Author Archive - Graham Hardcastle

Daniel Gidney: We want to play our part in accelerating growth of women's cricket

Already this year, Thunder have been on tour to the UAE and played under lights at Emirates Old Trafford but Lancashire's CEO is determined to do more, stating: "If we're going to this, we have to do it properly"

30/06/2022 | Graham Hardcastle | Women's Cricket Homepage | Women's Cricket | Charlotte Edwards Cup | North West Thunder | News | Lancashire Men | Heyhoe Flint Trophy |

Hollie Armitage dreaming of Lord's as Northern Diamonds prepare for 50-over block

To qualify for Lord's, the Diamonds must navigate a seven-game group stage, where they play all regions once between July 2 and September 17

16/06/2022 | Graham Hardcastle | Women's Cricket | Northern Diamonds | News | Heyhoe Flint Trophy |

Sister act: Graves twins ready for Charlotte Edwards Cup face-off

Teresa and Yvonne, who share an Instagram account, will be on opposing sides when the Charlotte Edwards Cup kicks off at the Haslegrave ground, Loughborough

10/05/2022 | Graham Hardcastle | Women's Cricket | Charlotte Edwards Cup | Northern Diamonds | News | The Blaze | Features |

Rachel Slater: Northern Diamonds pro contract is "a dream come true"

Slater only debuted for the Diamonds in August, claiming two wickets in her first eight balls in a Charlotte Edwards Cup win over Western Storm at Durham's Riverside ground

09/11/2021 | Graham Hardcastle | Women's Cricket | Charlotte Edwards Cup | Northern Diamonds | News | Heyhoe Flint Trophy |

Kate Cross harbours hopes of England Test recall

The 29-year-old has claimed three wickets in each of North West Thunder's opening two Rachael Hayhoe Flint Trophy matches as she eyes an international red-ball return

02/06/2021 | Graham Hardcastle | News | International | Heyhoe Flint Trophy | England |

Georgie Boyce heaps praise on experienced coaching staff as Thunder seek Heyhoe Flint Trophy success

GRAHAM HARDCASTLE: Former England Women's head coach Paul Shaw is in charge, while being supported by a host of highly respected coaches, headlined by former men’s internationals Stephen Parry and Craig White

30/05/2021 | Graham Hardcastle | Women's Cricket | North West Thunder | News | Heyhoe Flint Trophy |

Northern Diamonds take heart from 2020 Lightning win ahead of Bank Holiday Monday clash

GRAHAM HARDCASTLE: The win helped Diamonds qualify for last season’s Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final, which they lost to Southern Vipers at Edgbaston

30/05/2021 | Graham Hardcastle | Women's Cricket | Northern Diamonds | News | Heyhoe Flint Trophy |

Hollie Armitage "proud" to receive full-time captaincy of Northern Diamonds

GRAHAM HARDCASTLE: The 23-year-old allrounder shared captaincy with Lauren Winfield-Hill in 2020, leading Northern Diamonds to the final of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

27/05/2021 | Graham Hardcastle | Women's Cricket | Charlotte Edwards Cup | Northern Diamonds | News | Heyhoe Flint Trophy |

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