Daggers & Lyds get together to discuss the reasons behind their removal and the ECB review after the disastrous Women’s Ashes tour. 

The pair answer questions sent in about who might fill both positions. 

England announce a TWENTY player "A" squad for their tour of Australia and the pair pick that apart. 

The HUNDRED draft took place and they look at the headlines from that and how the squads are shaping up for the summer. 

Plus the Mumbai Indians make it TWO WPL championships in the first three years. 

And Blue the dog makes an unscheduled appearance! 

Daggers catches up with commentary colleague and former Indian international Anjum Chopra to get her thoughts on how the first three years have fared, the possible expansion of the League and what the pathways are for young domestic players.

Then, ahead of International Women's Day on March 8th Lydia tells us about sitting down with three other England players from different era's. Current captain Heather Knight, Lynne Thomas, Carole Cornthwaite & Lydia chatted about their respective times representing their country. You'll hear a chunk of that chat.

The look over the issues and the potential remedies going forward. Plus Daggers is in India for the WPL and also looks back at the recently completed Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup.

That means a lead of 6-nil lead in the multi format system needing only 2 more points to retain the trophy. 

The pair discuss the games and try and put a finger on what's gone wrong for England.

After Australia retained the Ashes in England in 2023, this contest is one of the most eagerly anticipated in years after England won both the T20 and ODI sections of the multi-format series, with the Aussies winning the test at Trent Bridge. 

Plus the pair answer some listener and viewer questions, and do a quick run-down of the rest of the news.

They discuss the England central contracts and the hundred pay increases with a round-up of all the other news. 

THE BIGGEST NEWS??? You'll have to watch to find out!

They then move onto Australia v India with Sky Sports colleague Mel Jones discussing their form and the recently ended WBBL. 

Finally the pair go through an historic T20 series victory for Ireland over Bangladesh. 

And finally Daggers rants about an article written about the women's game by a Times food critic. 

The plight of the Afghanistan women's team has been ongoing ever since the country returned to Taliban rule back in 2021. The Taliban refuse to allow women to play sports (amongst many other laws against women) and so the team assisted by Mel and other sought out refugee status for them in Australia. 

The ICC still allow the Afghan men's team to compete despite the rule that states that a full member nation must have a recognised women's team and pathways for women and girls. 

The outgoing ICC chair Greg Barclay was interviewed by the Daily Telegraph recently where his comments regarding this topic caused quite the reaction. 

Daggers, Lyds & Mel discuss.

Plus the pair are across all the news of the moment in the women's game looking at the international scene with Ireland in Bangladesh and the forthcoming series between Australia and India. 

Also, the appointment of Jay Shah as ICC Chairman, The WBBL final and the release of the Metrobank and Vitality Blast fixtures.

Daggers is back from his epic road trip and also has someone for you to meet, while Lyds takes control of the pod!

The pair discuss that plus the movements withing the England team ahead of their series v SA, Ind/NZ series, Pakistan central contracts, the latest county signings, WBBL and have a long discussion about the announcement from the ECB regarding Transgender cricketers. 

The pair take a look at the key moments in the game, the players who shone and give an overview of their impressions of the tournament. 

The "Big 3" are out of the competition and the pair react to that, then a bumper edition of the mailbag focussing on the England Women failing to reach the knockout stage. 

Some tough questions were posed, and Daggers & Lyds do their best to answer them.

Sarah Glenn joined Lydia  for a chat to discuss their first two wins and what England have learned so far. 

Plus the pair take a look at how the rest of the tournament may pan out.

Lydia also chats about the batting techniques required in Dubai, given the heat and the slow nature of the surfaces.

Meanwhile they discuss reports of the Pakistan Women's team not being paid and Durham signing Lauren Filer.

South African commentator Natalie Germanos who will be alongside Lydia on the commentary team in Dubai, joins the pair to take a look at the second group in a bit more depth via a game of "What's the Word?"

She opens up about the changes she's made over the last 12 months and why and how she's tried to take her game to the next level.

Also Daggers & Lyds round up the local and international news in the world of women's cricket.

The pair also start their big World T20 preview taking a look at Group A by way of a game of Over/Under!  

Tammy Beaumont joins the pair from Belfast in the middle of the England women's series against Ireland fresh from a big performance in the 2nd ODI. 

Daggers and Lyds then round up all the news from the Hundred, WBBL, CPL, RHF and tier one signings and the womens domestic game aligning with the mens in both 20 and 50 over formats. 

The pair take an overview of the opening couple of rounds and then grab the former World Cup winning Men's captain Eoin Morgan for a chat about the women's game and what England can expect in Bangladesh for October's World T20.

As well as looking back over the excellent performances throughout the series, Lydia chats at length with the Head Coach John Lewis, and the pair look ahead to who may be on the plane to Bangladesh for the WT20 in October.

Not only that, but the reaction from both on Durham's successful bid to become a tier one county, how they're set up for next year and the processes involved in putting a squad together.

England won the series 3-0 and the pair give their thoughts, opinions and analysis and are also joined again by Katey Martin who gives a view from the White Ferns. 

Former White Fern and now broadcaster Katey Martin joins the pair to chew the fat over the state of the NZ team, the players and expectations for the series. 

Plus Daggers and Lyds round-up an excellent Charlotte Edwards Cup finals day at Derby, and keep across the other internayional series taking place involving Sri Lanka and West Indies and also India and South Africa. 

Lots going on in the worl of women's cricket including Ind v SA, SL v WI, the Charlotte Edwards Cup finals day and a full round up of stories making waves over the last week. 

Their Club Spotlight this week is Boyne Hill CC near Maidenhead.

Plus the pair round up the latest news and champion Oxted and Limpsfield CC in the first of their "club spotlights"

They discuss player workloads, availability for domestic cricket and the status of England's crop of young quicks.

Plus the latest news and Lydia shortens her Charlotte Edwards Cup round-up. But is it now too short???

The pair discuss England Women's victory in both the T20 and 50 over series over Pakistan, the main takeaways and the possible area's of concern. Plus England captain Heather Knight and broadcaster Urooj Mumtaz Khan give their insights on their respective teams.