England’s World Cup-winning cricketers are aware of their role in inspiring the next generations of players Stu Forster/Getty ImagesThey are World Cup winners and now they will be the hottest property in town — in demand for endorsements, sponsorship deals and TV appearances. England’s women cricketers have, just as the gold medal-winning hockey team did, propelled themselves towards being household names. The significance of this World Cup win cannot be underplayed. To be role models for girls (and boys) and to try to inspire the next generations of players. They have always grabbed opportunities for exposure to the team and the game whether…

Source: The Times July 23, 2017 23:01 UTC