For someone who has already achieved so much so quickly, Sophia Smale spends surprisingly little time talking about what comes next. The conversation drifts instead towards old bats stacked up at home, a childhood medal won in Newport, and a ticket from her professional debut that she still keeps tucked away years later. “I like things like that,” she says. “I like to think about the journey I was on.”
England have named their squad for the 2026 World Cup and with it, set the tone for a home tournament that feels as significant as any in the modern era of the game. For the first time since 2009, an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be played on English soil. The venues are iconic,… Continue reading England Reveal 2026 T20 World Cup Squad as Corteen-Coleman, Filer & Wong Earn First Tournament Call-Ups
Follow the 2026 Women's Hundred Auction as it happens through our LIVE blog! All the latest updates, opinions, expert context and more!
The women’s competition at The Hundred will take centre stage on Wednesday 11 March, as the UK’s first-ever major sporting auction unfolds beneath the iconic backdrop of Piccadilly Lights. More than 1000 players across the men’s and women’s competitions will go under the hammer across two days, with the women’s teams first up as they… Continue reading The Women’s Hundred 2026 Auction Set for Piccadilly Lights as 254 Strong Draft List Revealed
Em Arlott, Domestic, Warwickshire, £50,000 Nadine de Klerk, Overseas, South Africa, £50,000 Sophie Devine, Overseas, New Zealand, £50,000 Richa Ghosh, Overseas, India, £50,000 Danielle Gibson, Domestic, Somerset, £50,000 Sarah Glenn, Domestic, Yorkshire, £50,000 Amy Jones, Domestic, The Blaze, £50,000 Beth Mooney, Overseas, Australia, £50,000 Linsey Smith, Domestic, Hampshire, £50,000 Tammy Beaumont, Domestic, The Blaze, £37,500… Continue reading The Hundred Auction – Women’s Competition Registered Players
Surrey CCC have confirmed that 29-year-old quick Tash Farrant will retire from professional cricket with immediate effect after a long-running lower back injury failed to respond to treatment.
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.
This International Women's Day my message is simple. How do we commit to women's sport and invest every day? Breaking barriers was step one, now we have to action authentic growth. By exploring the current state of Football, Cricket and Rugby I explore the difficulties still facing women's sport in England and Wales, and the steps we must take to ensure success away from the iconic moments.
England have announced their squad for the U19 World Cup in Malaysia early next year so allow me to take you through everything we know so far in the aftermath of the announcement as well as of course the squad itself.
England greats, regional royalty and the next generation will come together next month but who are these Regional players who will step-up to represent their nation?How is it they have reached the eye of England head coach Jon Lewis? Come with me as I introduce you to all 18 of them, player by player from stats to facts, guiding through two squads packed with talent.
