India, July 10 -- Three elite cricket venues were on Thursday added to the list of grounds that will play their part in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales next year.

All three venues share a rich cricketing pedigree and have played a part in propelling women's cricket on to the global stage. They will play a prominent role in showcasing elite women's cricket to local fans before the start of the tournament.

The warm-up matches, the full schedule of which will be revealed in due course, will see the best in the world go head-to-head as they prepare for next summer's groundbreaking tournament.

Eight countries are already sure of their place, with the final four participants to be decided through a Women's T20 World C...