Clare Connor, ECB Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of England Women, has announced she will leave the organisation at the end of this summer’s home ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. In a trailblazing career, Connor has overseen the transformation of women’s and girls’ cricket in England and Wales for more than 18 years
Ireland and Scotland both booked their places at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with victories on the final day of the qualifying event. Ireland comfortably beat Thailand by 62 runs to seal their ticket to this summer’s tournament, before Scotland got past the USA by 41 runs. Bangladesh also wrapped up their campaign
Jane Maguire and Orla Prendergast bowled Ireland to a huge victory over the Netherlands to keep their hopes of joining them at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 alive. Bangladesh continued their unbeaten run with a 90-run win over Scotland, while the USA got points on the board at the Super Six stage with
The USA claimed the final Super Six spot on offer at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026 with a five-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea. Ireland secured second spot in Group A by beating Namibia while in Group B, hosts Nepal were eliminated after defeat to Scotland, ensuring Thailand went through despite losing
Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Nepal both sealed final-over victories to keep their hopes alive in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier. PNG beat Namibia with a thrilling run chase, before hosts Nepal were able to get past Zimbabwe. Bangladesh stayed perfect with victory over Ireland, while Scotland boosted their qualification hopes with
The Netherlands won a final-ball thriller against Nepal, triumphing by just two runs in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier. Ireland beat the USA by 16 runs, Scotland picked up their first win of the tournament and Bangladesh remained undefeated and moved top of the Group A table. Netherlands hold their nerve against
The Netherlands, the USA and Thailand won thrilling contests as three matches went down to the wire at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026. The Dutch beat Scotland by seven runs, USA edged past Namibia by four wickets and in the closest game of the lot, Thailand defeated Zimbabwe by one run. Bangladesh
An unbeaten half-century from Natthakan Chantham gave Thailand victory over hosts Nepal on the opening day of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier. Chantham’s 57 not out helped Thailand to an eight-wicket victory, while Sharmin Akhter was similarly impressive with the bat for Bangladesh in their 21-run win over the USA. Later in
Ten teams will compete for the final four spots on offer at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 during what is sure to be a hard-fought Qualifier in Nepal. Beginning on 18 January and concluding on 1 February, matches will be played across two venues in Kathmandu, the 14,000-capacity Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground
Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc and South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt have won the ICC Player of the Month awards for men and women, respectively, following a series of sterling performances that saw them edge out strong competition. Starc, who was named Player of the Series in Australia’s 4-1 Ashes victory, claimed 16 wickets at
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