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Gunn action cleared by ICC

The International Cricket Council has confirmed that an independent analysis has found the bowling action of England women’s seamer Jenny Gunn to be legal and, as such, she can continue bowling in international cricket.

Edwards puts women's cricket on front foot

England women’s captain Charlotte Edwards is helping to launch a programme of activity that is encouraging young girls to participate in cricket.

MacLeod focuses on World Cup

Matthew Sherry

All-rounder Alice MacLeod says the England women’s academy tour of South Africa has whetted her appetite for next year’s World Cup.

Fritz hits South Africa to victory

Shandre Fritz was once again the match-winner as England women’s academy fell to a 2-1 Twenty20 series defeat against South Africa’s senior side.

Women's academy bounce back in style

Chris Devine

England women’s academy levelled their Twenty20 series with South Africa’s senior side courtesy of an impressive eight-wicket win at Potchefstroom.

T20 setback for England women's academy

Rob Barnett

England women’s academy lost the first of three Twenty20 games in as many days with the senior South Africa side at Potchefstroom by nine wickets.

South Africa no quibble for Dibble

Rob Barnett

Jodie Dibble is used to taking on older players - not least her brother, Somerset seamer Adam. The 17-year-old excelled against senior opponents as England women’s academy beat South Africa at Potchefstroom.

Women's academy sneak notable win

Rob Barnett

England women’s academy claimed a significant scalp by beating the senior South Africa side in the last of three 50-over games.

Connor retains ICC cricket committee role

Former England captain Clare Connor, the first female member of the International Cricket Council cricket committee, has been re-elected to that position for a second three-year term.

Fritz blitz floors women's academy

South Africa women moved into an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match one-day series against England women's academy courtesy of a comfortable six-wicket victory. Shandre Fritz hit 90 in the chase.