Women’s Ashes: England pain as Australia retain urn
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to Australia retaining the Women’s Ashes.England captain Heather Knight gives her reaction, as does Australia’s captain on-the-day Tahlia McGrath. They discuss what England need to do to get closer to Australia in all areas of the game.Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The second T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Thursday 23rd January.
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Women’s Ashes: Gardner defies gravity in wicked Aus win
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s third ODI defeat to Australia as England go 6-0 down and Heather Knight’s Ashes hopes hang in the balance.Alex hailed Ash Gardner’s catch as the “greatest in Women’s cricket” as Australia took hold of this Ashes series. Hear from the allrounder, plus England’s Nat Sciver Brunt reflects on a tough loss.Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The first T20 gets underway at 8am GMT on Monday 20th January!
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Women’s Ashes: England ‘lack edge’ in loss
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s defeat to Australia in the second ODI of the Women’s Ashes in Melbourne. They discuss the “bravery” needed from England as they fail to win despite limiting Australia to 180, as well as the task of winning the Ashes being tougher now the home side have a 4-0 lead.Plus, Afghanistan women's cricketer Firooza Amiri speaks to Henry about her hopes for the Afghanistan women’s team and wanting more support from the ICC.Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The third ODI starts at 10:45pm Thursday evening!
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Women’s Ashes: Opening day defeat for England
Henry Moeran is alongside England World Cup winner Alex Hartley & BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne for reaction to England’s defeat to Australia in the first ODI of the Women’s Ashes in Sydney. They discuss the game being closer than the scorecard suggests, England not taking their chances, and Australia’s Alana King also reacts to the result.Keep up to date with everything happening on and off the field in the Women’s Ashes, with ball by ball commentary on BBC Sounds, and podcasts after every game from Australia. The second ODI starts at 10:45pm Monday evening!
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No Balls: WAshes stage is set
Alex Hartley & Kate Cross have a final catch-up before the Women’s Ashes get underway. Kate gives an injury update with the first game right around the corner, and they discuss why women should play more Test cricket.Vote for No Balls in the Sport Podcast Awards 2025 – we’re nominated for THREE categories, and it only takes a minute to vote:Best Cricket Podcast
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https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/sports-diverse-voices-award/Listen to every ball of the Women’s Ashes from Australia on BBC Sounds, or via the BBC Sport website or app. The first ODI starts at 11:30pm on Saturday 11th January.
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