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The FIFA World Cup and Cricket World Cup may both rank among the world's biggest sporting events but their prize money tells a very different story.

Selected content from Women’s Cricket Week will be integrated across ICC channels and live broadcasts, connecting the action in England and Wales with global communities, and reinforcing the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as both an elite sporting event and a cultural movement for the continued growth of women’s cricket.

Australia's Gilmour topped the chart with 11 wickets to his name in the 1975 World Cup. England's Mike Hendrick picked up 10 wickets and topped the chart in 1979. The current BCCI President topped the charts in 1983 with 18 wickets to his name.

England are annoyed their bowlers’ usual pre-game routines will be changed by the appearance of Rita Ora ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup final against Australia at Lord’s on Monday morning (AEST).

The Irish government has given a further major funding boost to the development of cricket in Ireland, with E3.5m to help improve the Stormont venue in Belfast.