ICC Women Cricket World Cup

ICC announces match officials for Women’s ODI World Cup qualifiers in Pakistan

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named a panel of 10 umpires and three match referees to officiate the upcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifiers, set to take place from April 9 to 19 in Lahore, Pakistan. Ali Naqvi, Shandre Fritz, and Trudy Anderson have been appointed as match referees, while the umpiring panel includes Faisal Khan Afridi, Saleema Imtiaz, Sarah Dambanevana, Masudur Rahman Mukul, Shatira Jakir Jesy, Donovan Koch, Babs Gcuma, Candace La Borde, Dedunu de Silva, an...

January 27, 2025 5:32 PM

Smriti Mandhana named ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for stellar 2024 performances

India's star batter Smriti Mandhana has been crowned the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year for her outstanding performances in 2024. The elegant left-handed opener dominated the 50-over format, amassing runs with remarkable consistency and flair, solidifying her reputation as one of the best in the game. According to the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC), one of the factors that set the experienced India star apart during the year was how she managed to produce her...