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England knocked out of Women’s T20 World Cup: What next for Heather Knight’s side after group-stage exit? | Cricket News
The wait goes on. Not since 2017, when Anya Shrubsole inspired her nation to 50-over glory at a sold-out Lord’s, have England lifted a World Cup. You need to go back to 2014 for their last Ashes triumph. Over recent years, England have ended up second best in the real crunch games – before and…
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Women’s T20 World Cup: Heather Knight says England ‘not far off par’ in ‘tough conditions’ after opening win | Cricket News
Captain Heather Knight says England are “not far off par” in “tough conditions” at the Women’s T20 World Cup where they made a winning start to their campaign in Sharjah. Linsey Smith starred with the ball as England launched their campaign with a 21-run victory over Bangladesh. Smith turned in figures of 2-11 from her…
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Heather Watson out of US Open qualifying as Sonay Kartal and Lily Miyazaki progress to final round | Tennis News
Heather Watson’s hopes of appearing in the US Open this year ended in qualifying. She lost in straight sets to second seed Aliaksandra Sasnovich, who beat Watson 6-1 6-4 on Wednesday. However, British players Sonay Kartal and Lily Miyazaki both reached the final round of qualifying. Image: Sonay Kartal has been in impressive form British…
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Harriet Dart calls out umpire in loss to Katie Boulter at Nottingham Open with Heather Watson also through to last 16 | Tennis News
Harriet Dart offered to bet the umpire £50,000 she was right about a disputed line call in her ill-tempered defeat to British team-mate Katie Boulter at the Nottingham Open. Dart said to the official Kelly Rask that she was “embarrassing yourself” after the British No 2 was convinced a ball landed out during a rally…
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Women’s Big Bash League: Brisbane Heat beat Heather Knight’s Sydney Thunder by 44 runs to reach Challenger | Cricket News
Brisbane Heat beat Sydney Thunder by 44 runs to book their place in Wednesday’s Women’s Big Bash League Challenger. Thunder, captained by England’s Heather Knight, won the toss in Perth and inserted Heat to bat with openers Grace Harris (45) and Georgia Redmayne (18) sharing a strong opening stand and Heat reaching 81-1 after nine…
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England’s Issy Wong struggles with run-up issues but captain Heather Knight has no regrets about picking her
Issy Wong made her first England appearance of the summer in Saturday’s second T20 international against Sri Lanka. It soon became clear why she has been absent. The fast bowler sent down three front-foot no-balls and a wide in a 10-ball first over and was then crunched for three fours in her second after being…
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England will learn from ‘humbling’ defeat to Sri Lanka in second T20, says Heather Knight
Heather Knight says England will learn from their “humbling” defeat to Sri Lanka in the second T20 international at Chelmsford. England were skittled for 104 – eight of the wickets falling to spin – before Sri Lanka reached their target in 13.2 overs to earn a first win over their opponents in the format. Captain…
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US Open qualifying: Harriet Dart through to second round but Heather Watson is beaten
Harriet Dart progressed through the first round of US Open qualifying, while Jack Draper retired after losing a first set tie-break at the Winston-Salem Open on Tuesday. British No 4 Dart fought back from a set down to beat world No 209 Chloe Paquet 3-6 6-4 6-1. The 27-year-old, ranked 140th, will face world No…
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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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Women’s Ashes: England captain Heather Knight soaks up The Oval atmosphere as hosts keep series alive
England captain Heather Knight said she made sure to soak up the atmosphere as England beat Australia by three runs in the second T20 international at The Oval to keep the multi-format Women’s Ashes series alive. England need to win every single one of the remaining white-ball games in order to regain the Ashes, having…
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