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Amazing finish to the last Test in the series. One change certainly worked on the pitch, not sure about the others.

Fixtures (All kick of times are 15:00 BST unless stated otherwise): Friday 18th September Brentford 0-2 Chelsea (20:00) Saturday 19th September Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Aston Villa (12:30) Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Arsenal Everton 2-1 Ipswich Town Newcastle United 1-1 Hull City Nottingham Forest 1-0 Coventry City (17:30) Sunday 20th September AFC Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool (14:00) Leeds United 1-0 Crystal Palace (14:00) Manchester City 1-0 Sunderland (14:00) Fulham 0-2 Manchester United (16:30)

Fixtures (All kick of times are 15:00 BST unless stated otherwise): Saturday 12th September Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Brentford Chelsea 2-0 Hull City Crystal Palace 1-1 Ipswich Town Liverpool 2-1 Fulham Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Everton (17:30) Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal (20:00) Sunday 13th September Coventry City 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion (14:00) Manchester United 2-2 Manchester City (16:30) Monday 14th September Leeds United 0-2 Newcastle United (20:00)

The England women have won the series against Ireland. They are 2-0 up in the series with one game to go on Sunday.

Pakistan have reacted to losing the Test series. Not quite sure why two of the players were dropped when they weren't in the playing 11. Final test in the series ftom Edgbaston on the 9th September. England v Pakistan: Tourists drop seven players, call up seven and release coach Sarfaraz Ahmed - BBC Sport Also, the England women's ODI series against Ireland starts today. The captain will be Charlie Dean as Nat Sciver Brunt continues to manage her calf injury.

Fixtures (All kick of times are 15:00 BST unless stated otherwise): Friday 4th September Ipswich Town 0-1 Liverpool (20:00) Saturday 5th September Newcastle United 2-1 AFC Bournemouth (12:30) Brentford 1-1 Sunderland Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Leeds United Fulham 1-1 Crystal Palace Manchester City 1-0 Coventry City Nottingham Forest 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur Hull City 1-1 Aston Villa (17:30) Sunday 6th September Everton 1-2 Manchester United (14:00) Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea (16:30)

Fixtures (All kick of times are 15:00 BST unless stated otherwise): Friday 28th August Crystal Palace 0-2 Manchester City (20:00) Saturday 29th August Liverpool 2-1 Nottingham Forest (12:30) Bournemouth 1-1 Everton Coventry City 2-1 Hull City Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Newcastle United (17:30) Sunday 30th August Chelsea 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion (14:00) Leeds United 1-1 Brentford (14:00) Sunderland 1-0 Fulham (14:00) Manchester United 1-1 Ipswich Town (16:30) Monday 31st August Aston Villa 1-2 Arsenal (20:00)

Opening weekend (All kick of times are 15:00 BST unless stated otherwise) Friday 21st August Arsenal 2-0 Coventry City (20:00) Saturday 22nd August Hull City 0-2 Manchester United (12:30) Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace Ipswich Town 1-1 Sunderland Nottingham Forest 1-2 Leeds United Brentford 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur (17:30) Sunday 23rd August Brighton & Hove Albion 1-2 Aston Villa (14:00) Manchester City 1-1 AFC Bournemouth (14:00) Newcastle United 1-2 Liverpool (16:30) Monday 24th August Fulham 0-1 Chelsea (20:00)

Interesting rule change for the Hundred in that they are allowed 4 overseas players. On the one hand, it hinders local talent (not much time in the middle), on the other it helps local talent watch the overseas players perform, and talk to them.

Tammy Beaumont has announced she will retire from international cricket after the first ever Women's Test at Lord's. Scored centuries across all three formats and has the highest amount of ODI hundreds for England (12). Also the first Englishwoman to score a double century in a Test back in 2023. She will continue to play domestically. Many thanks Tammy.

Disappointing as this result is, it is an improvement on the last T20 World Cup back in 2024. Positives are the improved fitness and the fielding. However, we do need changes. Not sure whether Knight and Wyatt Hodge will continue. There are also questions over the long term captaincy of the side. Charlie Dean has done very well this summer when she has taken over through Sciver Brunt's injury. Another issue, is the wicketkeeper position. Amy Jones (bar one good innings at the beginning of the tournament) has not batted well in the opening position. Should they be looking for a permanent replacement soon? I was surprised they didn't have a seasoned second wicketkeeper in the squad. I think all the other sides (except Australia who had their second wicketkeeper as a travelling reserve) had a second wicketkeeper in the squad. Next summer is the Ashes and hopefully we shall see further improvements in the test format. Their next fixture is a one-off Test at Lord's.

Indeed they are after a brilliant partnership between Nat Sciver Brunt and Heather Knight. Also, the fielding has improved recently.

Nat Sciver Brunt is out for the next two games. Charlie Dean will deputize once again. However, the squad for the Test against India has been announced and there is no Charlie Dean. She has a back issue and was originally not going to be part of the ODI series to manage her workload around it. The latest injury scare for Sciver Brunt casts doubt on the wisdom of this decision. They have also named a second wicketkeeper. I am surprised they didn't select one for the World Cup squad. The Test squad: - Nat Sciver-Brunt (capt), Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Grace Potts, Ellie Threlkeld, Mady Villiers, Issy Wong.

Impressive start for England in the World Cup. Danni Wyatt Hodge hit her first century in a T20 world cup and Amy Jones hit a half century. Impressive bowling from Freya Kemp as she returns from injury.

Nat Sciver-Brunt has returned from injury lay-off and has had a mixed bag of form. Very rusty in the first warm up game and hit a half century in the second. During her absence, Charlie Dean deputised as captain and drew the ODI series 1-1. The second match was rained off. Also won both T20 series 2-1 (against New Zealand and India). After the T20 World Cup, there is a Test at Lord's against India.

Lost in the play off semi-final after finishing 3rd. Unfortunately one of our players got sent off which didn't help our chances to put it politely!

The squads for the Women's T20 World Cup starting on the 12th June and finishing at Lord's on the 5th July. Group 1 Australia Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham. Travelling reserve: Tahlia Wilson Bangladesh Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar. India Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav. Netherlands Babette de Leede (c), Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis. Pakistan Fatima Sana (c), Gull Feroza, Ayesha Zafar, Iram Javed, Eyman Fatima, Aliya Riaz, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Muneeba Ali, Tuba Hassan, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Tasmia Rubab. South Africa Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Niekerk. Notes on the above Group Australia's side sees the first international tournament for Lucy Hamilton who has been impressive in the WBBL There is also the choice of captain for the Australians in that Molineux doesn't have the best injury record. South Africa has seen the return of both Dane Van Niekerk and Shabnim Ismail from retirement. Group 2 England Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Ireland Gaby Lewis (c), Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Ava Canning, Cara Murray, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Georgina Dempsey, Laura Delany, Leah Paul, Louise Little, Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Aimee Maguire, Lara McBride. New Zealand Melie Kerr (c), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp, Lea Tahuhu. Scotland Kathryn Bryce (c), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul. Sri Lanka Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Shashini Gimhani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya. West Indies Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Shawnisha Hector. Notes on the above Group England are waiting on the fitness of Nat Sciver Brunt. Uncertainty over the batting line up with one T20 against India and a couple of warm up games to go. There is also the surprising lack of cover for Amy Jones. No specialist wicketkeeper in the squad. For New Zealand, there are the retirements of Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu after the tournament.

Mark Hughes has left Carlisle United by mutual consent. Rob Elliot has since been appointed.

Congratulations Rooney and many thanks Houdini for running this.

Final Day Fixtures (All kick of times are 16:00 BST) Sunday 24th May Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Manchester United Burnley 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers Crystal Palace 0-1 Arsenal Fulham 1-2 Newcastle United Liverpool 1-1 Brentford Manchester City 2-0 Aston Villa Nottingham Forest 0-1 AFC Bournemouth Sunderland 2-1 Chelsea Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Everton West Ham United 1-3 Leeds United

Fixtures (All kick of times are 15:00 BST unless stated otherwise) Sunday 17th May Manchester United 2-1 Nottingham Forest (12:30) Brentford 1-0 Crystal Palace Everton 2-2 Sunderland Leeds United 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Fulham Newcastle United 2-1 West Ham (17:30) Monday 18th May Arsenal 3-0 Burnley (20:00) Tuesday 19th May AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Manchester City (19:30) Chelsea 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur (20:15)

Fixtures (All kick of times are 15:00 BST unless stated otherwise) Saturday 9th May Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea (12:30) Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers Fulham 1-2 AFC Bournemouth Sunderland 2-2 Manchester United Manchester City 1-1 Brentford (17:30) Sunday 10th May Burnley 0-2 Aston Villa (14:00) Crystal Palace 1-2 Everton (14:00) Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle United (14:00) West Ham United 1-3 Arsenal (16:30) Monday 11th May Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Leeds United (20:00) Wednesday 13th May Manchester City 2-0 Crystal Palace (20:00)

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

Fixtures (All kick of times are 15:00 BST unless stated otherwise) Friday 24th April Sunderland 2-1 Nottingham Forest (20:00) Saturday 25th April Fulham 1-2 Aston Villa (12;30) Liverpool 2-0 Crystal Palace West Ham United 1-2 Everton Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle United (17:30) Monday 27th April Manchester United 1-0 Brentford (20:00)

Fixtures (All kick of times are 15:00 GMT unless stated otherwise) Saturday 18th April Brentford 2-1 Fulham (12;30) Leeds United 2-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers Newcastle United 1-0 AFC Bournemouth Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion (17:30) Chelsea 2-2 Manchester United (20:00) Sunday 19th April Aston Villa 2-1 Sunderland (14:00) Everton 1-2 Liverpool (14:00) Nottingham Forest 2-0 Burnley (14:00) Manchester City 1-1 Arsenal (16:30) Monday 20th April Crystal Palace 2-1 West Ham United (20:00) Tuesday 21st April Brighton & Hove Albion 1-2 Chelsea (20:00) Wednesday 22nd April AFC Bournemouth 2-0 Leeds United (20:00) Burnley 0-3 Manchester City (20:00)