England ceo connor

BBC Test Match Special: Following their latest setback against Australia16-0, Ashes defeat, Clare Connor, managing director of England women’s cricket and deputy CEO of the English Cricket Board (ECB), acknowledged the scale of the challenge ahead, admitting that England were “outplayed in every facet of the game.”

Despite significant investment in the women's game in recent years, England continues to lag behind Australia, particularly in the ability to handle high-pressure situations. Connor stressed that while England’s reputation had taken a hit, accusations of a lack of professionalism were unfair.

Reflecting on the disappointing tour, Connor described the scoreline as a “tough pill to swallow” but rejected the notion that England’s players lacked discipline or commitment.