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94 needed in 11 overs . If chamari stays on crease for another 3-4 overs, it could be game over for India.
 
Was following the action from Paris, just tuned in here....Chamaari going gr8 guns...what a power in her shots.....this can be a another last over - super over kind of stuff
 
SL Women need 41 runs in 28 balls.

Normally I would say advantage Lanka.... but I dont know :kp
 
I think I'm actually rooting for SL to win. What a thing to win in front of a packed home audience.
 
Need 15 off 16... surely.. Lankans cannot lose from here...

GReat Victory! Boost for Lankan confidence!
 
SL Women need 8 runs in 12 balls.

This should be over!

Harshita is a STAR!
 
A packed crowd in Dambulla witnesses a riveting final in the Women's Asia Cup 2024

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India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Women's Asia Cup 2024 Final​


INDW 165/6 (20)

SLW 167/2 (18.4)

Sri Lanka Women won by 8 wkts

A historic day for Sri Lanka women as they clinch their maiden Asia Cup Trophy.
 
Wow, gr8 batting by SL - W........awesome performance....and were superior....
awesome to see the crowd celebrating....as an indian i feel amongst all Asian teams - SL cricket stadiums offer the best vibe - there's always a band playing, people grooving and generally they support good cricket
Congratulations SL - Champs of Asia!
 
Bharat women choke in the field. SL women deserved to win after beating a quality Pak side in semi
 
This was a good game.

But, I still do not find women's cricket that appealing. Quality is not as good as men's cricket.

For example, bowling is not exciting at all. They bowl at speeds which would be trundling in men's cricket. It is like Scott Styris bowling.

Even in batting, we barely see any big six. They also have shorter boundaries.

But, it is good for the ladies I guess.
 
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Bharat women choke in the field. SL women deserved to win after beating a quality Pak side in semi
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India women's has already seven Asia cup trophy.

This win for Sri Lanka is well deserved and now in future more women's cricketers cones to Play for Lanka .
 
Victory Sri Lanka, what a win. Victory for Cricket, victory for womens cricket. Well Done Sri Lankan Girls
 
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India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Women's Asia Cup 2024 Final​


INDW 165/6 (20)

SLW 167/2 (18.4)

Sri Lanka Women won by 8 wkts

A historic day for Sri Lanka women as they clinch their maiden Asia Cup Trophy.
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Sri Lanka clinch maiden Women's Asia Cup title with comprehensive win over India

Fifties from Chamari Athapaththu (61) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (69*) got Sri Lanka over the line against India in the final.

Sri Lanka secured their first Women's Asia Cup title win on Sunday, beating India with a clinical run-chase in front of home fans. This was also just the second time in their nine final appearances that India failed to win the Women's Asia Cup.

The previous such instance was in 2018, when Bangladesh beat India by three wickets.

Samarawickrama was the Player of the Match in the Final, while Chamari Athapaththu was the Player of the Tournament for her 304 runs and three wickets in the event.

Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first in the final. India got off to a positive start, but Sri Lanka struck back in the middle overs, with the wickets of Shafali Varma (16), Uma Chetry (9) and Harmanpreet (11). Contributions from Smriti Mandhana (60 from 47), Jemimah Rodrigues (29 from), and Richa Ghosh (30 from 14) helped India to 165/6.

Women's Asia Cup winners​


YearFormatWinner
2004ODIIndia
2005-06ODIIndia
2006ODIIndia
2008ODIIndia
2012T20IIndia
2016T20IIndia
2018T20IBangladesh
2022T20IIndia
2024T20ISri Lanka

In response, Sri Lanka had an early setback when Vishmi Gunaratne was run out for 1. However, Sri Lanka’s experienced skipper Chamari Athapaththu settled in, and got good support from Harshita Samarawickrama. After a watchful start, getting only 28 runs in the first five overs, Sri Lanka took 16 off the sixth over.

The hosts made the most of this boost, and kept going at their target at a steady pace. Despite losing Athapaththu (61 from 43) in the 12th over, Samarawickrama (69* from 51) and Kavisha Dilhari (30* from 16) helped Sri Lanka finish the game in the 19th over.

This win is another feather in the cap for Athapaththu's Sri Lanka. They won the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier earlier in the year to qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. Prior to that, they had secured a 2-1 series win over South Africa away from home.

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Sri Lanka clinch maiden Women's Asia Cup title with comprehensive win over India

Fifties from Chamari Athapaththu (61) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (69*) got Sri Lanka over the line against India in the final.
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I'm not a fan of women's cricket but those celebrations from Srilankan women team were great to witness.
 
Athapaththu eyes T20 World Cup after Sri Lanka's Asia Cup success

The Sri Lanka skipper was thrilled to defeat India in the final of the Asia Cup and wants some more success at this year's T20 World Cup.

Victorious Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu believes her side's success in the Women's Asia Cup was well deserved as the island nation turns its attention to this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka claimed their first Women's Asia Cup title on Sunday, with Athapaththu leading from the front with a hard-fought half-century to help her team chase down India's total of 165/6 with eight balls remaining.

The victory helps cap off a tremendous 14-month period for Sri Lanka, who have claimed T20I series triumphs over Bangladesh, England and South Africa in recent times as well winning the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament to earn a place at this year's tournament in October.

That will be the next challenge for Athapaththu and Sri Lanka, but the experienced skipper is excited about what her side can achieve at the T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.

"We sacrificed a lot for the last 10-15 years. Finally we won this award, this trophy," Athapaththu said after she won the Player of the Tournament award at the Asia Cup.

"We've played really good cricket the last 12 months. We beat England, South Africa, West Indies, New Zealand. We won (T20) World Cup qualifiers, now we won Asia Cup."

It's no surprise that Athapaththu has been leading from the front with both bat and ball Sri Lanka's recent run of form, but the veteran all-rounder is now getting plenty of support from her teammates with the likes of Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari and Udeshika Prabodhani stepping up to show their wares during different stages of the Asia Cup.

Samarawickrama played a vital role in scoring her own half-century alongside Athapaththu against India in the Asia Cup decider, while Dilhari and Prabodhani finished the tournament among the top 10 wicket-takers at the event.

It has Athapaththu buoyant about what the future holds for Sri Lanka and the 34-year-old wants to continue playing for her side for at least another 12 months and be present at next year's ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India.

Athapaththu had recently been hinting at retirement from the international game, but the star all-rounder wants to be part of at least two more ICC tournaments.

"Hopefully I'll still play until the next 50-over World Cup," Athapaththu added.

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Athapaththu eyes T20 World Cup after Sri Lanka's Asia Cup success

The Sri Lanka skipper was thrilled to defeat India in the final of the Asia Cup and wants some more success at this year's T20 World Cup.
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What an inspiring story! This group of Sri Lankan women defied the odds by defeating the most powerful and well-funded women’s cricket team, showcasing that determination trumps star power and money. Initially overlooked, these brave athletes captured the hearts of fans and brought tears to the eyes of their rival Asian behemoths - literally. Amidst a backdrop of recent turmoil, these eleven Sri Lankan lionesses made the entire nation proud, demonstrating that belief and resilience can triumph even when the world labels you as underdogs.
 
I don't follow women's cricket much but I enjoyed SL women's team's win in Asia Cup final. Spirited performance.
 
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What an inspiring story! This group of Sri Lankan women defied the odds by defeating the most powerful and well-funded women’s cricket team, showcasing that determination trumps star power and money. Initially overlooked, these brave athletes captured the hearts of fans and brought tears to the eyes of their rival Asian behemoths - literally. Amidst a backdrop of recent turmoil, these eleven Sri Lankan lionesses made the entire nation proud, demonstrating that belief and resilience can triumph even when the world labels you as underdogs.
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This was literally one of those win-win-win situations

Women's cricket won - a new champion at home with tens of thousands cheering them on. Raised the profile of women's cricket hugely in Sri Lanka.
Indian cricket...well okay didn't win but at least doesn't grudge this least important of tournaments being won by a deserving team. We can console ourselves that we've won plenty of times, at least got to the finals again and could have easily won it on a different day
Sri Lanka cricket of course won! You've articulated it really well
Sri Lanka won!

For an Asia Cup, it's gone about as well as could be dreamed of.
 
India refuse to step in to host Women's T20 World Cup

India will not step in to host October's Women's T20 World Cup if it has to be moved from Bangladesh, says Indian cricket board (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah.

Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India earlier this month after weeks of deadly anti-government protests.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) says it is “closely monitoring developments” in the country, which is set to host the tournament from 3-20 October.

Shah said the ICC asked the BCCI about possibly hosting instead but he "flatly refused".

"We would still be in the monsoon season and next year we are going to host the Women's ODI World Cup," Shah told Times of India., external

"I do not want to give the impression that I want to hold consecutive World Cups."

More than 400 people were killed in Bangladesh during weeks of student-led demonstrations, which started as a protest against quotas in civil service jobs.

The ICC said it was working with the Bangladesh Cricket Board and independent security consultants to assess the situation.

The Women's T20 World Cup is set to feature 10 teams, including England and Scotland, with 23 matches taking place at venues in the capital Dhaka and Sylhet.

Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates are potential alternative hosts if the tournament has to be moved.

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As per reports, Zimbabwe have emerged as one of two options being considered to host the Women's T20 World Cup this year.

The tournament which is due to start on October 3 and was scheduled for Bangladesh is likely to be moved after anti-government agitations prompted security concerns.

UAE is the other place being considered after India ruled themselves out on Thursday. It is understood that a decision is expected to be made by the ICC board on Tuesday, August 20.
 
Women cricket is not very popular and Jay Shah knew that they might not make enough money out of this world cup and they also have to host next world cup as well so not gonna take unnecessary risk.
 
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New venue confirmed for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024​

ICC confirms UAE as new venue for the marquee women’s event.​


“It is a shame not to be hosting the Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh as we know the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) would have staged a memorable event,” ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said in a statement.

“I would like to thank the team at the BCB for exploring all avenues to try and enable the event to be hosted in Bangladesh, but travel advisories from the governments of a number of the participating teams meant that wasn’t feasible. However, they will retain hosting rights. We look forward to taking an ICC global event to Bangladesh in the near future.

“I’d also like to thank the Emirates Cricket Board for stepping in to host on behalf of the BCB and Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe for their generous offers of support, and we look forward to seeing ICC global events in both of those countries in 2026.”

The UAE, home to the ICC headquarters, has become a significant hub for cricket in recent years, hosting numerous qualifier tournaments as well as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2021 alongside Oman.

With its world-class facilities and infrastructure, the UAE is well-equipped to stage the Women’s T20 World Cup.

The country's growing prominence in the sport is reflected in the rise of both its men’s and women’s teams, each currently ranked 16th in the ICC T20I Team Rankings.

ICC Chair Barclay to step down in November
Greg Barclay confirmed to the board that he would step down as the ICC Chairperson after his tenure ends in November.

Barclay was appointed as the Independent ICC Chair in November 2020, before being re-elected unopposed in 2022.

Current directors are required to submit nominations for the next Chair by 27 August 2024. If there are more than two candidates, an election will be held, with the new Chair's term beginning on 1 December 2024.

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I don’t care whatsoever. My thoughts on women cricket is that unless the standard is raised, no one apart from family members, friends of players or the politically correct will “try” to watch or say they care.

I’m not degrading women’s cricket, the standard is the standard, but it is not a watchable spectacle especially the amount they are showing (especially on Sky).

Boys under 10-14 cricket through the years is a great standard and enjoyable to watch if you have a stake in it, eg your kids are playing, or your nephews or friends kids or kids your coaching. But I certainly wouldn’t expect anyone without a stake in it to watch on tv.

That’s how it is with women’s cricket. It’s not an enjoyable standard unless you have a stake in it
 
I don't know why people almost force others to like things they clearly don't like. "Oh why don't you watch women's cricket...ohh boo haa haa misogyny". People just want to watch what they like.

Not talking about this site but on the general direction of discussion on other sites like reddit and SM. I was once bashed left right and centre when I laid out a simple fact that u-19 boys tournaments are of a much higher quality and intensity than the women's WC.
 

Lord’s, home of cricket, will host women’s test match for first time in 2026​


Lord’s will stage a women’s test match for the first time when England hosts India at the home of cricket in 2026.

The storied London venue has hosted England Women’s games in the limited-overs formats in each of the last three seasons but never a test match.

It has yet to be announced whether the test will be a four or five-day match.

“Young girls playing up and down the country can now aspire to play test match cricket at the home of cricket,” said former England player Claire Taylor, chair of the Marylebone Cricket Club’s cricket committee. “It is a clear demonstration that cricket is a game for all.”

Richard Gould, chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, said it will be a “truly special occasion, and one of real significance for the game.”

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ICC announces revised schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE

- Event originally scheduled for Bangladesh will now be held across two venues in the UAE from 3 October

- 23 matches featuring the top 10 women’s teams in the world from 3 to 20 October in the UAE

- The fixture schedule graphic is available here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the revised schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup taking place from 3 to 20 October in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dubai and Sharjah will host the ninth edition of the tournament that promises to inspire and connect with a new generation of fans across the globe. The decision to move the tournament from Bangladesh to the UAE was taken by the ICC Board in the recent meeting held on August 20.

Ten teams will play 23 matches, over 18 action-packed days, at two venues in the UAE, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, as the world’s best battle it out for the ultimate prize in T20 cricket.

Group A includes six-time champions Australia, along with India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, while Group B comprises Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies, and Scotland. Each team will compete in four group matches, scheduled across the two venues. Both venues will have the added excitement of hosting three double-header matchdays each.

Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the opening game of the event in Sharjah with that game followed by Pakistan taking on Asia Cup winners Sri Lanka. The 2023 runners up, South Africa, will play West Indies in their opening match of the T20 World Cup on 4 October in Dubai.

Defending champions and the most successful team in T20 World Cup history, Australia, will start their campaign on 5 October in Sharjah against Sri Lanka, while the highly anticipated fixture between India and Pakistan will take place in Dubai on 6 October.

The top two teams from each Group will play the second placed team from the opposite Group. Semi-final 1 will be held in Dubai on 17 October and Semi-final 2 in Sharjah on 18 October. If India advances to the Semi-finals, they will play in Semi-final 1.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup champions will be crowned at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 20 October.

Scotland and Sri Lanka qualified for the event via the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier that was staged in Abu Dhabi earlier this year.

Kicking off the excitement will be 10 warm-up matches from 28 September to 1 October, all taking place at the Sevens Stadium and the ICC Academy grounds in Dubai.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will maintain its hosting rights while partnering with the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) to ensure the successful delivery of the event.
 
ICC enters era of equal prize money for men and women

Overall prize pot of US$7,958,080 for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 sees a massive 225 % increase from the 2023 edition

Cricket is the only major team sport to have equal prize money for its men’s and women’s World Cup events

Winners to receive $2.34 million, runners-up to get $1.17million

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be the first ICC event where women will receive the same prize money as their male counterparts, marking a significant milestone in the sport’s history. The decision was taken at the ICC Annual Conference in July 2023, when the ICC Board took the step of reaching its prize money equity target seven years ahead of its schedule of 2030, making cricket the only major team sport to have equal prize money for its men’s and women’s World Cup events.

The winners of the tournament, which will now be staged in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will receive US$2.34million, a massive, 134 per cent increase on the $1 million awarded to Australia when they clinched the title in South Africa in 2023.

The runners-up will receive $1.17 million, an increase of 134 per cent in comparison to the $500, 000 South Africa received for reaching the final on home soil at Newlands Cricket Ground.

The two losing semi-finalists will earn $675, 000 (up from $210 000 in 2023), with the overall prize pot totalling $7,958,080, a massive increase of 225 per cent from last year’s total fund of $2.45 million.

This move is in line with the ICC’s strategy to prioritise the women’s game and accelerate its growth by 2032. Teams will now receive equal prize money for the equivalent finishing position at comparable events as well as the same amount for winning a match at those events. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 event prize money is only higher on account of 10 additional teams participating and 32 more matches played.

Each win during the group stages will see teams take home $31,154, while the six teams who fail to reach the semi-finals will share a pool of $1.35 million depending on their finishing positions.

In comparison, the equivalent pool for the six teams in 2023 was $180,000, shared equally. Teams who finish third or fourth in their group will take $270,000 each while the teams who finish fifth in their group will both receive $135,000.

All 10 participating teams are assured of $112,500.

The increase in prize money for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 comes in line with the prize pot for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 also increasing to $3.5 million in total.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will open on 3 October with Bangladesh taking on Scotland at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. There has been a minor change to the match order for the double header on Saturday 5 October in Sharjah, with Australia now facing Sri Lanka in the afternoon at 14h00, followed by the Bangladesh versus England match taking the evening slot at 18h00 local time. Ten teams will play 23 matches in Dubai and Sharjah to decide the 2024 champions.
 
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ICC enters era of equal prize money for men and women

Overall prize pot of US$7,958,080 for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 sees a massive 225 % increase from the 2023 edition

Cricket is the only major team sport to have equal prize money for its men’s and women’s World Cup events

Winners to receive $2.34 million, runners-up to get $1.17million

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be the first ICC event where women will receive the same prize money as their male counterparts, marking a significant milestone in the sport’s history. The decision was taken at the ICC Annual Conference in July 2023, when the ICC Board took the step of reaching its prize money equity target seven years ahead of its schedule of 2030, making cricket the only major team sport to have equal prize money for its men’s and women’s World Cup events.

The winners of the tournament, which will now be staged in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will receive US$2.34million, a massive, 134 per cent increase on the $1 million awarded to Australia when they clinched the title in South Africa in 2023.

The runners-up will receive $1.17 million, an increase of 134 per cent in comparison to the $500, 000 South Africa received for reaching the final on home soil at Newlands Cricket Ground.

The two losing semi-finalists will earn $675, 000 (up from $210 000 in 2023), with the overall prize pot totalling $7,958,080, a massive increase of 225 per cent from last year’s total fund of $2.45 million.

This move is in line with the ICC’s strategy to prioritise the women’s game and accelerate its growth by 2032. Teams will now receive equal prize money for the equivalent finishing position at comparable events as well as the same amount for winning a match at those events. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 event prize money is only higher on account of 10 additional teams participating and 32 more matches played.

Each win during the group stages will see teams take home $31,154, while the six teams who fail to reach the semi-finals will share a pool of $1.35 million depending on their finishing positions.

In comparison, the equivalent pool for the six teams in 2023 was $180,000, shared equally. Teams who finish third or fourth in their group will take $270,000 each while the teams who finish fifth in their group will both receive $135,000.

All 10 participating teams are assured of $112,500.

The increase in prize money for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 comes in line with the prize pot for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 also increasing to $3.5 million in total.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will open on 3 October with Bangladesh taking on Scotland at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. There has been a minor change to the match order for the double header on Saturday 5 October in Sharjah, with Australia now facing Sri Lanka in the afternoon at 14h00, followed by the Bangladesh versus England match taking the evening slot at 18h00 local time. Ten teams will play 23 matches in Dubai and Sharjah to decide the 2024 champions.
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It is ridiculous.

Women's cricket doesn't generate as much revenue as men's cricket does. Not even close.

Pay in cricket should be based on how much revenue is generated.
 
Jhulan Goswami To Have Stand Named In Her Honour At Eden Gardens

Legendary Jhulan Goswami will have a stand named in her honour in the ‘B’ Block of the iconic Eden Gardens here, following a proposal by the Cricket Association of Bengal.

A proposal to rename the ‘B’ Block in honour of the former India pacer has been placed before the apex body of CAB and if all goes well, it will be unveiled during the India-England T20I on January 22 next year.

“I never imagined something like this would come to fruition. I would definitely love to watch a match from there," said Goswami.

“For any cricketer, the ultimate dream is to represent her district, state, or country, but receiving an honour like this is truly monumental."

“A dedicated stand is a huge, significant honour and it’s only possible because of the CAB’s vision to promote women’s cricket. Words can’t do justice to this recognition," she added.

Goswami claimed 44 wickets in 12 Tests, a world record 255 scalps in 204 ODIs and recorded another 56 dismissals in 68 T20Is. With 355 wickets, she holds the record for taking most wickets in international cricket among female players.

Goswami praised CAB for their efforts and said, “Over the last 8-10 years, CAB has done phenomenal towards the promotion of women’s cricket."

Eden Gardens currently has stands named after the former India captain Sourav Ganguly and late Pankaj Roy besides former BCCI presidents, late Jagmohan Dalmiya and Biswanath Dutt.

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Some sensible decision​

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WBCC strips India of Women's Blind Cricket World Cup hosting rights​

In a major blow, India has been stripped of hosting of the Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup, which is scheduled for next year, after it refused to send its team to Pakistan for a tournament.

The World Blind Cricket Council, which took place in Multan, announced the decision in its 26th meeting. Representatives from seven countries attended it, while the officials of India, England, and New Zealand virtually joined it.

India had denied the No Objection Certificate (NOC) to its team to travel to Pakistan for participating in the Men’s Blind T20 World Cup, currently being held in Pakistan.

The issue of India’s refusal to send its team to Pakistan was extensively discussed during the meeting.

Pakistan presented its stance in the meeting, stating that in 2022, India had refused to issue a visa to the Pakistan blind team, preventing them from participating in the event. This time, when Pakistan is the host, India suddenly refused to participate in the tournament.

After Pakistan's firm position in the meeting, it was decided to revoke India's hosting rights for upcoming women’s event.

However, it was also decided that until political tensions between the two countries persist, neither Pakistan nor India will host any international events on each other's soil to avoid any issues.

Additionally, the meeting decided that Pakistan and India will conduct their international events at neutral venues. It was also decided to retain Syed Sultan Shah as the President of the World Blind Cricket Council for the next three years.

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Some sensible decision​

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WBCC strips India of Women's Blind Cricket World Cup hosting rights​

In a major blow, India has been stripped of hosting of the Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup, which is scheduled for next year, after it refused to send its team to Pakistan for a tournament.

The World Blind Cricket Council, which took place in Multan, announced the decision in its 26th meeting. Representatives from seven countries attended it, while the officials of India, England, and New Zealand virtually joined it.

India had denied the No Objection Certificate (NOC) to its team to travel to Pakistan for participating in the Men’s Blind T20 World Cup, currently being held in Pakistan.

The issue of India’s refusal to send its team to Pakistan was extensively discussed during the meeting.

Pakistan presented its stance in the meeting, stating that in 2022, India had refused to issue a visa to the Pakistan blind team, preventing them from participating in the event. This time, when Pakistan is the host, India suddenly refused to participate in the tournament.

After Pakistan's firm position in the meeting, it was decided to revoke India's hosting rights for upcoming women’s event.

However, it was also decided that until political tensions between the two countries persist, neither Pakistan nor India will host any international events on each other's soil to avoid any issues.

Additionally, the meeting decided that Pakistan and India will conduct their international events at neutral venues. It was also decided to retain Syed Sultan Shah as the President of the World Blind Cricket Council for the next three years.

Source: Dunya News
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Fantastic decision.

India should be stripped off hosting rights and even suspended if they keep on causing unnecessary dramas.
 
Indian Cricket Association For Blind Blasts Pakistan Media Over Women's T20 World Cup 'Confusion'

Cricket Association for Blind in India (CABI) chairman Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar came down heavily on Pakistani media for creating "unnecessary confusion" by reporting that India have been stripped of the hosting rights of the Women's T20 World Cup for Blind, scheduled to take place in November next year. Several Pakistani media outlets have reported that India's hosting rights of the Women's T20 World Cup for Blind have been revoked following the country's decision to 'not travel to Pakistan to participate in the ongoing Men's T20 World Cup for Blind'.

This came amid the ongoing chaos for the Champions Trophy 2025 where BCCI communicated to the ICC that Indian team will not travel to Pakistan after not getting approval from the central government.

"It's wrong news. We have won the hosting rights last year only. We've just discussed the modus operandi in the AGM. Pakistan have nothing to do with the Women's World Cup. If the Indian government allows us to have Pakistan in India, it will be held in India alone. Otherwise, we are exploring the possibility of a hybrid model to have it in India plus Nepal or Sri Lanka," Kivadasannavar told IANS over the phone.

During the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC), held in Multan, Pakistan on Monday, it was discussed that "India will host the first-ever Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind in November 2025, employing a neutral venue or hybrid model".

"Pakistani media should shut up their mouths and stop sharing wrong news. They should stop creating confusion because if that's the case, then India will not invite Pakistan for any of the tournaments, including the World Cup," Kivadasannavar added.

Earlier, India pulled out of the fourth edition of the Men's T20 Blind Cricket World Cup, being played in Pakistan, after failing to secure the Indian government's clearance for the squad to travel to Pakistan.


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Several Pakistani media outlets have reported that India's hosting rights of the Women's T20 World Cup for Blind have been revoked
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The ACC Women’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 is set to take place from December 15 to December 22 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This inaugural tournament, organized by the Asian Cricket Council, will feature six teams competing in 12 T20 matches.

The participating teams include four Asian full-member nations along with host Malaysia and Nepal, which secured its spot by winning the Women’s U19 Asia Qualifier 2025. The teams competing are Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, divided into two groups of three.

Group A consists of Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, while India, Pakistan, and Nepal are in Group B. India will be led by Niki Prasad, with Sanika Chalke serving as vice-captain.

According to the tournament format, each team will face the others in their group in a single round-robin stage. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Four stage, while the third-placed teams will compete in a playoff for the fifth and sixth positions.

The final will be held on December 22, featuring the two best-performing teams from the Super Four stage. All matches will be played at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.
 

Pakistan name women's U19 squad for T20 Asia Cup​


The women’s National Selection Committee has named a 15-member Pakistan U19 squad for the six-team ACC Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup, which will be played in Kuala Lumpur from 15-22 December. Zoofishan Ayyaz has been appointed captain, while Komal Khan has been named as the vice-captain.

The squad is:

Top-order batters: Areesha Ansari (Kasur), Fizza Fiaz (Lahore), Maham Anees (Islamabad), Ravail Farhan (Lahore) and Zoofishan Ayyaz (Wah Cantt)

Wicketkeeper-batters: Komal Khan (Lahore), Wasifa Hussain (Karachi)

Spinners: Aleesa Mukhtiar (Muzaffargarh), Quratulain (Sialkot), Rozina Akram (Rawalpindi) and Tayyaba Imdad (Abbottabad)

Fast bowlers: Fatima Khan (Lahore), Haniah Ahmer (Karachi), Mahnoor Zeb (Mardan), Shahar Bano and (Lodhran)

Player Support personnel: Aisha Jalil (manager), Mohsin Kamal (head coach), Muhammad Hanif Malik (assistant coach), Nahida Khan (fielding coach), Muhammad Usman Shahid (analyst), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist), Muhammad Rafi Ullah (media and digital manager)

The squad was selected following the conclusion of this month’s skills and fitness camp involving 32 players, which lasted 21 days. During this period, three intra-squad matches were also held.

Pakistan will open their campaign against India on 15 December, while their second Group A match will be against Nepal on the following day. Group B includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and hosts Malaysia.

Top two sides from each group will progress to the Super-Four Stage, which will be played on 19 and 20 December, with the final on 22 December.
 
India Unveils Squad for the Inaugural Women’s U19 Asia Cup

The BCCI has announced a 15-member Indian squad for the first-ever Women’s U19 Asia Cup, with Niki Prasad named as captain. Sanika Chalke will serve as her deputy.

Full Squad:
Niki Prasad (Captain), Sanika Chalke (Vice-captain), G Trisha, Kamalini G (WK), Bhavika Ahire (WK), Ishawari Awasare, Mithila Vinod, Joshitha VJ, Sonam Yadav, Parunika Sisodiya, Kesari Drithi, Aayushi Shukla, Anandita Kishor, MD Shabnam, Nandhana S

Standby Players:
Hurley Gala, Happy Kumari, G Kavya Sree, Gayatri Survase

Non-traveling Reserve:
Prapti Raval

The squad showcases a balanced mix of experienced and emerging talents, ready to represent India in this landmark tournament.
 
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ACC Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup begins on Sunday

Pakistan U19 will begin their journey in the inaugural edition of the ACC Women’s U19 T20 Asia Cup when they will take on India on Sunday at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Pakistan are placed in Group A alongside India and Nepal, while Bangladesh, Malaysia and Sri Lanka are positioned in Group B.

Zoofishan Ayyaz-led Pakistan will play their second match of the tournament against Nepal on Monday, 16 December.

The six-team tournament will be played on a T20 format with top two sides from each group progressing to the Super-Four Stage. The Super-Four stage matches will be played on 19 and 20 December, while the final of the tournament is scheduled to take place on 22 December.

According to the tournament’s format, two additional matches for fifth and sixth position and third and fourth position will be played on 18 and 22 December, respectively.

Before departing to Malaysia, Pakistan U19 had a five-day camp at the Hanif Mohammad High-Performance Centre in Karachi, where the players featured in training sessions, skills and fitness drills and practice matches under the supervision of the head coach Mohsin Kamal-led support staff.

Zoofishan Ayyaz on the eve of the tournament said:

“We have had good training sessions before our arrival here in Malaysia and the players are looking forward to do well in the tournament.

“We will take one game at a time and the players are fully focused to showcase their talent in the tournament.”

Squad:

Zoofishan Ayyaz (captain) (Wah Cantt), Komal Khan (vice-captain) (Lahore), Aleesa Mukhtiar (Muzaffargarh), Areesha Ansari (Kasur), Fatima Khan (Lahore), Fizza Fiaz (Lahore), Haniah Ahmer (Karachi), Maham Anees (Islamabad), Mahnoor Zeb (Mardan), Quratulain (Sialkot), Ravail Farhan (Lahore), Rozina Akram (Rawalpindi), Shahar Bano (Lodhran), Tayyaba Imdad (Abbottabad) and Wasifa Hussain (Karachi)

Player Support personnel: Aisha Jalil (manager), Mohsin Kamal (head coach), Muhammad Hanif Malik (assistant coach), Nahida Khan (fielding coach), Muhammad Usman Shahid (analyst), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist), Muhammad Rafi Ullah (media and digital manager)

Pakistan matches in the tournament:

15 December – vs India (2pm, KL time)
16 December – vs Nepal (2pm, KL time)

18 December – 5th/6th position play-off (2pm, KL time)
19 December A1 v B1 (9.30am, KL time); A2 v B2 (2pm, KL time)
20 December – A1 v B2 (9.30am, KL time); A2 v B1 (2pm, KL time)
22 December – 3rd/4th position play-off (9.30am, KL time); final (2pm, KL time)
 
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Women's Under 19 T20 Asia Cup

Group A: Pakistan vs Nepal

Pakistan wins the toss, decides to bat first against Nepal.

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India U19 emerges victorious in the Inaugural ACC Women's U19 Asia Cup 2024.

Congratulations to India Women U19!
 
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India U19 emerges victorious in the Inaugural ACC Women's U19 Asia Cup 2024.

Congratulations to India Women U19!
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India Crowned Champions with a 41-Run Triumph Over Bangladesh in Womens U19 Asia Cup 2024​

India secured the ACC Women's U19 Asia Cup 2024 title with a convincing 41-run victory over Bangladesh in the tournament’s final. Opting to field first, Bangladesh restricted India to 117/7 in 20 overs. However, it was G Trisha’s composed 52 off 47 balls that provided India with a fighting total. She built valuable partnerships in the middle order, even as wickets fell around her. Mst Farjana Easmin led the Bangladesh bowling attack, claiming 4 wickets for 31 runs, while Habiba Islam and Nishita Akter Nishi chipped in with key breakthroughs.

Chasing 118, Bangladesh struggled to maintain momentum and were bowled out for 76 in 18.3 overs. India’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding never allowed Bangladesh to settle. Aayushi Shukla took 3 wickets, and Sonam Yadav contributed with 2 crucial dismissals, ensuring Bangladesh couldn’t mount a successful pursuit.With this 41-run win, India lifted the ACC Womens U19 Asia Cup 2024 trophy. G Trisha was named the Player of the Match for her pivotal half-century, which ultimately proved decisive in clinching the championship.

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