England captain Heather Knight has expressed her team's ambition to leave a lasting legacy for women's cricket in the country as they prepare to host the Women's T20 World Cup. Knight draws inspiration from the success of England's Lionesses in football and the Red Roses in rugby, who have won major titles in recent years. The England women's cricket team has a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the sport, with the tournament set to be the most attended women's cricket event in history. The team is determined to perform well and inspire a new generation of young players, with Knight emphasizing the importance of creating a lasting legacy for women's cricket in England.
The ICC has announced a 10% increase in the total prize fund for the tournament, with the winners set to receive $2.34m and the runners-up $1.17m. The event has already generated significant interest, with over 236,000 children from 1,350 schools participating in a cricket festival to mark 50 days to go until the World Cup.