posted Feb 22, 2008

First of all may I add my congratulations to those posted under R. Birch's blog? I have tried many times to contribute to the blog comments, in vain. All I ever get is "502 - Service not available" - and I don't know why.

However, to the matter in hand. This series against NZ is crucual for three reasons:

1. We owe NZ a beating for their series victory in England last summer.

2. As Charlotte Edwards said recently, the Ashes victory will count for less if we lose in NZ.

3. We want to be the team no-one fancies playing in next year's World Cup.

Apart from that, all cricketing Brits will be happy to see K. Brunt back in action. R. Birch too is one who has had her share of injury, but seems to be fighting fit now.

Unfortunately for NZ, as Paul G points out, a few key players are out of action. No-one likes to see that. However, even without the dangerous Millikin, NZ did the business last summer - and that should not be forgotten.

I like the style of this team. Isa Guha seems to be on a roll (long may that continue), C. Taylor has hit form and C. Edwards is proving a motivated and canny captain.

S. Taylor is due a score and the middle order needs more consistency. I have every confidence that every team member will be giving 100% at Lincoln.

Go, women, go!

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posted Feb 24, 2008

Hmmmmm. Not so good! - Well, we began badly in Australia and NZ are a tough outfit, as we found out last summer. One thing is sure. Charlotte Edwards won't be sitting back doing nothing. She'll be working out how to put this lapse right.

btw. - No scorecard?

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posted Feb 25, 2008

Absolutely Fantastic. Good to see Clare Taylor getting yet another century. See you all at Taunton soon

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posted Feb 25, 2008

Buenisimo!!!!!!! Many congratulations to the team on this outstanding victory. I'm not singling out anyone. It looks to me as if this team has it together.

(Old men like me always have cautionary words, but C. Edwards will not need me to tell her the job's not done yet.)

So heads down and here's to another victory on Thursday!

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posted Feb 28, 2008

Another fantastic win in New Zealand. Not much Press coverage once again but I guess it because it the Womens Team probably classes as a minority result. It shouldnt matter whether its the Ladies or Mens team should get the same coverage but I guess thats the way of the world

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posted Feb 29, 2008

Two-one up! Outstanding! I'm inclined to whoop, but let's wait for the weekend.

We definitely don't want 2 draws. Give us just one more victory, please - and the every woman in the squad can return to UK more than a little pleased with herself.

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