Women’s Champions Trophy 2027: India Named ICC Host
Why in the news
The International Cricket Council gave India the hosting rights for a brand-new women’s tournament, due early in 2027.
Key facts
- Event: Women’s Champions Trophy 2027, the inaugural edition.
- Awarding body: ICC.
- Host nation: India.
- Window: 14-28 February 2027, a span of two weeks.
Why it matters
Hosting a first-ever ICC women’s tournament places India at the centre of the women’s cricket calendar in early 2027, and such host-and-date details are standard sports-section questions.
Exam angle
- Governing body that announced the host: ICC.
- Edition number: inaugural (first).
- Dates to remember: 14 to 28 February 2027.
- Host country: India.