Spin Bowler Shreyanka Patil Ruled Out of Women's T20 World Cup 2026

India's spin bowler Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026 due to a muscle injury. The development is a setback for the Indian women's cricket team ahead of the tournament, which will be hosted in England and Wales.

1. History and Structure of the ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket. Founded in 1909 as the Imperial Cricket Conference by representatives from England, Australia, and South Africa, it was renamed the International Cricket Conference in 1965 and took its current name in 1989. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, the ICC is responsible for organizing major global tournaments, including the men's and women's Cricket World Cups and T20 World Cups. It also oversees the ICC Code of Conduct and playing conditions.

2. Women's Cricket: Historical Milestones

Women's cricket has seen significant growth over the past few decades:

• The first Women's Cricket World Cup (One Day International format) was held in England in 1973, two years before the inaugural men's World Cup in 1975.
• The Women's Cricket Association of India (WCAI) was merged with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2006, integrating the governance of men's and women's cricket in the country.
• The inaugural Women's T20 World Cup was held in England in 2009, run alongside the men's tournament.