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BBL and WBBL Release Initial Player Nominations for Draft

BBL and WBBL Release Initial Player Nominations for Draft

By August 19, 2024 0

The Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) have released their initial batches of player nominations ahead of the upcoming drafts. Among the notable names is Shamar Joseph, who could return to the tournament where he made his triumphant Test debut.

Joseph, who has been in impressive form for the West Indies, has nominated for the BBL draft. He could potentially join his former teammate Finn Allen, who has already signed with the Perth Scorchers.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is among the first group of players confirmed for the WBBL draft. She could be retained by the Melbourne Renegades, who she has played for in the past. Other notable Indian players in the draft include Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma.

England captain Heather Knight and left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone have also nominated for the WBBL draft. However, their availability for the entire tournament is uncertain due to England’s tour of South Africa.

Other notable retention options include Jamie Overton (Adelaide Strikers), Alex Hales (Sydney Thunder), James Vince (Sydney Sixers), Alice Capsey (Melbourne Stars), and Shabnim Ismail (Hobart Hurricanes).

Players are drafted in either Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze categories, and clubs must select at least two during the draft. Those signed under pre-draft agreements are allocated a pick that matches their salary band.

The BBL and WBBL drafts will take place on September 1.

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Dani Gibson's 'Bravery' and 'Clarity' Impress England Captain Ahead of T20 World Cup

Dani Gibson’s ‘Bravery’ and ‘Clarity’ Impress England Captain Ahead of T20 World Cup

By August 18, 2024 0

Heather Knight, England’s T20I captain, has hailed Dani Gibson’s “bravery” and “clarity” as essential qualities for the team ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. Gibson’s explosive nine-ball innings of 22, featuring five boundaries, transformed the Hundred final at Lord’s, propelling London Spirit to their maiden title.

Knight praised Gibson’s ability to impact the game in all facets, despite her recent struggles with the ball. “She’s a great ball-striker with a clear understanding of her game plan,” Knight said. “Her willingness to take risks and express her talent is exactly what we need in the England side.”

Gibson’s innings came at a crucial juncture, with Spirit needing 60 runs off 44 balls after Knight’s dismissal. She immediately hit her first five balls for boundaries, reducing the required run rate to a manageable level. “I was thinking yesterday that our middle order hadn’t faced many balls recently,” Knight explained. “Dani’s innings was a standout example of bravery and taking the game on.”

Gibson’s performance also highlighted the depth of England’s batting lineup. “It’s great to see the rest of the girls contributing,” Knight said. “Nat [Sciver-Brunt] has been unbelievable, and I’m very excited to meet up again in a couple of weeks.”

With the T20 World Cup approaching, Knight believes that England’s dominant performances in the Hundred have instilled confidence in the team. “I’m really pleased with how we’ve played,” she said. “It’s important to have players who can step up and take responsibility.”

However, there is uncertainty surrounding the tournament’s location due to security concerns in Bangladesh. “It’s out of our hands,” Knight said. “Hopefully, there will be a decision soon so we can plan accordingly.”

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London Spirit Triumph Over Northern Superchargers, Keep Play-Off Hopes Alive

London Spirit Triumph Over Northern Superchargers, Keep Play-Off Hopes Alive

By August 13, 2024 0

London Spirit’s Heather Knight and Deepti Sharma orchestrated a commanding seven-wicket victory over Northern Superchargers at Headingley in the Hundred, propelling their team into contention for the play-off stages while eliminating their opponents.

The Spirit’s bowlers set the tone, dismantling the Superchargers’ top order within the first 14 deliveries. Tara Norris, Eva Gray, and Dani Gibson each claimed a wicket, including the prized scalp of Phoebe Litchfield. Annabel Sutherland attempted to salvage the innings, but her dismissal off Deepti’s bowling extinguished any hopes of a substantial total. Alice Davidson-Richards’ 33 provided some respite, but the Superchargers’ 99 for 7 felt inadequate.

In the chase, Meg Lanning’s early sixes propelled the Spirit ahead of the required run rate. Linsey Smith briefly raised Superchargers’ hopes with three wickets, but Knight and Deepti’s partnership proved unbreakable. Their patient approach transformed into an acceleration towards the end, securing the victory with relative ease.

Deepti, the Meerkat Match Hero, attributed the triumph to the bowlers’ execution and her own adaptability to challenging conditions. She emphasized the team’s focus on their own performances and their anticipation of the upcoming fixtures that will determine the final play-off standings.

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London Spirit Triumph Over Manchester Originals with Redmayne's Heroics

London Spirit Triumph Over Manchester Originals with Redmayne’s Heroics

By August 9, 2024 0

London Spirit emerged victorious in their clash against Manchester Originals at Lord’s, securing an eight-wicket triumph with eight balls remaining. Georgia Redmayne’s stellar performance, coupled with Heather Knight’s composed innings, proved decisive in the chase.

Despite a challenging start, Redmayne showcased her resilience, amassing 66 runs from 59 deliveries. Her innings was characterized by patience and determination, guiding Spirit towards their target. Knight, the England skipper, provided valuable support with a composed 29 from 27 balls.

The Originals’ defense was hampered by missed opportunities, with dropped catches on both Redmayne and Knight proving costly. The Spirit’s fielding was exceptional throughout, including a brilliant caught and bowled by Sarah Glenn and a superb catch in the deep by Cordelia Griffith.

Earlier, Charlie Dean and Sarah Glenn restricted the Originals to a modest 112 runs. Dean’s impressive spell yielded three wickets for just 20 runs, while Glenn’s contribution included a crucial caught and bowled. Kathryn Bryce emerged as the top scorer for the Originals with 32 runs from 27 balls.

Redmayne, the Meerkat Match Hero, acknowledged the challenging nature of the wicket but praised her team’s bowling performance. She emphasized the importance of staying calm and playing to her strengths.

The victory marks a significant achievement for London Spirit, who have now secured two wins in the competition. Redmayne’s match-winning knock and the team’s overall performance have instilled confidence as they look ahead to their remaining fixtures.

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Heather Knight Masterclass Stuns Southern Brave in The Hundred

Heather Knight Masterclass Stuns Southern Brave in The Hundred

By July 24, 2024 0

London Spirit’s Heather Knight orchestrated a stunning six-wicket victory over reigning champions Southern Brave in a thrilling encounter at The Hundred. Chasing 152, Knight’s unbeaten 65 from 31 balls proved decisive, guiding her team to victory with three deliveries to spare.

Southern Brave’s innings was anchored by Danni Wyatt’s 59 from 35 balls, making her The Hundred’s all-time leading run-scorer. Maia Bouchier contributed 35 before a mix-up with Wyatt led to her run-out. Georgia Adams and Chloe Tryon propelled Brave to 151 for 6.

Spirit’s reply began slowly, with Meg Lanning dismissed by 16-year-old debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman. Georgia Redmayne provided momentum with 45 from 31, before Charli Knott’s direct hit removed Dani Gibson.

Knight took charge, hitting three consecutive boundaries off Knott to bring Spirit back into contention. Despite Knott’s dismissal of Gibson, Knight remained composed, dispatching Adams to the boundary for the winning runs.

Knight’s match-winning performance earned her the Meerkat Match Hero award. She acknowledged the difficulty of beating Brave at home and praised Wyatt’s innings. Knight emphasized the importance of clear shot selection and the impact of the quick outfield in enabling Spirit to catch up quickly.

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England Overcome Poor Start to Beat Pakistan in T20I Opener

England Overcome Poor Start to Beat Pakistan in T20I Opener

By May 11, 2024 0

England’s women’s cricket team overcame a disastrous start to defeat Pakistan by 53 runs in the opening match of their home international summer.

After losing four wickets for just 11 runs in the first three overs, England were rescued by a match-saving partnership between Amy Jones and Heather Knight. Jones, playing her 100th T20I, scored 37 off 27 balls, while Knight contributed 49 off 39 deliveries.

Dani Gibson’s unbeaten 41 off 21 balls helped England post a competitive total of 163 for 6. Pakistan made a spirited start to their chase, but leg-spinner Sarah Glenn’s four-wicket haul kept them in check.

Glenn, playing her first match for England since suffering a concussion during the recent tour of New Zealand, finished with figures of 4 for 12 from her four overs. Seamer Lauren Bell took three wickets, while left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone and off-spinner Charlie Dean claimed one wicket each.

Pakistan’s chase was derailed by a series of run-outs and poor shot selection. Sadaf Shamas top-scored with 35 off 24 balls, but her dismissal in an unnecessary run-out proved to be a turning point.

England’s victory was a testament to their resilience and the depth of their batting lineup. Despite losing their top order cheaply, they were able to recover and post a competitive total. Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to contain England’s batters, and their fielding was also error-prone.

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Heather Knight Joins Somerset Board to Advise on Women's Cricket

Heather Knight Joins Somerset Board to Advise on Women’s Cricket

By May 3, 2024 0

Somerset’s appointment of England captain Heather Knight to their board has been hailed as a shrewd move by England Women’s head coach Jon Lewis. Knight’s role will involve advising on cricketing matters as Somerset prepares to compete in the top tier of the new domestic women’s competition next year.

Lewis believes Knight’s experience and knowledge will be invaluable to Somerset, who are one of three new teams joining the top flight alongside Durham and Essex. “Somerset have made a really smart decision in getting someone involved in their board who’s got a real intrinsic knowledge of women’s cricket,” Lewis said.

Knight’s appointment comes at a critical time for women’s cricket in England and Wales, with the regional set-up set to be disbanded after this summer. Many players face moving to different cities to play at the highest level, or playing in the lower tiers of the new competition.

Knight is acutely aware of the challenges facing players and has emphasized the importance of supporting them during this transition. “It’s important that the girls are looked after and helped to transition into the new structure,” she said.

Meanwhile, Bess Heath may find herself taking on more wicketkeeping duties for Northern Diamonds after being earmarked as Amy Jones’ understudy in the England set-up. Lewis expressed concern that Heath had not been keeping wicket regularly for Diamonds, despite being one of the best young wicketkeepers in the country.

“It does really concern me that one of the best young wicketkeepers in the country isn’t keeping wicket,” Lewis said. “She’s a really dynamic batter and we hope that she’s able to keep wicket for the Diamonds.”

Heath’s importance as a back-up keeper for England was highlighted by the omission of Tammy Beaumont from the T20I squad to face Pakistan. Lewis emphasized the need to balance Heath’s development with providing cover for Jones.

“We need to balance her development with as equal a dose of playing as we can, whilst also having cover for Amy Jones because we would look a little bit silly if Amy injured a finger during a game or during warm-ups and we didn’t have a keeper around,” Lewis said.

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Heather Knight Challenges England to Dominate Regional Cricket

Heather Knight Challenges England to Dominate Regional Cricket

By April 19, 2024 0

England’s captain, Heather Knight, has set a bold challenge for her squad to dominate regional cricket this summer. With the T20 World Cup and Ashes looming later this year, Knight hopes domestic players will seize the opportunity to stake their claim for selection.

The Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, a 50-over competition, kicks off on Saturday. While many of England’s centrally-contracted players will miss the opening weekend due to Tammy Beaumont’s wedding, they will have chances to feature for their regions before the T20I series against Pakistan on May 11.

“It’s never a closed door,” Knight emphasized. “The standard of regional games has skyrocketed, so performances are more valuable. We want England players to dominate and put their names forward for selection.”

Competition for places in England’s T20 setup is fierce ahead of the World Cup in Bangladesh. Knight is encouraged by the recent 4-1 series win in New Zealand and the return of Mahika Gaur and Freya Kemp from injury.

“We have a real depth of players,” Knight said. “It makes selection tougher, but it’s a good place to be. With the World Cup in October, we need to keep moving forward.”

Maia Bouchier emerged as a breakout star in New Zealand, finishing as the leading run-scorer. Knight praised her talent and ability to convert it into performances.

“She’s someone you watch and think, ‘how does she play that shot?'” Knight said. “She’s had a brilliant tour, and now it’s about building on that consistency.”

Edgbaston has already sold over 10,000 tickets for England’s opening T20I against Pakistan. Knight believes the joint marketing campaign with the men’s series can build on the success of last summer’s Ashes.

“It was an awesome summer to be involved with,” Knight said. “We felt the support and momentum for cricket around the country. Hopefully, we can put on a show.”

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Heather Knight's Heroics Lead England to T20I Series Lead

Heather Knight’s Heroics Lead England to T20I Series Lead

By March 22, 2024 0

England’s Heather Knight once again proved her mettle as she guided her team to a 15-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20I in Nelson. Knight’s unbeaten 56* lifted England from a precarious 77 for 6 to a competitive 149 for 7.

New Zealand’s chase started promisingly with Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr at the helm. However, the return of England’s frontline spinners, Charlie Dean, Linsey Smith, and Sarah Glenn, proved decisive. Dean and Glenn had earlier played crucial roles with the bat, supporting Knight’s rescue act.

Smith, making her international comeback after nearly five years, made an immediate impact by dismissing Suzie Bates with her first delivery. Dean then removed Devine, while Gibson’s dismissal of Kerr proved to be the turning point.

As the asking rate climbed, New Zealand’s middle and lower order crumbled under the pressure. Maddy Green’s struggles continued, and Lauren Bell claimed two wickets in three balls to seal the victory for England.

Knight’s innings was a masterclass in composure and adaptability. She played alongside Dean and Glenn to stabilize the innings and then accelerated the scoring rate in the final overs. Her ability to adapt to the situation and play according to the team’s needs is a testament to her leadership qualities.

England’s spinners were the stars of the show, with Dean, Smith, and Glenn combining for figures of 12-0-74-4. Their ability to control the run rate and pick up crucial wickets proved to be the difference between the two sides.

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