@RafNicholson

Women's cricket journalist and historian. Senior Lecturer in Sport @bournemouthuni. Writer for @espncricinfo amongst others. Editor of @CRICKETher.

 SW London
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Joined June 2011
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The Cricket Research Network@CricketAcademicOct 14
The Call for Papers for our 2027 conference is LIVE! We'll be heading to Old Trafford on 18 Feb. If you've got research into cricket that you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you! idrottsforum.org/call-for-pa…fford-cricket-ground-february-18-2027-call-ends-november-20-2026/

Call for Papers | Cricket Research Network Annual Conference | Old Trafford Cricket Ground, February...

What looms on the horizon for cricket in 2027? In England & Wales, the landscape of the game continues to shift as the impact of new ownership of The Hundred teams becomes clearer, while debates...

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Test Match Special
@bbctmsOct 5
TMS PODCAST: The Women in Whites. After a historic summer @RafNicholson joins @norcrosscricket & @AlisonMitchell for a fascinating chat about the history of the women’s game. #bbccricket bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0pf1t9…

BBC Radio 5 Live - Test Match Special Podcast, The Women in Whites

Dr Raf Nicolson reveals the untold story of the history of Women’s Cricket in England..

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🏏 Huge congratulations to four of our authors for making the long list for the @CricketMediaUK Derek Hodgson Cricket Book of the Year 2026! 🚨 Check out this brilliant offer of an EXTRA 10% discount on these brilliant cricket books. 🔗 amzn.to/46SXjbg ⭐️ @RafNicholson for The Women in Whites: A History of Women’s Cricket in England ⭐️ @David_Tossell for Maestro: A Portrait of Garry Sobers, Cricket's Greatest All-Rounder ⭐️ @Cricketphotogra and @thervd for Picture of England: Twenty Years Photographing the England Cricket Team Home and Away ⭐️ @Lonsdale_Jeremy Patsy Hendren: A Different Kind of Hero 👏 A tremendous achievement, well done all and good luck.
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Dr Fiona Reid@ReidDr1Sep 4
Really interesting to hear about the history of women and girls’ cricket in England - 3:29 - 4:17 - a fantastic listen - with your help can we find out more about Scottish women and girls’ cricket - “Honouring our Past” campaign could make a fantastic exhibition and book.
Raf Nicholson@RafNicholsonSep 4
I was honoured to be invited onto BBC TMS last weekend to talk about my book, The Women in Whites: A History of Women's Cricket in England. The interview is still available for a few hours, so do have a listen here if you missed it (3.29 onwards): bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0030x…
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Ian Oakhill@OdoOfClunyAug 15
Replying to @RafNicholson @ajarrodkimber @meljones_33 @BethWild7 @SCT_Tails
Mine came to the World Cup final….
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The Observer
@ObserverUKJul 19
Not a bang, but a whimper: T20 Blast finals day draws women’s summer of cricket to sparse end It has been a brilliant, record-breaking summer for women’s cricket – but it was a shame it had to end on a Friday to an empty Oval, writes @RafNicholson bit.ly/4gGfWWd

Not a bang, but a whimper: T20 Blast finals day draws wom...

It has been a brilliant, record-breaking summer for women’s cricket – but it was a shame it had to end on a Friday to an empty Oval

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Wisden
@WisdenCricketJul 9
🗣️ "She's been such a brilliant contributor to England women's cricket" 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Tammy Beaumont will bow out from international cricket following this week’s Lord’s Test against India 🏏 🤝 @Metro_Bank
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Wisden
@WisdenCricketJul 9
Tomorrow, England will take on India in the first ever women’s Test match played at Lord’s. In the latest issue of WCM, @RafNicholson examined the women’s game’s long battle for recognition at cricket’s most iconic venue. Get your copy via these links ⬇️ PRINT | shorturl.at/iBD4c DIGI | shorturl.at/4NItB
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James Coyne@coynejamesJul 5
Big few days in women's cricket history. The T20 World Cup final at Lord's today, followed by the first women's Test at Lord's I heartily recommend that anyone interested in the path to this point check out Women in Whites by @RafNicholson share.google/ygvqV6ueqtZUe03…

The Women in Whites: A History of Women's Cricket in England

The Women in Whites: A History of Women's Cricket in England

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@acscricket’s in-person event is fast approaching. On Tuesday 7th July we have an actioned packed day at #civilserviceclub starting at 10.00am. We have @RWhitehead61 talking about the research for Victory in Australia; @RafNicholson discussing how she pieced together he latest tome ‘The Women in Whites’; Philip Bailey discusses the latest statistical developments; @lonsdale_jeremy runs through his new book on Patsy Hendren & Peter Oborne & Richard Heller will be grilled on their magnum opus ‘Full Circle’. It is not too late to pick up one or more of the last handful of tickets. Lunch provided. Tickets via @[email protected] £28 members; £35 non-members
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#T20WorldCup We know that the North East of Scotland was important in the history of women and girls’ cricket.Players from clubs in Aberdeen were central to this tour to Ireland in 1978.Can you shed any light on this endeavour as we uncover hidden histories? @BayfirthResCIC
Cricket Scotland
@CricketScotlandJun 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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Dr Fiona Reid@ReidDr1Jun 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.
Cricket Scotland
@CricketScotlandJun 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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🏏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 👇 bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct99f…
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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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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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Alan Rees@archivist_alJun 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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Philip Barker@pbarkersportJun 3
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…

Hidden history of women's cricket in England is celebrated in essential new book - Sports Journal...

'The Women in Whites: A History of Women’s Cricket in England' by Raf Nicholson will change perceptions about the evolution of the game, putting pioneering players and innovators in the spotlight...

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Sports Journalists
@SportSJAJun 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 sportsjournalists.co.uk/othe…

Hidden history of women's cricket in England is celebrated in essential new book - Sports Journal...

'The Women in Whites: A History of Women’s Cricket in England' by Raf Nicholson will change perceptions about the evolution of the game, putting pioneering players and innovators in the spotlight...

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Raf Nicholson@RafNicholsonMay 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 [email protected] for the link waterstones.com/book/the-wom…

The Women in Whites by Raf Nicholson | Waterstones

Buy The Women in Whites by Raf Nicholson from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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