Women's World Cup 2022: ICC CEO banks on players being sensible and responsible amid COVID-19 threat
2 years, 9 months ago

Women's World Cup 2022: ICC CEO banks on players being sensible and responsible amid COVID-19 threat

Firstpost  

The women’s ODI World Cup begins 4 March across six different venues in New Zealand. Dubai: Hopeful of a COVID-free women’s World Cup but prepared for any eventuality nonetheless, International Cricket Council CEO Geoff Allardice on Monday said that the governing body would bank heavily on players being “sensible” to ensure that the tournament passes off smoothly. “I think one of the shifts is we had quite a close call in the West Indies with the men’s Under-19 World Cup, a month or so ago, where there were a number of teams that had breaks. “…at the time of the events, the COVID situation is unfolding so, so it has been challenging,” Allardice said when specifically asked how difficult it has been to plan the event in New Zealand, where COVID restrictions have been among teh strictest in the world.

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Women’s cricket shake-up as franchise leagues get protected windows
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Women’s cricket shake-up as franchise leagues get protected windows

The Telegraph  

For years, men’s cricket has been spiralling out of control. There are so many leagues vying for top players that it is possible for a men’s cricketer to play a few matches in one competition, then travel to a different continent for another. The Women’s Big Bash might have held its inaugural competition in 2015-16, but it was not until …

Grandmas Shine as New Zealand Triumphs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup
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2 months ago

Grandmas Shine as New Zealand Triumphs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

The New Zealand women's cricket team has finally won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 after a thrilling final against South Africa. Despite facing a late start due to relocation and the absence of home crowd support, the White Ferns emerged victorious, showcasing their perseverance and teamwork. The tournament served as a testament to the power of senior players …

Australia’s tried and tested eye unprecedented set at T20 World Cup
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia’s tried and tested eye unprecedented set at T20 World Cup

The Independent  

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Cricket Australia set out decade-long plan for massive increase in women’s game
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cricket Australia set out decade-long plan for massive increase in women’s game

The Independent  

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Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Global Qualifier Live Streaming And Complete Schedule — All You Need To Know
8 months ago

Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Global Qualifier Live Streaming And Complete Schedule — All You Need To Know

ABP News  

Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Global Qualifier: The Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is set to take place in September 2024 and Bangladesh will be hosting the mega event of the International Cricket Council. All you need to know before the 25 April start in Abu Dhabi 📝https://t.co/UhYCRmn4hI — ICC April 22, 2024 United Arab Emirates will be hosting the …

2023 in women’s sports: From Australia’s dominance and Spain’s crowning moment to cricket’s historic inclusion in the Olympics
11 months, 3 weeks ago

2023 in women’s sports: From Australia’s dominance and Spain’s crowning moment to cricket’s historic inclusion in the Olympics

The Hindu  

2023 was a remarkable year for women’s sports. - Australia beat South Africa to win the Women’s T20 World Cup: Meg Lanning-led Australia won its sixth and third consecutive title after beating the host South Africa in the final by 19 runs. - Spain beat England to win maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup, Rubiales fiasco unfolds: Spain beat England 1-0 …

Women’s rights row hangs over Australia-Afghanistan Cricket World Cup match
1 year, 1 month ago

Women’s rights row hangs over Australia-Afghanistan Cricket World Cup match

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan eye a semifinal place in a rare match against Australia, who have cancelled several bilateral fixtures over the Taliban’s policies on women. Why can’t we beat Australia who have won it the most times?” But there is an underlying political conundrum surrounding Afghanistan’s match against Australia, whose governing body has cancelled bilateral fixtures between the men’s side twice in …

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup teams head home to different futures

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Teams headed home from the Women’s World Cup with uncertain futures but hopes that the monthlong tournament would spur new interest and further investment in the game. “We need to be ready, because after this FIFA Women’s World Cup women’s football is going to explode in every single one of your countries,” FIFA chief women’s football officer Sarai …

Five quick hits from FIFA Women's World Cup: Sam Kerr and Matildas prepare to face Denmark, after USA knocked out by VAR
1 year, 4 months ago

Five quick hits from FIFA Women's World Cup: Sam Kerr and Matildas prepare to face Denmark, after USA knocked out by VAR

ABC  

The reigning champions are knocked out by VAR and a phenomenal goalkeeper, as Sam Kerr is set to finally take the field. Tied 0-0 after 90 minutes, tied 0-0 after 120 minutes, tied 4-4 after 13 penalties and then it's decided like this… USA goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher made the initial save and, despite being adamant there was "no chance" it …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: New Zealand team evacuated after hotel fire
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: New Zealand team evacuated after hotel fire

The Hindu  

New Zealand’s Women’s World Cup squad had to be evacuated from a downtown hotel on Saturday night after several small fires broke out. RELATED | FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Football Ferns vibe after emotional win for New Zealand New Zealand defender CJ Bott said some players encountered smoke while evacuating. So it’s just another kind of test.” RELATED | …

Record crowds expected as Women’s World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting
1 year, 5 months ago

Record crowds expected as Women’s World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

The Hindu  

Australia and New Zealand will open the ninth Women’s World Cup co-hosted by the two nations on Thursday, despite a shooting near the Norwegian team hotel in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland that left three dead and six injured. Fatma Samoura, FIFA’s Secretary-General, said tickets sold had already exceeded the total number sold for the last tournament in France, …

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Shootout in Auckland Ahead of Curtain Raiser Between New Zealand and Norway
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Shootout in Auckland Ahead of Curtain Raiser Between New Zealand and Norway

News 18  

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is all set to get underway on the 20th of July, but ahead of the women’s showpiece in Australia and New Zealand, there was a catastrophic event in the Kiwi capital city of Auckland. New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said that the shooting was the work of an individual and added that there …

Women's World Cup five quick hits — Sam Kerr injury leaves worrying hole and NZ's apathy disappears at the feet of Hannah Wilkinson
1 year, 5 months ago

Women's World Cup five quick hits — Sam Kerr injury leaves worrying hole and NZ's apathy disappears at the feet of Hannah Wilkinson

ABC  

It was the tournament we had all been waiting for, and the opening day provided us with twists and turns on and off the pitch. FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Group standings and full schedule Photo shows Groups The Women's World Cup is underway and Australia faces a tough battle to make it out of Group B. Almost 80,000 fans …

Women’s World Cup security heightened ahead of opening match following deadly shooting in Auckland
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s World Cup security heightened ahead of opening match following deadly shooting in Auckland

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Security was heightened ahead of Thursday night’s opening Women’s World Cup game after a gunman killed two people at a downtown construction site in Auckland, roughly 12 hours ahead of co-host New Zealand’s match against Norway. “New Zealand Football are shocked by the incident in Auckland CBD this morning,” the team said in a statement. Members …

Low-key Kiwis: New Zealand slow to embrace Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Low-key Kiwis: New Zealand slow to embrace Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — International visitors are greeted at the arrivals hall in Auckland’s airport by a display promoting the Women’s World Cup with such detail it includes carpeting resembling a soccer pitch. You haven’t always seen visibility in terms of being able to watch football on TV, exhibitions, women’s football,” New Zealand midfielder Annalie Longo said. She said the …

FIFA WWC 2023: Co-host Australia calls out World Cup pay disparity
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: Co-host Australia calls out World Cup pay disparity

The Hindu  

Australia’s Matildas have released a video statement calling out gender disparity in World Cup prize money and voicing support for women players being denied “the basic right” of collective bargaining in pay negotiations. The video, supported by Australia’s professional players’ union, features every member of the co-hosts’ Women’s World Cup squad and comes amid pay disputes at multiple teams at …

MCC recommends extra funding for Test cricket and women's game, significant reduction in ODIs
1 year, 5 months ago

MCC recommends extra funding for Test cricket and women's game, significant reduction in ODIs

Firstpost  

In a recent meeting at the Lord’s, the MCC’s 13-member World Cricket Committee proposed “removing bilateral ODIs, other than in the one year preceding each World Cup”. “The committee questioned the role men’s One Day International cricket now plays outside of ICC World Cups, and recommended it be significantly reduced following the completion of the 2027 ICC Men’s World Cup,” …

Women's T20 World Cup 2023 Becomes Most Watched ICC Women's Event
1 year, 7 months ago

Women's T20 World Cup 2023 Becomes Most Watched ICC Women's Event

The Quint  

"Overall, the most-watched game in India was the Women in Blue's group stage fixture against Pakistan, which received a combined 32.8 million live viewing hours across the Star Sports network and Disney+ Hotstar." In terms of the United Kingdom, ICC revealed the total live viewing hours of the World Cup was 6.9 million, up 26% from 2020 and 16% from …

FIFA WWC 2023: Club vs country tension looms ahead of Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

FIFA WWC 2023: Club vs country tension looms ahead of Women’s World Cup

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Women’s World Cup in July, club vs. country tensions surfaced Wednesday when national teams were urged not to summon players for training camps until the FIFA-mandated release date. The European Club Association cites its members’ concern about “the current widespread practice” by national federations to call up players early in breach of mandatory rest periods. FIFA rules …

Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia adds another chapter to glorious legacy
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia adds another chapter to glorious legacy

The Hindu  

At the St. George’s Park in Gqeberha ahead of their clash against Bangladesh in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, Ashleigh Gardner, Megan Schutt and Kim Garth sat glued to a mobile-phone screen to watch the auction for the inaugural Women’s Premier League. Her anguish is understandable, but India has to work on its game, especially fielding, if it wants …

Women’s Premier League: An idea whose time has come
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s Premier League: An idea whose time has come

Live Mint  

India’s exit at the semi-final stage of the Women’s T20 World Cup last week has been the only blip in what has been an upward trend for women’s cricket in the country. The Indian team then reached the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2020 in Melbourne, losing this time to the Australian women by 85 runs. …

Women’s T20 World Cup Final: South Africa captain Luus hopes pacers can subdue Australia
1 year, 10 months ago

Women’s T20 World Cup Final: South Africa captain Luus hopes pacers can subdue Australia

The Hindu  

Whatever the result in Sunday’s Women’s T20 World Cup final against powerhouse Australia, South Africa captain Sune Luus says the team already feel like winner having become the first side from the country to reach a global final. “We never thought people in our country would stand in long queues to buy tickets for a women’s cricket match. If people …

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Spot-fixing allegations on Bangladesh team, ICC to intervene
1 year, 10 months ago

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Spot-fixing allegations on Bangladesh team, ICC to intervene

India TV News  

Women's T20 World Cup 2023: For the past few years, women's cricket has become extremely popular and has started to carve an audience of its own. After the success of the 2017 edition of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, the popularity of women's cricket has skyrocketed and it has taken giant strides ever since. The BCB has taken strict …

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Full schedule, match timings and live streaming details
1 year, 10 months ago

ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023: Full schedule, match timings and live streaming details

Firstpost  

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Check out the full schedule and match timings for the prestigious ICC event. The 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup gets underway on 10 February with 10 teams fighting for the coveted trophy. Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 groups: Group 1: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Group 2: England, India, West …

T20 World Cup | ICC to allow COVID-positive players to play
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup | ICC to allow COVID-positive players to play

The Hindu  

The ICC in a major announcement has confirmed that players who test positive for COVID-19 will be permitted to play T20 World Cup matches. Australia, which previously used some of the tightest COVID-19 regulations in the world, will take a much more liberal approach to host the World Cup this year, according to the report. If a player's PCR test …

Women’s IPL hits the stands in March 2023
2 years, 2 months ago

Women’s IPL hits the stands in March 2023

Hindustan Times  

From an experimental match in 2018, followed by a four-match symbolic exercise called the Women’s T20 Challenge from 2019 onwards, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is finally ready to launch a comprehensive T20 league for women amid rising demands. HT Image Buoyed by the growing market for women’s cricket in India and the national team’s improving performance …

India women vs England women: Kiran Navgire set for debut as India look to address finishing woes in 1st T20
2 years, 3 months ago

India women vs England women: Kiran Navgire set for debut as India look to address finishing woes in 1st T20

Firstpost  

The focus will be on the Indian women team’s finishing woes with the bat when it takes on England in the first of the three T20 Internationals Chester-le-Street: The focus will be on the Indian women team’s finishing woes with the bat when it takes on England in the first of the three T20 Internationals here on Friday. Wicketkeeper-batter Amy …

FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Referees and assist. referees announced; Trailblazers included
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Referees and assist. referees announced; Trailblazers included

The Hindu  

The FIFA Referees Committee officially announced the lists of the match officials who have been appointed to officiate at the forthcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022. For the match officials, of course, it’s another big stage in the preparation of the potential candidates for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023,” said the chairman of …

ICC CEO: Focus on developing the game across formats, growing women's cricket
2 years, 6 months ago

ICC CEO: Focus on developing the game across formats, growing women's cricket

The Hindu  

The last few years have been quite interesting for international cricket. Sportstar caught up with Allardice in Gandhinagar on the morning of the Indian Premier League final to know more about the ICC’s plan to grow the game, tournaments in the pipeline and more… The World Test Championship was a success in the last cycle. As we expand the T20 …

Women's Senior T20 Trophy to be played inside a bio-bubble, no quarantine required for players
2 years, 8 months ago

Women's Senior T20 Trophy to be played inside a bio-bubble, no quarantine required for players

Firstpost  

The Women’s Senior T20 Trophy gets underway across six venues from 18 April. New Delhi: The players will not have to undergo mandatory quarantine, a norm over the past two seasons, but a bio-bubble will be maintained as the Women’s Senior T20 Trophy gets underway across six venues from 18 April. The majority of the Indian players who were part …

U-17 Women’s World Cup: FIFA ‘open to’ reducing number of venues
2 years, 9 months ago

U-17 Women’s World Cup: FIFA ‘open to’ reducing number of venues

The Hindu  

The U-17 Women’s World Cup is marked for October 2022 across five venues in India, but FIFA's Director of Tournaments, Jaime Yarza, indicated they are ‘open to’ reducing the number of venues if the COVID-19 situation demands. When asked if they are looking at hosting the tournament just across three venues - on the lines of the recently-concluded AFC Women’s …

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: India coach Ramesh Powar urges senior players to take more responsibility
2 years, 9 months ago

Women's Cricket World Cup 2022: India coach Ramesh Powar urges senior players to take more responsibility

Firstpost  

Ramesh Powar said that he was surprised with how India batted in the first 20 overs in the match against New Zealand. Hamilton: India head coach Ramesh Powar said he was surprised with how his team batted in the first 20 overs in the match against New Zealand. “We have been to England, Australia, we have been to New Zealand …

Women's World Cup: From diverse fields, with one goal in mind
2 years, 9 months ago

Women's World Cup: From diverse fields, with one goal in mind

Hindustan Times  

The Women’s Cricket World Cup, starting on Friday, represents a chance to celebrate yet another chapter in the story of women’s cricket, and the stories within women’s cricket. So let me introduce you to some of the stories I’ve been bumping into, here in New Zealand for the Cricket World Cup. Bangladesh will play an ODI against four of the …

Women's World Cup 2022: Full schedule, match timings, squads and all you need to know
2 years, 9 months ago

Women's World Cup 2022: Full schedule, match timings, squads and all you need to know

Firstpost  

Women’s World Cup 2022: From schedule to squads, here’s all you need to know about the mega event. The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 will kick-start with host New Zealand taking on West Indies at the Bay Oval in Tauranga on 4 March. Here’s everything you need to know about the World Cup: TEAMS - India, Australia, England, New …

Faster, better, richer: How women's cricket has changed since the 2017 World Cup
2 years, 9 months ago

Faster, better, richer: How women's cricket has changed since the 2017 World Cup

Firstpost  

In these five years, women’s cricket has enjoyed a rich growth spurt to become faster, more professional and more commercially lucrative. “Would you ask a male cricketer that?” Mithali Raj, India Women captain, had shot back at a reporter who wanted to know who her favourite male player was, on the eve of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2017. …

ICC plans to streamline men's, women's cricket calendar to avoid clashes
2 years, 9 months ago

ICC plans to streamline men's, women's cricket calendar to avoid clashes

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council plans to work in the future on the men's and women's calendars to avoid fixture clashes that can undermine events like the women's World Cup, chief executive Geoff Allardice said on Monday. "Complementary fixtures between men's and women's events is something, in an ideal world, that we would love to have greater control over in terms …

Women's World Cup: ICC expects players to be 'sensible' to negate COVID threat
2 years, 9 months ago

Women's World Cup: ICC expects players to be 'sensible' to negate COVID threat

The Hindu  

Hopeful of a COVID-free women's World Cup but prepared for any eventuality nonetheless, International Cricket Council CEO Geoff Allardice on Monday said that the governing body would bank heavily on players being "sensible" to ensure that the tournament passes off smoothly. The women's ODI World Cup begins March 4 across six different venues in New Zealand. "I think one of …

Women's World Cup 2022: Definitely know my playing composition for first couple of games, says India's Mithali Raj
2 years, 9 months ago

Women's World Cup 2022: Definitely know my playing composition for first couple of games, says India's Mithali Raj

Firstpost  

India captain Mithali Raj said that a team needs to have a mix of experience and youth to do well in tournaments. Christchurch: Indian captain Mithali Raj feels youngsters like Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh have shown that they have the ability to compete at the highest level and the last few series have helped the team figure out its …

Women's World Cup teams hit by COVID can field nine players - ICC
2 years, 10 months ago

Women's World Cup teams hit by COVID can field nine players - ICC

The Hindu  

Teams at the women's World Cup in New Zealand will be allowed to field a side with only nine players if their squad is hit by COVID-19, the International Cricket Council said on Thursday. ICC head of events Chris Tetley said teams would be allowed to field nine players plus two female members of their support staff in case of …

ICC Women's World Cup 2022 to go ahead with 9 players a side in case of COVID outbreak
2 years, 10 months ago

ICC Women's World Cup 2022 to go ahead with 9 players a side in case of COVID outbreak

India TV News  

Highlights The nine-player playing conditions and has been in effect since the U-19 World Cup 2022 Keeping the pandemic scenario in mind, all teams have been allowed to take along three extra players The ICC official also didn't rule out rescheduling of games if needed With an aim to conduct an uninterrupted tournament, the ICC on Thursday said all matches …

Women's ODI World Cup: Match officials for league stage announced
2 years, 10 months ago

Women's ODI World Cup: Match officials for league stage announced

India TV News  

International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced the match officials for the league stages of the upcoming Women's Cricket World Cup 2022, which is to be played across six venues in New Zealand from March 4 to April 3. "The International Cricket Council's commitment to support women officials reflects in the appointments with several making their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup …

New Zealand-Australia T20 series cancelled
2 years, 10 months ago

New Zealand-Australia T20 series cancelled

The Hindu  

New Zealand’s three-match Twenty20 international cricket series next month against world champion Australia has been cancelled because of COVID-19 border regulations. Australia beat New Zealand by eight wickets in the final of the Twenty20 World Cup last November and the rivals were expected to play in Napier from March 17-20, in anticipation of a planned relaxation of border protocols. New …

Australia, England Women's Ashes teams warned that players testing positive to COVID will be ineligible for Women's ICC World Cup
2 years, 11 months ago

Australia, England Women's Ashes teams warned that players testing positive to COVID will be ineligible for Women's ICC World Cup

ABC  

Australia and England have been warned players contracting COVID at the end of the women's Ashes won't be allowed at the World Cup. Key points: Australia and England's women's cricket teams will be trying to minimise exposure to COVID with two major competitions in the next three months The multi-format Women's Ashes starts on January 20, while the ICC Women's …

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Meeting held between key stakeholders to discuss COVID-19 safety protocols
2 years, 11 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Meeting held between key stakeholders to discuss COVID-19 safety protocols

The Hindu  

In view of the evolving Covid-19 situation in India, key stakeholders from the Government of Maharashtra met virtually with a delegation of the Local Organising Committee of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 on Wednesday to discuss the challenges, solutions and charter guidelines for the safe and successful hosting of Asia’s premier women’s national team competition. Aditya Thackeray, Minister …

Women’s ODI World Cup | India to play its opener against Pakistan
3 years ago

Women’s ODI World Cup | India to play its opener against Pakistan

The Hindu  

India will open its campaign against arch-rival Pakistan in the Women’s ODI World Cup beginning in New Zealand on March 4, the ICC announced on Wednesday. The first set of games will see two massive rivalries take the centrestage, with Australia taking on defending champion England at Seddon Park in Hamilton on March 5 and last edition’s runner-up India facing …

Women's World Cup: India scheduled to play opener against Pakistan on 6 March
3 years ago

Women's World Cup: India scheduled to play opener against Pakistan on 6 March

Firstpost  

The last global women’s event played was the T20 World Cup in Australia in March 2020 when the hosts won by beating India in the final. Dubai: India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Women’s ODI World Cup beginning in New Zealand on 4 March, the ICC announced on Wednesday. The first set of games will see …

ICC Women's World Cup 2022: India face Pakistan in opening match as tournament starts on March 4
3 years ago

ICC Women's World Cup 2022: India face Pakistan in opening match as tournament starts on March 4

India Today  

India will start the 2022 Women's World Cup with a match against Pakistan on March 6 next year as the International Cricket Council announced the schedule for the tournament on Wednesday. The World Cup is being hosted by New Zealand this year and the hosts will face the West Indies in the first match on March 4, 2022 at the …

Women's World Cup Qualifiers: 6 Sri Lankan players test positive for Covid-19 in Zimbabwe
3 years ago

Women's World Cup Qualifiers: 6 Sri Lankan players test positive for Covid-19 in Zimbabwe

India Today  

Six players in the Sri Lankan women's cricket team have tested positive for Covid-19 in Zimbabwe where they were participating in the World Cup qualifiers which was cancelled on Saturday amid growing concerns about the new Omicron variant in South Africa, which has prompted widespread travel curbs. The International Cricket Council took the decision to cancel the remaining of the …

ICC calls off Women's World Cup Qualifier after new COVID-19 variant emerges
3 years ago

ICC calls off Women's World Cup Qualifier after new COVID-19 variant emerges

The Hindu  

The ICC on Saturday called off an ongoing qualifier for next year's Women's ODI World Cup in Harare following the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant in the African region, paving the way for Pakistan, West Indies and Bangladesh to make the cut on the basis of rankings. The decision was taken during the preliminary league phase of the nine-team …

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