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Sri Lanka women stun England

Chris Devine

Sri Lanka produced one of the biggest shocks in the history of women’s cricket by inflicting a one-wicket defeat on defending champions England in the World Cup clash at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium.

Sri Lanka women stun England

Chris Devine

Live images from Mumbai, where Sri Lanka produced one of the biggest shocks in the history of women’s cricket by inflicting a one-wicket defeat on defending world champions England

Devine hundred slays South Africa

Sophie Devine’s superb 145 powered New Zealand to a 150-run demolition of South Africa on day two of the Women’s World Cup in India.

Edwards hails England preparation

Chris Devine

England women could not be better prepared for their World Cup defence, according to Charlotte Edwards. "We're as fit as we've ever been," she said.

Kamini century underpins India win

Chris Devine

Thirush Kamini became the first Indian to make a century at the Women’s World Cup as the host nation defeated West Indies by 105 runs in the opening match of the 2013 tournament at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium.

Squad strength a boon for England - Hazell

Danielle Hazell believes England’s strength in depth will prove a significant aid to their hopes of defending the Women’s World Cup in India. "There's good competition for places," she told ecb.co.uk.

Hazell grabs five in narrow loss

Danielle Hazell’s five-wicket haul proved in vain as England suffered a 13-run defeat to New Zealand in their final warm-up game prior to the Women’s World Cup. Hazell returned 5-41 at Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex.

Edwards underpins warm-up win

Rob Barnett

Dependable captain Charlotte Edwards led from the front as England comfortably beat South Africa in their first of two warm-up games for the Women’s World Cup.

Cuttack joins Mumbai as World Cup venue

The ICC has announced that the 2013 Women’s World Cup will be staged in two India cities - with Mumbai still hosting the majority of games and some group and Super Six stage matches being relocated to Cuttack.

Edwards eyes new high

Charlotte Edwards believes a successful World Cup defence in India would rank above anything she has achieved in her illustrious career.