The women’s Ashes Test series began at Hove on Tuesday. I don’t know why the ECB insists on scheduling women’s tours in parallel with their male compatriots. Australia had to do it in 2001 and England toured Australia as the men’s tour was winding up in early 2003. Continue reading “It’s Peden-Archdale time again!”
BCCI-WCAI merger put on hold
[This article originally appeared on the now defunct website Cricketwoman. – RE]
The merger of the Women’s Cricket Association of India (WCAI) with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been put on hold, at least for the time being. Continue reading “BCCI-WCAI merger put on hold”
ICC President welcomes integration of women’s cricket
ICC President Ehsan Mani today welcomed the integration of women’s and men’s international cricket under the umbrella of the ICC. Continue reading “ICC President welcomes integration of women’s cricket”
Karen Rolton first centurion in a Women’s World Cup Final
Australian vice-captain Karen Rolton’s unbeaten 107 in Sunday’s Women’s Cricket World Cup Final against India at Centurion was both the highest individual score and the first century scored in such a game. Continue reading “Karen Rolton first centurion in a Women’s World Cup Final”
Australia v India, womens world cup final, match day blogs
Australia 47/2 after 17 overs
Australia has lost its experienced opening pair of Belinda Clark and Lisa Keightley in the opening hour of the 2005 World Cup Final against India. Continue reading “Australia v India, womens world cup final, match day blogs”
New Zealand’s Steele given reprimand
New Zealand’s Rebecca Steele appeared before a disciplinary hearing at the end of her team’s defeat by India in the Semi Final of the WCWC at Sedgars Park in Potchefstroom on Thursday 7th April. Continue reading “New Zealand’s Steele given reprimand”
Australia favourites for final
Australia will go into Sunday’s final of the 8th Women’s Cricket World Cup as favourites to win a fifth title. Continue reading “Australia favourites for final”
India v New Zealand semi-final, live blog
India batting first in second semi-final
New Zealand captain Maia Lewis has won the toss and put India into bat in the second semi-final of the 2005 Women’s Cricket World Cup at Sedgars Park, Potchefstroom today. Continue reading “India v New Zealand semi-final, live blog”
Australia v England semi final blog
England batting first in semi-final
Australian captain Belinda Clark has won the toss and put England into bat in the first semi-final of the Women’s Cricket World Cup at Sedgars Park, Potchefstroom. Continue reading “Australia v England semi final blog”
Rain in Pretoria
It’s raining heavily in the Pretoria/Tshwane region on Sunday morning, and the start of play on the final day of the round-robin leg of the 2005 Women’s Cricket World Cup has been delayed. The chances of any play today are not good and there is no reserve day. Continue reading “Rain in Pretoria”