Day 30: The voices that matter

 So, I hear you say who are the voices in women’s cricket you should be listening to other than mine. Those who will give you insight that I can’t deliver. Several people are talking and writing great stuff, and I thought it would only be fair to tell you about them.

CricketHer

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6njc6Xu38_efFaVf3ROlWA

I guess the best place to start is with CricketHer, run by Raf Nicholson and Syd Egan. They are a pair that have always been encouraging and whose company I enjoy.

Their weekly vodcast is always informative, and sometimes Syd’s jokes are even funny. Raf is a serious font of knowledge not just on the current game, but also it’s history.

No Balls: The Cricket Podcast

https://twitter.com/NoBallsTCP

Alex Hartley and Kate Cross aren’t just superb cricketers, but their podcast is unbelievably good listening. Two of the funniest people in the game. Together they are compelling listening.

I have seen both play for England and Lancashire; they are two individuals I admire greatly. I think you’ll agree their podcast is both entertaining and informative. A must listen.

Women’s Cricket Chat

https://twitter.com/WCricketChat

As someone who has covered Loughborough Lightning for a couple of years, I have enjoyed working alongside Hannah Thompson, who co-hosts this podcast with Alexandra Pereira. They have been able to secure interesting guest on each episode so far, and I look forward to both carrying on with great success.

Hypocaust

https://twitter.com/_hypocaust

I have no idea when Hypocaust sleeps. They seem to supply all the important cricket stats on any game you care to mention. A real supporter of women’s cricket, you can trust Hypocaust on their opinion as well as the stats.

Women’s cricket Blog

https://twitter.com/WomensCricBlog

Another respected voice, Martin Davies, is usually one of the go-to people for women’s cricket news. I don’t think he has tweeted about something I haven’t automatically liked.

Women’s Cricket Day

https://twitter.com/WomensCricDay

With a more domestic focus, I am impressed what this account has done. While international cricket coverage has gone through the roof, it is good to have someone championing those at the levels just below.

If the domestic calendar finds a way of allowing a day that we can celebrate the regional and county players, this is where you’ll find all the information.

Women’s CricZone

https://www.womenscriczone.com/home

I was there near the beginning, but they soon outgrew me. They are doing good stuff to ensure that women’s cricket coverage is growing all over the world. I wish them all the best. We need a significant presence in giving the women’s cricket world a voice. They have taken their game to new places, and their analysis is in-depth with video content.

I hope the BCCI help them out and give them an Indian domestic and international set up that doesn’t seem like an afterthought.

There are many people I have missed out, but I hope this gives you a flavour of what is out there. If there is someone you feel should get a mention, let me know.