Womens Cricket

A record crowd at Lord's couldn't mask the awkward questions surrounding women's Test cricket. Jamie Hall asks whether the format has a genuine future or is simply a box-ticking exercise.

Heather Knight, one of England women's cricket's most decorated figures, has announced her retirement from international cricket, describing herself as 'really content' with the timing of her decision.

Heather Knight's retirement marks the end of an era for England Women. Jamie Hall looks back on a career defined by far more than statistics alone.

Afghanistan's women's refugee cricket team look set to receive continued financial backing after a key recommendation was put forward at the ICC's annual conference in Edinburgh. Jamie Hall analyses what this means for the sport.

India captain Smriti Mandhana was dismissed for a fine 83 by Issy Wong just after lunch on day one of the Women's Test at Lord's, as England finally made their breakthrough with India reeling at 190-4.

England and India meet in a landmark Women's Test at Lord's starting Friday 10 July — the first time the Home of Cricket has hosted women's Test cricket in its storied history.

Australia produced a commanding performance at Lord's to beat England by seven wickets in the Women's T20 World Cup Final, completing their chase of 151 and claiming a record seventh title.

Tammy Beaumont has announced her retirement from international cricket, admitting the desire to battle back into England's evolving squad had finally deserted her. The 35-year-old will bow out at a historic first women's Test at Lord's.

Glamorgan secured their place in the Women's T20 Blast final as League 2 winners, and head coach Rachel Priest believes her side are ready to go one better than last season's semi-final exit.

From Danni Wyatt-Hodge's explosive batting to Sophie Ecclestone's spin wizardry, the Women's T20 World Cup produced some outstanding individual performances. Here's who made the team of the tournament.

Sophie Ecclestone's frustration boiled over at Lord's after a third umpire ruling overturned what appeared to be a legitimate catch to keep Ellyse Perry at the crease during the closing stages of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final.

Australia denied England a home World Cup triumph with a commanding seven-wicket victory at Lord's, claiming their seventh T20 World Cup title in front of a packed crowd.