Browsing: Sophie Molineux

Ash Gardner has spoken publicly for the first time about the alleged cheating scandal that attracted widespread attention around Australian women’s cricket. The Australian all-rounder admitted that her reputation had been “tarnished” after her estranged spouse, Monica Wright, claimed in July that Gardner had an affair with teammate Georgia Voll during the Women’s World Cup…

Australia’s women’s team are set for a busy October, with the Governor-General’s XI match against New Zealand followed by series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. Nicole Faltum will lead the Governor-General’s XI in Sydney. The 13-player squad includes emerging players. Lucy Hamilton returns from the quad injury that ruled her out of the Bangladesh ODIs.…

Tahlia McGrath has rediscovered her rhythm at the perfect time, backing a commanding Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) century and two-wicket haul with renewed belief as she prepares to lead Australia in their historic maiden three-match bilateral ODI series against Bangladesh from October 9–14, 2026. The 30-year-old all-rounder, stepping in as stand-in skipper for the…

Perth Scorchers have bolstered their squad for the 12th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) by signing Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, marking a historic moment as she becomes only the second Pakistani player to feature in the tournament after former skipper Nida Dar. The 24-year-old all-rounder will be available for the Scorchers’ first…

Sophie Molineux will miss Australia’s ODI series against Bangladesh because of a hip injury. She was named in the ODI squad, but national selector Shawn Flegler confirmed she would not be available for the Brisbane matches. Tahlia McGrath will captain Australia in her absence, while Molineux remains with the group. Australia hope she can recover…

Australia captain Sophie Molineux could miss next month’s ODI series against Bangladesh after picking up a hip injury. The issue has already kept her out of Victoria’s squad for the opening WNCL matches, which begin tomorrow. Australia are set to announce their squad for the three Bangladesh ODIs on Wednesday, making her fitness a key…

Sophie Molineux has experienced a year in 2026. She is now Australia women’s captain and has led the team to the T20 World Cup title. “I didn’t envisage it 12 months ago,” she said before the new season, starting with the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) on September 29. “It’s been a whirlwind, full of…

Victoria has drawn a line in the sand after a winless, −1-point Women’s National Cricket League 2025–26, pinpointing batting endurance, chance conversion and leadership continuity as they chase a first victory since February 2025 in their opening two home day-nighters against South Australia.

The Melbourne Renegades have kept two of their pace options, Tayla Vlaeminck and Sara Kennedy, for Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 12. Vlaeminck has agreed to another two seasons with the club, while Kennedy has signed a one-year deal. Their return adds continuity to the Renegades bowling group. The WBBL 12 squad also includes international…