At an event in Mumbai on Monday, former skipper Mithali Raj and ex-India allrounder Yuvraj Singh were part of star-studded panels to talk about the upcoming competition alongside India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, batter Jemimah Rodrigues and ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe return of the ICC Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup 2025 to India comes at a defining moment for the women\u2019s game, setting the stage for a truly world-class tournament that will further elevate the sport\u2019s global stature.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAt the ICC, we remain open to new ideas and are constantly exploring ways to sustain the upward momentum of women\u2019s cricket. Conversations like today\u2019s panel discussion are invaluable in shaping our collective vision and driving progress.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWith just 50 days to go until the start of the tournament, preparations are well underway, and excitement is building. I extend my best wishes to all participating teams as they gear up for the challenge. I am confident they will have an unforgettable experience in India and Sri Lanka,\u201d said Shah in an ICC statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The tournament, set to happen from September 30 to November 2, will be contested in a round-robin format among eight teams \u2013 Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This will also be the first women\u2019s global cricket event in the sub-continent since India hosted the 2016 ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup. India has also staged the Women\u2019s ODI World Cup in 1978, 1997 and 2013, respectively.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The tournament, set to happen from September 30 to November 2, will be contested in a round-robin format among eight teams \u2013 Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As part of a wider school legacy programme, the trophy tour will also stop at several schools in each host city. ICC added that they and the BCCI are working with stakeholders to give select schools the opportunity to attend ODI World Cup matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n