Gabby and Mark are in the sun at Lords Cricket Ground for the launch of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, in England and Wales. The Lionesses winning a home tournament was a groundbreaking moment for women across the country, so could rugby and cricket produce the same magic at their upcoming home World Cups? Fresh off winning England women's seventh Six Nations title in a row, we speak to World Player of the Year, Ellie Kildunne. How is she getting herself fired up for the World Cup? What does she think of the new trend for celebrations in rugby? And what's with all the cowboy hats? And what's it like heading into a World Cup when you aren't on a 25-Test winning streak like the Red Roses? The England women's cricket team are coming off the back of a disastrous Ashes whitewash, so can their new Head Coach, Charlotte Edwards, turn things around? She told us what she wants to change. Plus, will Barcelona's insanely high defensive line stop cost them a place in the Champions League final? Never mind Yamine Lamal, have you heard about the IPL's 14-year-old century-maker? And I bet you didn't know this about Ronnie O'Sullivan's cue... Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producers: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Matt HughesTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now <a href="https://store.global.com/collections/the-sports-agents" target="_blank">here!</a>

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