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England rallied to secure their semifinal spot at the World Cup while India’s defeat jeopardises their chances.

England has edged India by four runs to secure its semifinal spot at the Women’s Cricket World Cup. Chasing a winning target of 289, India finished just short at 284 for six in its 50 overs.

Luminaries of English cricket have cast a dark shadow over the Ashes hopes of Australia captain Pat Cummins, who looks certain to miss at least the first Test of the series next month with a back stress injury.

FORMER England Women’s cricket star Susie Wilson-Rowe has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. Wilson-Rowe was diagnosed while on maternity leave after suffering with pain in her ribs

Rain forced the abandonment of the first Twenty20 international between New Zealand and England after the visitors posted 153-6 in their completed innings.

Jeetan Patel is one of a trio of New Zealanders on the England coaching staff plotting Ashes success Down Under this year but first they will be looking to take down the country they once proudly represented.

Unbeaten England face Australia on Wednesday with the chance to show they have put the Ashes scarring behind them before the Women's World Cup reaches the knockout stage.

Heather Knight scored 79 not out off 111 balls as England beat Bangladesh by four wickets at the Women’s Cricket World Cup GUWAHATI, India — Heather Knight scored 79 not out off 111 balls as England beat Bangladesh by four wickets at the Women’s ...