Sarah Taylor, 28, faces a critical wait for a stem cell transplant due to a dwindling Australian donor registry. With only 1.2% of eligible young Australians registered, the country relies heavily on overseas donors, particularly Germany, prompting calls for increased funding and awareness campaigns.
England's Test squad for the New Zealand series includes three uncapped players (Emilio Gay, James Rew, Sonny Baker) and Ollie Robinson's recall. Sarah Taylor, a former England wicketkeeper, is appointed fielding coach, a first for a female in the men's senior setup.
England names Sarah Taylor as first female fielding coach for men's Test team, alongside a new squad for the New Zealand series featuring three uncapped players and Ollie Robinson's return.
Sarah Taylor, former England wicketkeeper, joins England's men's Test team as fielding coach for the New Zealand series on a short-term basis, praised by ECB Director Rob Key as "one of the best in the business". England also announces squad for the first Test, including newcomers Emilio Gay, Sonny Baker, and James Rew, and returns for Ollie Robinson and Rehan Ahmed.
Sarah Taylor, 36, becomes the first woman to coach an England men's side in a major sport, appointed as fielding coach for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, bringing her coaching experience from Sussex, Manchester Originals, and England Lions.
