BBC cricket reporter Henry Moeran explores the possible reasons why the gap in quality between Australia and England is so significant in women's cricket.

Tammy Beaumont has implored her England teammates to find something in the tank to avoid an Ashes series sweep against an Australian team who "look in complete control" in this week’s day-night Ashes Test at the MCG.

England face Australia in the third T20 in the Women’s Ashes – follow score updates, radio commentary and video highlights.

England are still searching for their first win of the Women's Ashes after another dominant Australia win in Adelaide.

Brendon McCullum has remained loyal to the Kent batter throughout his reign but that could change unless his nightmare spell improves

Jos Buttler hailed Adil Rashid as the ‘most important player’ in England’s white-ball team after he starred in the 26-run T20 victory over India in Rajkot. Having won the first two T20 matches, India would have taken an unassailable lead in the five-match series had they won the third game but the hosts fell 26 runs short of England’s 171-9.

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Former Australia international David Nucifora will join the British and Irish Lions as general manager of performance ahead of this year's tour of Australia, the team said on Tuesday.

Here's how to watch the T20I match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Australia are more athletic and powerful than England - but that is not the reason for the gulf between the two teams, says head coach Jon Lewis.

England face Australia in the second T20 in the Women’s Ashes – follow score updates, radio commentary and video highlights.