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Disappointing start for the England women against India yesterday. Some dodgy fielding, not too sure about the selection and the on field decisions. Could Ecclestone have got into her set of 4 earlier or brought back in earlier? Should they have had Charlie Dean in the XI? Those are the questions I am asking myself.. Like the men, they wore black armbands for the Air India incident.

South Africa have won their first international trophy by beating Australia. England have named their side for tomorrow's test, Bethell will have to wait for his chance. England vs India: Ollie Pope preferred to Jacob Bethell as Chris Woakes returns for first Test - BBC Sport

South Africa are currently in a strong position against Australia in the World Test Championship final. England women have announced the squad for the T20s against India. The ODI squad will be announced later. England's T20 squad to face India: Nat Sciver-Brunt (captain), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Paige Scholfield, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Issy Wong. Sophie Ecclestone has returned at the expense of Sarah Glenn. I am hoping Paige will get a chance to shine with the senior squad. She was in the squad last time, but didn't feature. I was impressed a couple of seasons ago in the Hundred.

Since my last post in this thread, I have achieved 10,000 steps a day in the past month of May. 377,521 steps in total and 137.1 miles.

Congratulations Rooney and many thanks Houdini for running the competition. Until next season, have a great summer.

England women have won their first series under the new coach and captain. One more game for a clean sweep. Emily Arlott has picked up 4 wickets in the two games so far (one on her debut). Sophia Dunkley has reached 1,000 T20 international runs and her highest T20 international score so far.

Hoping Sunderland win as one side of the family comes from the North East and are hoping for derby matches with Newcastle (they are all Newcastle fans). On another note, the play-off finals are kicking off at 1 minute past 3. It's part of the British Heart Foundation's Every Minute Matters campaign. Just discovered that.

Final Day Fixtures (All kick of times are 16:00 BST) Sunday 25th May AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Leicester City Fulham 1-1 Manchester City Ipswich Town 1-2 West Ham United Liverpool 2-1 Crystal Palace Manchester United 0-1 Aston Villa Newcastle United 1-1 Everton Nottingham Forest 1-2 Chelsea Southampton 0-2 Arsenal Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Brentford

I remembered seeing this topic. I am doing 10,000 steps (minimum) per day for this month. So far, I have managed this.

England: Sophie Ecclestone out of first Charlotte Edwards squad - BBC Sport The squads have been named for the first series under Charlotte Edwards. Ecclestone seems to be playing well domestically, in the early stages of a managed return? First T20 on the 21st May. Not surprised at the inclusion of Emma Lamb, she seems to be in great form so far this season. She may well move from being a part-time bowler to being a regular. Seems to have acquired a few wickets as well in both formats. Anyway, she seems to be set on giving the England management something to think about...

Fixtures (All kick of times are 15:00 BST unless stated otherwise) Friday 16th May Aston Villa 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur (19:30) Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United (20:15) Sunday 18th May Everton 2-1 Southampton (12:00) West Ham United 0-1 Nottingham Forest (14:15) Brentford 1-1 Fulham Leicester City 0-0 Ipswich Town Arsenal 1-1 Newcastle United (16:30) Monday 19th May Brighton & Hove Albion 1-2 Liverpool (20:00) Tuesday 20th May Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers (20:00) Manchester City 2-1 AFC Bournemouth (20:00)

Fixtures (All kick of times are 15:00 BST unless stated otherwise) Saturday 10th May Fulham 1-1 Everton Ipswich Town 0-2 Brentford Southampton 0-2 Manchester City Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Aston Villa (17:30) Sunday 11th May Newcastle United 2-2 Chelsea (12:00) Manchester United 2-1 West Ham United (14:15) Nottingham Forest 2-0 Leicester City (14:15) Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Crystal Palace (14:15) Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal (16:30)

The expected relegation has occurred for Carlisle United. 3 managers in one season (Paul Simpson, Mike Williamson and Mark Hughes). Hopefully the owners will decide who is to manage Carlisle in the National League first, before the transfer window. First two managers allowed to spend in Summer transfer window and January transfer window. The players didn't get a chance to play in the style for which they were signed to do (particularly true of the January transfer window, didn't have much of a chance to gel as a squad under the manager who signed them). See you in National League 25/26 season...

Fixtures (All kick of times are 15:00 BST unless stated otherwise) Thursday 1st May Nottingham Forest 2-1 Brentford (19:30) Friday 2nd May Manchester City 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers (20:00) Saturday 3rd May Aston Villa 2-1 Fulham (12:30) Everton 2-1 Ipswich Town Leicester City 1-1 Southampton Arsenal 2-2 AFC Bournemouth (17:30) Sunday 4th May Brentford 1-0 Manchester United (14:00) Brighton & Hove Albion 1-2 Newcastle United (14:00) West Ham United 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur (14:00) Chelsea 2-2 Liverpool (16:30) Monday 5th May Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest (20:00)

Saturday 26th April Chelsea 1-1 Everton (12:30) Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 West Ham United Newcastle United 2-1 Ipswich Town Southampton 1-2 Fulham Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Leicester City Sunday 27th April AFC Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United (14:00) Liverpool 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur (16:30)