TOP STORIES
England's Alexa Stonehouse gets maiden call-up ahead of second ODI vs NZ

The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed the inclusion of young pace bowler Alexa Stonehouse in England’s squad ahead of the second ODI against the New Zealand on Wednesday, strengthening the hosts’ bowling resources during the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship series.
The announcement comes after England secured a one-wicket victory in the opening ODI against New Zealand at Durham, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Stonehouse, a left-arm seamer who has impressed in domestic cricket this season, earned the call-up following a string of strong performances in the ongoing One-Day Cup competition.
The 21-year-old has taken eight wickets in five matches, including consecutive three-wicket hauls against Durham and Somerset. Meanwhile, England are already without their captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, who is recovering from a tear to her left calf.
England Women’s squad for NZ ODIs: Charlie Dean (c), Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Kira Chathli, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Mahika Gaur, Dani Gibson, Jodi Grewcock, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Alexa Stonehouse, Issy Wong
Tags
More News

“Poison for the game”: Mohammad Yousuf blasts Pakistan coaches amid team’s defeat against England
Babar Azam’s disappointing run in Test cricket continued to Pakistan at Lord’s, with the Pakistan captain being unable to rise to the occasion when his team desperately needed him during day four of the second Test against England on Sunday. Pakistan, who were chasing a massive target of 389, looked to their experienced batters to provide resistance and keep the match aliv...

“That’s all for show”: Stuart Broad hits out at Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq
Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has questioned Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq’s decision to appear on the field with a heavily strapped calf during the second Test at Lord’s, asserting that the batter’s actions may have been aimed more at the television cameras than at preparing for a genuine return to the crease. Imam was ruled out of the remainder of the...

Deepti Sharma creates history, becomes leading wicket-taker in T20Is
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma registered a notable achievement during India’s emphatic 94-run victory over Thailand in their Women’s Asia Cup Group A match in Dubai on Sunday, becoming the highest wicket-taker in women’s T20 International cricket. The milestone was quite significant, as it came in her 150th appearance for In...

ENG vs PAK, 2nd Test: Dominant England decimate Pakistan to seal series win
England fired a dominant performance at Lord’s on Sunday, cruising to a 194-run win over Pakistan in the second Test to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing a target of 389, Pakistan struggled to mount a serious challenge, with England pacers keeping things incredibly tight, striking repeatedly to rip through Pakistan's batting order...

Kagiso Rabada ruled out of Australia ODIs
South Africa have been handed a major setback ahead of their upcoming home season, with fast bowler Kagiso Rabada ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Australia. Rabada picked up a hamstring injury around ten days ago and will not recover in time for the ODI leg of Australia's tour, which begins next month.
The bigger pro...

Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Instagram