India, Nov. 7 -- Following the success of the 2025 Women's World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to expand the number of teams in the next edition of the tournament, scheduled for 2029. The ICC Board ratified the decision on Friday, reaffirming its commitment to the global growth of women's cricket. The apex body also confirmed that nearly 300,000 fans attended the event in stadiums, thereby breaking the record for the highest attendance at any women's cricket tournament.

The Women's World Cup 2025 final saw India beating South Africa by 52 runs in the summit clash at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. This resulted in India winning the tournament for the first time in their history. The 2025 World Cup saw I...