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March 8, 2021
“More teams will compete in both the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup from 2026 onwards as part of the ICC’s long-term commitment to growing the game globally and in a sustainable fashion,” said the ICC.
March 8, 2021
Ross Taylor’s inning in the match was one of his finest ever and co-incidentally also came on his birthday.
March 8, 2021
The final of the tournament was held on March 8, 2020, on International Women’s Day.
March 8, 2021
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli took to Instagram on the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8) 2021 to pen a heartfelt tribute for his wife Anushka Sharma.Â
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