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The Scoop Cricket Podcast is dedicated to discussing the women’s game in Australia. The hosts will dissect the main news topics of the week, closely following the Aussie Women’s Cricket Team and the WBBL. Some of the best players in the world will join the show each week to give listeners unrivalled insights into the world of women’s cricket.
The Australian women's cricket team spend many months of the year travelling around the globe playing cricket for their country, as well as in various franchise leagues across the world.
This particular tour of Bangladesh is presenting the well-travelled Australians with some unique challenges and opportunities, all of which Beth Mooney and Alana King take the time to explain in great detail.
Over a spirited game of Monopoly Deal, Beth and Alana cover a lot of territory: the sheer terror of facing Tayla Vlaeminck in the nets, what makes this Australian team unique, Beth's big 30th plus the exciting schedule of international cricket on the horizon.
Before that, hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin wrap up a convincing 3-0 ODI series win to the visitors and look ahead to whether Australia might tinker even more with their XI heading into the three T20s.
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The Aussie women have landed in Dhaka for the final leg of what's been a mammoth 2023-24 season!
Joining hosts Laura and Emily on the show is fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck who fought her way back into the Australian squad ahead of the tour to Bangladesh following a torrid run of injuries.
Tayla shares what her emotions were when she received the call from selector Shawn Flegler, as well as her excitement at the prospect of reuniting with fellow Victorians Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham, who've both shared similarly tough runs with injury.
Before that, Em shares the latest news from on the ground in Dhaka ahead of the first ODI on Thursday, which will be streamed live by the BCB on their YouTube and Facebook channels.
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It's been three years since Sophie Molineux has featured in an Australian squad. But after rebounding from numerous setbacks, she rejoined the Australian squad in Perth ahead of a historic Test match at the WACA Ground.
Sophie chats to hosts Laura and Emily about her immediate reaction after getting the call from the selectors, the nervous excitement before her first training session as well as how her mindset has shifted in the last three years.
Before that, Laura and Emily cover off all the big talking points including the selection squeeze presented by the five spinners in the Test squad, plus the excitement development of more red ball cricket for Australia's domestic players.
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Alana King has reunited with the Aussie team in style, linking up at Australian Cricket's night of nights - the Australian Cricket Awards.
Kingy talks hosts Laura and Em through all that unfolded on the night, and was full of praise for her good friend Ashleigh Gardner, who collected her second Belinda Clark Award.
The Perth local also looks ahead to the WACA Test that will follow the ODIs, and explains how she's adapted her game so suit the bouncy surface.
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After a quick break following a very successful multi-format tour to India, the Aussie girls are back on home soil ready to take on South Africa in another three-format series!
First up, hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin recap the closing stages of the India tour, before taking a look at how the Aussies might approach an opponent they haven't played a bilateral series against since 2016.
Then, it's the fast bowling duo of Darcie Brown and Kim Garth on the show to chat about everything from life as an Aussie fast bowler, who the coaches' pets are and look ahead to a major milestone for Megan Schutt.
The series gets underway with the first T20I at Manuka Oval on Saturday 27th of January.
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In 2007, Australian selector at the time Marg Jennings plucked a 16-year-old Ellyse Perry from school to play for Australia, despite never having played a match at senior domestic level.
On Sunday night in Mumbai, Ellyse will play her 300th game for Australia.
A generational athlete, Ellyse has had an enourmous impact on the women's game in Australia and globally. Further to that, her outstanding on-field performances coupled with her genuine, humble and down-to-earth nature have made her an Australian sporting icon.
In this special episode of the Scoop Podcast, hosts Laura and Emily trace back to the start of Ellyse's career, before reflecting on some favourite 'Pez' memories from fans as well as her teammates.
Fans in Australia can tune into the second T20I to watch Ellyse's milestone match on Foxtel or Kayo.
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It's been an extremely unique fortnight for the Aussie women's cricket team who've now experienced the famed challenge of Test match cricket in India, as well as celebrated a very different Christmas Day together in Mumbai.
Joining hosts Laura and Emily on the Scoop Podcast to wrap it all up is star allrounder Ashleigh Gardner who played an immense role in the Test match and led Australia's fightback on day two.
Before that, Laura - who was present at Wankhede Stadium - sums up India's eight-wicket win, the peculiar circumstances that led to no points being attached to this series and explains why the upcoming ODIs are so important to Australia.
Aussie fans can tune into the white ball series' live on Foxtel and Kayo.
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Since landing in Mumbai a week ago, the Australian women have embarked on an intense training block to prepare for one of the biggest challenges in international cricket: Test cricket in India, against India.
Newly appointed vice-captain Tahlia McGrath joins the show to explain what the team have been up to in the week leading in to the Test, how she got the news of her vice-captaincy appointment as well as how the group is feeling ahead of the historic Test match.
Before that, Laura Jolly gives an update on all the big selection talking points from the ground in Mumbai.
The Test match begins on Thursday 21 December and is being broadcast in Australia on Foxtel and Kayo.
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Then there were four! After 56 regular season games, it's the Adelaide Strikers who earned the right to host the WBBL|09 Final, while the Perth Scorchers will host the Challenger and the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder up first in the Eliminator on Tuesday night.
Fox commentator and former Australia player Mel Jones joins hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin on the Scoop Podcast to run through the four finalists, as well as cast her eye over what went wrong for the four teams that didn't make it.
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From a small village in Zimbabwe, to the bright lights of the Big Bash. Anesu Mushangwe's journey to elite cricket in Australia is a truly remarkable one.
We won't spoil too much here, but Anesu shares the unlikely tale of how after dozens of Facebook messages, she ended up at Glenelg Cricket Club which set her on the path to playing a key role for the Adelaide Strikers in just her second season of Big Bash.
Before that, LJ and Em look ahead to the all-important final weekend of the competition with four teams battling it out for the two remaining finals spot at some of the most iconic stadiums in Australia.
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Lauren Cheatle was scrolling TikTok when Australian selector Shawn Flegler's name popped up on her phone.
She proceeded to throw it across the room, wondered what she'd done wrong before eventually answering the call, only to be told to get ready for 'Christmas in Mumbai' with the Australian team.
Lauren joins Laura and Emily on the Scoop to explain what her recall to the national squad means after a torrid run with injuries, as well as discuss the perspective she's gained in her forced time away from the game.
Before the chat with Lauren, Laura and Emily recap the week that was in the land of WBBL and look at the fascinating run home to the WBBL Finals series!
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First up, Laura and Emily digest the news of Meg Lanning's retirement by reflecting on their favourite moments over a stellar 13-year career, and also pondering which direction the Australian brains trust will go with the captaincy.
Then, it's lively Melbourne Renegades duo Tammy Beaumont and Georgia Prestwidge joining the show to chat about the vibes in Melbourne, the differences between Australians and English cricketers and how Hayley Matthews has brought the squad together.
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The topsy-turvy start to the Weber WBBL|09 season continued into the second week and with every team now on the board, it's shaping up to be one of the closest tournament's ever.
Laura and Emily cover off all the big talking points, including the stellar performances of Phoebe Litchfield and Charli Knott as well as the chatter surrounding the lack of third-umpire technology in the stream games.
Then, Scorchers bowling duo Lilly Mills and Piepa Cleary join Laura and Emily for a fun chat about flying around the country with the Scorchers, cricket nuffies and heaps more.
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Have we just witnessed the greatest opening week of a WBBL season? Meg Lanning is back and she led the Melbourne Stars to an upset win over the Sydney Sixers on their home turf. But then, barely believable scenes unfolded as the Stars were rolled for 29 by the Adelaide Strikers! A host of young quicks including Milly Illingworth and Chloe Ainsworth have lit up the competition. The Sydney Thunder have shaken the underdog tag with Phoebe Litchfield in scintillating touch.
And of course, there's Grace Harris. Grace whacked an unbeaten 136no - the highest WBBL score of all time at North Sydney Oval - and in the process, sent the internet into overdrive by hitting a super six with a broken bat.
This week on the Scoop, Brisbane Heat allrounder Georgia Voll joins Laura and Emily to recap a wild opening week and the Heat's dream start to the season.
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The Aussie women have wrapped up two series wins against the West Indies, which means it's time to get into WBBL-mode!
Joining Em and Laura on the Scoop this week is the one-and-only Mel Jones who runs her expert eye over all the big talking points ahead of the ninth edition of the Weber WBBL.
Topics covered include the inaugural WBBL Draft and which clubs recruited best, what the return of Meg Lanning will mean for the Melbourne Stars and Mel also has a crack at predicting who will make it all the way to the WBBL Finals series.
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Darcie Brown and Tahlia McGrath are the best of mates and are inseparable while on tour with the Aussie team, the Strikers or the Scorpions.
Darcie and Tahlia joined the Scoop Podcast together from Brisbane ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies to talk about when they first met, what it's like travelling the world with your best mates and how they've witnessed each other's development over the years in the Australian team.
Before that, LJ and Em recap a very entertaining T20I series that saw Hayley Matthews score a record-breaking 310 runs across the three matches, but Alyssa Healy lifting the trophy at the end.
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Joining Laura and Em on the Scoop Podcast today is Australian captain Alyssa Healy who is all set to play her 250th game in the green and gold on Sunday at North Sydney Oval.
The chat with Healy starts at the 5:50 mark and covers off her reflections on the 249 games so far, how she handled taking over the captaincy for a hectic Ashes series as well as some 'Masked Singer' revelations.
Healy and the Aussies are back in action from Sunday against the West Indies with a T20 and ODI series across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.
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Eight matches down, one to go for Australia who are hunting an ODI series win against Ireland in Dublin in the third and final fixture on Friday to wrap up what's been an incredible Ashes tour.
Allrounder Georgia Wareham joins Laura and Em in Dublin to reflect on some of the high points, some of the more challenging moments and her new role as Australia's finisher.
Georgia explains the work she did in the off-season during her rehabilitation from a serious knee injury to improve her batting which has helped her play some crucial cameo knocks for Australia.
Australia have retained the Ashes! But it certainly didn't go all the way of the visitors as England pulled off a remarkable fightback from a six-nil deficit to level the multi-format series at eight points apiece.
Australian allrounder Annabel Sutherland joins Laura and Emily on the podcast to reflect on her first Ashes tour of the UK including some highlights on and off the field, plus assess what went wrong for Australia and what they're aiming to rectify in the three ODIs against Ireland.
It's unfamiliar territory for the Australians after losing their first bilateral series since 2017 after England won the decider at Lord's, but Megan Schutt joined Laura and Emily on the Scoop today to affirm the Aussie girls are fired up to win the Ashes despite the blip.
Ahead of the first ODI of the Ashes series at Bristol, Megan provides an assessment of what went wrong for the Aussies at The Oval and Lord's and why she thinks the team are well-equipped to rebound in the 50-over format. She also reflects on being the leading wicket-taker in women's T20Is, and how she handles long periods spent away from her young daughter Rylee and wife Jess.
Here's a bonus for you Scoop listeners! We sat down with Ellyse Perry outside the pavilion at Lord's and while you'll see plenty of video content on cricket.com.au channels, we thought you'd enjoy the chat in full ahead of the third and final Women's Ashes T20I.
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Ahead of the second Ashes T20, Ashleigh Gardner - the most in-form player in the world - joined Laura and Emily on the Scoop Podcast in London to celebrate NAIDOC week happening back home in Australia, as well as her new record of best Test figures for an Australian woman.
Ash pays tribute to the late, great Faith Thomas who was the first Aboriginal person to play Test cricket for Australia, as well as explaining some of the work she's been doing with kids in Dubbo with the Ashleigh Gardner Foundation.
On the cricket front, Ash shares the messages she exchanged with Nathan Lyon ahead of Day Five at Trent Bridge, and her take on her evolution from part-time spinner to a genuine allrounder.
For those listeners looking for more information on Ash's foundation, head to https://ashgfoundation.com/
With the Ashes Test match wrapped up and the Aussies securing a 4-0 lead to start the series, it's time to get the white balls out ahead of the first of three T20Is starting at Edgbaston on Saturday, before the action moves to The Oval and Lord's in London.
Joining Laura Jolly and Emily Collin on the Scoop is the one-and-only Grace Harris who recounts some classic tales from her time in Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games a year ago, shares her favourite cricket shot as well as her life away from the cricket field which has seen her become and aunty and a homeowner.
Laura and Emily also chat about potential changes to Australia's T20 XI and whether or not Alyssa Healy will play after spending a long time in the nets, despite having two broken fingers.
Fresh off her first ever Test match victory at Trent Bridge, Aussie vice-captain Tahlia McGrath joins the Scoop Podcast to reflect on a special five days.
McGrath shares how the Australians celebrated the win, as well as chatting about the mentally taxing nature of the format, how Australia wrestled back the momentum from England at a crucial juncture and looks forward to the prospect of playing in front of a vocal, sold out Edgbaston.
That's week one in the books for the Aussie girls in England! The two warm-up matches in Leicester and Derby finished in draws, but there were plenty of standout performances and a lot questions still remain ahead of the long-awaited Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge.
In Leicester, Beth Mooney and Annabel Sutherland scored centuries for Australia while Kim Garth was the pick of the bowlers. In Derby, Jess Jonassen who was captaining the side made a very strong case for Test selection with an incredible 1073 not out.
Head coach Shelley Nitschke joins hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin in England to dissect the big talking points and chat about how the Australians are placed a few days out from the Test match.
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The Ashes are nearly here! The Australian women's cricket team have arrived in Leicester for the first leg of the Women's Ashes, and so have the Scoop Podcast duo of Laura Jolly and Emily Collin who are joined by Beth Mooney for the first episode of the tour.
Beth chats to Laura and Em about her off-season work experience stint with the Queensland Police Service, as well as how she's feeling about facing a Dukes ball in English conditions and how the Australian batting order might look in the absence of captain Meg Lanning and retired Rachael Haynes.
Laura and Em were both there for the Aussies' first training session in Leicester ahead of a three-day warm-up match against England A, and share their thoughts on who might make it into the XI for the Test match at Trent Bridge.
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Australia are into yet another T20 World Cup final and the three-peat dream is still alive after a miraculous semi-final comeback against India!
Joining Em and LJ on this week's episode of the Scoop is speedster Darcie Brown who played a massive role in the Aussie escape, claiming the huge wickets of Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh. Darcie had the best view in the house for Ellyse Perry's iconic save and also gives us an insight into what it's like on the ground when the team have their backs against the wall.
There can be no denying the inaugural WPL Auction has changed the women's cricket landscape forever, as well as the life of Australian allrounder Ashleigh Gardner who was picked up by the Gujarat Giants for the dizzying sum of $558,000.
Ash joins Laura and Em on the Scoop Podcast to candidly reflect on the host of conflicting emotions she experienced in the aftermath of the 'bizarre' auction, while also trying to maintain focus on Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign.
Ash speaks openly on the journey she's been on to strike a balance between life in the Australian women's team, as well as life away from cricket and how crucial having different things going on in her life has been to her growth as a player in the last twelve months.
Laura, who is on deck in South Africa covering the team, also sheds light on the selection conundrum that Australia will face after Georgia Wareham came in for Jess Jonassen against Bangladesh to take 3-20.
The Aussies have landed in beautiful Stellenbosch ahead of their quest for a third straight T20 World Cup title! Spinner Jess Jonassen, fresh from walking the red carpet with budding media star Mabel, joins LJ and Em on the Scoop to chat about the team's adventure up Table Mountain, a comprehensive review of Australia's warm-up win over India, as well as share some strong thoughts on the upcoming WPL.
Victorian leg-spinner Georgia Wareham was an automatic selection in the Australian team before an ACL injury during the 2021 WBBL season sidelined her for 15 months, while the Aussies went on to win an Ashes series, ODI World Cup and a Commonwealth Games Gold Medal.
Georgia, who has been selected in the 15-player squad to travel to South Africa for the T20 World Cup chats to Laura Jolly and Emily Collin about how she felt after getting the news that she was back in the Aussie squad, the ups and downs of rehabbing and her epic Europe trip alongside some of her Victorian teammates.
Laura and Emily also chat about the buzz around the approaching WIPL, Australia's dominance over Pakistan and the emerging Aussie stars in action at the Under 19 T20 World Cup.
19-year-old Phoebe Litchfield has had the week of her dreams, scoring back-to-back half centuries in her first two ODIs in Australian colours.
Phoebe joined Em and LJ on the Scoop to reflect on a wild month that has seen her travel to India for the first time, debut for Australia in two formats and twice hit the winning runs for her country.
She spoke about what it meant to have her family in the stands, some of the random messages she's received from long lost acquaintances and how she's slotted in to the Australian team.
Em and LJ also discuss the Aussies' dominant start to the Pakistan series, the groundbreaking WIPL broadcast deal, and some incredible WNCL performances.
The world's best female cricketers under the age of nineteen have descended on South Africa for a historic first ever ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup! On this week's episode of the Scoop, Aussie coach Erin Osborne joins Em and LJ from Johannesburg to chat about the strengths of the squad, how preparations are going, as well as outlining how valuable a World Cup experience will be for the next generation of Aussie superstars.
LJ and Em also chat about Australia's bombshell World Cup selection in picking Georgia Wareham, ponder whether Ellyse Perry is in the form of her life, and share some thoughts on the upcoming ODI and T20I series' against Pakistan.
Grace Harris is 'absolutely frothing' her time in Mumbai...on and off the pitch!
She joins LJ and Em on the Scoop to chat about her adventures with Wello, why she's loving her role in the middle order with the Aussies and what's planned for Harris Christmas.
The Aussies have secured a series win against India, with one game to play on Wednesday evening.
In 2020, Irish-born cricketer Kim Garth packed her bags and made the bold call to move across the world to Victoria, Australia to follow her dream of becoming a full-time, professional cricketer. Two years later, the dream became a reality as Kim was handed Aussie T20I cap No.58 by Ellyse Perry.
Kim joins Em and LJ on the Scoop from Mumbai where she explains in detail how she landed on the decision to move to Australia, how difficult it was living through Melbourne's covid lockdowns as well as how special it's been to have her parents on deck in Mumbai for her Aussie debut.
After a thrilling start to the series which is level at one game apiece, LJ also gives a thorough update from the ground in Mumbai as the Aussies look to get back on track after a crazy Super Over loss in front of 45,000 people.
The WBBL|08 season wrapped up in spectacular fashion at North Sydney Oval as the Adelaide Strikers captured their first ever WBBL title! But there's no rest for Australia's premier cricketers, with the Aussie women's team setting sail for India on Sunday to play five T20s that will serve as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup in February.
Joining hosts Em and LJ on the Scoop this week is Heather Graham, one of three additions to Australia's squad to travel to India. Heather shares the story of being on the bus with her Hurricanes teammates when she got the call from national selector Shawn Flegler, what it's been like watching her partner Em Smith transition from cricket to life as an AFLW player, as well as shares her thoughts on how the Hurricanes can build on a promising WBBL|08 season.
After 58 games of the Weber WBBL|08 season, it's just the Sydney Sixers and the Adelaide Strikers left in the hunt for the trophy!
With the Sixers looking to cap off a remarkable turnaround after finishing at the bottom of the table last season, and the Strikers seeking redemption after losing two finals in three years, there are some fascinating storylines building around this final.
Em and LJ talk through the build-up to The Final before being joined by Sixers swing bowler Kate Peterson who has taken 11 wickets in three games after not getting a bat or bowl in her first five games.
After 56 games of the Weber WBBL regular season, we're down to our four finalists! Ahead of the three finals taking place in Adelaide and Sydney this week, hosts LJ and Em offer their predictions on who wins the Eliminator between the Heat and the Hurricanes, and consider whether anyone can knock off the sky-high Sydney Sixers who will host The Final at North Sydney Oval on Saturday evening.
To top off the WBBL Finals action, the Australian squad to travel to India for five T20Is was also named on Tuesday, with Kim Garth and Phoebe Litchfield the new faces. LJ and Em talk through the ins and outs, and how the Aussies might approach the tour ahead of the T20 World Cup in February.
Adelaide Strikers spinner Jemma Barsby is having an excellent WBBL|08 season with the ball, having already collected 12 wickets in as many matches.
Well-known for being able to bowl with both her right and left arm, the ambidextrous Barsby joins Em and LJ on the Scoop to explain the work she put in over the off-season that has helped build the confidence to switch to left-arm orthodox more frequently than ever this season.
Jemma also chats about her sporty upbringing in Brisbane, why she loves taking time off to work a part-time job at a cafe, and how she landed in South Australia after a stint in Perth.
Big Bash First Nations Round is back! To celebrate, palawa woman and Hobart Hurricanes wicketkeeper-batter Emma Manix-Geeves joins Laura Jolly and Emily Collin to chat about discovering her Indigenous background later in life and the journey she's on to learn more about her culture.
Emma also speaks in-depth about a rollercoaster two years that saw her go from being delisted by Tasmania, to scoring a century for her home state in the WNCL final.
Since being dropped by England during the 2022 World Cup, Lauren Winfield Hill - who is currently playing for the Melbourne Stars - has been in the form of her life.
Lauren joins Scoop Podcast hosts Laura and Em to chat about the 'collective spirit' of the young Stars group and why she believes the future is bright for young bowlers Sophie Day and Tess Flintoff.
The Englishwoman also shares the story of her wife and former Brisbane Heat cricketer Courtney's pathway to representing England in the Rugby League World Cup and how the two balance their marriage as professional athletes in different sports.
Finally, Lauren touches on how increased opportunities to play domestic cricket in England and overseas have allowed for a renewed approach to cricket, without the added pressure of reclaiming a spot in the national side.
After missing the entirety of WBBL|07 due to border closures, Sydney Sixers' middle-order dynamo Erin Burns is relishing her return in the magenta having shot to second spot on the WBBL|08 runs tally.
Erin joined Scoop Podcast hosts Em and LJ to continue the conversation about old hotmail accounts, the additions of Sophie Ecclestone, Suzie Bates and Charlotte Edwards at the Sixers as well as the blossoming WBBL mothers' club.
Sophie Devine's Charity Challenge is back and it's better than ever! This season, the Perth Scorchers captain is challenging her Big Bash opponents to come up with the most outrageous wicket celebrations, then allowing the fans to vote for their favourites.
She joins Em and LJ on the Scoop to explain how she came up with the concept, the ins and outs, and of course who she's tipping for the wildest wicket celebrations.
Sophie also talks about the White Ferns' Bronze Medal winning Commonwealth Games campaign in Birmingham, as well as the experience of playing alongside Ellyse Perry and Sophie Molineux in The Hundred.
The eighth season of the Weber WBBL gets underway on Thursday night in Mackay with a blockbuster clash between arch-rivals the Brisbane Heat and the Sydney Sixers.
Before the action gets underway, allow hosts LJ and Em to get you up to speed on all the clubs as they chat about off-season moves, the match-winners, the underrated performers and whether or not they have finals potential.
A month after announcing her retirement from international and state cricket, Rachael Haynes joins Scoop Podcast hosts Emily Collin and Laura Jolly on the show ahead of WBBL|08 which will be her final outing as a professional cricketer.
Sydney Thunder fans will be stoked to hear that despite the "loose" preparations, Rach is fully embracing the "less is more" mindset, and even teased the possibility of a few switch hits to come to the fore during the season.
Rach shares how she broke the news of her retirement to her teammates (2:40), the highs and lows of her international career (4:50), why the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean back in 2016 was her favourite ever tour (12:00), as well as what it meant to see her son Hugo and partner Leah waving down from the stands at Edgbaston after winning a Gold Medal (16:30).
On Sunday at North Sydney Oval, 19-year-old Phoebe Litchfield became the NSW Breakers' youngest ever centurion with a suburb 107 that powered her side to their first win of the WNCL season.
On Tuesday morning, Phoebe was back in her university college dorm from where she joined Scoop Podcast hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin chat about everything from century celebrations, balancing college life with professional cricket and who's got the strongest Tik Tok game in Aussie cricket.
Laura and Em also recap Queensland's hot start to the WNCL season and take a look at Australia's group for the upcoming T20 World Cup in South Africa getting underway in February.
On Sunday at North Sydney Oval, 19-year-old Phoebe Litchfield became the NSW Breakers' youngest ever centurion with a suburb 107 that powered her side to their first win of the WNCL season.
On Tuesday morning, Phoebe was back in her university college dorm from where she joined Scoop Podcast hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin chat about everything from century celebrations, balancing college life with professional cricket and who's got the strongest Tik Tok game in Aussie cricket.
Laura and Em also recap Queensland's hot start to the WNCL season and take a look at Australia's group for the upcoming T20 World Cup in South Africa getting underway in February.
Not only has Holly Ferling been a professional cricketer for almost a decade, the Queensland-born fast bowler has also established a career as one of cricket's most talented broadcasters through her work on Channel Seven's coverage of both the men's and women's games. It's hard to believe she's only 26!
Holly joined Emily and Laura on the Scoop for a wide-ranging conversation about her new life in Canberra alongside the ACT Meteors, and the leadership experience she's gaining through working with the young squad.
She also shares what it's like to work alongside some of the most experienced and professional broadcasters in cricket, and how she manages to balance her television commitments with the demands of being a professional cricketer.
Holly - who is pumped to work alongside Sophie Devine and Shelley Nitschke at the Perth Scorchers this season - is one of the nicest people in cricket with a wonderful perspective on life and we hope you enjoy the chat!
With the cricket season around the corner for Australia's top female players, so is The Scoop and kicking things off is Sophie Molineux who is ready to lead Victoria out as captain for the first time when the season gets underway this Friday.
Sophie, who was sidelined for more than six months with a foot injury, made her long-awaited return to cricket in the UK playing for the Birmingham Phoenix in the The Hundred. She shares the unique insights she gained from playing under Sophie Devine, some cracking tales from her post-Hundred Europe holiday as well as the direction the young captain hopes to take both the Victorian and Renegades sides she leads.
It's a South Australian takeover from Birmingham on this week's episode of the Scoop, with Megan Schutt and Amanda-Jade Wellington joining Laura and Emily in Birmingham.
The vibes are sky high in the Australian cricket camp after the team swept the group stage to set up an exciting semi-final clash with the White Ferns on Saturday. Shooter in particular is itching to have the new ball in her hand to bowl to White Ferns opening duo and her former Strikers teammates Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates.
Meanwhile, Wellington has embraced the Commonwealth Games lifestyle to the absolute fullest, and has been spending any spare time on a pin collecting craze in the village. You'll have to listen for the full explainer from Wello!
On this week's episode of the Scoop, Aussie batter Beth Mooney joins the show to share everything about the Aussie Cricket team's first foray into the Commonwealth Games village.
From a rocky journey from Belfast, Rachael Haynes almost getting left behind, to meeting some Aussie sporting royalty, Beth is up-and-about ahead of Australia's blockbuster opening match against India on Friday.
With the Australian team settled in to the UK and in the midst of the Tri-Series with Ireland and Pakistan, fan-favourite Grace Harris joins Laura and Em on the Scoop for a predictably fun and lively chat on everything from the local cuisine in Ireland, to her status as a cult-hero as well as her curious lack of action since her T20 recall.
Grace earned a recall into the Australian T20 side during the 2022 Women's Ashes series and has since played in the four matches since her recall - but bizarrely, hasn't batted or bowled in any of them.
Indeed, three of the four matches were washouts which had Grace's teammates pondering whether it was her return to the squad that had jinxed the team!
Grace is one of the most loveable characters in Australian cricket and we hope you enjoy the chat.
The Scoop returns for a third season just in time for Australia's tour to the UK including a tri-series in Ireland and a debut appearance in the Birmingham 22 Commonwealth Games!Kicking off proceedings alongside Laura and Emily is the great Shelley Nitshcke who joins the show for an extensive chat ahead of her first assignment as Interim coach of the Australian women's team. Shelley explains her slightly unconventional pathway to playing for Australia, how she overcame a rocky start in the national side to become one of the game's great allrounders.Shelley is a relaxed, loved and much-respected figure amongst the Australian team and we hope you enjoy getting to know Australia's new coach!
It's World Cup final eve! Laura and Emily are in Christchurch ahead of Sunday's decider at Hagley Oval, and have been keeping a close eye on the Australian team training, in particular Ellyse Perry as she looks to prove she is fit to play in the final after missing the semi-final due to a back complaint.Expert commentator and former spinner Kristen Beams also joins Laura and Emily to analyse the key match-ups, England's mindset after going winless against Australia all summer, as well as the selection conundrum the Australians will face should Perry return to the side.
We've reached the semi-final stage of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup here in New Zealand, and on the eve of Australia's clash with the West Indies, Em and Laura were joined by superstar 'keeper-batter Alyssa Healy, as well as expert commentator Kristen Beams.Alyssa talks through how she preps for a big game like a World Cup semi, as well as sharing how the Aussie group responded to the devastating news that Ellyse Perry would again be absent from a World Cup semi-final. Kristen, Laura and Em discuss what the West Indies have to do to pull off a massive upset against Australia, where India went wrong as well as why they'd all love to see South Africa feature in their first World Cup final.
Former Aussie spinner Kristen Beams has spent a lot of time with captain Meg Lanning on and off the cricket field, and this week joins Laura and Em to offer her insights into what it is about Meg's approach to cricket that constantly sees her rewriting her own records. Beamsy, Laura and Em also ponder whether there is any total this dominant Australian outfit can't chase down at the World Cup, how they'll look to build leading into the final round match against Bangladesh leading into the finals, as well as who might join Australia in the semi-finals.
We're halfway through the ICC Women's Cricket and it's been a practically perfect start for the Australians - bar one thing: Ashleigh Gardner's positive Covid-19 result.Joining Em and Laura from Auckland, Ash admits she shed a tear when she saw the dreaded faint line appear on her Covid-19 rapid antigen test.However, knowing she couldn't change her fate, she explains how she had no option but to accept her situation and shift her focus to helping the team from afar while in quarantine, before making an impact upon return.Ash also speaks about the process of designing her exciting new range of bed linen, the future of the Ashleigh Gardner Foundation as well as how why she's so excited to come up against India in Australia's next World Cup contest.Former Aussie spinner Kristen Beams is also on deck to analyse Australia's hot start to the tournament, the points of difference offered by the two legspinners Alana King and Amanda-Jade Wellington, and what India have to get right to knock over the hot favourites Australia.
The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is well and truly underway in New Zealand, and it's been the dream start for Australia who have notched up two wins from their first two matches!
Joining hosts Laura and Em from New Zealand on this week's show is the hilarious Nicola Carey, who as well as sharing some tales from tour life with the Aussies, reflects on making her ODI World Cup debut against Pakistan.
Nic shares her very relatable daily routine, explains why the addition of Grace Harris, Amanda-Jade Wellington and Alana King has been so good for the squad, as well as how her team will prepare for a huge clash with the White Ferns.
The long-awaited ICC Women's Cricket World Cup gets underway on Friday and Australia of course enter the tournament as hot favourites off the back of a dominant four years in the 50-over format.
Laura and Emily were on deck for Australia's two warm-up matches, and consider whether the shock nine-wicket to New Zealand will greatly impact the Aussies heading their tournament opener against England.
Then former Aussie leg-spinner Kristen Beams returns for a comprehensive preview of the tournament and which teams appear best placed to threaten Australia's hopes of winning back the trophy.
As the countdown continues to the start of the Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, a typically candid Megan Schutt joins Laura and Em from quarantine for a wonderful chat on how motherhood has altered her perspective on cricket and life.Megan opens up on the experience of having her daughter Rylee and wife Jess alongside her on tour as well as how her teammates have embraced their family.There's some cricket chat as well - approaching her third one-day World Cup, Megan explains the team's mindset shift after Australia's well-documented exit from the 2017 tournament.
The Ashes are staying in Australia! After Meg Lanning's team dominated the Women's Ashes to win the series 12-4, they were able to squeeze in one night at the pub to celebrate before jumping on a plane to Christchurch to begin the isolation period ahead of their mission to regain the ODI World Cup trophy.
On this week's episode of the Scoop, Meg joins Laura and Em for a fun chat about her new puppy, how she's surviving quarantine, what was running through her mind during the final hour of that Test Match, as well as Australia's mindset heading into a huge World Cup.
Many have called it the best Women's Test ever, and it's a statement that is difficult to argue with after the contest between Australia and England came down to the final over with all four results possible. Joining Laura and Emily on this week's episode of the Scoop is Kristen Beams and Jess Jonassen, who share their experiences of one of the most memorable Ashes encounters ever. Beamsy, who was observing the action at the ground in the commentary box for ABC Radio, shares her thoughts on the timing of Meg Lanning's declaration, as well as how Australia wrestled the momentum back their way with some savvy bowling changes. JJ offers an unrivalled insight into the chat that was flying around during the chaotic final over, as well as revealing the moment she thought Australia had a sniff of winning this Test match.
On the eve of the Women's Ashes Test at Manuka Oval, Australian allrounder Annabel Sutherland and former spinner Kristen Beams join Laura and Emily on the Scoop Podcast to chat all things red ball cricket.
After a rain-drenched start to the series, Annabel explains how the Aussies stay up and about, as well as speaking about the profound impact Ellyse Perry has had on her development as a cricketer.
Kristen offers her insights into why England should adopt a more aggressive mindset and hand hard-hitting batter Danni Wyatt a Test cap, as well as her thoughts on the two leg-spinners in Australia's World Cup squad.
On the eve of the Women's Ashes, Australian fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck joined the Scoop Podcast to chat about the unusual lead in to the series, including her eight-hour road trip with teammates Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland. Vlaeminck, in the form of her life, also speaks about her burning hunger to contribute in the sole Test match after missing out on donning the Baggy Green against India last year. Host Laura Jolly is also in Adelaide with all the latest from the Australian camp after gun batter Beth Mooney suffered a potentially series-ending jaw fracture. LJ has all the detail from Australia's two practice matches against Australia A and gives an insight into who might step up into the opening role in Mooney's absence, with Georgia Redmayne and Elyse Villani the leading contenders.
The Women's Ashes squad has dropped and on this episode of the Scoop Podcast, hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin are joined by Australian assistant coach Shelley Nitschke to chat through the ins and outs of Australia's 15-player squad. Among the big talking points, Alana King pips Amanda-Jade Wellington for the spin spot, the reasoning behind changes to the schedule, and how members of Australia A can force their way into the ODI World Cup squad.
To score an Ashes century is certainly an impressive feat. To score an Ashes century while breastfeeding at lunch and tea breaks with a nine-month-old baby in tow is nothing short of incredible.That’s exactly what Sarah Elliott did in the 2013 Ashes Test in Wormsley.Sarah joined Laura and Emily in the studio a few months ago for the final episode of Baggy Green Queens, presented by CommBank. It was a wonderful chat about her determination to return to elite level cricket soon after giving birth to her son Sam, as well as how special it was to see her son on the sidelines as she raised her bat for her first Ashes ton on the other side of the world.Sarah also talks about the work she did alongside the ACA and Cricket Australia to help develop the game-changing parental leave policy that supports professional cricketers through pregnancy and adoption.
Rene Farrell, one of the most passionate people in Australian cricket, is the fourth Baggy Green Queen to join Laura and Emily on this epidose of The Scoop, supported by CommBank.Rene joined the show earlier in to chat about her game-changing hat-trick in the 2011 Ashes Test that helped wrestle back the trophy from England after five years.With England only needing a draw to retain the Ashes, skipper at the time Alex Blackwell boldy declared 48 runs behind in an effort to force a result, and swing bowler Rene Farrell delivered with an incredible five-ball burst that completely turned the Test on its head.It was an electrifying spell from the proud New South Wales girl on her home turf of Bankstown to help win the Ashes and Rene chats to Laura and Emily about the iconic celebrations on the field, as well as a few of the special moments with the team after an unlikely victory.
Michelle Goszko is one of the most beloved figures in the cricket community, and she is the latest Baggy Green Queen to join hosts Laura and Emily on The Scoop!Firstly, we're sure listeners of The Scoop are aware that Michelle unfortunately suffered a stroke in November. This episode was recorded in August, but we have been chatting with Gozzy and she is out of hospital, on the mend and enjoying some cricket on the TV.In 2001, Australia's women travelled to England for a two-Test Ashes series. Michelle Goszko had been included in the squad for the first time since being dropped in 1998. On Test debut, Michelle made history with a blazing double century in Shenley. When Michelle walked off for 204, she had equalled the record for the highest ever women’s Test score and it remains the highest score on Test debut ever. As we mention in the episode, Gozzy's cricket family have set up a GoFundMe page to assist with her recovery. If you'd like to donate, head to: gofundme.com/f/gossy-needs-her-cricket-family
The second instalment of Baggy Green Queens is here! On today’s episode, former Test captain Raelee Thompson joined Laura and Emily in the studio to share the cracking tale of Australia’s 1984-85 Ashes series.We won’t spoil too much here, but let’s just say that not even a destructive bout of gastro could curtail Australia reclaiming the Ashes in the fifth and deciding Test in Bendigo after more than 30 years.Not only was Raelee an exceptional cricketer who carved out an excellent career at a time when there was little fanfare around the women’s game, she also excelled in another male-dominated industry – working for Victoria Police as a fingerprint expert and senior sergeant for 20 years.Raelee is still very passionate about cricket and spends a lot of her time mentoring the next generation at her home club of Essendon Maribyrnong Park Ladies Cricket Club.We hope you enjoy listening to the second episode of Baggy Green Queens, supported by CommBank.
We are so pumped to introduce Baggy Green Queens, a series by the Scoop Podcast celebrating the stories and people behind some of the most iconic moments in Women’s Ashes history.Ahead of the 2022 Women's Ashes series, hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin, with the support of CommBank, are taking a dip into the archives to explore the rich history of the rivalry between Australia and England and revisit some of the most magical moments in the 90-year history of the women’s Ashes.First up - we've got the great Mel Jones OAM speaking to us about the legendary Betty Wilson who made history in 1958 by becoming the first cricketer to take ten wickets and score a century in a single Test match.
An incredible WBBL|07 season wrapped up in perfect fashion in Perth on Saturday night, with 15,000 fans turning out to Optus Stadium to cheer on their Perth Scorchers to their maiden WBBL title.
On today's show, expert analyst Kristen Beams pinpoints exactly what went right for the Scorchers as they overcame the red-hot Adelaide Strikers.
Also joining Em and LJ is Scorchers gun leggie and fan-favourite Alana King, who takes us through the post-win celebrations, her sunnies as well as her burning ambition to play for Australia.
The #WBBL07 finals are here! First up on today's episode of The Scoop, Kristen Beams joins hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin to run through the big match-ups ahead of Wednesday night's eliminator between the Strikers and the Heat. Also joining the show is WBBL fan favourite and Strikers legend Amanda-Jade Wellington, who is set to play her 100th game in blue in The Eliminator. Wello explains why her house gets called a zoo, explains her obsession for Pokemon as well as elaborates on how she's landed in such a content place with her cricket.
The final week of the regular WBBL|07 season is set to be a special one with the inaugural Big Bash First Nations round taking place across Adelaide and Mackay. To celebrate the occasion, proud Indigenous women and Sydney Thunder young guns Hannah Darlington (Kamilaroi) and Anika Leaoryd (Gumaynggirr) join hosts laura Jolly and Emily Collin to talk about the significance of a First Nations round and the impact it will have on young aspiring Indigneous cricketers around the country. Also on the show is resident expert Kristen Beams to chat through all the big talking points leading into the finals series - including the big questions swirling around the Sydney Sixers as they look set to miss the WBBL Finals for the third straight season.
We've officially reached the business end of WBBL|07! On this week's episode of the Scoop Cricket Podcast, hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin are joined by expert commentator Kristen Beams who explains why Harmanpreet Kaur is her frontrunner for Player of the Tournament, who her favourite off-spinner this season has been as well as why there are still questions swirling around the Perth Scorchers.
Also on the show is Sydney Sixers allrounder Nicole Bolton, who joined LJ and Em for an extensive chat about her storied career with WA, the pressures she felt while playing for Australia as well as what she loves about playing with two of her closest mates, Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy.
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We've reached the midway point of the WBBL|07 season! On this week's episode, resident expert Kristen Beams joins hosts Emily Collin and Laura Jolly to discuss the fine form of the Renegades, address whether the Sixers have got their mojo back as well which team she thinks is leading the pack at the halfway point.
Also joining LJ and Em is Jess Duffin, star Renegades batter and mum to young Georgie who's travelling alongside the Renegades for the season. Jess talks about THAT Harmanpreet Kaur chase as well as revealing why she never thought twice about returning to elite sport after giving birth to her daughter Georgie.
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Two weeks in to the WBBL|07 season, expert commentator Kristen Beams runs through the big talking points of the tournament so far, including the big questions swirling around the Sydney Sixers, the two statement centuries and the interesting bowling tactics being employed by the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades. Also joining the show for a very entertaining and extensive chat, sisters and Brisbane Heat guns Grace Harris and Laura Kimmince chat to hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin about everything from the good vibes at the Heat, to their family dynamic growing up as well as how Laura found her way back to cricket after growing up with dreams of playing soccer.
Not even a Tasmanian lockdown could stop the seventh edition of the Weber WBBL starting with a bang in Hobart! On today's episode, former Aussie leg-spinner Kristen Beams joins hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin to talk through the opening five matches of the tournament. Beamsy weighs in on the revitalised Sydney Sixers, why she don't think we'll see a better catch than Bridget Patterson's this summer, as well as why the spinners are having such an impact so far. Perth Scorchers captain Sophie Devine also joined LJ and Em before the tournament got underway for a wide-ranging and entertaining chat about why she loves playing in the WBBL, the importance of athletes looking after their mental health and the upcoming ODI World Cup in New Zealand.
Now that the #AUSvIND series has wrapped up, it's time to switch our focus to the seventh edition of the Weber WBBL! We've got former Aussie leg-spinner and expert commentator Kristen Beams back on deck for the whole tournament and to kick things off, Beamsy takes us through how each club is shaping up ahead of the tournament. As we mention in the show, BKT Big Bash Tipping has landed! It’s free and easy to join via tipping.cricket.com.au.
Now that she's all patched up from a nasty blow to the mouth during the #AUSvIND ODIs, Aussie spinner Sophie Molineux talks hosts Laura Lolly and Emily Collin through the rollercoaster couple of minutes from asking skipper Meg Lanning to count her teeth, to trying to bowl the last over of a thrilling match without being able to talk. Sophie also chats about what it meant to see close friend Georgia Wareham receive her Baggy Green, as well as her thoughts around the future of Test match cricket in the women's game. Also joining us on this week's episode of the Scoop Cricket Podcast is 11-year-old Sydney school student Abbie who created a buzz across social media for her online sports magazine dedicated to covering women's sport - including an excellent WBBL|07 preview! Abbie chats about how she came up with the idea and tells us about her long list of athletes she'd love to meet.
The #AUSvIND multi-format series is alive and well after a thrilling ODI series in Mackay! On this week's episode of The Scoop, Australian allrounder Tahlia McGrath joins hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin to debrief after her crucial knock alongside Beth Mooney to help Australia to victory in the most dramatic of circumstances. Tahlia also discusses how Australia reflected after their incredible run of ODI wins came to an end, as well as what it would mean to don the Baggy Green once again in the day-night Test match on the Gold Coast.
On the eve of the biggest summer of cricket ever for the Australian women's team, head coach Matthew Mott joins hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin to preview the series, chat about the squad he's helped assemble as well as the reset of values the team conducted over the winter.
There's one week to go until Australia faces off against India for the first time since that historic night at the MCG for the T20 World Cup final! On today's show, young gun Stella Campbell talks through her whirlwind of emotions upon finding out she'd been called up the Australian squad for the first time, as well as the influence of her Breakers and Sixers captain Alyssa Healy. And of course there's time for some Tik Tok chat.
Hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin also chat to Indian megastar Smriti Mandhana who explains why her teammates always fire up when playing Australia and what her biggest cricket goal is.
The international summer of cricket is almost upon us and the Scoop Cricket Podcast is back! On the first episode of the season, hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin are joined by Georgia Redmayne. Fresh off a stint in the U.K. playing in The Hundred with the Welsh Fire, Georgia chats about receiving a phone call from national selector Shawn Flegler in the middle of the night as well as how it felt to realise a long held dream of breaking into the Australian squad.
Georgia also shares some recommendations that she's been enjoying in hotel quarantine and takes a trip into the archives with our 'career quiz'.
Ahead of Australia's multi-format series against India starting on 21 September, make sure to keep up to date with all the latest news via cricket.com.au or the CA Live app.
Fresh off her first international tour, Aussie young gun Hannah Darlington joins hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin to wrap up a remarkable season that concluded with Australia sweeping the Rose Bowl series as well as extending their ODI winning streak to a record 24 matches. Also on the show is cricket,com.au journalist Adam Burnett who chats about his latest storytelling venture, the Heat Repeat which is a must-watch, two-part documentary that goes inside the Brisbane Heat's back-to-back WBBL titles.
When Darcie Brown was growing up playing club cricket in South Australia, she used to try on her teammates' Strikers helmets to pretend she was playing in the WBBL. Now, with her first season with the Strikers under her belt, Darcie continues to rise having recently made her debut for Australia in New Zealand. Enjoy listening to 18-year-old Darcie discussing her first Australian tour and her sporty upbringing in Kapunda.
Ahead of her long-awaited international return against New Zealand, Aussie fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck joined hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin to elaborate on what kept her motivated during an extended rehabilitation period after a serious foot injury. Also, get up to speed with all the news and squads before Victoria and Queensland contest the WNCL final.
Ahead of Australia's tour of New Zealand, star bowler Megan Schutt joined hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin from hotel quarantine to explain the process of reciprocal IVF which she has recently embarked on with her wife Jess, and why more conversations around fertility and conception are cropping up amongst elite female athletes.
One year on from Australia's unforgettable T20 World Cup triumph at the MCG, hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin are joined by two highly influential women within cricket, Sarah Styles and Steph Beltrame for a special episode to celebrate International Women's Day.
In her five years as Head of Female Engagement at Cricket Australia, Sarah revolutionised the way in which the organisation views women and played a huge role in filling the MCG on March 8 2020. Steph is the current Executive General Manager of Broadcast and Commercial and has been critical in increasing the visibility of the women's games.
With 17 players named in Australia's squad to travel to New Zealand for three T20Is and three ODIs against the White Ferns from late March, head coach Matthew Mott joined Laura Jolly and Emily Collin to chat about the ins and outs of the squad. WBBL breakout stars Darcie Brown and Hannah Darlington have earned their first national call-up. Maitlan Brown is still recovering from a hamstring injury, while Erin Burns and Molly Strano were omitted.
Kate Harkness, General Manager of the Adelaide Strikers joined hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin to reflect on the challenges of navigating two Big Bash teams through two remarkable seasons. Kate details the career pathway she took to becoming the GM of the Strikers and explains what she believes needs to happen to get more women into leadership positions in cricket. Plus get up to date with the latest WNCL news after Elyse Villani led Victoria to two mighty victories against the NSW Breakers.
'Her Films' producers Angela Pippos and Nicole Minchin joined The Scoop to chat about their doco-series 'The Record' which captures Australia's extraordinary journey through the T20 World Cup.From the unprecedented build up, to the rainy semi-final day at the SCG and the jubilation of the night of March 8 at the MCG, Ange and Nic did a spectacular job of retelling one of the most memorable events in the history of Australian sport. The Record launches on Friday 12 February on Amazon Prime.
World Cup winner Erin Burns joined hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin to share her thoughts on the eve of a likely, long-awaited debut for the NSW Breakers. Burns reflects on the slightly non-linear path she's taken to the Australian squad, as well as some memorable moments from the T20 World Cup. Burns will line up for the stacked Breakers side against a similarly star-studded Victorian line-up that includes Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry and Tayla Vlaeminck.
Lisa Sthalekar has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame after an incredibly successful playing career that included four World Cup wins and two Belinda Clark Awards, and a post-playing career in the media that has seen her become one of the most recognisable figures in world cricket,
Born in India, Sthalekar was adopted by a couple from Michigan who eventually relocated to Sydney, which is where her love of cricket was born. Sthalekar would go on to play 185 games for Australia and was a stalwart of the NSW Breakers, taking them to fourteen WNCL titles.
Enjoy Lisa's reflections on the extraordinary experiences and lessons learned throughout her life in cricket.
From studying geography in her native United Kingdom, to becoming one of world cricket's most recognisable and respected broadcasters, Alison Mitchell's career pathway is a testament to her poise, perseverance and passion for the game. Alison reflects on her early days as the sole female voice of cricket, feeling under pressure to prove that she was capable of holding her own behind the microphone. She also speaks about the sense of community that has recently developed between the many women who now travel alongside her broadcasting international cricket.
It's hard to overstate the impact Belinda Clark has had on cricket, particularly women's cricket, in Australia. Belinda captained the Australian women's team to two World Cups and during her post-playing career at Cricket Australia, she essentially transformed the way junior cricket is played. Enjoy one of the game's most loved and admired figures reflecting on an incredible life in cricket.
Claire Polosak is an ICC umpire and Female Umpire Engagement Officer at Cricket New South Wales, and recently made history by becoming the first woman to umpire a men's international Test match at the SCG. Claire talks about her unlikely path into umpiring and details some of the extraordinary experiences she's had through umpiring.
To commemorate the ten-year anniversary of her international debut, Australian captain Meg Lanning joined the Scoop Podcast to reflect on an incredible career so far. Meg chats about taking over the captaincy at the ripe age of 21, the well-documented challenges of 2017 and of course the rollercoaster that was the 2020 T20 World Cup. From making her debut in front of 50 people in New Zealand, to taking her team to World Cup glory in front of a packed MCG, enjoy one of the finest players we've ever seen reflect on a remarkable ten years.
A rollercoaster WBBL|06 season ended with the Sydney Thunder upsetting the Melbourne Stars to lift the trophy! Amid the celebrations, we spoke with Thunder stars Heather Knight, Sammy-Jo Johnson and Rachael Haynes on the ground as well as wrapped up what was an incredible tournament with expert commentator Kristen Beams
It's a massive week in the WBBL Village! Not only have we got the WBBL Finals series to look forward to, it's also awards week. Team of the Tournament member Alana King joins The Scoop to discuss the revolution of the Melbourne Stars under the leadership of Meg Lanning and Trent Woodhill, while Kristen Beams looks ahead to a mouth-watering couple of semi-finals to be played under lights at North Sydney Oval on Wednesday and Thursday.
Molly Strano, one of the most popular figures among the WBBL, joined the Scoop Podcast for a ripping chat that went everywhere from doing the worm in front of Renegades coach Lachie Stevens, to what it was really like on stage with Katy Perry after the T20 World Cup final. Molly also talks about the impact legendary spinner and friend of the podcast Kristen Beams has had on her evolution as a bowler and tries her hand and guessing which player she has gotten out the most times from her century of wickets. Kristen Beams is also back on deck to provide a unique insight into the run home to the WBBL|06 finals.
Sydney Sixers superstar and proud Murawari woman Ashleigh Gardner joins the Scoop Podcast to chat about how NAIDOC week is being celebrated in the WBBL Village, the leadership she's taken in launching the Ashleigh Gardner Foundation which aims to increase the percentage of Aboriginal kids finishing high school, as well as her evolution as a cricketer. Kristen Beams is also back with plenty of cricket to dissect, including the rapid rise of the Melbourne Stars and early struggles of the Brisbane Heat.
Melbourne Stars recruit and newly minted WBBL Village Mayor Bhavi Devchand joined The Scoop for a fascinating, wide-ranging chat, where we covered Bhavi's shock and disappointment at losing her WA state contract in 2019, her journey through club cricket back into the Victorian and Melbourne Stars squad as well as her unique perspective on gaining a mental edge in elite sport
Brisbane Heat captain Jess Jonassen joins The Scoop to shed some light on what life is like inside the WBBL Village and former Aussie leg-spinner Kristen Beams is back to unpack some of the performances from the opening round of WBBL|06
WBBL is back! Ahead of the opening weekend of the best women's cricket league in the world, Beth Mooney joins us to chat through her decision to join the Perth Scorchers after five years with the Brisbane Heat, as well as provide some handy book recommendations. We also welcome back the legendary Kristen Beams to run her expert eye over the weekend's tantalising match-ups.
Who are the big guns to watch out for and who are the young guns flying under the radar?! Melbourne Stars legend and our favourite expert Kristen Beams joins The Scoop for a special bumper preview episode, where we take a deep dive into how each club is placed heading into WBBL|06!
South African superstars Marianne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk share their experience in hotel quarantine before joining up with the Sydney Sixers, while resident expert Kristen Beams discusses what she thinks will be vital for teams to succeed in a hub environment.
Australia vice-captain and Player of the Rose Bowl Rachael Haynes series joins The Scoop to take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on a remarkable winning streak, while Kristen Beams shares her thoughts on what makes Meg Lanning such a good ODI batter as well as what other teams need to do to dislodge Australia in one-day cricket.
Alyssa Healy joins The Scoop to share her thoughts on Australia's 10th straight T20I series win, while former Aussie leg-spinner Kristen Beams discusses New Zealand's chances of snatching the Rose Bowl trophy from the Australians
On the first episode of The Scoop, Australia captain Meg Lanning joins hosts Laura Jolly and Emily Collin to give a rundown on what life inside a bio-secure bubble is like and how many weird trends she jumped on board during the pandemic, as well as provide an update on how her team is tracking ahead of the upcoming T20I series against the White Ferns.
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