*Official* Women's Cricket discussion thread

[Spark]

Obviously it couldn't stay in Bangladesh, but it's hard to be excited about the UAE as a host. I was hoping Zimbabwe's bid might be successful.

Tbf UAE is definitely the best place to swap an event to last minute; it has all the infrastructure in place to do this sort of thing in place already.

 

[LangleyburyCCPlayer]

Tbf UAE is definitely the best place to swap an event to last minute; it has all the infrastructure in place to do this sort of thing in place already.

They have previous at hosting global events at short notice tbf

 

[_Ed_]

Yeah, it makes sense. I just don't like the complete lack of atmosphere at those grounds.

 

[andruid]

Here is a link to the Women's u19 Division 2 T20 Africa Qualifiers.

 

[LangleyburyCCPlayer]

T20 Women's World Cup 2024: Bess Heath and Freya Kemp both called into Heather Knight's squad

Wicketkeeper-batter Bess Heath and all-rounder Freya Kemp are involved in England Womens T20 World Cup squad for the first time, while Danielle Gibson steps up from travelling reserve in 2023; watch the Womens T20 World Cup in the UAE live on Sky Sports from October 3-20

www.skysports.com

England squad for the T20 World Cup

 

[Molehill]

T20 Women's World Cup 2024: Bess Heath and Freya Kemp both called into Heather Knight's squad

Wicketkeeper-batter Bess Heath and all-rounder Freya Kemp are involved in England Womens T20 World Cup squad for the first time, while Danielle Gibson steps up from travelling reserve in 2023; watch the Womens T20 World Cup in the UAE live on Sky Sports from October 3-20

www.skysports.com

England squad for the T20 World Cup

Only one out and out seamer in that squad, kind of tells you what kind of pitches they're expecting.

 

[Chin Music]

Only one out and out seamer in that squad, kind of tells you what kind of pitches they're expecting.

Isn't there a danger though, that they spent a lot of time initially preparing for cricket in Bangladesh and then having to change tack somewhat to the skiddier pitches they have in the middle East than low, slow turners you get in Bangladesh?

 

[LangleyburyCCPlayer]

Isn't there a danger though, that they spent a lot of time initially preparing for cricket in Bangladesh and then having to change tack somewhat to the skiddier pitches they have in the middle East than low, slow turners you get in Bangladesh?

Wasn’t the squad selected using AI? Wonder how they accounted for the change to the UAE?

 

[Chin Music]

Wasn’t the squad selected using AI? Wonder how they accounted for the change to the UAE?

I thought that some of the games earlier in the summer v New Zealand, that they tried to prepare as much as they could for what they wanted to do in Bangladesh. I admit though, that there will be folk better sighted on me than this.

 

[Molehill]

Isn't there a danger though, that they spent a lot of time initially preparing for cricket in Bangladesh and then having to change tack somewhat to the skiddier pitches they have in the middle East than low, slow turners you get in Bangladesh?

I agree, can't believe Cross isn't in there. The could conceivably play play about 6 spinners!!

I guess likely team is Wyatt, Bouchier, Capsey, NSB, Knight, Jones, Kemp/Gibson, Ecclestone, Dean, Glenn, Bell

 

[_Ed_]

Devine to step down as T20 captain

WHITE FERNS captain Sophie Devine will step down as T20 captain at the conclusion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in October - while remaining at the helm of the ODI side.

www.nzc.nz

I think we can all guess who'll be taking over.

 

[RMBolton]

I still think she should've handed in both captaincies two years ago, succeeded by Mackay (and thus never dropped) with Melie as VC & Bates floating around in an "elder stateswoman" role within the side.

 

[andruid]

Kenya women hosting Rwanda for a T20 series.

Details in the link

Cricket Kenya host Rwanda Women for T20I bilateral series

Cricket Kenya

cricketkenya.or.ke

 

[Molehill]

Quite the thrashing (might be reaching for record books) in Ireland as the home side are beaten by 275 runs by England. Beaumont scored 150 no before the Irish were bundled out for just 45 in less than 17 overs.

This is largely an England Second XI with only Kemp featuring from the forthcoming T20 World Cup squad.

 

[Himannv]

Quite the thrashing (might be reaching for record books) in Ireland as the home side are beaten by 275 runs by England. Beaumont scored 150 no before the Irish were bundled out for just 45 in less than 17 overs.

This is largely an England Second XI with only Kemp featuring from the forthcoming T20 World Cup squad.

In fairness I think that's still a strong England lineup. A lot of them have been in the first XI at some point or other.

Harry Tector's sister seems to be playing for the Irish.

 

[Molehill]

In fairness I think that's still a strong England lineup. A lot of them have been in the first XI at some point or other.

Harry Tector's sister seems to be playing for the Irish.

The fact only one of them is heading to the T20 World Cup (and probably won't be in the starting XI) underlines the strength really. The first game was far more competitive, but good to see a decent series being played out and can only help the Irish.

I saw the Tector name and guessed they were probably be related.

 

[_Ed_]

Great to see Ireland bounce back to take out the (admittedly rain-reduced) third game. The 18-year-old Maguire could be a great find for them.

 

[Molehill]

Great to see Ireland bounce back to take out the (admittedly rain-reduced) third game. The 18-year-old Maguire could be a great find for them.

As turnarounds go from one game to the next, this must be one of the most surprising. Sounds like a bizarre last over too, but the Irish sneaking home off the last ball.

 

[Himannv]

Luck of the Irish..

 

[turnstyle]

Good win today too. Almost made a meal of it in the final over though.