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The upcoming Women's ODI World Cup represents a significant milestone in India's sporting landscape. ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta views the tournament as a reflection of national progress and cultural transformation. Eight teams will compete across multiple Indian cities, showcasing the growing global prominence of women's cricket. This event promises to be a pivotal moment for women athletes and sports development in the region.

Key Points: ICC's Gupta Heralds Women's Cricket Growth at World Cup Milestone

  • ICC marks 50 days countdown to Women's ODI World Cup
  • Eight teams to compete in round-robin tournament format
  • India hosting matches across four cities
  • First sub-continental women's global cricket event since 2016
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In many ways, growth of women's cricket a reflection of country's progress, says Gupta

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta celebrates women's cricket progress, highlighting transformative potential of upcoming ODI World Cup

"World Cups are more than just events; they are apertures for building trans-generational legacies - Sanjog Gupta, ICC CEO"

Mumbai, Aug 11

International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Sanjog Gupta said the growth of women's cricket is a reflection of the country's progress in many varied ways. Gupta's comments came on the day ICC marked the 50 days countdown of Women's ODI World Cup, starting on September 30.

"There is a larger picture here, which has to do with what this means for the country. The growth of women's cricket, in many ways, is a reflection of the country's progress. In every sense, the growth of women's cricket over the last eight years has brought us to this moment where it is time for the game to take its next leap."

"This World Cup can be the springboard for that next leap. World Cups are more than just events; they are apertures for building trans-generational legacies and fostering new cultures," said Gupta on the sidelines of the '50 days to go' event on Monday.

India has reached the Women's ODI World Cup final twice in 2005 and 2017, but the coveted title eluded them on both occasions. Monday's event also had former India captain Mithali Raj, former India men's all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, ICC chairman Jay Shah and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, along with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and batter Jemimah Rodrigues in attendance.

The 2025 Women's ODI World Cup will run from September 30 to November 2, with matches spread across Visakhapatnam, Indore, Guwahati and Bengaluru in India, while Colombo in Sri Lanka being the fifth venue. Bengaluru hosting matches remains subject to it getting necessary permissions from various authorities, especially after Maharaja Trophy T20 games were moved to Mysuru.

The tournament will be contested in a round-robin format among eight teams - defending champions Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka. This will also be the first women's global cricket event in the sub-continent since India hosted the 2016 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. India has also staged the Women's ODI World Cup in 1978, 1997 and 2013 respectively.

- IANS

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Rahul R
While I appreciate the progress, BCCI still needs to invest more in grassroots development. Many small towns don't have proper facilities for girls. The pay gap is also concerning - our women cricketers deserve equal pay like the men's team.
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Sarah B
As an expat living in India, I'm amazed by the passion for women's cricket here! The matches are so exciting to watch. Harmanpreet Kaur is my favorite - her leadership is inspiring. Hope India wins this time after coming so close in 2017!
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Aditya G
The venues selection is interesting - spreading matches across different cities will help grow the game nationwide. But why not include Delhi or Mumbai? These are traditional cricket hubs with great infrastructure.
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Meera T
My daughter started playing cricket after watching Smriti Mandhana bat. That's the real impact of women's cricket - changing mindsets one game at a time. Hope schools across India start proper cricket programs for girls now.
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Karthik V
The 2017 final loss still hurts! This time we have a stronger team with better bench strength. Just need to handle pressure situations better. Wishing Harmanpreet and team all the best - bring the cup home this time! 🇮🇳

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