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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 commentary panel unveiled

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, unveiled the star-studded commentary panel for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to run from October 3 to 20 in Dubai and Sharjah.

The commentary panel features prominent names including World Cup winners Mel Jones, Lisa Sthalekar, Stacy Ann King, and Lydia Greenway alongside former international stars Anjum Chopra and Katey Martin and also ex-India women’s head coach WV Raman.

England’s Greenway, who featured in the inaugural edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009, expressed her excitement to commentate during the “amazing” tournament.

“We’re seeing elite athletes at the peak of their powers, and with the increased prize pool, it’s clear the game is being given the platform and respect it deserves,” Greenway said.

“The skills on display are going to be breathtaking, and I think we’ll witness some truly unforgettable moments that will push the boundaries of what’s possible in women’s cricket. I can’t wait to call the action from the commentary box and be a part of this amazing tournament.”

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To add more star power, former India and Pakistan captains Mithali Raj and Sana Mir respectively have also been named in the setup.

Furthermore, leading voices of world cricket including Natalie Germanos, Ian Bishop, Kass Naidoo, Nasser Hussain, Alison Mitchell, Carlos Brathwaite and Mpumelelo Mbangwa are also a part of the mix.

“Women’s cricket has been very close to my heart for quite some time. It is exciting to behold how much the game has evolved – the women cricketers continue to exhibit ever-increasing ingenuity, athleticism, power and finesse,” stated Bishop.

The build-up shows during the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be hosted by Kass and Laura McGoldrick.

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ICC reveals all-female panel of match officials for Women’s T20 World Cup

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 3.

The apex cricketing body revealed a group of 13 match officials (10 umpires and three match referees) to supervise the mega-event.

“Claire Polosak will bring the most experience to the panel, having officiated in four previous Women’s T20 World Cup tournaments. Kim Cotton and Jacqueline Williams will be making their fourth appearance at the event, both having the distinction of officiating the final of the previous edition between Australia and South Africa,” the ICC announced in a press release.

“Sue Redfern, who served as the TV umpire for the previous final, also returns for her fourth appearance at the tournament. On the other hand, Zimbabwe’s Sarah Dambanevana will make her Women’s T20 World Cup debut as an umpire.”

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ICC Senior Manager – Umpires and Referees, Sean Easey:

“The ICC is proud to be contributing to the advancement of women in our sport. To be announcing this all-female lineup of match officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is wonderful.

“This group, selected as the most deserving umpires for this event following their recent form in bilateral and other cricket, are some of the very best from around the world.

“We are confident that they will do a great job at this event. I wish them the best of luck as they oversee the world’s top women’s cricketers in what will be an exciting tournament for all involved.”

ICC Match Officials for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

Umpires: Lauren Agenbag, Kim Cotton, Sarah Dambanevana, Anna Harris, Nimali Perera, Claire Polosak, Vrinda Rathi, Sue Redfern, Eloise Sheridan, Jacquiline Williams.

Match Referees: Shandré Fritz, GS Lakshmi, Michell Pereira.

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Pakistan team reaches Dubai for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

Pakistan women’s cricket team has reached Dubai on Monday to participate in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

The women’s team departed from Lahore earlier this morning for the mega-event, which will commence on October 3 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Pakistan is placed in Group A of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, along with Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, while South Africa is grouped with Bangladesh, England, Scotland and the West Indies.

Following warm-up matches against Scotland and Bangladesh on 28 and 30 September, respectively, Pakistan will face Sri Lanka on 3 October in Sharjah, followed by matches against India on 6 October in Dubai, Australia on 11 October in Dubai and New Zealand on 14 October in Dubai.

Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has expressed his best wishes for the women’s team.

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“The players of women’s team are gifted and talented. I hope they will perform well in the tournament,” said Naqvi.

Meanwhile, newly appointed captain Fatima Sana shared that she is not under pressure ahead of leading Pakistan in the mega-event.

“I have a lot of support from the management and the players, so it doesn’t feel different,” stated Fatima.

“We should believe in playing well and carry that belief forward. When you play against a strong team, you play with more intensity. When facing a team like Australia, you must focus on giving your best.”

Pakistan squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan

Travelling reserve: Najiha Alvi (wk) Non-traveling reserves: Rameen Shamim and Umm-e-Hani

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup trophy unveiled amid second Pakistan-South Africa T20I

MULTAN: The prestigious ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 trophy was unveiled at the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.

According to the details, the silverware was showcased ahead of the commencement of the second T20I of the three-match Women’s T20I series here.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana and her South African counterpart Laura Wolvaardt posed with the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 trophy before the coin toss.

Details further suggest that the glittering ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 trophy will also be unveiled at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, during Thursday’s Champions One-Day Cup fixture between Dolphins and Stallions.

The prestigious trophy will stay in Faisalabad and will be taken to different places before going to Dubai on September 21.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to run from October 3 to 20, was originally scheduled to be held in Bangladesh however due to the ongoing political turmoil in the country, it was relocated to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the matches staged in Dubai and Sharjah.

The mega event will kick off with hosts Bangladesh taking on Scotland on October 3 in Sharjah before Pakistan open their campaign against Sri Lanka later that day at the same venue.

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Earlier this week, the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled a record prize money for the upcoming edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup.

“The ICC have lifted the total prize pool for the 2024 edition to an impressive $7,958,080 (US$) — more than double that of the 2023 edition,” the apex cricketing body said in a release.

The winner of the tournament will receive a staggering $2.34 million, marking a 134% increase from the last edition, where champions walked away with $1 million. The runners-up will receive $1.17 million, while the semi-finalists will get $675,000 each.

“The prize money extends beyond the knockout stages, as each group stage win will now be rewarded with $31,154, reflecting a 78% increase from last year’s $17,500,” the ICC revealed.

“Furthermore, teams that exit during the group stage won’t leave empty-handed. There is a base prize of $112,500 awarded to all 10 participating teams, totalling $1.125 million.

“Teams finishing fifth to eighth will earn $270,000 each, and teams finishing ninth and 10th earn $135,000 each. These changes underscore the ICC’s commitment to growing and recognising women’s cricket, ensuring that all teams and players are well-supported.”

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ICC announces record prize money for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday, revealed a record prize money for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

“The ICC have lifted the total prize pool for the 2024 edition to an impressive $7,958,080 (US$) — more than double that of the 2023 edition,” the apex cricketing body said in a release.

“The prize money extends beyond the knockout stages, as each group stage win will now be rewarded with $31,154, reflecting a 78% increase from last year’s $17,500,” the ICC revealed.

“Furthermore, teams that exit during the group stage won’t leave empty-handed. There is a base prize of $112,500 awarded to all 10 participating teams, totalling $1.125 million.

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Meanwhile, the trophy of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will reach Lahore on September 18 to embark on a three-day trophy tour of Pakistan.

The trophy will be on display during the second T20I between the Pakistan women’s team and South Africa in Multan on the same day.

Meanwhile, on September 19, the trophy will be on display in Faisalabad during the Champions One-Day Cup clash between Dolphins and Stallions.

The Women’s T20 World Cup Trophy will stay in Faisalabad and will be taken to different places before going to Dubai on September 21.

The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Bangladesh however due to the ongoing political turmoil in the country, it was relocated to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the matches staged in Dubai and Sharjah.

The mega event will kick off with hosts Bangladesh taking on Scotland on October 3 in Sharjah before Pakistan open their campaign against Sri Lanka later that day at the same venue.

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Pakistan to host South Africa ahead of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

Pakistan is set to host South Africa for a three-match T20I series ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 3 to 20 October.

The South Africa team will arrive in Multan on 13 September, with matches scheduled for 16, 18, and 20 September.

To ensure all three matches are broadcast live and give exposure to women’s cricket, the matches on 16 and 18 September will start at 7 pm, while the match on 20 September will begin at 10 am.

After the series, South Africa will depart for the UAE on 21 September, while Pakistan will leave on 23 September.

Pakistan is in Group A of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, along with Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, while South Africa is grouped with Bangladesh, England, Scotland and the West Indies.

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Meanwhile, the PCB has confirmed that the squad announced for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will feature in the three-match series against South Africa.

To prepare for the home series and next month’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the Pakistan women’s training camp will commence at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday, 1 September.

Pakistan squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

Travelling reserve: Najiha Alvi (wk) Non-traveling reserves: Rameen Shamim and Umm-e-Hani

Player support personnel:

Hina Munawar (manager), Muhammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach – bowling), Hanif Malik (assistant coach – fielding), Abdur Rehman (spin bowling coach), Imran Khalil (strength and conditioning coach), Raza Kitchlew (media and digital manager), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist) and Waleed Ahmed (analyst).

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Pakistan’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up fixtures revealed

DUBAI: Pakistan will face Scotland and Bangladesh in the warm-up fixtures of the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The warm-up matches will be played from 28 September to 1 October, serving as an opportunity for the teams to acclimatize to the conditions ahead of the mega-event.

Each team will play two warm-up games and will be allowed to field the complete 15-member squad in those matches.

Pakistan will face Scotland in their first T20 World Cup warm-up match on 28 September, followed by a clash with Bangladesh on 30 September.

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For the unversed, the tournament was originally scheduled to be held in Bangladesh however due to the ongoing political turmoil in the country, it was relocated to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the matches staged in Dubai and Sharjah.

The mega event will kick off with hosts Bangladesh taking on Scotland on October 3 in Sharjah before Pakistan open their campaign against Sri Lanka later that day at the same venue.

Schedule of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up fixtures:

28 September, Saturday, Pakistan v Scotland, Sevens, Dubai, 6 PM

28 September, Saturday, Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, ICCA1, Dubai, 6 PM

29 September, Sunday, New Zealand v South Africa, Sevens, Dubai, 6 PM

29 September, Sunday, India v West Indies, ICCA2, Dubai, 6 PM

29 September, Sunday, Australia v England, ICCA1, Dubai, 6 PM

30 September, Monday, Sri Lanka v Scotland, Sevens, Dubai, 6 PM

30 September, Monday, Bangladesh v Pakistan, ICCA2, Dubai, 6 PM

1 October, Tuesday, West Indies v Australia, Sevens, Dubai, 6 PM

1 October, Tuesday, England v New Zealand, ICCA2, Dubai, 6 PM

1 October, Tuesday, South Africa v India, ICCA1, Dubai, 6 PM

Pakistan squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

Travelling reserve: Najiha Alvi (wk).
Non-travelling reserves: Rameen Shamim and Umm-e-Hani.

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New captain named as Pakistan unveil squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

LAHORE: Fatima Sana has been named Pakistan women’s cricket team captain as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

The mega-event will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 3 to 20 October.

The decision to appoint Fatima Sana was made unanimously by the women’s national selection committee.

22-year-old Fatima, who has featured in 41 ODIs and 40 T20Is, has previously led Pakistan emerging and domestic sides.

She also captained the Pakistan side to a famous ODI win against New Zealand in a Super Over at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch, in December 2023.

Fatima will replace 37-year-old all-rounder Nida Dar, who took over as all-format captain from Bismah Maroof.

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Nida, a veteran of 112 ODIs and 153 T20Is, is part of the side that has been clubbed with Australia, India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Group A. The revised fixtures of the group will be announced by ICC in due course.

The selection committee has made only one change in the squad, which featured in last month’s ACC Women’s Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.

Right-handed batter Sadaf Shamas, who was also part of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa, has made a comeback in the squad in place of wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi, who will travel with the side as a reserve player.

From the 2023 edition, 10 players (Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin and Tuba Hassan) have been retained, while uncapped left-arm pacer Tasmia Rubab makes it to the final 15.

Pakistan squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

Travelling reserve: Najiha Alvi (wk) Non-traveling reserves: Rameen Shamim and Umm-e-Hani

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ICC unveils schedule for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday unveiled the schedule for the upcoming ninth edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.

England will face South Africa, runners-up of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023, in the tournament opener on October 3 in Dhaka.

Meanwhile, the hosts Bangladesh will also kick off their campaign on the same day at the same venue against one of the qualifiers.

Defending champions Australia are placed in Group A alongside India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and a qualifying team.

South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh and the second qualifier will form Group B.

The Group A matches will played in Sylhet, while Dhaka will host the Group B games. The semi-finals will be played on October 17 and 18 in Sylhet and Dhaka respectively, followed by the final on October 20 in the capital city.

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“Each side will play four group matches at the tournament, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the cut-throat semi-finals on 17 and 18 October ahead of the Final in Dhaka on 20 October,” the ICC stated in a press release.

“In total, there will be 23 matches played across 19 days in Dhaka and Sylhet, with reserve days in place for both semi-finals and the final should they be required.”

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 schedule

October 3: England v South Africa, Dhaka

October 3: Bangladesh v Qualifier 2, Dhaka

October 4: Australia v Qualifier 1, Sylhet

October 4: India v New Zealand, Sylhet

October 5: South Africa v West Indies, Dhaka

October 5: Bangladesh v England, Dhaka

October 6: New Zealand v Qualifier 1, Sylhet

October 6: India v Pakistan, Sylhet

October 7: West Indies v Qualifier 2, Dhaka

October 8: Australia v Pakistan, Sylhet

October 9: Bangladesh v West Indies, Dhaka

October 9: India v Qualifier 1, Sylhet

October 10: South Africa v Qualifier 2, Dhaka

October 11: Australia v New Zealand, Sylhet

October 11: Pakistan v Qualifier 1, Sylhet

October 12: England v West Indies, Dhaka

October 12: Bangladesh v South Africa, Dhaka

October 13: Pakistan v New Zealand, Sylhet

October 13: India v Australia, Sylhet

October 14: England v Qualifier 2, Dhaka

October 17: First semi-final, Sylhet

October 18: Second semi-final, Dhaka

October 20: Final, Dhaka

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Pakistan earn automatic qualification for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

DUBAI: Pakistan women’s cricket team have qualified for the next year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup credit to being the highest-ranked team outside of six direct qualifiers and the host.

International Cricket Council named the eight automatic qualifiers for the next edition of the Women’s T20I megaevent on Tuesday as per the qualification process.

Australia, New Zealand and South Africa booked direct qualifications for being the top three teams of Group 1 in the league stage of the recently-concluded ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa. Similarly, England, India and the West Indies make it from Group 2.

Bangladesh qualify as hosts of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup while Pakistan earn qualification by virtue of being the next highest-ranked team in the team rankings as of 27 February 2023.

The remaining two spots of the 10-team tournament will be filled through a Global Qualifier to be held in early 2024. The dates and venues of this tournament will be announced later.

Sri Lanka and Ireland are the only participating teams from this year’s tournament which did not receive automatic qualification. Sri Lanka are currently ranked eighth in the rankings while Ireland are 10^th.

It is pertinent to mention here that Australia crowned the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the sixth time after beating South Africa in the final of the eighth edition of the tournament on Sunday.

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