Tag: England
Women’s Ashes huge turning point for England as ‘rattled’ Australia ‘lose their aura’, says Phoebe Graham
England may not have won the Women’s Ashes but they proved that their future is bright and Australia are not invincible, says Phoebe Graham… What a remarkable Women’s Ashes! Record-breaking crowds, nail-biting finishes and, despite England winning four out of the seven games and claiming victory in two white-ball series, Australia retain the Ashes. England…
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Women’s World Cup: Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman confirms captain Millie Bright fit to start as England prepare for opener
On the eve of England’s World Cup campaign commencing against tournament debutants Haiti, manager Sarina Wiegman paints a serene, calm picture inside the Lionesses’ camp. Most importantly, Millie Bright, who has assumed captain’s duties in the absence of injured Leah Williamson, has overcome a knee problem in time for England’s opening Group D game on…
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Women’s World Cup 2023: England Lionesses to raise awareness with armbands throughout tournament
England have collectively decided to raise awareness for a number of causes by wearing a different armband on each matchday of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. After FIFA communicated the wearing of the ‘One Love’ bracelet would not be permitted at this summer’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand, football’s world governing body confirmed players…
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Women’s Ashes: England ‘galvanised’ by comeback against Australia as Tammy Beaumont dazzles and Lauren Filer emerges
England’s women may have missed out on Ashes glory, but they arose with plenty of encouragement as they mounted an emphatic comeback against Australia in one of the greatest series in recent memory. The hosts clawed their way back from a 6-0 deficit to draw the series 8-8 and deny Australia the comprehensive victory they…
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Sam Underhill omitted from England training squad ahead of Rugby World Cup
England’s Sam Underhill waves to the crowd at Twickenham Stadium after an Autumn International match in 2021 Sam Underhill has been left out of the updated England training squad as head coach Steve Borthwick steps up preparations for the Rugby World Cup. The Bath back row, who started the final against South Africa four years…
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Moeen Ali: There’s no doubt England are a better team with James Anderson in there
Moeen Ali welcomed James Anderson’s return to the England team for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford. The 40-year-old Lancashire seamer will feature on home turf as he returns to the team in place of Ollie Robinson, the only change to the side that defeated Australia at Headingley in the third Test. England kept…
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Women’s Ashes: England captain Heather Knight disappointed after failing to regain Ashes | ‘We are so close’
England captain Heather Knight admitted her disappointment after failing to regain The Ashes from Australia, but added she and the squad feel they are closer than ever to challenging them. Despite a heroic, unbeaten hundred from Nat Sciver-Brunt, Australia retained the Women’s Ashes with a thrilling three-run win over England in the second one-day international…
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Australia retain Women’s Ashes as England beaten by three runs in second ODI despite stunning Nat Sciver-Brunt hundred
Despite a heroic, unbeaten hundred from Nat Sciver-Brunt, Australia retained the Women’s Ashes with a thrilling three-run win over England in the second one-day international at The Ageas Bowl. England needed a fourth-straight white-ball victory in order to take things to a decider on Tuesday, but Australia’s victory sees them lead 8-6 on points and…
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England Women vs Australia Women – Scorecard & Stats – Australia Women in England
Australia Women 1st innings Total 139 for –4from 28.5 overs. beating runs balls 4s 6s SR Healy (c, wk) c Capsey b Bell; 13 runs, 15 balls 2 ovens, 0 sixes, and a strike rate of 86.67 Litchfield lbw b Bell; 4 runs, 7 balls 1 ovens, 0 sixes, and a strike rate of 57.14…
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England boss Sarina Wiegman says she has not spoken to squad over FA bonus row ahead of Women’s World Cup
Sarina Wiegman says she has not spoken to the England squad about their row with the FA over their World Cup bonus but believes the issue needs to be sorted. Sky Sports News reported last week that the players remained unhappy no FA bonuses are being offered to them for the tournament. The players are…
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