Rise of fast bowlers expected as women's cricket becomes increasingly professional

JAMES COYNE: England head coach Jon Lewis and former captain Charlotte Edwards believe access to strength and conditioning and specialist coaching will develop more players like Lauren Filer and close a gap between men's and women's cricket

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