New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The Bristol County Ground and the Utilita Bowl in Southampton have undergone significant infrastructure refurbishments ahead of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild saying that they were done as part of a broader wave of facility investment triggered by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) hosting the global event from June 12 to July 5. “When you host a World Cup, it gives you an opportunity to invest in sort of capital pr…
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New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Beth Barrett‑Wild, the tournament director of 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, said they have been working on a blueprint to sustain momentum in the women’s game, something which was a key learning for her from the 2017 Women’s ODI World Cup, adding that once demand is created, it has to be optimised with supply. Nine years ago, the 2017 Women’s ODI World Cup in England, which the hosts won in a sold-out final at Lord’s, led to a transformation in perception …
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Beth Barrett‑Wild, tournament director of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, said she is excited for a nation “to fall in love with women’s cricket” as ticket sales for the 12-team mega event have touched the 200,000 mark. Billed as the biggest-ever Women’s T20 World Cup, the tenth edition of the tournament will see 33 games being played around seven venues. The competition will start on June 12 in Edgbaston and end on July 5 at Lord’s.”We have been building to…
Dubai, April 13 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a record prize fund of USD 8,764,615 for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, reflecting a 10 per cent boost compared to the 2024 edition. This amount surpasses the USD 7,958,077 shared among the 10 participating nations in the United Arab Emirates two years ago, as the tournament is set to expand to 12 teams for the first time. The 2026 edition will feature hosts England joined by Australia, Bangladesh, India, Ireland,…
Dubai, March 4 (IANS) The countdown to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 officially began on Wednesday, with iconic scoreboards across the world marking 100 days to go until the opening match in England and Wales. The celebrations were led by Edgbaston, the tournament’s opening venue, where the famous Birmingham ground transformed its historic scoreboard into a giant 100-day countdown clock. The first ball of the competition will be bowled there on June 12, when hosts England face Sri Lanka.E…