Women's International Cricket Enters Brief Hiatus Ahead of Pakistan's Tour to Sri Lanka
The international calendar is experiencing a quiet spell, with teams preparing for upcoming bilateral tours and focusing on player development.
The story
The women's international cricket circuit is currently in a lull, with no senior matches concluded in the last 24-48 hours. This quiet period follows a busy schedule that included major tournaments, allowing teams to regroup and strategize for future engagements.
Attention now turns towards upcoming bilateral series, with players likely engaging in training camps and domestic commitments to maintain their form. Fans can anticipate the return of competitive international action as teams finalize preparations for their next tours, setting the stage for fresh rivalries and performances. This break offers an opportunity for players to manage their workloads and for national boards to assess their squads ahead of a packed schedule later in the year.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia currently leads the ODI rankings. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | #2 England | England holds the second position in the ODI rankings. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | #3 India | India is ranked third in the ODI format. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | #1 Australia | Australia also tops the T20I rankings. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | #2 England | England is second in the T20I rankings. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | #3 India | India holds the third spot in the T20I format. |
What we'll be watching
- Pakistan Women's tour of Sri Lanka begins on July 23, featuring ODIs and T20Is.
- The first WT20I between Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women is scheduled for July 30.
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