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Women's World Cup 2017

Sarah Taylor last played for England in February 2016

Sarah Taylor returns to England Women's World Cup squad

Experienced duo Sarah Taylor and Heather Knight have been named in the 15-member England Women squad that will feature in the upcoming World Cup campaign to be played next month.

Women's Cricket World Cup 2017 Preview

Women's Cricket World Cup 2017 Preview

The 2017 edition of Women's World Cup will get underway with a double header on 24th June in Bristol and Derby with eight teams vying for the title.

England's Heather Knight and India's Mithali Raj pose with the trophy

Mithali Raj hopes to erase scar from 2005 in World Cup final against England

India captain Mithali Raj said she is keen on erasing the scar from the 2005 World Cup final defeat to Australia when they face England in the 2017 edition final at Lord's on Sunday.

Harmanpreet Kaur walks off after her record breaking knock of 171*

Kaur's unbeaten 171 sets up India-England final

Harmanpreet Kaur played the innings of her life as she smashed an unbeaten 171 off 115 deliveries to help India post 281 for four in the allotted 42 overs following which the bowlers restricted Australia to 245 runs as they claimed a 36 run victory in Derby to reach the final of the ICC Women's World Cup 2017.

England captain Charlotte Edwards

Edwards, ECB laud ICC investment in women's game

England captain Charlotte Edwards and her employers, the England and Wales Cricket Board, are delighted that the International Cricket Council are furthering the development of women's cricket.

Lord's Cricket Ground

ECB confirms Women's World Cup 2017 venues

Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Lord's, and Somerset will be the host venues for the ICC Women's World Cup 2017, the England and Wales Cricket Board have confirmed.

Smriti Mandhana (right) has been in top form for India

Smriti Mandhana was determined to prove selectors right

India batsman Smriti Mandhana stated that she wanted to repay the faith the selectors showed on her following her back to back match winning knocks in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup in England.

Mithali Raj has confirmed that she has played her last World Cup

Mithali Raj proud of India's effort despite missing out on World Cup

India captain Mithali Raj admitted that she was proud of her team's efforts in the Women's World Cup final against England at Lord's where they went on to lose the encounter by nine runs.

England Women’s World Cup team during the first of the NFL  London Games – Baltimore Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley.

World Cup winning England Women stars honoured at Wembley

Members of the England's victorious 2017 Women's World Cup team were honoured in Wemberley during the first NFL game between Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Pauke Siaka pulls on away on the way to her half-century

PNG Women win opener against Samoa

Papua New Guinea Women beat hosts Samoa Women by six wickets in the opening game of the 2016 ICC East-Asia Pacific Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier.

England Women will begin their tournament taking on India

ICC Women's World Cup schedule unveiled

The International Cricket Council has announced the schedule for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup 2017 to be held in England in June and July.

Chamari Atapattu celebrating her century

Lanning's 152 overshadows Atapattu's 178 as Australia Women continue winning ways

A marathon knock of unbeaten 178 from Chamari Atapattu went in vain as Australia led by a 152-run knock from Meg Lanning chased down 258 runs in 43.5 overs with eight wickets in hand against Sri Lanka in the eighth match of ICC Women's World Cup in Bristol.

 
 
Meg Lanning (left) led from the front against India

Meg Lanning pleased with Australia performance against India

Australia captain Meg Lanning expressed satisfaction over the performance of her team in the recently concluded ICC Women's World Cup clash against India in Bristol that saw them progress to the semi-final of the tournament.

England's players celebrate winning the world cup by lifting the trophy

Shrubsole's six-wicket haul leads England to fourth Women's World Cup triumph

Anya Shrubsole registered her career best figures of 46 for six as England made a remarkable comeback to win the ICC Women's World Cup final against India at Lord's by nine runs on Sunday.

All three teams combine for a photo in Apia, Samoa

PNG beat Samoa, reach Women's World Cup qualifier

Papua New Guinea Women beat Samoa Women by three wickets in game four of the 2016 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific to book their place in the global qualifier for next year's Women's World Cup.

Sri Lanka has been placed in Group A along with India, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Thailand.

ICC announces Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017 fixtures

The International Cricket Council on Monday announced the fixtures for the Women's World Cup 2017 which has been scheduled between 7th and 21st February in four venues across Colombo.

ICC doubles Test championship prize money

ICC doubles Test championship prize money

The International Cricket Council in a board meeting on Tuesday doubled the prize money paid to the top ranked Test team each year to US$1 million.

England's Anya Shrubsole celebrates scoring the winning runs with Jenny Gunn Action

England clinch thrilling win to reach final of Women's World Cup

A late comeback from South Africa did not prove enough as England completed a thrilling two wicket victory in the first semi-final of the ICC Women's World Cup in Bristol.

Sune Luus and Shabnim Ismail celebrating the win over Pakistan

Luus, Ismail help South Africa Women pull out tight win against Pakistan

Sune Luus and Shabnim Ismail scored an unbeaten 30 run stand for the eighth wicket as South Africa managed to chase down 207 runs against Pakistan with three wickets in hand in the third game of the ICC Women's World Cup in Leicester.

Jhulan Goswami has played 151 ODIs for India

Gowswami, Parida ruled out of ICC Women's World Cup qualifiers

India Women team will miss the services of seamers Jhulan Goswami and Sukanya Parida in the upcoming International Cricket Council Women's World Cup qualifiers due to injuries.

Australia were the winners of the previous edition held in India

ICC announces dates for Women's World Cup 2017

The International Cricket Council on Sunday announced the dates for Women's World Cup 2017 to be held in England and Wales.

Anya Shrubsole was the player of the match in the Women's World Cup final

Cricket World Player of the Week - Anya Shrubsole

For her match-winning performance in the Women's World Cup final against India at Lord's and leading England to their fourth title victory, pace bowler Anya Shrubsole is the Cricket World Player of the Week.

Marizanne Kapp registered her career best figures against West Indies

Kapp, van Niekerk rattle West Indies as South Africa claim 10-wicket win

Marizanne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk picked four wickets each as South Africa came up with a dominant performance in the 12th match of ICC Women's World Cup after dismissing West Indies for 48 runs and sealing a 10-wicket victory at Grace Road.

Dilani Manodara top scored for Sri Lanka

Manodara, Gunaratne stars in Sri Lanka's 15 run win over Pakistan

Dilani Manodara scored a vital 84 run knock to lift Sri Lanka to 221 for seven following which Chandima Gunaratne and Ama Kanchana played crucial roles with the ball to seal a 15 run win for their team against Pakistan in the 28th game of ICC Women's World Cup in Leicester.

Lauren Winfield is doubtful for second game against Pakistan too

Lauren Winfield ruled out of England's opening game against India

England opening batsman Lauren Winfield has been ruled out of the opening game of ICC Women's World Cup against India in Derby on Saturday due to a wrist injury.

Dane van Niekerk picked four wickets against Sri Lanka

Ismail, van Niekerk set up convincing victory for South Africa

Shabnim Ismail and Dane van Niekerk shared seven wickets between them as South Africa bowled out Sri Lanka for 101 runs and chased down the target in 23.1 overs with eight wickets in hand in the 22nd match of ICC Women's World Cup in Taunton.

Smriti Mandhana (left) has returned to India Women squad

Fit Mandhana replaces Vaidya in India Women World Cup squad

India Women have recalled opening batsman Smriti Mandhana for the ICC Women's World Cup tournament to be played in England and Wales.

Pauke Siaka hits out against Japan

PNG Women make it two out of two

Papua New Guinea Women made it two wins out of two at the 2016 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier - East Asia-Pacific in Samoa by beating Japan by five wickets.

Samoa celebrate their win over Japan

Winning send-off for Samoa's Perelini Mulitalo

Hosts Samoa beat Japan on the final day of the 2016 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific to ensure Perelini Mulitalo ended her career with a win.

Ekta Bisht picked a five wicket haul for India against Pakistan

India outplay Pakistan to reach top of table

Ekta Bisht picked a five-wicket haul as India successfully defended 169 runs after dismissing Pakistan for 74 runs to win the 11th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Derby by 95 runs.

Natalie Sciver celebrating her maiden century for England

Knight, Sciver centuries lead England to dominant win in rain affected game

Heather Knight and Natalie Sciver scored centuries to lay the platform for England's mammoth total of 377 for seven following which Pakistan could manage only 107 for three in the 29.2 overs of play possible in the second innings as the hosts bounced back to register a 107 run victory by Duckworth-Lewis in the fifth match of ICC Women's World Cup at Grace Road.

Smriti Mandhana (right) scored an unbeaten century against West Indies

Mandhana century steers India Women to comfortable win over West Indies

Smriti Madhana scored a blistering century as India Women chased down 184 against West Indies Women in the 43rd over with seven wickets in hand during the seventh match of the ICC Women's World Cup in Taunton.

Konio Oala smashes a ball for four

PNG Women complete qualifier undefeated

Papua New Guinea Women ended the 2016 ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific undefeated after beating Japan by eight wickets to make it four wins out of four.

Jess Jonassen picked three wickets for Australia

Australia Women crush Pakistan by eight wickets

Sarah Aley and Jess Jonassen shared seven wickets between them as Australia Women dismissed Pakistan Women for 156 runs and later chased down the target in 23.2 overs with eight wickets in hand following an unbeaten 63 from Beth Mooney in the ICC Women's World Cup warm-up game in Leicester.

Shanel Daley has been recalled into the West Indies squad

West Indies include four uncapped players for Women's World Cup

West Indies selectors have drafted four uncapped players in the squad for the ICC Women's World Cup to be played in June and July in England.

Sarah Taylor registered her career best score of 147

Taylor, Beaumont record stand flatten South Africa

Sarah Taylor and Tammy Beaumont shared a record breaking stand of 275 runs as England registered their third consecutive victory in the ICC Women's World Cup after defeating South Africa by 68 runs in Bristol.

A happy Samoa team following their victory

Samoa win a thriller against Japan

The first round of the 2016 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific concluded with hosts Samoa taking a thrilling 26-run win over Japan in game three.

Nicole Bolton top scored with 79 runs

Australia defend 269 against South Africa to set up semi-final against India

A complete all-round performance from Australia saw them restrict South Africa to 210 runs in a chase of 270 in the 25th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Taunton to finish second in the table.

Tammy Beaumont (left) and Fran Wilson celebrating the win over New Zealand in the warm-up game

Bowlers set up another convincing win for England Women over New Zealand

A collective bowling effort from England bowlers saw them dismiss New Zealand for 130 runs and later chase down the target convincingly in 27.2 overs with seven wickets in hand to win their ICC Women's World Cup warm-up game in Derby.

Suzie Bates (left) celebrating her century during the Women's World Cup game against Sri Lanka

Huddleston, Bates power New Zealand to comfortable victory over Sri Lanka

Holly Huddleston picked a five-wicket haul while Suzie Bates and Amy Satterthwaite remained unbeaten on 106 and 78 runs respectively as New Zealand completed a convincing nine wicket win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's World Cup opener in Bristol.

Heather Knight led from the front for England against West Indies

England reach top of table after trouncing West Indies

A clinical bowling performance led by Natali Sciver's three wicket haul helped England restrict West Indies to 128 for nine to seal a 92 run victory in the 26th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Bristol as they finished the group stage at the top position.

Bismah Maroof scored 75 runs off 80 deliveries

Maroof, Abidi help Pakistan Women chase down 247 against West Indies

Bismah Maroof and Nain Abidi scored 75 and 81 runs respectively as Pakistan Women completed a chase of 247 runs against in the 48th over with five wickets in hand during their ICC Women's World Cup warm-up game face-off in Leicester.

England celebrate at the end of match

England hold off Australia in a tense three-run win

England managed to overcome late attack from Australia as they completed a three run victory while defending 260 runs in the 19th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Bristol on Sunday.

Natalie Sciver in action for England against New Zealand

Sciver, Beaumont take England to semi-finals of Women's World Cup

Natalie Sciver and Tammy Beaumont scored 129 and 93 respectively as England went on to post 284 for nine in their innings and later restricted New Zealand to 209 and completed a 75-run victory in the 24th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Derby to make it to the semi-finals.

Shakera Selman (left) has been ruled out of the tournament

Subrina Munroe, Kycia Knight drafted into West Indies Women's World Cup squad

West Indies have named Kycia Knight and Subrina Munroe in the squad for the ongoing Women's World Cup 2017 campaign.

The West Indies players celebrate the wicket of Pakistan's Iram Javed as rain delays play

Taylor, Dottin guide West Indies to second win in rain-hit game

Deandra Dottin and Staphanie Taylor contributed with 104 and 90 respectively as West Indies managed to beat Pakistan by 19 runs D/L method in the rain hit 21st match of ICC Women's World Cup at Grace Road.

Deandra Dottin had an ordinary day

Klaas' four-wicket haul rip West Indies Women apart

Masabata Klaas starred with a four-wicket haul to dismiss West Indies for just 63 runs as South Africa completed a convincing six wicket victory in the ICC Women's World Cup warm-up game in Oakham on Thursday.

The West Indies celebrate their win against Sri Lanka

Anisa Mohammed stars as West Indies open account in Women's World Cup

A three-wicket haul from Anisa Mohammed led the bowling attack as West Indies restricted Sri Lanka to 182 runs in a chase of 230 runs to win the 20th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Derby by 47 runs.

Nicole Bolton celebrating her century against West Indies

Bolton century gets Australia Women off to winning start

Nicole Bolton smashed an unbeaten century as Australia Women chased down 205 runs against West Indies Women in the 39th over with eight wickets in hand in their ICC Women's World Cup clash in Taunton.

Ellyse Perry celebrating her half century

Perry, bowlers lift Australia to five wicket win

After Megan Schutt and Jess Jonnasen picked three wickets apiece to restrict New Zealand to 219 for nine, Ellyse Perry led the chase with a confident 71 run knock as Australia reached the target in 48.4 overs with five wickets in hand in the 10th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Bristol.

Sophie Devine (right) scored 93 runs off just 41 deliveries

New Zealand knock Pakistan out of Women's World Cup

After a collective bowling effort from New Zealand restricted Pakistan to 144 runs, Sophie Devine scored a 41-ball 93 runs to help them complete the chase in just 15 overs in the 17th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Taunton.

India celebrating the win over England in ICC Women's World Cup in Derby

Top order brilliance get India to winning start in Women's World Cup

Punam Raut, Smriti Mandhana and Mithali Raj all scored half-centuries as India went on to post 281 for three following which a three-wicket haul led by Deepti Sharma restricted England to 246 runs to register a 35-run victory in the second game of the ICC Women's World Cup in Derby on Saturday.

Deepti Sharma (right) top scored in the game with a score of 78 runs

India defend 232 against Sri Lanka to maintain winning streak

Poonam Yadav and Jhulan Goswami led from the front in the bowling department as India successfully managed to defend 232 runs against Sri Lanka and registered a 16-run win in the 14th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Derby.

India Women's team celebrating their win over New Zealand

India trounce New Zealand by 186 runs to make it to semi-final

After Mithali Raj led from the front with a fine century, Rajeshwari Gayakwad picked a five-wicket haul to bowl out New Zealand for 79 runs and secured a massive 186 run win for India in the 27th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Derby and book a berth in the semi-final of the tournament.

Ellyse Perry top scored for Australia with 66 runs against Pakistan

Australia trounce Pakistan to reach top of table

Ellyse Perry scored her second consecutive fifty while Kristen Beams and Ashleigh Gardner shared three wickets apiece as Australia trounced Pakistan by 159 runs in the 15th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Leicester.

Rachel Priest scored a fifty in the chase

New Zealand thrash India by seven wickets in warm-up game

A collective bowling effort from New Zealand Women saw them dismiss India Women for 130 runs following which Rachel Priest scored a blistering half-century to complete the chase in 26.3 overs with seven wickets in hand in the warm-up game of ICC Women's World Cup in Derby.

Rachel Priest (right) in action against West Indies

Priest, bowlers help New Zealand return back to winning ways

Lea Tahuhu and Leigh Kasperek shared three wickets apiece while Rachel Priest scored a 55-ball 90 as New Zealand completed a convincing eight wicket win over West Indies in the 16th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Taunton.

Sarah Taylor scored an unbeaten 74 off 67 deliveries against Sri Lanka

Taylor, Knight stars in England's dominant win over Sri Lanka

Sarah Taylor and Heather Knight scored 74 and 82 runs respectively as England went on to chase 205 runs in 30.2 overs with seven wickets in hand against Sri Lanka in the ninth match of ICC Women's World Cup in Taunton.

Mithali Raj (left) led from the front for India

India Women bounce back with convincing win over Sri Lanka

Mithali Raj led from the front with a 85-run knock while Rajeshwari Gayakwad picked a four-wicket haul as India registered a comfortable 109 run win over Sri Lanka in their ICC Women's World Cup warm-up game in Chesterfield.

Officials examine the pitch as rain delays play in Derby

Rain abandons WWC17 game between New Zealand and South Africa

Continuous rain led to the abandonment of the sixth game between New Zealand and South Africa in the ICC Women's World Cup encounter in Derby without a ball being bowled.

South Africa Women players celebrating their win over India

South Africa end India's winning streak with convincing 115 run win

A breezy 92 run knock from Lizelle Lee and an all-round performance from Dane van Niekerk proved enough as South Africa went on to crush India by 115 runs in the 18th match of ICC Women's World Cup in Leicester.

Elyse Villani scored a brilliant century for Australia Women

Australia Women cruise to 103-run win over South Africa in warm-up game

Elyse Villani slammed 137 runs as Australia Women overpowered South Africa Women with a 103-run victory in their ICC Women's World Cup warm-up encounter in Oakham on Tuesday.

Australia will look to win their seventh title

Aley, Vakarewa called-up for Australia's Women World Cup title defence

Australia Women have called up uncapped duo Sarah Aley and Belinda Vakarewa for the ICC Women's World Cup campaign to be played in England in June and July.

Heather Knight carried on to score a century for England

England Women outplay Sri Lanka in warm-up game

England Women's team came up with a brilliant all-round display as they restricted Sri Lanka Women to 155 runs and chased down the target in 30.2 overs with eight wickets in hand in their warm-up game encounter of ICC Women's World Cup in Chesterfield.