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'I Can Play Cricket With Smile Again': Ecclestone Eyes T20 WC Redemption After 'tough' Phase
T20 World Cup: A decade after making her England debut as a teenage prodigy, England all-rounder Sophie Ecclestone is preparing for another World Cup campaign with a renewed sense of perspective and a far greater understanding of life away from cricket.
Ecclestone, 27, despite having 10 years of international cricket experience, has been a key figure in England’s bowling. She quickly rose after debuting at 17, becoming England’s top wicket-taker in Women’s T20s in 2024, surpassing Katherine Sciver-Brunt. Success was steady until England’s poor Ashes in Australia this year, which was a turning point for her, both professionally and personally. The defeat led to intense scrutiny, and Ecclestone privately dealt with personal issues beyond cricket.
"It was such a tough period - there was a time where I didn't leave my house for five days. It wasn't just cricket, it was life generally, and when that isn't great, cricket takes a turn for the worse. I wasn't enjoying the environment and I just wanted to run away. But I'm back. Things are so different now - I can play cricket with a smile on my face again,” Ecclestone told BBC Sport.
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IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi Is Special, But His India Debut Can Wait, Says Chopra
New Delhi: Former India batter Aakash Chopra hailed Rajasthan Royals’ teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a ‘special’ talent after his blistering knock in the Eliminator helped the side beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs. But at the same time Chopra added that his India debut can wait given he is only 15.
‘Just Have To Be Adaptable’: Harris Ready To Embrace Flexible Role For Australia At T20 WC
T20 World Cup: Australian all-rounder Grace Harris says adaptability could be the key to her World Cup campaign as she prepares for another shot at global success with her national side in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.
1st Women's T20I: Focus On Bowling Unit As India Begin Key World Cup Rehearsal Against England (Preview)
T20 World Cup: : India will begin their final preparation phase for next month’s Women’s T20 World Cup when Harmanpreet Kaur’s side takes on England in the opening match of a three-game T20I series at the County Ground in Chelmsford on Thursday.
Women’s T20 WC: Injury Rules Laura Delany Out As Ireland Add Teenager Alice Tector
T20 World Cup: Ireland have suffered a setback ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as experienced all-rounder Laura Delany has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury, with 18-year-old Alice Tector drafted into the squad as Delany’s replacement for both the World Cup and the upcoming tri-series involving the West Indies and Pakistan.
Women’s T20 WC: Injury Rules Laura Delany Out As Ireland Add Teenager Alice Tector
T20 World Cup: Ireland have suffered a setback ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as experienced all-rounder Laura Delany has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury, with 18-year-old Alice Tector drafted into the squad as Delany’s replacement for both the World Cup and the upcoming tri-series involving the West Indies and Pakistan.
'Not Sure Of The Bowling, Batters Are Giving Me Headaches For T20 WC Selection S': England Coach Edwards
T20 World Cup: England head coach Charlotte Edwards has conceded that her side’s batting combinations remain unsettled ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, despite a morale-boosting series win over New Zealand.
Harmanpreet Kaur Conferred Padma Shri By Prez Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu: Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur was on Monday conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu, in recognition of her contribution to Indian cricket and her leadership in guiding the Women in Blue to major international success, including a World Cup triumph on home soil.
Australia Pacer Megan Schutt Confirms 2026 T20 WC Will Be Her Final ICC Event
T20 World Cup: Australia pacer Megan Schutt on Monday confirmed that the upcoming 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be her last major tournament. Megan made her international debut in 2012 and has picked 309 wickets in 240 games across the three formats.
A Good Mix Of Experience And Fresh Energy Created Healthy Environment Ahead Of WC: Molineux
T20 World Cup: Australia skipper Sophie Molineux said her team is united in its approach and standards heading into the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, saying that a blend of experience and fresh energy has created a 'healthy environment' for the squad to achieve success in the tournament to be played in England from June 12 to July 5.
IPL 2026: Head’s Wife Reveals Family Targeted With Social Media Abuse After Kohli Spat
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Travis Head’s wife Jessica has spoken out about the social media abuse directed at the family and their friends following the Australian batter’s on-field spat with Virat Kohli in an IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad held last week in Hyderabad.
I Want India To Be The Powerhouse Of World Cricket, And It Is Right Up There: Rohit Sharma
U19 World Cup: Nearly 20 years into his international career, former India skipper Rohit Sharma believes Indian cricket is moving in the right direction, both in terms of results and mindset and stated that he wants India to be the best in world cricket and it’s "right up there."
India's Blind Cricket Body Charts Bold Future At 16th AGM; Announces Bharat Blind Cricket League 2026
The Bhrat Blind Cricket League: The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) held its 16th Annual General Meeting, bringing together state cricket associations from across the country in a landmark gathering that celebrated a historic World Cup triumph and unveiled the most ambitious chapter yet in Indian blind cricket — the Bharat Blind Cricket League (BBCL) 2026.
Hesson Begins Pakistan’s World Cup Rebuild, Backs Youth Ahead Of Australia ODI Series
Cricket World Cup: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has outlined the team’s long-term vision for the ODI format, with the newly-appointed head coach insisting the team’s focus is firmly fixed on building a deeper and more balanced squad ahead of the next ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Process And Success Mantra Are The Same; We Keep Working Hard Every Day, Says Muzumdar
T20 World Cup: India women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar said the team’s approach ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup remains unchanged, adding that the process and success mantra is the same and that players and support staff continue to work hard every day with honesty and ‘genuineness.’
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