2023 Under 19 Women’s World Cup Preview: Minnows
THE inaugural Under 19 Women’s World Cup is just around the corner, with 16 countries set to battle it out in South Africa this month for the chance to be crowned the inaugural champion. Ahead of the tournament, we here at Rookie Me Central will be previewing all the countries competing at the tournament, looking […]
Hurricanes hold on in heave-fest
DESPITE an outstanding knock from veteran Chris Lynn, the Adelaide Strikers could not make it past the Hobart Hurricanes, falling by seven wickets at Blundstone Arena on Monday night. The Hurricanes entered the match on the bottom of the Big Bash League (BBL) ladder, in dire need of a win to get going after letting […]
Jam packed 2023 awaits those in green and gold
AFTER a year full of highs and a lot of wins, 2023 is shaping up to be just as jam packed for the Australian Women’s Cricket team. In anticipation of the year ahead, let us take a look at all that is in store for the Aussie girls this calendar year. Pakistan are coming to […]
Gardner the big mover in latest rankings
THE latest women’s cricket player rankings are out, and a few movers and shakers have shaken up the order. Women’s Twenty20 cricket has a new top allrounder, and after a strong showing in the most recent series in India it is Ash Gardner who is now top of the allrounders ranking. She is comfortably at […]
Reflections on a golden year for the golden girls
IT WAS another huge year for the Australian Women’s Cricket team in 2022, so as the year draws to a close, Rookie Me Central takes a look back at some of the memorable moments from the Australian team in 2022. Ashes The first challenge of the calendar year for the Australians was a home Ashes […]
WNCL Player Focus: Jemma Barsby (South Australia)
SOUTH Australia proved too strong for the ACT in the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL), picking up back-to-back wins last week. One of the stars of the first of the clashes was South Australian bowler Jemma Barsby. Stand in skipper while some of her teammates were away on international duty, she starred with the ball, […]
WNCL Round Up: Post-WBBL Edition
WITH the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season done and dusted, Australia’s domestic one-day competition is back in action. We take you through all the latest Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) results. Tasmania vs. NSW Game 1 Game 1 saw a dominant display from reigning champions, Tasmania to defeat NSW by 10 wickets. After bowling […]
England clean sweeps series with most dominant win yet
ENGLAND has closed out its T20 series against the West Indies in dominant fashion, destroying the hosts to win by eight wickets in Bridgetown. This win closes out a comprehensive series whitewash for England, while leaving plenty of questions for the West Indies after some particularly poor performances, especially on the eve of significant tournaments. […]
Star skipper returns to lead Aussies into battle
AUSTRALIA has released its squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, with the teams set to do battle in mid-January. The biggest inclusion to the Australian squad is none other than skipper Meg Lanning, who returns to the side after taking a break from the game after the Commonwealth Games in July/August. There are […]
Sixers whether Hurricanes to get off the mark
THE SYDNEY Sixers notched their first win of BBL|12 on Thursday night, weathering the Hobart Hurricanes in a rain-affected clash at the SCG. With the six-run victory in 14 overs apiece, the home side moves out of bottom spot on the Big Bash ladder. Sydney won the toss and elected to bat first on an […]
