Sophie Ecclestone: England ‘optimistic’ she will play World Cup semi-final after shoulder injury
England are “optimistic” that Sophie Ecclestone will be fit to play in Wednesday’s Women’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa after suffering a shoulder injury. Left-arm spinner Ecclestone, who is the world’s top-ranked bowler in one-day internationals, fell awkwardly on her bowling shoulder while fielding during Sunday’s win over New Zealand in their final group…