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Linsey Smith Crowned New No. 1 Bowler Ahead Of Women’s T20 WC
T20I Bowling Rankings: England’s left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, who was fighting for a regular place in her side’s T20I setup less than two years ago, has now climbed to the summit of the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings for the first time in her career on the eve of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
The 31-year-old England spinner moved ahead of Pakistan’s Sadia Iqbal to become the world’s top-ranked T20I bowler following a string of impressive performances against New Zealand and India. Smith’s rise comes after a standout Player of the Series display against the White Ferns and another influential outing in England’s recent victory over India in Bristol.
The achievement caps a remarkable journey for Smith, who made her international debut in 2018 before spending several years on the fringes of the national side. Having re-established herself as a regular member of England’s T20I squad only late last year, she now enters the World Cup as the highest-ranked bowler in the format.
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ICC Moves Women's Champions Trophy 2027 To Feb, Approves Emerging Nations Trophy And T20 World Cup Qualification Pathway
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday made a major change to the schedule of the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027. The tournament will now take place from February 14 to 28, 2027, instead of June-July. This decision is part of several measures to strengthen women's cricket worldwide. The Board also approved a new Women's Emerging Nations Trophy and set the qualification pathway for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2028.
Women’s T20 WC: ‘We Believe We Can Win Any Game We Go Into,’ Says Bangladesh Skipper Nigar Sultana
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty is embracing the challenge of competing in one of the toughest groups at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, insisting her side has the belief and confidence to produce its best-ever performance at the global event.
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T20 World Cup: Pace spearhead Shabnim Ismail marked her return to South African colours with a match-winning performance and an emotional homecoming as the Proteas women defeated Australia by seven runs in an unofficial T20 warm-up fixture ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
England Women stun India to level T20I series despite Charani’s three-wicket haul
England Women defeated India Women by 26 runs in the second T20I at Bristol to level the three-match series 1-1. Freya Kemp's explosive unbeaten 39 and a late batting collapse cost India despite Sree Charani's 3-25.
Sri Lanka Recall Gunarathne, Gimhani, Kavindi For Women’s T20 WC, Ranaweera Excluded
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka has recalled Vishmi Gunarathne, Shashini Gimhani, and Kawya Kavindi to their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, while experienced left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera has been left out in a notable change from the group that toured Bangladesh in April-May.
'She Certainly Can Take That Finisher Role On': Australia Back Sutherland For World Cup
T20 World Cup: Australia coach Shelley Nitschke thinks Annabel Sutherland is ready to take on a finishing role at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She believes the all-rounder's versatility could be a significant asset for the defending runners-up in England.
'I Was Broken Inside': Jemimah Reveals Mental Battle Behind India's WC Triumph
T20 World Cup: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has revealed the emotional turmoil she went through during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, admitting that the pressure of performing at a home tournament and being dropped from the playing XI for a crucial match left her broken inside.
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T20 World Cup: Netherlands captain Babette de Leede has set a strong goal for her team ahead of their first appearance at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The Dutch team aims to secure a top-eight finish to ensure automatic qualification for the next edition.
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T20 World Cup: In the series before the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, India women decided to go into the opening match of the white-ball series against England without regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.
Excited To Test Ourselves Against World’s Best, Says Pakistan Skipper Sana Ahead Of T20 WC
T20 World Cup: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said her team is looking forward to testing itself against the world’s best players in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, set to take place from June 12 to July 5. Pakistan is in Group 1 of the tournament alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Australia, and the Netherlands.
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England T20Is: Young fast bowler Nandni Sharma described her maiden call‑up to the Indian women’s cricket team for the upcoming T20Is against England and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as a ‘dream come true,’ adding that the feeling of making it to the national team finally hit her when she played in the tour game against the ECB Development Women’s XI.
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ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta: Janani N, Vrinda Rathi and Gayathri Venugopalan have been named in the umpires panel for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, while GS Lakshmi has been included as one of the four match referees for the mega event starting on June 12 in Birmingham.
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