Final request for registration for ICC Women?s World Cup Qualifier
Event website launched; live scores, news and photographs available during event
The ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier will take place in Stellenbosch, South Africa from 18 to 24 February 2008.
Besides the host nation, Zimbabwe, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Bermuda, Ireland, Pakistan, Scotland and the Netherlands will all vie for the two remaining available slots in the ICC Women’s World Cup in Australia in 2009.
The eight teams have been divided into two pools with South Africa, Netherlands, Bermuda and PNG forming Pool A while Pool B will comprise Ireland, Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Scotland.
The top two teams from each pool will qualify for the semi-finals and the winners of those matches will lock horns in the final on 24 February at Stellenbosch University full in the knowledge that they have already qualified for the ICC Women’s World Cup.
Media Information
For media who wish to attend the qualifying event, please contact chris.hurst@icc-cricket.com, to register your interest. Wireless access and limited media facilities will be available at the venues but you must register your interest in attending the event to be able to access the facilities.
Live scores of the event, along with event news, an event guide, audio interviews with players and background on the event will be available at
The event website currently has audio interviews available with many of the event’s leading players. During the tournament, Ireland captain Heather Whelan will write a regular diary column.
For media who wish to receive e-mail updates and photographs directly, if you haven’t done so already please contact chris.hurst@icc-cricket.com
For broadcasters interested in footage of the event, please contact chris.hurst@icc-cricket.com.
