Liverpool Women’s struggles this season go far beyond one heavy defeat. Sitting bottom of the WSL, their regression reflects deeper structural issues: from underinvestment and thin squad depth to unanswered questions over reinvestment following the sale of Olivia Smith. Against a backdrop of profound loss, the club now faces an all-too-familiar sense of déjà vu, with conditions emerging that echo those which led to relegation before.
England have announced 17 Central Contracts and four Skills Contracts for 2025/26, blending continuity with emerging talent ahead of a home T20 World Cup. Linsey Smith earns her first full deal, while Kate Cross is the notable omission. The ECB emphasise opportunity, development and preparation for a pivotal year.
Francesca Sweet will leave Leicestershire after a breakthrough year in Tier 2 cricket, joining Glamorgan as the Welsh county prepares for its progression into Tier 1. Sweet’s move follows a standout 2025 season in which she topped the Foxes’ run charts in both formats and produced one of the club’s greatest-ever partnerships.
Follow live updates from the 2025 WPL auction as franchises compete for top international talent and emerging domestic stars. All key signings, bidding battles and squad developments covered in real time.
With contract announcements arriving thick and fast keep completely up to date with this transfer tracker!
What began as a flicker in 2022 has become a wildfire: from one match in silence to a summer of stadiums erupting with women’s sport.
With new identities, reshaped playing squads, and brand new tournaments, here is your comprehensive guide to what women’s professional cricket will look like in 2025 with everything you need to know ahead of it all kicking off this week.
As the 2025 season draws closer, anticipation for the brand-new Tier Two setup is building. With new teams, fresh tournaments, and a reimagined structure, there’s plenty to get excited about. So, allow me to take you through everything you need to know ahead of the summer — the competitions, the squads, the players to watch, a few predictions of my own and more!
As anticipation builds for the 2025 summer, The Hundred squads are nearing completion, with The Hundred Draft scheduled for Wednesday. Here's my draft preview/guide for the women's tournament. It covers everything you need to know ahead of the Draft, including how selection will work, available players, who to keep an eye on, and more. I've figured out how it all works so you don't have to!
The players are organised by nation. Players with a reserve price will be listed first in each nation. There are 110 overseas players registered for selection and 4 overseas slots remaining. Order of Content - Australia, Bhutan, India, Ireland, Namibia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, South Africa, UAE, West Indies & Zimbabwe
