IRE-W vs ENG-W 2024 Schedule, Squad: England Women Cricket team is scheduled to tour Ireland to play three ODIs and two T20Is between September 7 and 15. The England Women Tour of Ireland 2024 will kick start on September 7 with an ODI match in Belfast.
Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast and Castle Avenue in Dublin will host the entire England Women Tour of Ireland 2024 series.
IRE-W vs ENG-W 2024 Schedule
As per the IRE-W vs ENG-W 2024 Schedule the first ODI match will be played on September 7 in Belfast while the second and third ODI will be played on September 9 and 11 in the same venue.
Post the three-match ODI series, the T20I series will begin on September 14 with the second game on September 15. The complete details of the IRE-W vs ENG-W 2024 Schedule, venue and time follow.
Date
Match
Venue
IST
Local
Sep 07, Sat
Ireland Women vs England Women, 1st ODI
Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
4:15 PM
10:45 AM
Sep 09, Mon
Ireland Women vs England Women, 2nd ODI
Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
4:15 PM
10:45 AM
Sep 11, Wed
Ireland Women vs England Women, 3rd ODI
Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
4:15 PM
10:45 AM
Sep 14, Sat
Ireland Women vs England Women
Castle Avenue, Dublin
7:30 PM
3:00 PM
Sep 15, Mon
Ireland Women vs England Women, 2nd T20I
Castle Avenue, Dublin
7:30 PM
3:00 PM
IRE-W vs ENG-W 2024 Squad
Ireland Women
ODI Squad: Gaby Lewis (Captain), Alana Dalzell, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Joanna Loughran, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Una Raymond-Hoey, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector.
T20I Squad: Gaby Lewis (Captain), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Aimee Maguire, Jane Maguire, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Una Raymond-Hoey, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell, Alice Tector.
Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam were on display on Day 02 of the first test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday. They shared a heartfelt moment after Pakistan declared their innings after scoring 448/6.
Rizwan was the leading run scorer for Pakistan in the first innings slamming 171 runs on 239 deliveries. While he made his way back to the dressing room, Pakistan cricketers gathered around the boundary line to applaud his stunning knock.
On this occasion, Rizwan playfully threw his bat towards Babar who caught and laughed with the former.
Coming to the match, Rizwan’s stunning century guided Pakistan to impose a total of 448 for 6 wickets before Bangladesh closed the second day on 27 at Rawalpindi.
Pakistan struggled with early dismissals, having lost three wickets for 16 runs. Shafique, Shan Masood, and Babar lost their wickets. Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel posted half-centuries helping the side to recover from the dismissals.
Shakeel was unbeaten with 57 runs while the debutant Ayub scored 56 for his maiden fifty when they built a stand of 98 runs for the fourth wicket. Shakeel has amassed his 1000 test runs in the 11th test when he reached 33 runs. He further added 44 runs for the fifth wickets alongside Rizwan who remained unbeaten for 24 runs.
Shakeel marked his seventh half-century in the format. Meanwhile, Ayub’s innings came to an end in the second session of the day where he hit four boundaries and six before falling victim to Hasan Mahmud’s bowling.
Pakistan ended the day one with 158 runs for four wickets. Resuming on day 02, Saud Shakeel and Rizwan continued to bat posting a century each. They went on to score 141 and 171* runs respectively. Shaheen Afridi stood unbeaten along with Rizwan by the end of their innings.
Bangladesh scored 27 by the end of day 02. Resuming the match on day 03, Bangladesh’s Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque smashed half-centuries each to increase the score steadily at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is planning to launch a dedicated fund of 15 million USD for Test cricket that will help increase the players’ match fees and solve the issues of players migrating to T20 franchise leagues.
The initiative was proposed by Cricket Australia and has the support of Jay Shah, the front-runner to become ICC’s next chairman and the England and Wales Cricket Board.
The fund would pay for sending teams on abroad trips and raise the minimum match salary for Test players. It would help national teams like the West Indies, which presently find it difficult to match the pay packages offered by international T20 competitions.
“The fund would ensure a minimum Test payment for all players, thought to be USD 10,000, and pay the costs of overseas tours for struggling countries,” the report stated.
“It’s fantastic to see some momentum behind the Test match fund,” CA chairman Mike Baird, who floated the concept in January, said.
“We need to take away the barriers and encourage Test cricket to be the best of the best. To retain that history and that legacy, which goes alongside the newer forms of white ball cricket,” he added.
Being the powerful cricket boards, England, Australia, and India already pay their player’s high incomes, it seems unlikely that the fund will help them. The reports also stated that the amount of funding made by the sports governing body for test cricket will probably hinge on a disagreement with the broadcaster.
Star Network wants to negotiate a broadcast agreement with the ICC for 2022 and cut the deal in half from more than USD three billion initial costs.
Earlier this year, BCCI implemented a program to hike salary for test cricket in India intending the players to motivate them to focus on the longest format of the game and reward their efforts.
In addition to the Test match fees of INR 15 lakhs, a player who participates in at least 75% of India test matches within the year, which runs from October to September, will receive INR 45 lakhs for each match under the new program.
Players who appear between 50 and 75% of games will receive a bonus of INR 30 lakhs. If they are chosen for the squad, the nonplaying member will receive half of the total compensation.
Sri Lanka legendary batter Kumar Sangakkara praised England batter Harry Brook for his “simplicity of technique”, saying that he loves watching to young batter bat.
During the first test match against Sri Lanka, Brook displayed a mature nature, as he played slow and steady to amass 56 runs in 73 balls despite his aggressive nature. His runs came at a strike rate of just over 76, way below his career SR of over 90.
While speaking in the media, Sangakkara said, “He is such a good player. I love watching him bat, I like the simplicity of his technique and the intent he bats with.”
“It is always about scoring runs and there is nothing complicated in the way he does it.” Sangakkara urged him to stick to his natural game.
“He has got good awareness about how he wants to play cricket and I think the best thing that can happen for Harry Brook is to be told, ‘just keep batting the way you are, do not get confused with anything else’,” concluded Sangakkara.
Kumara Sangakkara(Image: RR)
Brook made his Test debut in 2022 and has been part of England’s Bazbal approach, which took a shift in the side’s test cricket, brought by skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum. In 16 tests, Brook has scored 1434 runs at an average of 59.75 with a strike rate over 90. He has five centuries and nine fifties under his name with a high score of 186.
Coming to the match, England ended the day 02 scoring 259/6 runs with Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson remaining unbeaten with 72 and 4 respectively. Harry Brook and Joe Root also played crucial knocks for England after they struggled at 67/3 at one point.
England’s interim Head coach Marcus Trescothick is open to taking on the full-time coaching role of White-ball cricket as he is looking forward to the opportunity.
Trescothick will be the head coach of the side until the end of the T20I and ODI series against Australia next month. Trescothick is currently working with the team which is playing a test series against Sri Lanka.
He will depart during the third test and will join the white ball squads, which are set to be announced next week. Trescothick will be heading to the Utilita Bowl in Southampton ahead of the first T20I on September 11.
“It’s not something I’d ever thought about before, until I got this opportunity now. I’m not necessarily thinking any further ahead than the end of the Australia series. I’ve been very much focused on the job we’re doing here (with the Test team),” said Marcus Trescothick.
England Cricket Team(Image: X)
“You plan your winter: we’re off to Pakistan, then New Zealand. I’m so ingrained in that at the moment, I’ve not really sat down and said, ‘right, this is where I’ll try to go, this is what I’ll try to do’. I’m looking forward to the opportunity, for sure. I’m really excited about doing the job. We’ll work it out a little bit more from there,” he added.
Trescothick who is yet to make his head coach stint has shown interest in stepping into the role. Trescothick who retired from his playing career in 2019, spent 18 months as an assistant coach at Somerset and has been the assistant coach of the England men’s national team since 2021.
Trescothick will play a role in team selection and maintains a strong relationship with Jos Buttler, who continues as the white-ball captain.
England’s T20I series against Australia begins after the final day of the third and final test against Sri Lanka. On this occasion, Jordan Cox might get included in the T20I squad if he isn’t needed at The Oval.
“They have a busy schedule,” Trescothick commented. After Matthew Mott stepped down from the head coach position, ECB did not officially announce the white ball head coach role.
With Sangakkara and Andrew Flintoff considered a potential contender for the position, the results of next month’s assignment against Australia might pose Marcus as a strong candidate.
Most Wickets in CPL 2024: The twelfth edition of the Caribbean Premier League is set to be played between August 29 and October 6.
In the Caribbean Premier League 2024, a total of 34 matches will be played between six participating teams. CPL 2024 will follow a Round-robin and playoff format. The top four teams of the CPL 2024 points table will advance to the knockout stage where Qualifier 1, Eliminator and Qualifier 2 will be played to decide the final playing teams.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons was introduced as a new CPL franchise ahead of the CPL 2024 and is set to replace Jamaica Tallwahs.
Most Wickets in CPL 2024
As per CPL 2024 schedule, the first match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024 will be played between Antigua & Barbuda Falcons and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots on August 29 in Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua.
Most Runs in CPL 2024: The twelfth edition of the Caribbean Premier League is set to be played between August 29 and October 6.
In the Caribbean Premier League 2024, a total of 34 matches will be played between six participating teams. CPL 2024 will follow a Round-robin and playoff format. The top four teams of the CPL 2024 points table will advance to the knockout stage where Qualifier 1, Eliminator and Qualifier 2 will be played to decide the final playing teams.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons was introduced as a new CPL franchise ahead of the CPL 2024 and is set to replace Jamaica Tallwahs.
Most Runs in CPL 2024
As per CPL 2024 schedule, the first match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024 will be played between Antigua & Barbuda Falcons and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots on August 29 in Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua.
New Zealand ace pacer and test skipper Tim Southee feels that Kane Williamson and Devon Conway will miss a lot of cricket for the Kiwis despite turning down central contracts.
Big stars Devon Conway, and Kane Williamson have recently turned down New Zealand central contracts. Apart from them, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, and Finn Allen have also declined central contracts offered by New Zealand Cricket.
While speaking at the CEAT cricket awards in Mumbai, Southee shared his thoughts on the raging money vs country debate.
While asked if he sees any solution to the problem, the pacer replied, “I don’t have the answers. Right now, I don’t think many people do. So I think it’s about working out what’s best for each individual board and their players.”
“New Zealand Cricket seems to think that’s the best way for the next 12 months. I don’t think Kane and Devon will miss a lot of cricket for New Zealand. So for them to have the flexibility in doing that, but still also be committed to New Zealand, which I think that’s where the casual playing agreement comes in.”
Kane Williamson (image: X)
While speaking about the growing culture of T20 franchise leagues across the league, the 35-year-old commented, “So at this stage, obviously the franchise leagues and the franchise world is growing.”
“It would be nice to see the international [boards] and the leagues working together in some way because, especially Test cricket, I think for a lot of players is still the pinnacle of the format.”
Many international cricketers and senior players are options for T20 cricket ahead of the red ball format and Southee asserted that Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the sport.
“Format-wise, I think Test cricket is still the pinnacle for me and the format I hold closest to the heart. I really enjoy the T20, the Hundred format keeps you young, keeps you guessing, keeps you thinking and trying to improve your game, and your skill set, which helps across the other formats.”
The WBBL franchise Perth Scorchers have re-signed spin bowling all-rounder Amy Edgar on a two-year deal ahead of the WBBL 2024-25.
Edgar enjoyed a brilliant campaign with the ball in WBBL|09, becoming one of the Scorchers’ key players a team-high 20 wickets at 16.1 with an economy rate of 7.65. Her addition to the team highlights her evolution after initially arriving at the club as a specialist batter in 2018.
Edgar’s skills increased over the years with the ball and her powerful middle-order batting abilities last season, and the team will be eyeing to make it to the finals once again in WBBL|10.
Don’t worry Scorchers Fans, Eddy is here to stay 🔥😮💨
On the other hand, Scorchers are yet to confirm whether Australia star Beth Mooney is set to sign a deal with the franchise.
Perth Scorchers Squad for WBBL|10: Chloe Ainsworth, Stella Campbell, Piepa Cleary, Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine (New Zealand), Amy Edgar, Mikayla Hinkley, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Chloe Piparo
“I’m very excited to be sticking around for the next two years. I have absolutely loved my time with the Club so far and I can’t imagine playing anywhere else.
“As a team, we’ve been really settled over the past few years, and I think that gives us a great platform to build trust within the group, which will hopefully lead to plenty of wins for us this summer.
“To be able to perform consistently last season, particularly with the ball, was really pleasing and I hope I can build on that form heading into WBBL|10.
“We were disappointed with how we finished last year but the group is really motivated to get better both individually and as a collective, and hopefully bring home another WBBL title.”
While asked about Mooney’s future last week, international pre-signing Sophie Devine asked “Be having some strong words with Beth to make sure she signs and stays put”.
“Everyone knows the class that Beth Mooney is, how many runs she’s scored, her consistency is always spoken about and I’ve loved playing alongside her,” Devine continued.
“Everyone knows we’d love to have Beth back here in Scorchers colors, but we’ll see how that unfolds,” said Sophie Devine.
As the new Premier League season approaches, Aston Villa’s head coach, Unai Emery, has set some challenging goals for his team. Emery, known for his strategic thinking and passion for the game, wants to make sure Aston Villa does not want to settle for what they achieved last season. Instead, he wants to keep pushing the team to aim even higher.
Last season was quite a special one for Aston Villa. They finished fourth in the Premier League, which was enough to earn them a spot in the UEFA Champions League. This was quite remarkable given the short time he has had at the club, and the modest resources made available to him, being manager of a mid-table club.
For Aston Villa, making it to the Champions League was a massive achievement. It marked their return to the top tier of European football after many years. But Emery is not content with just making it to the Champions League. He wants to ensure that Aston Villa stays there.
Fans can now begin to look forward to UCL games, and of course purchase their Aston Villa tickets from an online resale store.
What are the goals Unai Emery has set?
Unai Emery has been clear about his targets for the upcoming season. His main goal is to keep Aston Villa in the Champions League spots. This means finishing in the top four of the Premier League in the upcoming season. But that is not all. Emery also wants the team to perform well in the Champions League itself. Playing and battling against Europe’s best teams is no small meal, but Emery believes his squad has what it takes to make a mark.
Apart from the Premier League and Champions League, Emery is also eyeing success in the domestic competitions; the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup. He sees these competitions as great opportunities for Aston Villa to win silverware. Winning a trophy would be the icing on the cake for a team that has been on the upward trajectory since his appointment.
One of the key things Emery has emphasised is the importance of teamwork and commitment. For Aston Villa to achieve these ambitious goals, every player needs to be in their best form not just in matches but also in training too. Emery, who is known for demanding so much from his players has not changed that in Aston Villa and he wants his players to step up, improve their skills, and push themselves to the limit.
He also talked about the importance of leadership within the team. While John McGinn is the captain, Emery mentioned that other players like goalkeeper Emi Martinez, defender Tyrone Mings, and midfielder Youri Tielemans also play crucial leadership roles. These players, with their experience and abilities, are expected to propel the team through the waves of the season.
Aston Villa has made some additions to their squad
The summer transfer window has seen some additions in the Aston Villa squad. The club has made some important signings to strengthen the team. One of the most notable arrivals is Ian Maatsen, a talented left-back from Chelsea who was part of Borussia Dortmund’s team that reached the Champions League final, but fell short of glory when they faced Real Madrid.
Another exciting signing is Amadou Onana, the powerful box-to-box midfielder from Everton. Onana is expected to add some much-needed strength, vitality and energy to the Villa’s midfield. There is also the return of Ross Barkley, who had a successful loan spell at Aston Villa a couple of seasons ago. Barkley is back after a stint at Luton Town, and fans will be hoping he can bring some creativity and goals to the team.
However, the club also had to make some tough decisions. Douglas Luiz, a key player in midfield, was sold to Juventus. While losing Luiz is a blow, Emery and the club’s management believe that the new signings will help fill the gap and keep the team competitive.
There is no doubt that the upcoming season will be challenging for Aston Villa. Competing in the Premier League and the Champions League simultaneously requires a lot of depth and quality in the squad. The team will be playing more matches, traveling across Europe, and facing some of the best teams in the world.
But Emery is confident in his team’s abilities. He knows that with the right mindset, hard work, and a bit of luck, Aston Villa can achieve their goals. He is also aware of the high expectations from the fans, who are excited to see their team back in the Champions League.
One of the reasons for Aston Villa’s success last season was their strong finish in the Premier League. Even though they faced injuries and setbacks, they managed to stay focused and secure a top four finish. Emery wants to build on that momentum and make sure the team doesn’t lose sight of their objectives. They started the previous season on a disappointing note as they were thrashed 5-0 by Crystal Palace, and they will be hoping to avoid a repeat next week when they face West Ham for their league opener.
He has been working closely with the players during pre-season, focusing on tactics, fitness, and team cohesion. The pre season matches, although not always about results, have given Emery a chance to assess his squad and make any necessary adjustments before the competitive fixtures begin.
Conclusion
As the new Premier League season approaches, Aston Villa, under Unai Emery, is a team full of quality and potential. With the targets set, the new signings in place, and the determination to succeed, Aston Villa is ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead.
For the fans and well-wishers, there is every reason to be excited about what this season could bring. Aston Villa is back in among the big boys (Champions League football) and they are here to stay.
TKR-W vs BR-W Dream11 Prediction: Deandra Dottin-led Trinbago Knight Riders Women will lock horns with Hayley Matthews-led Barbados Royals Women to play the second match of the WCPL 2024 on August 22 in Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.
Hayley Matthews (c), Rashada Williams (wk), Laura Harris, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Georgia Redmayne, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Shabika Gajnabi, Qiana Joseph, Cherry Ann Fraser.
TKR-W vs BR-W Pitch Report
The pitch at Brian Lara Stadium provides an intriguing contest between bat and ball. In the early overs, batters with good timing can thrive, but as the game unfolds, the surface becomes more conducive to spin, turning into a haven for spinners.
The pitch slows down significantly, making shot-making increasingly challenging. This change in behavior is expected to be most evident in the second innings, giving spinners greater influence over the game.
A captain opting to bat first could take advantage of the initial favorable conditions to set a strong total before the pitch starts aiding the bowlers.
TKR-W vs BR-W Dream11 Prediction – Mega Contest
Batters: M Lanning, J Rodrigues
All-rounders: J Jonassen, H Matthews, D Dottin, Q Joseph
Bowlers: A Fletcher, S Pandey, A Wellington, A Alleyne
Wicket-Keeper: G Redmayne
Captain: H Matthews
Vice-captain: J Jonassen
TKR-W vs BR-W Dream11 Prediction – H2H Contest
Batters: M Lanning, J Rodrigues
All-rounders: J Jonassen, C Atapattu, H Matthews, D Dottin, Q Joseph
Bowlers: S Pandey, A Wellington, A Alleyne
Wicket-Keeper: G Redmayne
Captain: H Matthews
Vice-captain: A Alleyne
TKR-W vs BR-W Dream11 Prediction – Small Contest
Batters: M Lanning, J Rodrigues
All-rounders: J Jonassen, C Atapattu, H Matthews, D Dottin, Q Joseph
ENG vs IND 2025 Schedule, Squad: BCCI has announced the complete schedule for the India Tour of England 2025 on August 22, 2024.
India last toured England back in 2021 for a four-match test series under Virat Kohli‘s captaincy. India was leading 2-1, before the final match was rescheduled to July 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In that series decider test at Edgbaston, led by Jasprit Bumrah, India lost the match nu seven wickets, resulting in a 2-2 draw and missed the chance to secure a series victory in England. Notably, since 2007, India has never emerged victorious against The Three Lions in England.
India Tour of England 2025
A total of five tests will be played during the India Tour of England 2025 between June 20 and August 4, 2025. This Test series will be played after the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 final and will be part of the 2025-27 cycle.
ENG vs IND 2025 Schedule
As per the ENG vs IND 2025 Schedule, the first test of the series will be played between June 20 and 24 in Headingley, Leeds. Following are the complete details of the ENG vs IND 2025 Schedule with venue and timing details:
Date
Match
Venue
IST
GMT/Local
Jun 20, Fri – Jun 24, Tue
England vs India, 1st Test
Headingley, Leeds
3:30 PM
10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL
Jul 02, Wed – Jul 06, Sun
England vs India, 2nd Test
Edgbaston, Birmingham
3:30 PM
10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL
Jul 10, Thu – Jul 14, Mon
England vs India, 3rd Test
Lord’s, London
3:30 PM
10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL
Jul 23, Wed – Jul 27, Sun
England vs India, 4th Test
Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
3:30 PM
10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL
Jul 31, Thu – Aug 04, Mon
England vs India, 5th Test
Kennington Oval, London
3:30 PM
10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM LOCAL
ENG vs IND 2025 Squad
England Test Squad
To Be Announced!!!
India Test Squad
To Be Announced!!!
ENG vs IND 2025 Venue
A total of five venues across various cities in England will host the entire India Tour of England 2025.
