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ICC Announces Record Prize Pool For WT20 WC, Winners To Get USD 2.34 Mn
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a record prize fund of USD 8,764,615 for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, reflecting a 10 per cent boost compared to the 2024 edition.
This amount surpasses the USD 7,958,077 shared among the 10 participating nations in the United Arab Emirates two years ago, as the tournament is set to expand to 12 teams for the first time. The 2026 edition will feature hosts England joined by Australia, Bangladesh, India, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Scotland, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies.
The winners will once again receive USD 2,340,000, while the runners-up will get USD 1,170,000. Losing semi-finalists will earn USD 675,000, and each group match victory will be rewarded with USD 31,154. All 12 teams participating are guaranteed a minimum prize of USD 247,500, the ICC said in a release.
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Pakistan To Host Zimbabwe For White-ball Series Ahead Of Women’s T20 WC
The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday that Pakistan will face-off against Zimbabwe in a six-match white-ball series starting next month. The series will serve as a critical preparatory series for Pakistan ahead of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, to be played in England from June 12 to July 5.
Molinuex Was The Best Captaincy Option, On Track For T20 WC: Australia Chief Selector Shawn Flegler
T20 World Cup: Australia’s chair of selectors Shawn Flegler has acknowledged that the early phase of Sophie Molineux’s captaincy has been anything but conventional, citing her ongoing back issue as an unusual challenge, while backing the decision to appoint her as leader across formats.
It's Been A Rollercoaster, Tops It Off Getting My First Aussie Contract: Lucy Hamilton
T20 World Cup: Lucy Hamilton described her journey to a maiden central contract as a ‘rollercoaster,’ capping a whirlwind rise that has transformed her from a domestic hopeful into an all-format international in less than a year.
Uncapped Ainsworth Makes The Cut, Vlaeminck Misses Out As CA Unveil Women’s Central Contract
Big Bash League: Cricket Australia have unveiled their women’s central contract list for the 2026–27 season, introducing fresh faces Lucy Hamilton and Chloe Ainsworth to strengthen pace-bowling resources ahead of a packed T20 calendar.
Alana King Reclaims No.1 Spot In ICC Women's ODI Bowling Rankings
ODI Bowling Rankings: Australia leg-spinner Alana King reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Women’s ODI Bowling Rankings within four days of losing it as she took a remarkable five for 19 to overtake England spinner Sophie Ecclestone and move up in the list.
Samson, Bumrah And Esterhuizen Nominated For ICC Men's Player Of The Month Honour
T20 World Cup: India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and South Africa batter Connor Esterhuizen have been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for March 2026.
IPL 2026: Hetmyer Eager To ‘get Across The Line’ In Close And Tough Chases For RR
Indian Premier League: On the eve of Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer struck a positive and reflective tone, expressing confidence, excitement, and a clear sense of purpose heading into the new season.
PM Modi Hails Sanju As 'success Role Model'; Calls For ‘Samson-style’ Comeback In Kerala Polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called upon Bharatiya Janata Party workers in the poll-bound Kerala to take inspiration from cricketer Sanju Samson’s turnaround performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, describing it as a lesson in overcoming adversity and delivering under pressure.
Alana King’s 5-Wicket Haul Powers Australia to 3-0 ODI Series Whitewash Over West Indies
Alana King stars with 5-19 as Australia women's cricket team crush West Indies women's cricket team by 9 wickets, sealing a dominant 3-0 ODI series sweep.
Tom Smith Joins England As Assistant Coach Ahead Of Women's T20 World Cup
Head Coach Charlotte Edwards: England Women's cricket team has appointed Tom Smith as their new assistant coach ahead of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which will begin on June 12. The former left-arm spinner has taken nearly 400 wickets across all formats during his professional playing career for Sussex, Surrey, Middlesex, and Gloucestershire.
Whenever We Pull On This Jersey, We Want To Win For Our Country: Gardner
T20 World Cup: Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has stressed the importance of maintaining momentum as the team targets a clean sweep in the ODI series against the West Indies, with the final match set to be played here on Thursday, and said that the team’s sole aim when they put on the jersey is to win ‘as many games’ for their country.
Scotland Women To Host Bangladesh, Netherlands In T20 Tri-series Ahead Of World Cup
T20 World Cup: Scotland Women's cricket team will step up their preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with a T20 tri-series against Bangladesh and the Netherlands at The Grange Club to be played in May and June.
Georgia Voll Tops T20I Rankings, Ends Mooney’s 26-month Reign
T20I Rankings: Georgia Voll jumped eight spots to overtake fellow Australian Beth Mooney as the No. 1 ICC Women’s T20I batter after scoring her first T20I century in the third and final match against the West Indies, helping her team to a 3-0 series sweep.
West Indies Fined 10 Per Cent Match Fee For Slow Over-rate In First ODI Against Australia
Emirates ICC International Panel: West Indies have been fined 10 per cent match fee for maintain a slow over-rate during their first women’s ODI against Australia, held on Friday. Captain Hayley Matthews pled guilty to the offence and accepted the sanction, with the ICC saying there was no need for a formal hearing.
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