Valkerie Baynes
@valkeriebaynes.bsky.social
Women's Cricket Editor at ESPNcricinfo and co-host of Powerplay: A Women's Cricket Podcast. Passionate supporter of women and girls playing sport.
In our latest episode of Powerplay, @firdosem.bsky.social and I catch up exclusively with T20 World Cup 2026 leading run-scorer Danni Wyatt-Hodge and the lightning-quick bowler who's out to stop her, Shabnim Ismail www.cricinfo.com/story/powerp...
Powerplay podcast: Semi-final special with Ismail and Wyatt-Hodge
The two superstars who will come up against each other in the semi-final at the Oval on Thursday
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Our #T20WorldCup coverage has ramped up this week @espncricinfo.com including our latest Powerplay podcast with me, @firdosem.bsky.social and the legendary Suzie Bates... www.espncricinfo.com/story/powerp...
Powerplay podcast: T20 World Cup Preview with Suzie Bates
New Zealand legend opens up about about her decision to retire at the end of the tournament
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Sophie Ecclestone on how her desire to play for England was reignited ahead of the T20 World Cup 🎤🖊️ www.espncricinfo.com/story/sophie...
Ecclestone: 'When life wasn't great, cricket turned for the worse too'
England spinner opens up on struggles of the last 18 months as she eyes "miracle ending" at T20 World Cup
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It's always a privilege when people tell us their stories. This can't have been easy and was certainly brave. Thank you Em Arlott... www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-vs...
Em Arlott takes her belated chance after battling through anxiety
England seamer shows she belongs after four-year wait to make her England debut
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I'm proud to share that @firdosem.bsky.social and I have been longlisted in the AIPS (International Sports Press Association) Sport Media Awards audio category for our ESPNcricinfo Powerplay podcast episode with Tazmin Brits. ICYMI here it is⬇️🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2dfu...
Tazmin Brits opens up about battles on and off the field
Powerplay: A Women’s Cricket Podcast · Episode
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For our latest episode of the ESPNcricinfo Powerplay podcast, @firdosem.bsky.social and I caught up with West Indies star Chinelle Henry, who promptly went and made the most of her WPL debut: www.espncricinfo.com/story/west-i...
Chinelle Henry: WPL 'a really huge opportunity for me'
West Indies star talks to the <b>Powerplay Podcast</b> about her WPL debut, and much else
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Today @firdosem.bsky.social and I bring you Episode 2 of our ESPNcricinfo Powerplay podcast on Afghanistan's exiled women's cricketers as they prepare to play together for the first time, this Thursday in Melbourne: www.espncricinfo.com/story/powerp...
Powerplay: More than just a match for Afghanistan Women's XI
A set of exiled players come together to face a Cricket Without Borders side in Melbourne on Thursday
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Making my debut on here with a piece of work @firdosem.bsky.social and I really care about and have been working on for some time. Please check it out: www.espncricinfo.com/story/powerp...
Powerplay: How cricket helped Afghanistan women escape
Firooza Amiri and Benafsha Hashimi talk about their love of the game, their hardships, and how they hope their men's team can raise awareness for them
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