Storylines: The Women's Cricket Show

England begin their summer at home with a bang. An 8 wicket victory over the West Indies and you can see the Charlotte Edwards effect already! Melissa and Nikki touch on some key moments from a comprehensive win from Nat Sciver-Brunt and her new side. P.S. Melissa has ANOTHER new cardigan! 😱

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Nikki and Melissa run through the recently announced England squads to face West Indies by new coach Charlotte Edwards, Sophie Ecclestone missing out and should Melissa return her brand new green cardigan?

Join Melissa along with Simon Hughes, Simon Mann and Vic Marks at a live recording of the Analyst Inside Cricket podcast in Bristol on June 18 in aid of the Syd Lawrence MND cause. Tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-analyst-inside-cricket-podcast-live-tickets-1353264403259?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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Englands new captain, miserable love lives and commentating parrots!! Nikki and Melissa dive into Nat Sciver-Brunt’s appointment as England captain and what it means. The domestic tier system is up and running so it’s time to keep an eye out on performances and the girls end up planning a new side hustle….brace yourselves for a lot of laughs.

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Melissa spoke to Jeanette Tate, Disability Development Officer at Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation, and disability athletes Shravani Philpot and Liara Hampton. The conversation covered the structure of disability cricket in England and Wales, the girls’ personal journeys and challenges and how clubs can support disability cricket further. Plus, from a Gloucestershire point of view, we’ll never say no to stories about beating Somerset!

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On this week’s episode, Nikki and Melissa slice and dice the opening scores from the brand‑new women’s domestic pyramid. They dig into Tier 1’s first‑round fireworks, share hot takes on the Tier 2 rookies, and linger on Yorkshire’s 114‑run face‑plant against Worcestershire at Headingley. Oh, and Nikki has a MAJOR OOPS moment—after two years of co‑hosting she finally realises this podcast is shamelessly named after Melissa. Awkward!

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Melissa, Luke and Nikki discuss the immense signing of Ellyse Perry at Hampshire, the appointment of Charlotte Edwards as England Women’s Coach and the new ICC dedicated task force to support the Afghanistan Women’s Team.

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Melissa and Nikki are at the Utilita Bowl to introduce the new Hampshire women's team to a live audience and interview the players. They speak to Captain, Georgia Adams, talented youngsters Abi Norgrove and Daisy Gibb, international duo Linsey Smith and Freya Davies and round off the evening speaking to New Hampshire Coach Paul Prichard!

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Melissa, Nikki and Luke dive back into the big question of the England captaincy and preview the women’s domestic season by picking their Tier 1 teams to watch. Plus, is the weather gaslighting us, and robot wars. Win pairs of tickets to the Lord's Test by subscribing (free) to THE CRICVERSE blog with Simon Hughes and Derek Pringle - https://cricverse.substack.com/p/the-year-of-the-cat?r=lo2wd

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Melissa and birthday girl Nikki react to the news of the double departure of Jon Lewis and Heather Knight. Who will be their successors? How do England address their image problem? What can we expect next? Separately, Nikki has an unexpected encounter with a tuck tuck, Melissa has an injury update and we ask: Who could be the Ilona Maher of women’s cricket? #cricket #rugby #women'scricket #england

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Nikki and Melissa have a much needed catch-up, discussing; Nikki’s adventures in India and life as a Tier 2 cricketer for Melissa. The girls also talk through the Women’s Premier League, Hundred retentions and whether Charlotte Edwards could be the next England women’s coach.

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