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
ACO Umpire & Scorer
Lancs Thunder & Melbourne Renegades supporter.
All views are my own
Some really interesting names in the development squads.
One for me that will be playing for England in the next 5 years
Venus Weerappuli (Lancashire)
Seen here a number of times now and she is a special talent
www.ecb.co.uk/news/4401815...
One for me that will be playing for England in the next 5 years
Venus Weerappuli (Lancashire)
Seen here a number of times now and she is a special talent
www.ecb.co.uk/news/4401815...
England Women announce pathway squads
England Women Performance Programme and England Women U19 Training squad for 2025/26.
www.ecb.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Some really interesting names in the development squads.
One for me that will be playing for England in the next 5 years
Venus Weerappuli (Lancashire)
Seen here a number of times now and she is a special talent
www.ecb.co.uk/news/4401815...
One for me that will be playing for England in the next 5 years
Venus Weerappuli (Lancashire)
Seen here a number of times now and she is a special talent
www.ecb.co.uk/news/4401815...
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
That was a dangerous, reckless and illegal tackle. Straight Red is the only option
#FRAvRSA
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 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
That was a dangerous, reckless and illegal tackle. Straight Red is the only option
#FRAvRSA
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
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
Erm WHY??????
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.
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
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.
Blast fixtures out Tuesday 25/11
ODC & CC fixtures out Thursday 28/11
Time to get the Diary’s ready.
Interesting choices
UPW going for the bold strategy
UPW going for the bold strategy
All the likely WPL 2026 retentions 👀
More details on the big names that were released: bit.ly/47pvtol
More details on the big names that were released: bit.ly/47pvtol
November 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Interesting choices
UPW going for the bold strategy
UPW going for the bold strategy
Two female Democratic Governors & the first Democratic Muslim Mayor of NYC
The USA might finally be coming round to some sense.
The USA might finally be coming round to some sense.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Two female Democratic Governors & the first Democratic Muslim Mayor of NYC
The USA might finally be coming round to some sense.
The USA might finally be coming round to some sense.
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.
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
cc @somuchcricket.bsky.social @womenscricblog.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 5:16 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.
We now go and make there chances of even getting picked less!
ECB needs to hang its head in shame.
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
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
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
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 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...
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
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...
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...
Also
First time that a World Cup final will not include either England or Australia as one of the Finalists!
#CWC25
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
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
Also
First time that a World Cup final will not include either England or Australia as one of the Finalists!
#CWC25
First time that a World Cup final will not include either England or Australia as one of the Finalists!
#CWC25
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
And in the 8 years since loosing the WC semi Final in 2017 they had only lost 6 ODI games
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Feels as if both teams have peaked a game early, and won’t have a lot in the tank come Sunday
#CWC25
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...
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
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...
Look forward to him calling sixes that have been caught, because the camera doesn’t get there.
www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricke...