Jack Rule
jackrule.bsky.social
Jack Rule
@jackrule.bsky.social
95% cricket badger, 5% WW1 & WW2 history enthusiast.
ACO Umpire & Scorer
Lancs Thunder & Melbourne Renegades supporter.
All views are my own
Hannah Waddingham

Simply breathtaking

#FestivalOfRemembrance
November 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Angus Gardner showing Once again showing why it’s always best that these decisions are made on the field.
That was a dangerous, reckless and illegal tackle. Straight Red is the only option

#FRAvRSA
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Erm WHY??????
Inspired by Major League Baseball, any ball that is hit into the stands in the first over of an innings in this year's WBBL and BBL can be kept by a fan in the crowd 🤲

To maintain competitive consistency, a new ball will be introduced after the first over and used for the remainder of the innings
November 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Fun news for domestic cricket fans in England

Blast fixtures out Tuesday 25/11
ODC & CC fixtures out Thursday 28/11

Time to get the Diary’s ready.
November 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Interesting choices

UPW going for the bold strategy
All the likely WPL 2026 retentions 👀

More details on the big names that were released: bit.ly/47pvtol
November 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Two female Democratic Governors & the first Democratic Muslim Mayor of NYC

The USA might finally be coming round to some sense.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
In the end talent always shows through and wins!

#GBBO
November 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
So not only do we make the potential amount of money that can be earned for the “lower bracket” less

We now go and make there chances of even getting picked less!

ECB needs to hang its head in shame.
The ECB have confirmed that for The Hundred next season, all 4 overseas players will be able to play in the starting XI.

cc @somuchcricket.bsky.social @womenscricblog.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Ok it is funny that the PotM in the final is one that shouldn’t have even been the side originally and only appeared a week ago!

#CWC25
November 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I really hope this final gives the CSA a bit of a kick and boost to improve there structures for the women’s game in South Africa.

If they can do what they are doing without the structure, imagine how good they would be with a proper structure behind them

#CWC25
November 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Well done India

Feel deeply for the South Africans
They had that final in their hands at so many points and have been the better team through the tournament.

Today it was not there day.

#CWC25
#INDvsSA
November 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
What a Century

Laura Wolvaardt 100 is the 4th century in a Women’s World Cup Final

More importantly the 1st Century in a Women’s World Cup Final by a non English / Australian player

#CWC25
#INDvsSA
November 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
299 for South Africa to win the World Cup.

Come on South Africa you can do this.

#CWC25
#INDvsSA
November 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Big wicket for South Africa from Mlaba

That’s the second time that Harmanpreet Kaur has been out to left arm spin in a World Cup final!!

The other time, a certain Alex Hartley!!

#CWC25
#INDvsSA
November 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We have a 50 over final on the actual day🤯

Although given how long this match will take even if there is no rain the game we will still technically finish in the reserve day!

#CWC25
#INDvsSA
November 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
At least the final is continuing the traditions of this World Cup.

#CWC25
November 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
I’ll leave other like @crickether.com to talk about the huge financial disparity between these still

However this new system is a terrible idea, auctions are never good
These teams have spent years building up an identity that’s going to get wiped away in one swoop

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
The Hundred to hold auction and increase salaries in 2026
The Hundred will launch a player auction and significantly increase salaries for the 2026 season, following private investment into the competition.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Also

First time that a World Cup final will not include either England or Australia as one of the Finalists!

#CWC25
Fun Fact

The World Cup final on Sunday will be the first final not to not feature any of the initial countries that competed in the inaugural World Cup in 1973 and the first time that a new country has won the World Cup in 25 years (New Zealand 2000 were the last)

#CWC25
October 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
And in the 8 years since loosing the WC semi Final in 2017 they had only lost 6 ODI games
Australia's 15-match winning streak at the Women's ODI World Cup is OVER ❌
October 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Fun Fact

The World Cup final on Sunday will be the first final not to not feature any of the initial countries that competed in the inaugural World Cup in 1973 and the first time that a new country has won the World Cup in 25 years (New Zealand 2000 were the last)

#CWC25
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
After those two semi finals, it does feel like the final could be a very flat and potentially one sided match

Feels as if both teams have peaked a game early, and won’t have a lot in the tank come Sunday

#CWC25
October 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
So we are all South Africa supporters on Sunday then?

If there is a team that deserves to win the trophy it is them

#CWC25
October 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
What ridiculously time deaf comment from Rob Hatch

Look forward to him calling sixes that have been caught, because the camera doesn’t get there.

www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricke...
TNT Sports’ voice of cycling Rob Hatch defends Ashes commentary role
Interview: Cricket fans have questioned TNT Sports’ plan for the Ashes this winter, but the broadcaster’s voice of cycling, Rob Hatch, explains why he is the right man to helm the coverage
www.independent.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Oh if I was Alyssa Healy right now, I’d be absolutely fuming!!!

#CWC25
#AUSvsIND
October 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Let’s be honest and face some
Facts, England got as far as realistically they were going to get this World Cup.

No one would have had England making the final from the beginning of the tournament. They aren’t the number 2 team in the world anymore.

#CWC25
#ENGvsSA
October 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM