England will defend their Women’s Euro title in Switzerland in July 2025. Wales qualified for their first major tournament, while Scotland and Northern Ireland missed out. The tournament draw is on December 16th, 2024. Sixteen teams will compete across eight Swiss cities. England could face tough group-stage opponents.
England captain Ben Stokes’ hamstring injury raises questions about his future role. Should he become a specialist batsman? Sky Sports’ Ian Ward argues against it, emphasizing Stokes’ all-around contributions. Zak Crawley’s struggles continue, adding to England’s woes in the final Test against New Zealand.
England spinner Charlie Dean claimed a stunning hat-trick, triggering a South African collapse and securing a convincing six-wicket victory in the second ODI. This sets up a thrilling decider in the three-match series.
Kane Williamson’s composed half-century and a resilient partnership with Daryl Mitchell put New Zealand in a commanding position against England, despite some early breakthroughs by Shoaib Bashir. The Kiwi batsmen skillfully navigated England’s bowling attack, showcasing a blend of defensive solidity and calculated strokeplay.
England’s assistant coach, Richard Wigglesworth, hinted at potential tactical changes for the upcoming clash against South Africa, raising questions about Marcus Smith’s starting spot at fly-half. Meanwhile, South Africa is keen to exploit former Harlequins coach Jerry Flannery’s knowledge of Smith’s game to counter his attacking prowess.
England’s interim manager Lee Carsley has been forced to make major changes to his squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and Republic of Ireland, with eight senior players pulling out due to injuries and illness. The withdrawals have opened the door for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers to earn his first senior call-up, while other new additions include James Trafford, Tino Livramento, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Jarrod Bowen.
Jos Buttler’s explosive 83 and a crucial partnership with Will Jacks powered England to a dominant 7-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first T20I. England’s bowlers, led by Saqib Mahmood and Jofra Archer, dismantled the West Indies batting order early, setting up a comfortable chase for the visitors.
England’s head coach Steve Borthwick expressed his disappointment after his team squandered a 12-point lead to suffer a 42-37 defeat against Australia at the Allianz Stadium. Borthwick highlighted the high number of turnovers and handling errors as key factors in the loss, emphasizing the need for improvement in crucial moments. The defeat marks England’s sixth loss in ten Tests this year, setting a challenging tone ahead of their upcoming match against world champions South Africa.
A rain-affected first ODI in Antigua saw a new-look England side crumble to an eight-wicket defeat against the West Indies. England’s inexperienced top order faltered, allowing the hosts to chase down a revised target of 157 with ease. Evin Lewis’s blistering 94 runs led the charge for the West Indies, who took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Get ready for thrilling cricket action! Join us for live updates from the third and final Test between Pakistan and England at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The series is tied 1-1, making this match a crucial decider. England won the toss and chose to bat first. Follow along for all the key moments and scores.
