The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a groundbreaking Women’s Future Tours Programme (FTP) for 2025-2029, promising nearly 400 matches across 11 teams as part of an expanded ICC Women’s Championship. This comprehensive framework aims to enhance the profile of women’s cricket globally and includes significant opportunities for Pakistan, highlighted by a scheduled tri-series with Ireland and the West Indies. The ICC will host an event each year during this cycle, including the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India in 2025, the inaugural six-team Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027, and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Kingdom in 2026, with a fourth T20 World Cup in 2028 yet to be confirmed. Notably, Pakistan will participate in a tri-series hosted by Ireland alongside the West Indies in advance of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The ODIs within the Women’s Championship will continue to provide context and a pathway to the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2029.

Source: The Nation November 04, 2024 23:42 UTC