#Fran Goldthorp

The sport has made huge strides in recent times with England at the heart of the rise in popularity. Craig Richards' side have received unprecedented backing during the home World Cup and in return they have inspired the next generation. A semi-final against New Zealand proved to be a game too far for England but they have closed the gap in the…

Fran Goldthorp will continue her journey from six-year-old superfan to playing a starring role in England's World Cup campaign on Tuesday when she steps out in front of a 16000-strong crowd at her beloved Headingley. Steeped in generations of the city's sporting success, with her grandfather, father and brother all having played cricket for…