Sri Lanka stripped of hosting Women's Champions Trophy

BBC Sport Wednesday 02 September 2026, 14:28 UTC 1 min read

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The International Cricket Council moves the inaugural edition of next year's Women's Champions Trophy from Sri Lanka to India.

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