a back injury in recent months and was unavailable for the latter part of Australia’s recent home ODI series against India. However, she is now moving closer to full fitness as the team prepares for the contests in the Caribbean. With less than three months remaining before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, Molineux offered an encouraging update on her condition ahead of the series, which begins on Thursday. “(I…

Australia Women are set to begin their T20I bilateral series against West Indies Women at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingston. Despite maintaining solid form in international cricket, the visitors recently suffered a T20I series defeat against India Women. Newly appointed captain Sophie Molineux will be aiming for a positive start in her leadership tenure as Australia look to regain momentum. Ahead of the opening fixture, three players stand out as key figures to perform. Ellyse Perry All-rounder Ellyse Perry continues to be a vital presence in Australia’s T20I setup, contributing with both bat and ball. She has amassed 2,201…

The Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Lagos will host the inaugural Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20I Tournament from March 20 to 27, 2026. Five teams — Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and South Africa Under-19 — are set to compete in what promises to be an exciting showcase of emerging talent and regional rivalry. The week-long event is expected to deliver fast-paced T20I contests, with the competition concluding in a third-place play-off and the final on March 27. As women’s cricket continues to grow across the continent, the tournament offers players a platform to make an impression at the international…

West Indies Women are set to begin their T20I bilateral series against Australia Women at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingston. The hosts head into the contest after a 2-1 series defeat against Sri Lanka Women, and captain Hayley Matthews will be aiming for a strong response as her side looks to reassert itself in the shortest format. Ahead of the opening match, three players stand out as key figures for the Caribbean team. Qiana Joseph All-rounder Qiana Joseph has been a dependable performer for West Indies in recent outings, particularly with her economical bowling. Across her T20I career, she…

The Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent is set to host the opening T20I of the three-match series on March 19 as West Indies take on the top-ranked Australia side. With the T20 World Cup approaching, the contest presents an important test for both teams. Australia arrive with their reputation for consistency and a new leadership phase under Sophie Molineux, while the hosts will aim to capitalise on home conditions and their trademark flair in the shortest format. Squads West Indies Women’s Cricket TeamHayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Eboni Brathwaite, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea…

Australia may take a cautious approach with new captain Sophie Molineux during the upcoming tour of the West Indies, with the possibility that she features as a batter only as the team manages her workload ahead of the T20 World Cup later this year. Molineux led the side in the three-match T20I series against India last month before Alyssa Healy returned for the ODI and Test matches. Following Healy’s retirement at the end of that home multi-format series, the 28-year-old has now officially assumed the captaincy. She is expected to be available for all three T20Is in St Vincent after…