The International Cricket Council (ICC) recognised United Nations World Refugee Day by releasing a video that celebrates the positive impact that cricket has had on the lives of displaced people around the world. The UNHCR’s World Refugee Day campaign aims to remind the world that everyone, including refugees, can contribute to society and that ‘Every
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T20 World Cup delivered record-breaking fan engagement
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed record digital and broadcast viewing figures for the ICC Women’sT20 World Cup 2020, which has become one of the most watched women’s sporting events in history as the sport continues to set new benchmarks on and off the field. 1.1 billion video views across ICC digital channels Most
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The ICC aim to get 1 million more girls playing cricket in the next year
The ICC aim for 1 million more girls playing cricket in the next year as innovative campaign to drive promotion of the women’s game is launched. The International Cricket Council today launched 100% Cricket, a 12-month campaign dedicated to the promotion of women’s cricket to build on the momentum of the ICC Women’s T20 World
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ICC name team of the WWC 2017
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the Team of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 with players from India and England dominating the line up. As captain they have chosen India’s Mithali Raj. The 34-year-old from Hyderabad in southern India, was selected as captain after she led her side by example by scoring 409 runs
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England women ruthless against Pakistan
England women v Pakistan women – ICC Women’s World T20, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai England women won the toss and elected to bat England women – 148-5 (Charlotte Edwards 77*, Tammy Beaumont 37, Nida Dar 3-21, Asmavia Iqbal 2-18) 20 overs Pakistan women – 80 (Laura Marsh 3-12, Georgia Elwiss 2-9, Anya Shrubsole 2-16,
Charlotte Edwards player of the match as England beat Bangladesh
England women v Bangladesh women – ICC Women’s World T20, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore England women won the toss and elected to bat England women – 153-7 (Charlotte Edwards 60, Jahanara Alam 3-32) 20 overs Bangladesh women – 117-6 (Nigar Sultana 35, Salma Khatun 32*) 20 overs England women won by 36 runs Charlotte Edwards
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ICC announce increased investment in women’s cricket
ICC announce substantial increase in prize money for global women’s events from 2016-2023 England to host biggest ever ICC Women’s World Cup in 2017 ICC Women’s Championship to continue post 2017 England women’s captain, Charlotte Edwards, has applauded news from the International Cricket Council (ICC) today that the ICC Board has committed to significantly increasing
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England move into joint second in ICC Women’s Championship
England’s 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup qualification campaign is still on track following a 2-1 loss against New Zealand in the final pairing of round two in the ICC Women’s Championship (ICC WC). With two points awarded for a win and nothing for a loss, England secured just two points from the three One Day
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