ICC to hold Under-19 World Cup for Women in 2021
INDIA, Oct. 15 -- An Under-19 World Cup for the women will be held for the first time in 2021, with the tournament set to be played once every two years. The decision was taken during the ICC board meetings in Dubai which concluded on Monday (October 14), with the cricket governing body also announcing that the eight-year cricketing cycle starting from 2023 will include one major men's and women's ICC event every year along with four events apiece for Under-19 men and women cricketers.
"In examining a whole range of options, the Board felt a major Men's and Women's event each year will bring consistency to our calendar whilst complementing bilateral cricket, giving our sport a strong future foundation," ICC chairman Shashank Manohar said. "...
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