Clare Taylor's World Cup Diary 2005

England's Clare Taylor is back on ecb.co.uk - writing an exclusive diary throughout the 2005 Women's World Cup in South Africa.

Clare is a diary veteran on the ECB website, and as one of the most experienced bowlers in international cricket - not to mention a member of England's winning World Cup team in 1993 - she is sure to give some valuable insights into the tournament.

Read her columns here on a regular basis throughout March and April 2005:

• Meticulous preparation should stand us in good stead
• Itching to get down to business
• In a winning routine already
• We meet the Fockers - and then we're in full swim!
• Our credentials tested, we're through to the semis
• Spirits high despite semi defeat
• England reflect on World Cup