Women's cricket journalist and historian. Senior Lecturer in Sport @bournemouthuni. Writer for @espncricinfo amongst others. Editor of @CRICKETher.
Joined June 2011
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Jun 13
RT @BayfirthResCIC: #T20WorldCup We know that the North East of Scotland was important in the history of women and girls’ cricket.Players f…
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Jun 11
What fascinating stories. We want to hear your cricketing memories to share with others and contribute to the forthcoming exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversary of women and girls’ cricket in Scotland. Please join webinars or get in touch.
Jun 10
"It is actually a bit mad that both of us come from such a small town in the North East of Scotland."
From Huntly to the global stage, Ailsa Lister and Kirstie Gordon tell their stories.
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Jun 11
It's been such a busy week that I didn't get round to plugging this! Here's my team-by-team guide to the WC.
(Yes I may have dunked a bit too hard on Australia but you gotta take your chances where you can 😂 Watch them go on and win the thing now.)
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🏏Joe Root is back as England Test captain in place of Ben Stokes
🇮🇳@ghosh_annesha on India’s hopes of bringing home the T20 World Cup
📜@RafNicholson takes us back to the 18th century and the origins of womens’ cricket
🎧Listen to #BBCStumped 👇
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A pleasure to be in London last night to celebrate the launch of @RafNicholson new book ‘The Women in Whites’ 🏏📚
If you haven’t already, you can order your copy here: waterstones.com/book/the-wom…
Great to catch up with plenty of friends of the pod too!
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Congratulations to @cricket_society Vice Chair @RafNicholson who has launched her new book ‘The Women in Whites’ which is a great read. Highly recommended & another fine @PitchPublishing production. Raf’s expertise as the leading UK writer on women’s cricket is further enhanced.
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Some interesting reflections here from Alice Capsey on her recent uptick in form, and how her family got her through a tough period cricket-wise.
Me for The Guardian:
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"For over 30 years Charlotte Edwards has been at the heart of the women's game in the country. Now she stands on the verge of one of her biggest challenges."
Me for @cricketmonthly:
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New episode out now with @RafNicholson author of 'The Women in Whites: A History of Women's Cricket in England' which has been published this week! Raf gives us great insight into the process of writing the book & what she discovered on the way 🏏📚
open.spotify.com/episode/181…
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Jun 4
As guaranteed previously a copy of Women in Whites by @RafNicholson was waiting on my desk @HomeOfCricket library on my return, if looking for a book on history of women's cricket in England, this would be a great start
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It's arrived! A special delivery from @PitchPublishing 😊🏏
The Women in Whites: A History of Women's Cricket is out NOW - just in time for the World Cup! waterstones.com/book/the-wom…
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The literature of cricket is possibly more abundant than for any other sport, most concentrates on the men's Game. This superb volume by @RafNicholson traces story of women's cricket back to 1745 sportsjournalists.co.uk/othe…
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Jun 3
🏏📚 'The Women in Whites: A History of Women's #Cricket in England' by @RafNicholson is out now
@pbarkersport says the new book will help to change perceptions about the evolution of the game, putting pioneering players and innovators in the spotlight...
Read Philip's review on the SJA website
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Last call for this - it's TONIGHT! Let me know if you want the link. Can't wait to chat about the book x
May 22
Very excited that The Women in Whites: A History of Women’s Cricket is out on 1 June! 🏏📖
To celebrate, I’m doing two launch events:
💻 Online launch Wed 3 June, 7–8pm BST
DM me OR email rnicholson@bournemouth.ac.uk for the link
waterstones.com/book/the-wom…
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May 22
Very excited that The Women in Whites: A History of Women’s Cricket is out on 1 June! 🏏📖
To celebrate, I’m doing two launch events:
💻 Online launch Wed 3 June, 7–8pm BST
DM me OR email rnicholson@bournemouth.ac.uk for the link
waterstones.com/book/the-wom…
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May 29
Quick reminder about this. Reply below or DM me if you'd like to attend the virtual launch on Wednesday, and I'll ping over the link 😊
May 22
Very excited that The Women in Whites: A History of Women’s Cricket is out on 1 June! 🏏📖
To celebrate, I’m doing two launch events:
💻 Online launch Wed 3 June, 7–8pm BST
DM me OR email rnicholson@bournemouth.ac.uk for the link
waterstones.com/book/the-wom…
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May 27
"I became a detective in women’s cricket and found treasure in an old Lancashire cowshed."
The Women in Whites is out on 1 June! waterstones.com/book/the-wom…
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Video recording now available on our YouTube channel:
WEBINAR: "Building Leadership in English Cricket"
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May 22
Very excited that The Women in Whites: A History of Women’s Cricket is out on 1 June! 🏏📖
To celebrate, I’m doing two launch events:
💻 Online launch Wed 3 June, 7–8pm BST
DM me OR email rnicholson@bournemouth.ac.uk for the link
waterstones.com/book/the-wom…
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May 22
📍 Waterstones Leeds signing
Sat 20 June, 2–3pm
Come and say hello, meet Raf & get your copy signed!
Bonus: the Leeds event is happening on the day of England v Scotland at the World Cup 👀🏏
Would love to see you there! #WomensCricket #Cricket #WomenInSport
ALT Celebrate the release of The Women in Whites: A History of Women's Cricket.
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