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ICC unveils schedule for 2025 Women's World Cup with Pakistan to play its matches in Colombo
India were originally awarded the exclusive hosting rights for the Women's World Cup, which will be taking place from 30 September to 2 November. Pakistan, however, will now be playing all of its matches in Sri Lankan capital Colombo due to an ongoing 'Hybrid Model' agreement between BCCI and PCB. read more The ICC Women's World Cup will be taking place on Indian soil for the fourth time in the tournament's 52-year history. AFP The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 will be held across India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2, the global governing body announced on Monday as Colombo comes into picture as an additional venue. Originally, India were the lone host of the eight-team ICC women's mega event which will now be played across Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam and the Lankan capital. Colombo is a late addition to the list as a neutral venue considering Pakistan's stand not to travel to India for the ICC event, following the hybrid model accepted earlier this year for the Champions Trophy. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Under the system, India played their matches of the showpiece at Dubai, while Pakistan and other teams competed at venues in that country. 'The event will commence with a blockbuster clash featuring India in Bengaluru on September 30 as the Women's Cricket World Cup returns to the country after 12 years,' the ICC said in a media release. The first semifinal will take place in either Guwahati or Colombo on October 29, and the second semifinal will be played on October 30 in Bengaluru. Mark your calendars 🗓 The dates and venues for key fixtures in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 have been revealed ⌛ Here's how to register your interest ➡ — ICC (@ICC) June 2, 2025 The finalists will have at least two days to prepare for the decider, with the title clash to be held in either Bengaluru or Colombo on November 2. Apart from hosts India, defending champions Australia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and South Africa will take part in the event. Pakistan and Bangladesh were the latest entrants to the World Cup, having punched their tickets after finishing in the top two of the six-team qualifier tournament in April. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD India are seeking their maiden title in the tournament, where the Aussies are the most successful team with seven title wins
The Hindu
5 days ago
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- The Hindu
Knight out of England's home summer with hamstring injury
England batter Heather Knight was ruled out of their home summer programme due to a hamstring injury on Thursday (May 29, 2025) but the country's cricket board hoped she would return in time for the 50-overs World Cup in India in September. The former captain's unbeaten 66 helped England seal a 3-0 Twenty20 series sweep against West Indies at Chelmsford on Monday (May 26, 2025) but Knight looked in discomfort towards the end and did not field in the second innings. "An MRI scan has revealed that Heather Knight has suffered a significant tendon injury to her right hamstring and will be ruled out of home international cricket and The Hundred in 2025," the board said in a statement. "She will now undergo further assessment with the England women's medical team to determine the next steps of her management. "Although no return date can be set at this stage, it is hoped Heather will be available for selection for the ICC Women's World Cup in September 2025." The former England captain will miss the one-day series against West Indies and the tour of India in June and July.
France 24
6 days ago
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England women's batting star Knight out for season with hamstring injury
Knight top-scored as England completed a T20 series clean sweep against the West Indies on Monday, but the shine was taken off her unbeaten 66 off 47 balls when she was unable to field due to injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board said Thursday that Knight sustained a "significant tendon injury" in her right hamstring, meaning she will miss the three one-day games against the West Indies and the upcoming series against India. Knight will also be absent for the London Spirit's title defence in this season's Hundred. However, the ECB hope the 34-year-old Knight will be fit for this year's 50-over World Cup in India, scheduled to start in September. "An MRI scan has revealed that Heather Knight has suffered a significant tendon injury to her right hamstring and will be ruled out of home international cricket and the Hundred in 2025," said an ECB statement. "She will now undergo further assessment with the England women's medical team to determine the next steps of her management. "Although no return date can be set at this stage, it is hoped Heather will be available for selection for the ICC Women's World Cup in September 2025." Knight, in charge since 2016, stood down as captain following a woeful Ashes series earlier this year where visitors England suffered a 16-0 thrashing by Australia in the multi-format series. She was replaced as captain by Nat Sciver-Brunt, in one of the first acts by coach Charlotte Edwards -- Knight's predecessor as skipper -- since she succeeded the sacked Jon Lewis as England coach.
Powys County Times
6 days ago
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Heather Knight ruled out of England's summer with hamstring injury
England batter Heather Knight is hoping to be fit for the World Cup after being ruled out of the rest of the international summer with a hamstring tendon injury. Knight top-scored as England completed a T20 series clean sweep against the West Indies on Monday, but her unbeaten 66 from 47 balls came at a cost as she was unable to field due to injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Thursday she had sustained a 'significant tendon injury' in her right hamstring, meaning she will miss the three one-day games against the West Indies and the upcoming series against India. Knight will also be absent for the London Spirit's title defence in this season's Hundred. However, the ECB is hopeful the former England captain will be available for this year's World Cup in India which is scheduled to start in September. A statement from the ECB said: 'An MRI scan has revealed that Heather Knight has suffered a significant tendon injury to her right hamstring and will be ruled out of home international cricket and the Hundred in 2025. We're with you all the way Heather 💔 Read more 👇 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) May 29, 2025 'She will now undergo further assessment with the England women's medical team to determine the next steps of her management. 'Although no return date can be set at this stage, it is hoped Heather will be available for selection for the ICC Women's World Cup in September 2025.' Knight, who was replaced as captain by new head coach Charlotte Edwards, shone in both of her visits to the crease in the T20 series success against the West Indies, scoring 109 runs without losing a wicket.
Hans India
6 days ago
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Heather Knight ruled out of home summer with hamstring injury
London: Former England captain Heather Knight has been ruled out of home international cricket and The Hundred in 2025 after she suffered a "significant tendon injury" in her right hamstring during her match-winning innings against West Indies last week. She scored an unbeaten 66 off 47 balls in the third T20I at Chelmsford on Monday, helping the side to secure a 3-0 series sweep. However, she was visibly affected by a hamstring injury during the latter part of her innings and did not return to the field for the second half of the match. As a result, she has been ruled out for the remainder of the international summer, which includes this week's ODI series against West Indies, the home series against India in June and July, and the Women's Hundred in August. "An MRI scan has revealed that Heather Knight has suffered a significant tendon injury to her right hamstring and will be ruled out of home international cricket and The Hundred in 2025," the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement. "She will now undergo further assessment with the England Women's medical team to determine the next steps of her management. Although no return date can be set at this stage, it is hoped Heather will be available for selection for the ICC Women's World Cup in September 2025," it added. Knight had already been replaced in England's ODI squad by Alice Capsey, who managed just four runs in her sole innings during the T20I leg against West Indies, also in Chelmsford. "Unfortunately, I've damaged my right hamstring tendon pretty badly and I'll miss the rest of the international summer and the hundred, but I've got the World Cup in my sights. Pretty gutted, it's not the best timing, but I'll be doing everything I can to get back asap. I've been here before and I'll face this head on like all the challenges I've had in my career," Knight posted on Instagram. Despite the squad change, replacing Knight's extensive experience will be a bigger challenge for England, who are currently rebuilding under new captain Nat Sciver-Brunt. Sciver-Brunt took over the leadership in April, following Knight's nine-year stint as captain. The upcoming World Cup in India marks the first major milestone in England's new era under head coach Charlotte Edwards. The tournament begins on September 29, with the final scheduled for October 26 in Mullanpur.
