ECB Womens News

England women off to a flier

Sat, 11 Feb 12 12:00:00 GMT

Charlotte Edwards struck 123 from 104 balls and Anya Shrubsole returned outstanding figures of 5-5 as England women breezed past New Zealand emerging players in their opening tour match.

Women's YC programme expanded

Fri, 10 Feb 12 13:00:00 GMT

The ECB has collaborated with Marylebone Cricket Club to enhance and expand the MCC Women’s Young Cricketers programme. Fourteen players have been chosen for the 2012 intake.

Gunn not content to defend summit

Fri, 10 Feb 12 12:00:00 GMT

England women not only want to preserve their top one-day international ranking in New Zealand, they want to extend their lead according to Jenny Gunn.

Lane looking to the future

Wed, 8 Feb 12 15:00:00 GMT

Coach Mark Lane is hoping to discover his best XI ahead of an important 18 months when England women take on New Zealand later this month.

Knight eyes Twenty20 place

Sat, 4 Feb 12 14:00:00 GMT

Heather Knight is hoping to earn a place in England’s Twenty20 set-up by impressing on the upcoming trip to New Zealand. The tour consists of five Twenty20s and three one-day internationals.

Marsh excited by New Zealand test

Wed, 1 Feb 12 17:00:00 GMT

Laura Marsh is looking forward to tackling a familiar foe when England women travel to New Zealand. The series, which begins on February 17, consists of five Twenty20s and three one-day internationals.

Extra women’s T20 series revealed

Mon, 30 Jan 12 16:00:00 GMT

The ECB has announced fixtures for an additional NatWest Women’s T20 Series in September 2012. The first two games will be played immediately before England men take on South Africa in T20s.

Hazell buoyed by strength in depth

Fri, 27 Jan 12 10:00:00 GMT

Danni Hazell says the competition for places within the England women’s squad acts as a spur for the players as they aim to secure further success.

Edwards relishing New Zealand trip

Sun, 22 Jan 12 16:00:00 GMT

Charlotte Edwards sees England women’s tour of New Zealand as the perfect assignment as they continue to step up their preparations for the ICC World Twenty20 and Women’s World Cup.

Edwards up for William Hill prize

Thu, 15 Dec 11 16:00:00 GMT

England women captain Charlotte Edwards has been nominated for the William Hill Sports Woman of the Year award. Edwards has led her country since 2005, winning silverware on a regular basis.