WITH the end of the men’s T20 World Cup imminent, it will soon be time to look ahead to the women’s World Cup this summer.
England are the hosts this year, which could prove fortuitous, as they have won every World Cup they have hosted in both formats, three one day World Cup wins, and one T20 World Cup, in 2017.
Since their last tournament win, women’s sport in England has ignited, thanks to the Red Roses recent Rugby World Cup win on home soil, following on from The Lionesses home European Championship win in 2022, then retaining it last summer in Switzerland.
Head of performance at Hampshire Cricket, James Hibberd spoke on the build up to the World Cup, and the potential it has to boost the women’s game.
“There’s a great opportunity for that to happen, obviously there is a lot of cricket to be played now and then. There is a lot of strong teams to take on in the World Cup but the girls have been working hard to do so.”
Hampshire bowler Daisy Gibb spoke on the opportunity England women have to show the game is growing.
“I think it is going to be a really good opportunity to show everyone who are following the men’s game that the standard is getting better and that we are growing, and that it is entertaining to watch – it is also a great opportunity that we get to host this year as well. “
England will face neighbours Ireland and Scotland in their group, as well as New Zealand, Sri Lanka and West Indies.
