England pacer Anya Shrubsole, a two-time Women's World Cup winner, on Thursday announced her retirement from international cricket after a 14-year-old career.
Women's World Cup: England Women beat South Africa Women to set up a final clash against Australia Women.
India women lead the three-match ODI series 2-0.
India women took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
Chasing a revised target of 184 in 42 overs, England were 153 for three in 30.1 overs when rain intervened for one final time and the hosts were found to be well above their re-revised target of 112 in 30.1 overs to earn a vital 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
New Zealand finished fourth at the Womens World Cup, losing to England by four wickets in the third place playoff.
Shrubsole, the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 13 dismissals in five matches, suffered a side strain and did not bowl against the Kiwis in the inconsequential match on Wednesday, and her fitness will be a key for England. On the other hand, New Zealand, who missed out on the Cup in the last edition of the World Cup to England, will be desperate to exac...
While Shrubsole gave just 17 runs in her 10 overs, teammate Danielle Wyatt mopped up the South African tail as they were bowled out for a paltry 77.