*Official* Women's Cricket discussion thread

[SteveNZ]

Enjoyed sitting down for the last 10 overs of Australia's innings with my daughter today, she really got into Gardner's blitz and watching Amelia bowl.

Massively outgunned again, I can't help but think both the Indian men's whitewash and T20 World victory were not flukes but the greatest coming together of all factors required to achieve them,the most significant for the women being they didn't have to play Australia in sudden death. When was the last time we beat them?

As with the men, we can still bask in the memories of those significant achievements but their light begins to dim when the subsequent performances aren't up to scratch

 

[wellAlbidarned]

first women's cricket I've watched in a little while. **** me the aussies are so far ahead, Gardener is bowling legit 80-85kph with revs. Glad we're seeing the end of floaty part time spin in women's cricket (as we did in mens)

 

[RMBolton]

The new opener averages 19.25 or thereabouts in List A. Not up to snuff.

I've struggled to interpret NZ women's domestic stats. I completely understand why they've called up James. If I was selecting the side, I would too. Picking players in form; who'd've thunk it?
For her, this has been her opportunity to put up her hand for when a spot becomes available after Bates retires. When your first impression at international level is whacking Schutt for 6, that's not bad. Keep that up & it won't be the last we see.

 

[_Ed_]

I thought James did well - decent starts in both innings and looked like she belonged at that level.

Maybe a little bit boundary-reliant, so I'd just like to see her improve her strike rotation.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Yeah. I think they need to take a few risks on youngster that have the talent, otherwise we’re going to be team Kerr and not much else for the next decade. James looked as if she’s got a good eye at least.