London, June 11 (IANS) Surrey wicketkeeper‑batter Kira Chathli has been named captain of England A for the upcoming women’s series against India A, which will feature three T20s and three 50‑over matches to be played in late June and early July.Kira, who recently earned her first call‑up to the senior England squad, will lead a side that includes three players capped at full international level – Jodi Grewcock, Ryana MacDonald‑Gay, and Charis Pavely. Several others who have impressed i…
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Bristol, May 30 (IANS) The Indian women’s cricket team lost six wickets for 33 runs against a mounting asking rate and went down to England women by 28 runs in the second T20I at the County Ground, Bristol, as the hosts levelled the three-match series 1-1.India had won the first T20I of the series and were looking to seal a 2-0 lead by winning the second match. However, their fine effort with the ball went in vain as they could not back it up with the bat. With spinner Sree Charani picking 3-25,…
Bristol, May 30 (IANS) All-rounder Freya Kemp’s blistering unbeaten 39 off just 13 balls powered England to 168/5 in their 20 overs against India in the second Women’s T20I at the County Ground on Saturday. After the hosts had an iffy time with the bat on a slow pitch, Freya smashed four boundaries and two sixes in a stunning finishing blitz as 39 runs came off the last two overs to dramatically alter the complexion of England’s innings.For India, left-arm spinner Sree Charani was the stan…