The International Cricket Council (ICC), the global governing body for cricket, has decided to move next year's inaugural Women's Champions Trophy from Sri Lanka to India. Originally, Sri Lanka was set to host the six-team tournament, but it has been removed from the hosting duties due to ongoing problems with its national cricket board and reported government interference in the sport. In a statement, the ICC said that Sri Lanka Cricket is still working on the necessary reforms that were discussed at the ICC's annual conference in July. Bangladesh and South Africa had also shown interest in hosting the event, but the ICC board ultimately chose India as the replacement host. The matches will be held in two cities: Mumbai and Vadodara. The Women's Champions Trophy differs from the men's version, which is a 50-over competition, as it will be a T20 format, meaning each team plays 20 overs per innings. This format is typically faster-paced and more spectator-friendly. The tournament will follow a round-robin format, where each team plays against the others, and the top two teams from this stage will qualify for the final. This structure allows for multiple opportunities for teams to showcase their skills and progress through the competition. The six participating teams—Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka—were selected based on their rankings as of 6 July, the qualification cut-off date. The decision to move the event to India highlights the ICC's focus on ensuring smooth organization and minimizing disruptions. The tournament is expected to be a significant event in women's cricket, providing a platform for the top teams to compete at a high level and potentially boosting the sport's popularity in the region.