The Latest Breaking News from Clare Connor

Afghan women’s refugee team to tour England on return to international cricket after Taliban exclusion

The Afghanistan refugee women’s team is set to head to England this summer

The Independent UK · May 21

Sophie Devine’s impact on women’s cricket should be measured in more than statistics

The New Zealand legend played with joy and fun, but was also a true fighter who spanned eras in the women’s game

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

Charlotte Edwards to make England players ‘accountable for their fitness’

England’s new head coach has targeted winning the Women’s World Cup in India this year, saying: ‘I’m confident we can turn things around very quickly’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025

Clare Connor: Thorough review will be conducted after brutal Women’s Ashes

Australia completed the 16-0 Ashes series whitewash with victory by an innings and 122 runs in the one-off day/night Test in Melbourne on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025

Charlie Dean unaware of hat-trick until after innings as England level series

The off-spinner is just the third England woman to achieve the feat in ODIs and first since Clare Connor in 1999.

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024

Clare Connor, English cricket’s most powerful woman, on sexism in sport: ‘I wasn’t allowed in the Long Room’

Exclusive interview: The former England player describes the recent report on cricket’s deep-rooted inequalities as ‘distressing’ as she reflects on her own experiences in the game

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Clare Connor recalls ‘fairytale’ creation of Women’s Ashes trophy 25 years ago

The former England captain was involved as England and Australia players helped create the trophy at Lord’s in 1998.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Katherine Sciver-Brunt announces retirement from international cricket after record-breaking England career

The bowler made her England debut in 2004 and went on to take 335 wickets for her country

Evening Standard · May 5, 2023

Interim ECB chief responds to Ben Stokes' alarming schedule warning after ODI retirement

Ben Stokes has voiced his concerns about the gruelling cricket schedule, which had a part to play in his ODI retirement, and the ECB's interim chief has provided a response

Daily Mirror · Aug 5, 2022

'Superstar in every format': ECB CEO Clare Connor praises Ben Stokes

LONDON (UK): After all-rounder, Ben Stokes announced his retirement from the One-Day International cricket, England Cricket Board's interim CEO, Clare Connor lavished praise on him.

The Times of India · Jul 18, 2022