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.

England dismissed for 170 by Australia on day one of Womens Ashes Test as spin troubles continue; Alana King takes four wickets as Nat Sciver-Brunt top-scores for England with 51; Australia lead serie

A hip injury to superstar Ellyse Perry has soured Australia’s dominant first day of the historic women’s Ashes Test at the MCG. Captain Alyssa Healy’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss paid off, with Alana King’s spin masterclass skittling England for 170 in front of 11,643 fans.

Australia are hopeful Ellyse Perry will be fit to bat on day two of the women's Ashes Test at the MCG after she suffered a corked hip while fielding on the opening day.

The resurgence of Test centurion Kurtis Patterson took another huge step on Thursday when the former NSW captain blasted a century for Australia A against the England Lions in Sydney.

The fixtures for the semi-finals of the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025 have been confirmed, with defending champions India set to play against England on Friday.South Africa will take on Australia in the first semi-final on the same day,

England's cricketers have been demolished in the Women's Ashes, but their management insist they are close. Change is needed at the top when reality is denied.

Australia's star Ellyse Perry suffered a hip injury during the Women's Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The incident took place on the first day of the match when Perry landed heavily on her left hip while fielding. However, despite the setback, there is hope for her fitness and return to bat on day two. Here's more.

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

England will be without key fast bowler Kate Cross for the one-off Test against Australia at the MCG, while Australia look set to be boosted by the return of two important players as they seek a series whitewash.

It has taken just nine days for Australia's cricketers to retain the Women’s Ashes. The Australians won a fourth straight game in the multi-format series with a 57-run victory in the first of the three T20s between the rivals.

Matthew Mott refuses to rule out coaching England women in the future.