England women suffer 270-run defeat to India at Lord's Test

In the first women's Test played at Lord's, England faced a 270-run defeat against India. Sophie Ecclestone achieved a five-wicket haul, but Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight both retired from international cricket during the match. Beaumont had a disappointing farewell, scoring 2 and 0, while Knight managed 6 and 13 runs. England struggled throughout, with several players failing to produce substantial contributions with the bat. The result marks a significant moment in women's cricket as it highlights the need for new talent within the team following the retirements.