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4 short reads across Cricket World: Women's T20 Blast • Australia give improved England plenty to ponder one year ou…
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• Women's T20 Blast: Glamorgan target silverware in Women's T20 Blast final. Glamorgan women reached the Women's T20 Blast final on home soil at Sophia Gardens after a strong group stage. Coach Rachel Priest and captain Lauren Parfitt discuss the pressure of a home final and their push for silverware on July 12.
• Australia give improved England plenty to ponder one year out from Ashes. England showed progress in reaching the Women's T20 World Cup final but the seven-wicket defeat to Australia raises questions ahead of next year's Ashes. Coach Charlotte Edwards reflects on squad development and potential changes.
• Invincible Australia crowned Women's T20WC champions. Australia defeated England by seven wickets in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord's to claim their seventh title. Beth Mooney starred with the bat in front of a record crowd.
• Shai Hope, Justin Greaves lead WI fightback on Day 3. Shai Hope and Justin Greaves added an unbeaten 174-run stand for the fifth wicket as West Indies fought back on Day 3 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in North Sound.
• Abu Dhabi T10 invites bid for franchise ownership. The Abu Dhabi T10 league has invited global bids for new franchise ownership ahead of the 2026 edition, with the process closing on July 16.