The Irish role in winning the biggest women’s cricket franchise tournament
Ireland Women begin their final countdown to this month’s T20 World Cup qualifiers with a two-match series against Thailand, starting on tomorrow in Dubai. While the players may have had a couple of months without cricket since returning from Zimbabwe at the start of February, their Performance Analyst has been at the heart of the biggest franchise tournament in women’s …
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Cricket: Ireland’s Amy Hunter named ICC Women’s Player of the Month
DUBAI, UAE – Ireland Women’s Amy Hunter has today been named Women’s Player of the Month by the International Cricket Council. Amy Hunter, 18, the talented wicketkeeper batter has enjoyed a successful start to 2024 with a set of fine performances with the bat. A quiet start in the ODI fixtures against Zimbabwe was followed by an explosive 101 not …
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Cricket: Orla Prendergast blasts Ireland to T20I win in Harare
HARARE, Zimbabwe – A six from the second-last ball of the match from Orla Prendergast saw Ireland Women clinch a dramatic nine-wicket victory, in a rain-affected fourth T20 International against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. Prendergast (27* off 15 balls) and Gaby Lewis (20* off 18 balls) scored an unbeaten second-wicket stand of 36 in a match played under …
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Five New Sports Confirmed In An Exciting Development For LA 2028 Summer Olympics
Image credit: LA2028 Organising Committee Baseball/Softball, T20 Cricket, Flag Football, Sixes Lacrosse and Squash have been officially included as additional sports on the programme for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28). There has also been a reprieve for Modern Pentathlon, with obstacle racing replacing horse riding, and Weightlifting which has agreed to oversight of its drug testing procedures. …
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Cricket Set To Make A Return To The Olympics In 2028
Monday, 16 October 2023 – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that cricket will return to the Olympics at the Los Angeles Games in 2028 (LA28). This monumental decision was officially ratified by the IOC during its 141st session in Mumbai, following a recommendation from the LA28 committee. There is expected to be both a T20 men’s and women’s …
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Fastpitch Softball Making A Comeback? LA Proposes Five New Sports for 2028 Olympics
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Jordan Klein
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October 10, 2023
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Olympics, Softball
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2020 Tokyo Olympics, 2028 L.A. Olympics, Baseball, Cricket, fastpitch softball, flag football, lacrosse, Softball, squash
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The LA 2028 Organizing Committee has recommended five new sports for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics, pending approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The proposed sports include baseball-softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse, and squash. One of the most notable additions to this list is Fastpitch Softball, a decision that has sent waves of excitement throughout the global softball community. …
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Sciver-Brunt’s Record-Breaking Century Powers England to Series Victory Over Sri Lanka
England’s stand-in cricket captain Nat Sciver-Brunt celebrated her 100th ODI by smashing a record-breaking century, the fastest by an England batter in women’s ODIs. Her performance, supported by Maia Bouchier, led England to a dominant victory over Sri Lanka on Thursday, 14 September, securing a 2-0 series win. What a knock! 🤩 Nat Sciver-Brunt doing special things. Again.#BBCCricket #ENGvSL pic.twitter.com/7hMzsKtMTV …
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Ireland’s Arlene Kelly Wins The Prestigious ICC Player Of The Month Award
Arlene Kelly has been crowned the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for her outstanding performance in August. This prestigious recognition comes as a result of her stellar contributions during a triumphant series against the Netherlands in the T20I format. The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the latest winners of the ICC Player of the Month awards from a host …
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ECB Announces Equal Match Fee For England Cricketers
In a groundbreaking shift towards gender equality in sports, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that women’s international cricket match fees will now match those of their male counterparts. Effective immediately, this move marks a significant step towards bridging the gender pay gap in cricket and empowers women athletes financially. Women cricketers representing England will receive approximately …
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Danielle McGahey Set To Become The First Transgender Cricketer To Play Internationally
Canada’s Danielle McGahey is set to become the first transgender cricketer to play in an official international match. McGahey has been included in Canada’s squad for a qualifying tournament on the pathway to the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. The 29-year-old opening batter has fulfilled all of the eligibility criteria the International Cricket Council (ICC) has for male-to-female …
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