Scotland pull out of women's series against Ireland in Spain over Covid concerns

Five-match series set to be first internationals staged in Europe in November

As top-level women's cricket resumes this week, what's the state of the game among the major nations after six months of Covid-19 hiatus?

Former Ireland and England batsman signs two-year contract to oversee women's set-up

The former batsman takes over Aaron Hamilton, who was in charge of the side for more than four years

Taylor's 75 off 53 balls set the platform before the legspinner picked up 4 for 14 as Ireland were bundled out for 75

The increases in power and fitness in recent years mean it's no longer a niche sport, watched only by supporters of the women's game

Raack holds an Irish passport and recently committed to Ireland having recently played domestic cricket

The ICC is set to discuss the proposal at its board meeting in October

This might be the first men's Test between the two nations, but their cricketing trajectories have many surprising intersections