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Hayley Matthews wins ICC Women's Player of the Month award for June
Dubai, July 14: West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews has outclassed Tazmin Brits and teammate Afy Fletcher to win the ICC Women's Player of the Month for June.
Warm-up venues confirmed for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Dubai, July 10: Cardiff's Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University will all host warm-up fixtures ahead of the 2026 edition of the Women's T20 World Cup that commences in Birmingham on June 12, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
We are going to dominate no matter what: Indian spinner Radha Yadav after historic T20I series triumph over England
London, July 10: Indian spinner Radha Yadav believes that India's growing confidence, following the historic T20I series triumph over England away from home, is a sign of things to come, according to the ICC website.
Sophia Gardens, Derby and Loughborough named as warm-up venues for ICC Women's T20 WC 2026
London, July 10: Three well-known cricket venues in England and Wales – Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University – have been confirmed as warm-up match hosts for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Zimbabwe set to make historic debut in ICC Women's Championship during New Zealand tour
Harare, June 25: Zimbabwe women's team will make their historic debut in the ICC Women's Championship and embark on their quest to qualify for the Women's ODI World Cup when they tour New Zealand for a white-ball series in February-March 2026.
Brits records career-bests in ICC Women's T20I, ODI Rankings
Dubai, June 24: South Africa opener Tazmin Brits is at career-best positions in both the ICC Women's T20I and ODI Batting Rankings after a superb run on a tour of the West Indies, as per a media release from the ICC.
India drawn alongside Pakistan, Australia, SA for 2026 Women's T20 WC
New Delhi, June 18: India has been drawn alongside Pakistan, Australia, South Africa and two yet to be known qualifying teams in Group 1 of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, set to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England.
Smriti Mandhana reclaims No. 1 ranking in ICC Women's ODI
New Delhi June 17: India star batter Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the No.1 rank in ODI cricket after the latest update to the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings on Tuesday, according to ICC.
ICC announces schedule for Women's ODI World Cup 2025
New Delhi, June 16: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the complete schedule for the 2025 edition of the Women's Cricket World Cup on Monday, according to the ICC website.
India to begin Women's ODI WC against SL in Bengaluru, face Pakistan in Colombo on October 5
New Delhi, June 16: Hosts India will begin the much-anticipated 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup against Sri Lanka at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium on September 30, said the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.
England's Amy Jones ascends in ICC Rankings
Dubai, June 10: England's wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones continued her rise in the recent ICC Women's Rankings update, as per the official website of the ICC.
England Women seal 3-0 ODI series sweep with clinical performance in Taunton
London, June 8: England Women, having already secured the series with a 2-0 lead, delivered a dominant all-round display at Taunton to complete a 3-0 clean sweep in the ODI series, as per ICC.
All-rounder Tryon wins ICC Women's Player of the Month award for May 2025
New Delhi, June 7: South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon has been adjudged as the winner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Player of the Month award for May 2025. Chloe beat out stiff competition from West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews and India batter Jemimah Rodrigues to secure the monthly award.
Smriti Mandhana nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month for May
Dubai, June 3: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has been nominated for the ICC Women's Player of the Month for May following her strong show during the ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka last month. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews and South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon have also been nominated in the women's category for their stellar performances in limited-overs formats.
Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont gain big in women's ODI rankings
Dubai, June 3: England's Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont have made the biggest gains in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings after scoring centuries in the three-match series opener against the West Indies in Derby.
Amy Jones rises in ICC Women's ODI Rankings after brilliant century for England
Dubai, June 3: A scintillating century from England's Amy Jones has propelled the wicketkeeper-batter up three places in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
ICC Women's ODI World Cup to kick off on September 30; five venues selected for eight-team tournament
Dubai, June 2: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the dates and venues for the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka.
Heather Knight ruled out of home summer with hamstring injury
London, May 29: Former England captain Heather Knight has been ruled out of home international cricket and The Hundred in 2025 after she suffered a "significant tendon injury" in her right hamstring during her match-winning innings against West Indies last week.
New Zealand all-rounder Hayley Jensen announces retirement from international cricket
Wellington, May 23: New Zealand all-rounder Hayley Jensen announced her retirement from international cricket on Friday after representing the national team at five ICC tournaments, as per the ICC official website.
Thailand, Nepal progress to Global Qualifier for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
New Delhi May 20: Asia's entrants for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier have been locked in, with victories in the final phase of regional qualifying ensuring that Thailand and Nepal go through, according to the ICC.
Thailand and Nepal secure entry to 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers
New Delhi, May 19: Thailand and Nepal have secured entry to the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifiers after finishing in first and second place respectively in the Asia Qualifiers held in Bangkok.
India, England close gap as Australia stay on top in ICC Women's ODI rankings
Dubai, May 14: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday released the updated Women's ODI team rankings. Australia continue to lead the table, but England and India have made gains and closed the gap at the top.
Australia maintain top spot after completion of ICC women's ODI rankings annual update
New Delhi, May 14: Australia has maintained its top position in the ICC Women's ODI team rankings, whose annual update was released on Wednesday. As per the annual update, Australia have 167 rating points, which is comfortably 40 more than second-placed England.
Kathryn Bryce wins ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025
New Delhi, May 14: Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce has been named as the winner of ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025 after standout all-round efforts led to her becoming the Player of the Tournament in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan.
Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce becomes ICC Women's Player of the Month for April
New Delhi, May 14: Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce has been named the ICC Women's Player of the Month for April 2025 for her outstanding performance during the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced.
Smriti Mandhana inches closer to No. 1 Women's ODI batter
Dubai, May 13: India's southpaw, Smriti Mandhana, is inching closer to reclaiming the ICC Women's ODI No.1 batter ranking — a spot she last held in 2019 — after a remarkable performance in the recently concluded tri-series involving South Africa and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan batters Harshitha and Nilakshika soar in ICC Women's ODI Rankings
New Delhi May 6: The ICC has released the latest Women's ODI Rankings, highlighting impressive gains for Sri Lankan batters Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshika Silva.
ICC unveils nominees for April's Women's Player of the Month
Dubai, May 5: Three standout captains from the recently concluded the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, Kathryn Bryce (Scotland), Hayley Matthews (West Indies), and Fatima Sana (Pakistan) have been nomoinated for the Player of the Month (April), as per the ICC official website.
Fatima, Hayley, Kathryn nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025
New Delhi, May 5: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, West Indies' skipper Hayley Matthews and Scotland all-rounder Kathryn Bryce have been nominated for ICC Women's Player of the Month award for April 2025.
Players from Australia, New Zealand rise in annual T20I rankings
Dubai, May 2: The players of Australia and New Zealand rose in the ICC Women's T20I team rankings following the annual update made by the ICC on Friday.
Australia solidify top position in ICC Women's T20I Rankings after annual update
New Delhi, May 2: Australia have solidified their top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20I Team Rankings by widening their lead over England from 18 to 20 points following the recent update done on Friday.
Lord's to host final of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Dubai, May 1: The final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be held at Lord's on July 5, it was announced ahead of a launch event on Thursday at the iconic London venue, which will be attended by some of the top names of British women's sport.
Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol earn big in ICC women's rankings
Dubai, April 29: India's emphatic nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ongoing tri-series in Colombo has not only set the tone for their campaign but also propelled two of their promising young batters, Pratika Rawal and Harleen Deol to new career-highs in the latest ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings.
Tammy Beaumont eyes One-Day Cup success to regain England spot
London, April 23: England top-order batter Tammy Beaumont is eyeing a strong performance in the upcoming domestic One-Day Cup in order to make a comeback to the national team under newly appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirms Pakistan team won't travel to India for ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025
Lahore, April 20: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed Pakistan women's team won't travel to India for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, set to be held later this year.
Women's CWCQ 2025: Pak remain unbeaten, WI fall short as Ban qualify in dramatic fashion
Lahore, April 19: The final day of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 witnessed high drama and emotional swings, with Pakistan completing a flawless campaign and Bangladesh sneaking into the World Cup after West Indies fell heartbreakingly short in their final game.
Fatima Sana backs Pakistan to remain unbeaten in Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier
Lahore, April 18: After confirming their spot in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana backed the hosts to finish unbeaten in the Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, as reported by the ICC.
World Cup Qualifier: Fatima Sana stars as Pakistan qualify for ICC Women's World Cup 2025
Lahore, April 17: Fatima Sana's heroic all-round performance and another spirited bowling display helped Pakistan Women book their place in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 after securing a comprehensive 67-run victory over Thailand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday.
Matthews, Nigar and Prendergast make big stride in women's rankings
Dubai, April 15: As the race for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 intensifies through the ongoing Qualifier, several standout performers have been rewarded with significant leaps in the latest ICC Women's ODI Rankings — a testament to their match-winning contributions on the big stage.
Georgia Voll takes home ICC Women's Player of the Month for March
Dubai, April 15: Australia’s rising star Georgia Voll has been crowned the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for March 2025, following a sensational series against New Zealand that capped off a breakout summer for the young opener.