2017 Women’s World Cup

The 2017 ICC Women's World Cup did more for the women's game than just reach the consciousness of the South African public, it also inspired youngsters, Raisibe Ntozakhe and Nadine de Klerk to want to continue to work hard in order to remain a part of the Proteas set up.

South Africa women's coach Hilton Moreeng was impressed at the way his team improved their efforts with the bat at the recent World Cup in England, saying it is something the side can build on.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has congratulated three members of the Proteas women's national squad - Dane van Niekerk, Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp - on their selection for the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 Team of the Tournament.

England women's captain Heather Knight hailed her side for holding their nerve after they beat India by nine runs to win the World Cup title at Lord's on Sunday.

India women's captain Mithali Raj blamed her team's narrow defeat to England in the World Cup final on nerves but says they have "set the platform" for young girls in the Asian country.

England are the 2017 Women's World Cup champions after beating India by nine runs at Lord's on Sunday in a tight contest that had the crowd on the edge of their seats.

Cricket Australia's chief executive officer, James Sutherland, this morning praised the efforts of the Australian Women's Cricket Team at the ICC Women's World Cup, despite their loss to India in the semi-final on Thursday.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has congratulated the South Africa women's team on their memorable and historic Women's World Cup campaign that came to a nail-biting conclusion in Bristol on Tuesday when they lost their semi-final to hosts England by two wickets off the third last ball of the game.

South Africa women's captain Dane van Nierkerk admits they are gutted after narrowly losing the Women's World Cup semi-final against England but is incredibly proud that they went so deep into the tournament.

England progressed to the Women's World Cup final, but only just, after sneaking past South Africa by two wickets with two balls to spare in Bristol on Tuesday.