The past couple of weeks have been delightfully chaotic for the Netherlands women’s team captain Babette de Leede. Then again, that description fits much of the Dutch side’s year so far. Six months on, the euphoria of securing a maiden Women’s T20 World Cup berth through the Global Qualifiers still crackles through the camp, refusing…
The Netherlands women’s cricket team is set to make its long-awaited debut at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, beginning its campaign against Bangladesh, a side it has encountered both in the global qualifiers and a tri-series involving Scotland in the lead-up to the tournament. Speaking ahead of the opener, captain Babette de Leede described…
New Zealand gave an early reminder of their strength as they saw off South Africa in the warm-up match ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Tuesday. Sri Lanka were also on the winning side as they cruised to a victory over the Netherlands. In the other games earlier in the day,…
Under the baking Dubai sun two years ago, the captains of all 10 participating nations in the Women’s T20 World Cup came together for an iconic photograph at the centre of the Dubai International Stadium. There were peregrine falcons, camels, and ambitions that could potentially fill every seat in that venue. Contracts, equal pay, franchise…
