Author: Priya Menon

England and South Africa Women are using the upcoming series against Ireland and Zimbabwe to look beyond the present and strengthen their squads for the future. Rather than relying only on established names, both teams have rewarded domestic form and opened the door for emerging players to gain international experience in relatively low-pressure series. England Use Ireland Series to Test Depth England have named a 15-player squad for their three-match ODI series against Ireland from September 1-6, with Charlie Dean set to captain the side while Nat Sciver-Brunt manages her fitness. The squad includes uncapped players Kira Chathli and Grace…

Six seasons into its existence, The Hundred is still being asked to justify itself. The 2026 edition delivered arguably its strongest cricket yet, helped by higher-quality overseas recruitment and significant new investment. But the debate around crowds, scheduling, identity and the tournament’s wider purpose remains largely unchanged. Strong Cricket, Mixed Numbers Crowds were slightly down compared with 2025, while broadcast viewing figures increased marginally. The ECB also pointed to encouraging demographic data, with 22% of tickets sold to under-16s, as evidence that the competition continues to attract younger audiences. More than £500 million of private investment has also flowed into…

The 2026 Women’s Asia Cup arrives at a fascinating point in the growth of women’s cricket across the continent. The tournament will be played from August 28 to September 13 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, with India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh entering as the main Full Member contenders. Thailand, UAE, Hong Kong and Indonesia will add another layer to a competition that is no longer controlled by one team alone. The changing balance is perfectly captured by the growing interest around the tournament, with 1xBet Analyst Karan Sharma highlighting how the competition could…

India have officially qualified for the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy, with the first edition of the tournament set to take place in Sri Lanka in February 2027. The new ICC event will bring six of the world’s leading women’s teams together for a short and highly competitive T20I tournament. The tournament will run from February 14 to February 28, 2027. Sri Lanka will host the event, while India, Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa have secured their places in the six-team field. India Qualify for the Women’s Champions Trophy India Women Champions Trophy campaign will begin after India secured…

England Women have announced a 15-player squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Ireland in September 2026. The series will be part of the 2025 to 2029 ICC Women’s Championship and will provide an important opportunity for several young players to gain international experience. Off-spinner Charlie Dean has been named captain of the side. With several senior players rested following the Women’s T20 World Cup, the series will give England’s emerging players an important chance to prove themselves at the international level. England Women ODI Squad The England Women ODI squad includes a mix of experienced players and promising…

Australian cricket legend Ellyse Perry has praised two of India’s biggest women’s cricket stars, Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, for the qualities that have helped them succeed at the highest level. Perry highlighted Mandhana’s mental strength and preparation while describing Harmanpreet as one of the fiercest competitors in the women’s game. Perry’s comments offer a unique perspective because she has shared the dressing room with Mandhana at Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League. She has also faced Harmanpreet regularly in international cricket, which gives her a close view of both players. Ellyse Perry On Smriti Mandhana Ellyse Perry’s…

The Women’s Hundred 2026 was memorable not only for Trent Rockets’ maiden title but also for the impact former international cricketers made from the dugout. New Zealand legend Suzie Bates served as batting coach for Sunrisers Leeds, while former England fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt began her coaching career as Trent Rockets’ assistant coach. Both teams reached the final, demonstrating the value experienced former players can bring beyond their playing careers. Experience Making a Difference Trent Rockets claimed the title with an emphatic eight-wicket victory after bowling Sunrisers Leeds out for just 91 at Lord’s. Throughout the tournament, Sunrisers’ batting was…

The Andhra Cricket Association is set to take another major step towards developing women’s cricket in the state with the launch of the inaugural Women’s Andhra Premier League. The franchise-based competition is aimed at giving female cricketers greater exposure and creating a stronger pathway from grassroots cricket to the professional level. The league was officially launched by Andhra Cricket Association President and Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath, also known as Chinni, alongside former India women’s captain Mithali Raj, who will serve as the mentor and advisor for the competition. Women’s Andhra Premier League Set for September The inaugural Women’s Andhra Premier…

The Hundred 2026 produced a historic achievement for Trent Rockets, who became the first winners of the combined cross-gender Helix Trophy. The award was introduced to recognise the franchise that performs best across both the men’s and women’s competitions. Trent Rockets emerged as the standout franchise after both their men’s and women’s teams reached the finals at Lord’s. While their women’s team went one step further to win the title, the men’s side finished as runners-up. Their combined success throughout The Hundred 2026 tournament secured the inaugural Helix Trophy. What Is the Helix Trophy? The combined cross-gender Helix trophy is…

Hayley Matthews, Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nat Sciver-Brunt have been nominated for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for July 2026 after producing standout performances for their respective teams. Matthews impressed with both bat and ball for West Indies, Samarawickrama played a major role in Sri Lanka’s ODI series win over Pakistan, while Sciver-Brunt delivered important performances during England’s run to the Women’s T20 World Cup final. Hayley Matthews – West Indies Matthews enjoyed an outstanding ODI series against Ireland, scoring 265 runs in three matches at an average of 132.50 and a strike rate of 117.25. Her best…