England playing their best cricket in years - Hartley
Former spinner Alex Hartley says England are playing their best cricket "for years" and she is "very confident" about their chances in Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final.
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"I have been so impressed with them. They are the best [England] team I have seen for a good few years."
— Alex Hartley , Athlete
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Alex Hartley is a former England cricketer and World Cup winner.
Charlotte Edwards is the coach of the England women's cricket team.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge is an England cricketer known for her performances in T20 cricket.
Nat Sciver-Brunt is an England cricketer and captain known for her all-round skills.
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Former spinner Alex Hartley says England are playing their best cricket "for years" and she is "very confident" about their chances in Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final.
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