ECB Womens News

Guha targets World Cup glory

Thu, 17 Jul 08 13:00:00 BST

Isa Guha claims England women are on an upward curve and insists they are capable of lifting the World Cup next year. Details for the tournament in Australia were released today.

World Cup schedule announced

Thu, 17 Jul 08 12:25:00 BST

The ICC and Cricket Australia have confirmed the fixtures and schedule for next year’s ICC Women’s World Cup in Australia.

Penketh leads with bat and ball

Tue, 15 Jul 08 15:45:00 BST

Elissa Penketh took a hat-trick and top-scored with 25 in an impressive performance for Harold Wood against Mote Ladies 2nd XI in the Women’s Southern League.

Edwards keeps grinning

Sun, 13 Jul 08 18:05:00 BST

England women's captain Charlotte Edwards says the one-day internationals with West Indies were ideal tune-up games despite the two matches lasting just 78.2 overs.

Guha's double celebration

Sat, 12 Jul 08 18:00:00 BST

Isa Guha enjoyed a special two days at Loughborough - on Friday she won her 50th ODI cap and 24 hours later recorded career-best figures in a 10-wicket win against West Indies.

Five-star Guha destroys tourists

Sat, 12 Jul 08 17:30:00 BST

Isa Guha recorded her best figures in one-day internationals as England women thrashed West Indies by 10 wickets. The medium-pacer finished with 5-14 from eight sublime overs.

Lane takes the positives

Fri, 11 Jul 08 15:20:00 BST

England Women's coach Mark Lane remained optimistic despite seeing more rain than runs during his side's first international of the summer.

Rain frustrates England

Fri, 11 Jul 08 15:00:00 BST

Torrential rain brought a premature end to England's opening game of the summer. With the hosts 156 for four from 42.1 overs thanks to 60 not out from Charlotte Edwards, play was halted at Loughborough when the heavens opened.

Jenny aims to be top Gunn

Thu, 10 Jul 08 18:00:00 BST

Being the daughter of a European Cup winner must be a hard act to follow but Jenny Gunn has added a few more chapters to her family’s sporting heritage.

Women's Academy squad announced

Tue, 8 Jul 08 13:35:00 BST

The England women’s selectors have named a 14-player Academy squad to play two 50-over matches and a Twenty20 match against international opposition ahead of the full international women’s series.