Overview

• The initiative will run alongside the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
• The program was endorsed earlier this year by the ICC Women’s Cricket Committee and the ICC Chief Executives’ Committee.
• Full Members have confirmed activities, with the ECB focusing on recreational cricket, Cricket South Africa staging a school celebration at Karabo Meso’s former high school, and New Zealand Cricket hosting a “Mini World Cup” for girls.
• More than 45 Associate Members plan grassroots efforts that include community watch parties, education for female coaches and teachers, and participation events under the ICC’s criiio program.
• ICC chair Jay Shah hailed the launch as a proud milestone following record crowds and standout performances this year, with the week intended to become an annual fixture.