Cricket is one of the most popular sports in South Asia, and it’s no secret that Dubai is hosting the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which kicked off in style on October 2. Yes, the Captains’ Day at the Dubai International Stadium brought together 10 team captains, on the eve of the ninth edition of this much sought-after tournament. Here’s what happened!
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Match Kicks Off With Captain’s Day
For this year, ICC has taken a unique approach towards the captain’s photo at the Captain’s Day for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Yes, for this purpose, each captain was invited to individually showcase their excitement for the tournament set against the striking backdrop of the Dubai Frame, a symbol of the UAE’s landscape. This was the perfect setting as it blends the modern architecture of Dubai with its desertscape, reflecting the cultural diversity of this edition’s World Cup.
Highlights Of The Captain’s Day
The photo was taken by Dubai-based Tina Patni, who is a well-known luxury fashion, beauty, and editorial photographer. Yes, she is recognised for her work with celebrities and has earned international recognition for her unique style and expertise in the industry.
After this, a special panel session that featured all the 10 captains. It took place during the Captains’ Day, which was hosted by Melanie Jones. She showcased to fans a glimpse into the life, strategies and aspirations of the captains. The participating Team Captains were as follows:
1. Australia Captain Alyssa Healy
2. Bangladesh Captain Nigar Sultana
3. Scotland Captain Kathryn Bryce
4. India Captain Harmanpreet Kaur
5. England Captain Heather Knight
6. Pakistan captain, Fatima Sana
7. New Zealand Captain Sophie Devine
8. South Africa Captain Laura Wolvaardt
9. Sri Lanka captain, Chamari Athapaththu
10. West Indies Captain Hayley Matthews
More Information About The Exciting Cricket Tournament
If you’re an ardent cricket fan, then you will be pleased to know that the tournament will see 23 matches held over 18 days. Yes, the matches will be hosted in two cities, Sharjah and Dubai, which is bound to promise entertainment and even inspire a new generation of cricket fans. As it happens, the opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be taking place in Sharjah. Yes, with hosts Bangladesh who will be facing Scotland at 2 PM. This will be followed by Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
So, if you also want to watch the interesting matches unfold in front of you, you can purchase tickets online or directly at the stadiums. For more information related to the tournament, click here.
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First Published: October 02, 2024 11:40 PM