2023–24 Australian women's summer

[social]

You don't think the difference in bowling speeds is made up for by a commensurate difference in reaction times?

Women spinners also tend to bowl a lot slower than mens as well btw

Not really because the difference in speed between male & female quick bowlers is massive whereas research on differences in reaction times between the genders indicates a relatively small gap

I seriously doubt that a female is incapable of facing a 140k bowler but it’s likely to be a long time before we see a woman bowling that speed when you consider that the fastest ball ever recorded is 128ks

 

[TheJediBrah]

Fair enough. I expect to make up for lack of pace there will be a bigger focus on variations for seam up bowlers, like more cutters, slower-balls etc.

 

[social]

Fair enough. I expect to make up for lack of pace there will be a bigger focus on variations for seam up bowlers, like more cutters, slower-balls etc.

Administrators are trying to get most youngsters to bowl spin

 

[Molehill]

I didn't imagine that the Starc/Healy home would feature fighting dogs!!

Hope she's back soon.....

Alyssa Healy: Sydney Sixers star injured hand separating dog fight at her home - BBC Sport

 

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Chamari is so gun.

 

[Pup Clarke]

Tahlia McGrath reminds me of Markram in some ways. Looks a million bucks. Great flow to her shots, power, solid base - but tends to get out very softly in the 20s/30s

Hope she kicks on a bit as she is a serious talent

 

[tony p]

The general standard of fielding, particularly catching appears to have gone backwards.

 

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This Melbourne Stars batting line-up really should be performing a whole lot better than it is.

Having said that, Lanning's keeping them afloat this time with a quality 50.

 

[TheJediBrah]

This Melbourne Stars batting line-up really should be performing a whole lot better than it is.

This describes every season of the Stars men team since its inception

 

[Pup Clarke]

Square pegs amongst round holes kinda thing imo. Capsey and Bouchier are both top order bats and Dunkley doesn't deserve a spot atm
Could probably get more out of Garth with the bat. Good player but often comes in at 7/8 when they are usually well behind the rate

 

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Sad to see Suzie Bates stinking up the joint at the Sixers. She's been such a great player.

 

[tony p]

Some of the Overseas players are not giving value for money.
Having a little trouble with interest this year, but great to see Nic Carey back and playing again.

 

[Pup Clarke]

Yeah Carey is really good. For an other international side she'd be a lock. Skillful bat, bowls crafty meds and an excellent fielder

 

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Good all-round return to the WBBL for Amelia Kerr today - a 38-ball 50 after taking 2-16 from four. Great to see.

 

[Nintendo]

Good all-round return to the WBBL for Amelia Kerr today - a 38-ball 50 after taking 2-16 from four. Great to see.

She's in some outrageous form with the bat right now. 3 50+ scores in her last 3 t20 digs and an unbeaten ODI 100 recently.

 

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Chamari's on a rampage again.

 

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Meg Lanning retires from international cricket

Lanning makes the shock decision to retire at age 31 having missed Australia last three series due to a medical issue

www.espncricinfo.com

 

[Spark]

 

[Burgey]

What a legend. I hope all goes well for her in the future.

 

[honestbharani]

Amazing career. One of the greatest. Best wishes to her in whatever she wants to do post-retirement.