“You grow a thick skin” A thoughtful & considered interview with SA captain Temba Bavuma which I’ve written up for BBC Sport. Achievement, perspective, ambition www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...

Left arm spinner Linsey Smith given an ODI opportunity at the age of 30, and she seized it with a 5-fer. Ecclestone remains on the intl sidelines. #EngvWI

Moving recollections of a time that deeply affected all involved. Henry Olonga & Andy Flower protested the regime of Robert Mugabe at the 2003 World Cup. Nasser Hussain had to decide whether to take his team there. Flower & Olonga’s lives changed forever www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Today at the Test - there was a LOT of runs! And a fun atmosphere at Trent Bridge. Day one packaged up in one hour for you: 💻 📺 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

The Johnners Trust is extending the window for grant applications to END MAY. If you’re the coach of a Tier Two team or county age-group pathway cricketers who could do with a helping hand towards travel & kit cost, you can apply for them. If you’re the parent of a player, do ask the coach about it:

England legend, former captain and now head coach Charlotte Edwards becomes only the 3rd woman to have their portrait in the Lord’s Pavilion. An honour to say a few words at the unveiling about such a significant figure in British sport. #womeninsport

Significant day for women’s cricket in the UK - good luck to all the Tier 1 County teams in action!

MS Dhoni’s value to CSK or otherwise, plus the life of a cricket agent and the differences in managing men & women. This week’s BBC Stumped: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Credit to the World Cricketers Association for drawing up concrete & coherent proposals for discussion re state of the world game. Cricket is a global ecosystem and needs to be managed as such. WCA Chief Exec Tom Moffat will join us on #BBCStumped this week @BBCWSSport #bbccricket

Edwards is viewed as a one-off. But it’s been put to me that if ECB doesn’t follow their pledge for open recruitment processes, why should Counties when they look to recruit coaches. That’s the trickle down effect. See pt 11 re recruitment all ECB roles: www.ecb.co.uk/news/2463053

Edwards is a top class appointment but it can’t be ignored that ECB broke their own pledge on equity by not running an open recruitment process. It might have delivered the same outcome, but several people in the game have not had the opportunity to express interest by applying.

Full of optimism for Charlotte Edwards as England Women’s Coach. She has set out her stall as a coach with a mentality to win and to hold players to account. It might not be an easy ride for some players; it might create opportunities for others. It might just win trophies too.

Applications open til end of April. Wonderful opportunity for any sort of friendly adult cricket - see their website for more.

If you feel moved to ‘do something’, you can donate to the #Afghanistan women’s cricket team as refugees in Australia. With no recognition from the ICC, their ability to play as a group depends on funds being raised for a 3yr volunteer-led prog lords.org/refugeefund #ENGvAFG

ECB confirmed Eng Men WILL play their Champions Trophy fixture v Afghanistan. They’ve pledged £100k towards the former Afghan Women‘s team in Aus, and say they’ll press ICC to support them. Support & recognition is what Afghan XI capt Nahida Sapan calls for on Stumped www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Fitting finish for Australia who have been magnificently relentless - Alana King with the final wicket and a 5-fer at the G. 16-0. The lowest of low points for England, for whom change and a reset is necessary. #AusvEng

#PitchOurFuture launches thanks to Mel Jones and the equally incredible Emma Staples. Fundraising for a 3yr programme to support the former members of the Afghanistan Women’s team, forced to flee their country to Australia. asf.org.au/projects/its...

Live stream of the Afghan Women’s XI v Cricket Without Borders XI. Formerly contracted cricketers playing a match together for the very first time - now as refugees in Aus www.youtube.com/live/n7ytxpT...

If you read one article today, make it this one. The most detailed write up on the behind scenes effort, personal and financial, by a cohort of extraordinary women I’m proud to call friends. And a tribute to the bravery of the players who made the perilous journeys www.cricket.com.au/news/4205580...

An emotional Heather Knight in her post match interview with Henry on TMS #AusvEng

Beth Mooney 94. England 90 #AusvEng

Well that is a nadir for England #AusvEng

Such a curious quote this about Australia having a cultural advantage due to outdoor lifestyle. Those who want to be elite push themselves to do it in whatever climate they grow up in. If we subscribe to this, what hope for British sport! www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke... #AusvEng

Knight sounded thoroughly despondent on TMS. Struggling to explain why Eng aren’t playing their best ckt: “To be honest I’m not entirely sure why at the moment. I think that will take a bit of time to debrief & really reflect on what’s going on.” #Ashes #AusvEng #bbccricket

England seem to be the same side that were bundled out of the Women’s T20 World Cup last Oct, whereas Australia have come back fiercely focussed, sharper, stronger #AusvEng #Ashes

The Women’s U19 World Cup is such an uplifting event. Nigeria get an historic win, featuring for the very first time along with Nepal, Malaysia and SAMOA, who have never had any cricket team compete at any men’s or women’s World Cup event before #U19WorldCup #T20WoldCup

NEWS A funding platform will be launched in the coming weeks where anyone can donate to support the #Afghanistan women cricketers in Aus, as explained by Mel Jones who helped get the players to Aus in 2021. The match referred to is the Afgh XI v Cricket Without Borders XI 30th Jan in St Kilda, Melb.

“Their focus isn’t about boycotting, their focus is about getting out on the field, showing their skills and being a voice for women in Afghanistan” @meljones_33 who helped get the Afghanistan cricketers to Australia, on #BBCStumped podcast www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Rare for an Aus tour of the subcontinent to be avail on free to air in Australia. This will be streamed free on 7Plus as well.🙌🏼

Bumrah captaining India, the line is Rohit has “opted to rest.” Ground filling up…. #AusvInd

Jasprit Bumrah has walked out for the toss. Confirmation of India’s captain for this Test, no Rohit Sharma #AusvInd

Who’s coming to the SCG with me? The #McGrathFoundation is now providing Cancer Care Nurses to ALL cancer patients, not just breast cancer. www.pinktest.com.au to buy your virtual pink seat and help provide McGrath Cancer Care Nurses across Australia #AusvInd

Konstas time! And he’s taken the first ball again like he did in the 1st inns #AusvInd

Love the keenness from Konstas, arriving in the middle long before his opening partner, and facing the first ball from Bumrah. Love the message it sends. Heck of a first over from Bumrah as well. #AusvInd

Debutant Konstas v Bumrah first up on Boxing Day. Gill dropped, India fielding 2 spinners having brought in Sundar, with Rohit going up the order. They’ll need this greenish pitch to offer something with the ball #AusvInd

All set for Boxing Day Test! #AusvInd Stream us live 7plus.com.au 📱 🖥️ and 🎧 📻 commentary on @abcsports.bsky.social

This was a good way to spend the rain / lightning break talking World Cricket on Grandstand with Harsha, Boof & Corbin. #AusvInd

Dry so far day 2 at the Gabba. Good chat with Steve Smith about staying in the present and trusting his game @7cricket.bsky.social #AusvInd

And inside the Gabba… ☔️ 🏊 #AusvInd

Outside the Gabba at the mo 😩 🏄‍♂️ #AusvInd

Surface looks dry at the Gabba, but humid overcast conditions. The @7cricket.bsky.social comm box is ready for #AusvInd. Stream us live & free at 7plus.com.au 🏏 📱 🖥️

First up on ABC Grandstand, also avail in UK via BBC 5 Sports Extra. Drop us a text during play! #AusvInd

Welcome into the @7cricket.bsky.social commentary seat @adelaideoval.bsky.social All the feels of a really important game #AusvInd Stream live & free 7plus.com.au

6mm of grass for the d/n Test. Has been 8 in the past but 6mm am told has been working well for Sheffield Shield at Adelaide Oval. #AusvInd #bgt

Nathan Lyon was a particularly good guest recently on the #BBCStumped pod. His desire for another Ashes in England, his amazement that Jimmy Anderson is retired, the India bowler who is his greatest coach📱 💻 🖥️ #AusvInd

ICYMI: Rajasthan Royals CEO on the #BBCStumped podcast 🎧 and YouTube show 🖥️ 📱 incl: 🏏 Could year-round contracts come in? 🏏Will Rajasthan Royals join the WPL? 🏏Plans for their 13yr old signing www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand... #bbccricket #indiacricket #IPLAuction #IPL #cricket

Long time on Twitter, first time on Bluesky 👋🏼 I’m in Aus til January, so lots of #AusvInd coming up with Seven 🖥️ and ABC 🎧 plus a fair bit of BBC Stumped. Nice to be here!