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International Women’s Cricket Council

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The International Women's Cricket Council (IWCC) was established in 1958 by Australia, England, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and South Africa. Later, India, Denmark, and several West Indian islands joined the organization. Women have been playing cricket in England since the 18th century, with the first club forming in 1887. The IWCC's formation predated the men's cricket World Cup, as a World Cup for women was instituted in 1973.12

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