BCA to start women cricket tourneys; T20 format likely
Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) is set to launch women's cricket tournaments in Vadodara with a focus on promoting talented players.
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Women cricket - 10 things to know with detail
Women's cricket has been played since the 18th century, with the first recorded match taking place in 1745 in Surrey, England.
The first Women's Cricket World Cup was held in 1973 in England, with England emerging as the champions.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) officially recognized women's cricket in 2005, leading to the establishment of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 tournament in 2009.
The Women's Cricket World Cup is held every four years, with the last edition taking place in 2017 in England, where the host nation emerged as the champions.
The Women's T20 World Cup is also held every four years, with the last edition taking place in 2020 in Australia, where the hosts emerged as the champions.
Australia is the most successful team in Women's Cricket World Cup history, having won the tournament a record six times.
The current top-ranked women's cricket team in the world is Australia, followed by England and India.
Women's cricket has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, with more countries investing in developing their women's cricket teams.
Some of the top women cricketers in the world include Ellyse Perry (Australia), Meg Lanning (Australia), Smriti Mandhana (India), and Sophie Devine (New Zealand).
The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) in Australia and the Kia Super League in England are some of the top domestic T20 leagues for women cricketers, providing a platform for players to showcase their talent.