Tier-2 takeover: Women’s ODI World Cup seeks new pastures

India’s hosting of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup aims to build on the legacy of the 1997 event by expanding the game’s reach to tier-2 cities. Venue selection has faced challenges, including the loss of Bengaluru due to safety concerns, leading to a focus on locations like Guwahati, Indore, and Visakhapatnam.