Sciver-Brunt to Bat at No 3: England's World Cup Gamble
Nat Sciver-Brunt returns as specialist No 3 for England's T20 World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka after calf injury. Coach Charlotte Edwards says she won't bowl.
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Nat Sciver-Brunt returns as specialist No 3 for England's T20 World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka after calf injury. Coach Charlotte Edwards says she won't bowl.
England dismissed both India openers in the powerplay of the series-deciding third women’s T20, putting India under early pressure ahead of the World Cup.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge backs opening partner Sophia Dunkley to find form in England's T20 series decider vs India, citing her intent ahead of the home World Cup.
Nasser Hussain criticises England's team selection after resting Linsey Smith in T20 opener loss to India, warning it disrupts World Cup preparation.
England's top order crumbles as both openers fall cheaply in chase of 189 against India in the first T20I at Chelmsford, leaving the hosts in early trouble.
Alice Capsey's 82 off 43 and Heather Knight's unbeaten 70 lead England to chase 181, securing 2-1 T20 series win over India and boosting World Cup hopes.
Knight's unbeaten 70 and Capsey's 82 drove England to a record home T20 chase of 181, sealing a 2-1 series win over India, boosting World Cup hopes.
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Alice Capsey's 74* off 51 balls steers England to seven-wicket win vs New Zealand in first T20, boosting Women's T20 World Cup preparations at Derby.
England's women's team gears up for the T20 World Cup with three T20s vs New Zealand, starting May 20 in Derby, then India and Sri Lanka.
England Women need 137 runs to beat New Zealand in the first T20I at Derby, with a T20 World Cup opener against Sri Lanka looming on June 12.
England women's T20 series vs New Zealand starts in Derby, with matches in Canterbury and Hove. India series next, then World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka on June
England women to host NZ in Canterbury and Hove T20s, then face India in three matches before World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka on June 12.
England women begin T20 series vs New Zealand on May 20 at Derby, then Canterbury and Hove, ahead of India series and World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka on June 12.
FIFA has no World Cup broadcast deals in China or India a month out, dropping demands from $300M to $35M. JioStar offers $20M; CCTV balks at $120M-$150M
Flávio Abrão landed a Singapore multinational job after a tipsy phone interview at a party. Recruiters said his English under pressure sealed the deal over
Japan's U-17 women's team, the 'Little Nadeshiko,' completed a perfect group stage at the 2026 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup, scoring 21 goals without conceding. They now advance to the quarterfinals.
England's Charlie Dean discusses how the team is addressing fitness, fielding, and pressure criticisms as they prepare for the monumental home T20 World Cup, with key warm-up series against New Zealand and India.
An unverified transfer report mentions multiple football clubs in connection with film production in India, with a confidence score of 0.
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