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The changing landscape of women’s cricket

The growth of women’s cricket is a continuing story and the route to the sell-out crowds and global superstars we see now is winding. But the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup has so often been a turning point for the women’s game – just ask New Zealand, Pakistan and India. At three different tournaments, these

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The qualification process and its importance

The qualification process for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup has changed a lot since the inaugural edition of the tournament back in 1973. In fact, for the first seven editions, the make-up of the teams was purely invitational, with the first qualifying event taking place in 2003 ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World

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England announce squad for ICC Women’s World Cup

England Women have announced their squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup in New Zealand. Fifteen players have been chosen to try and retain the trophy that Heather Knight’s team lifted at Lord’s in 2017, alongside two travelling reserves. England Women’s Squad Heather Knight (Western Storm, cap) Tammy Beaumont (Lightning) Katherine Brunt (Northern Diamonds) Freya Davies (South East Stars)

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The History of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup

The inaugural edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup marked the first time a tournament of its nature was held, with the men’s tournament following two years later. Its conception is a story in itself, with talks taking place between English businessman Jack Hayward and cricketer Rachael Heyhoe Flint in their home city, Wolverhampton.

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World Cup Qualifiers – Another Step Forward

The long-awaited clash between Colombia and Kazakhstan edges an important step closer Colombia have announced their travelling squad: Ailyn Andrioly, Angela Álzate, Angie Manyoma, Annagith Vargas Torres, Catalina Arango, Claudia Betancur, Gales Avendaño, Gisel Gómez, Gloribeth Campos, Isabel Romero, Juliana Soto, Julieth Hernández, Laura Álvarez, Laura Mejía Diosa, Leidy García, Leidy Viviana Soto Espinosa (captain),

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Officials confirmed for RWC 2021 Final Qualification Tournament

The match officials for the Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022, Final Qualification Tournament which takes place on 19 and 25 February, 2022 have today been confirmed. Amber McLachlan (Australia), Kat Roche (USA), Shanda Assmus (Canada) and TMO Ian Tempest (England) have all been selected to officiate the Final Qualification Tournament which plays a

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