The ICC Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier assumes great significance not only because two teams from among the eight there will get to play in the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 in the West Indies from 9 to 24 November but also because all matches will be classified as T20 Internationals after a recent ICC announcement to that effect. ICC Women’s Cricket Manager Holly Colvin: “The exciting nature of T20Is and the competitive qualification format will give participating teams the experience of performing under pressure. Bangladesh captain Rumana Ahmed: “This is a great opportunity for us to display what we are capable of doing and also qualify for the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 in the process. We are confident we will gel together as a team and come up with some memorable performances.”Ireland captain Laura Delany: “2018 is a big year for the Ireland women’s cricket team. “We’re hopeful that a Global Development Team – playing five games against some of our Super League teams immediately after the ICC World T20 Qualifiers – can offer those players representing the Associate Members those opportunities.

Source: Pakistan Today May 23, 2018 10:52 UTC