Valkerie Baynes

General editor. women's cricket

Charlotte Taylor earns first professional contract with Southern Vipers

Star of inaugural Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy title joins four team-mates on new six-month deals

11-Apr-2023•Valkerie Baynes

'One more year' - Tim Murtagh continues to poke fun at retirement talk

Middlesex stalwart determined to keep the enjoyment alive in return to top flight

01-Apr-2023•Valkerie Baynes

ESPNcricinfo Awards 2022 Women's ODI bowling winner: Ecclestone silences South Africa

The spinner's maiden five-for scythed through South Africa and propelled England into the Women's World Cup final

18-Mar-2023•Valkerie Baynes

'We know we're being hunted' - Mooney wants to keep winning while the going is good

But, on a lighter note, "just don't turn up - it's too hard," she says when asked how Australia can be beaten

27-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

Beth Mooney grits and grins after T20 World Cup glory

Australia batter displays patience on slow pitch to score match-winning 74 not out and take team to sixth T20 title win

26-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

Lanning believes final will come down to 'holding your nerve under pressure'

However, South Africa head coach Hilton Moreeng said "whoever wants it most will have it tomorrow"

25-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

Katherine Sciver-Brunt ends World Cup career after England's semi-final exit

Veteran seamer turns 38 in July, with an Ashes looming during the home summer

25-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

Australia, South Africa and a touch of destiny at the Women's T20 World Cup final

It's Lanning's five-time champions versus Luus' first-time finalists. Newlands, are you ready?

25-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

Knight: England committed to attacking future after coming up short in semi-final

Prior success against South Africa counts for nothing in tournament-ending loss

24-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

Brits, Ismail, Khaka, Wolvaardt script historic South Africa win for maiden World Cup final

Contributions from Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone and Knight not enough as England fall short

24-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

Gardner: 'We probably had no right to win at one point'

An exemplary fielding performance and a perfectly executed 19th over help Australia eke out a narrow win

24-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

Wyatt's 'terrifying experience' on cable car going up Table mountain

Power issues caused the cable car she was on 'to drop a little bit and swing'

23-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

India need everything to click to make it past favourites Australia

Both teams are yet to put up the perfect performance but boast enough depth to make the semi-final exciting

22-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

Nat Sciver-Brunt: England wanted to 'show everyone what we're about'

Against Pakistan, they made the highest total and secured the biggest margin of victory in Women's T20 World Cup history

21-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

Wolvaardt and Brits haul South Africa into semi-final after bowlers' show

Kapp and Khaka's two-fors restricted Bangladesh before openers ensured a ten-wicket win

21-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

Harmanpreet: India need to address high dot-ball count

Captain wants more proactivity in likely semi-final showdown with Australia

20-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

Tahlia McGrath answers the call when it matters to drive Australia to knock-outs

Rare chance to play leading role elevates allrounder from 'specialist fielder' status

18-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

'I perform well when I enjoy myself' - Renuka sticks to her strengths to create a stir

"She bowled really well with the new ball and that's something batters will look at in case we come up against India again," says Sophie Ecclestone

18-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

'Like Australia without Lanning' - Marizanne Kapp on SA leaving Dane van Niekerk out

Allrounder talks to ESPNcricinfo about her desires from the World Cup, not having her wife in the squad, and about the hosts' campaign so far

17-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

Harris is 'loving herself sick' playing for Australia again

Powerhouse player has had to overcome a lot to get a spot in the team and has started to show just how good she can be

16-Feb-2023•Valkerie Baynes

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