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NZ women's coach not in favour of contracts

Gary Stead, the New Zealand women's coach, has dismissed the idea that the women's game should go professional following England's victorious campaign at the World Cup in Australia earlier this month

27-Mar-2009•Cricinfo staff

Loss to New Zealand was turning point - Goswami

Jhulan Goswami, captain of the Indian women's team, was happy to have regained her No. 1 ranking in bowling but was disappointed with India's third place finish in the World Cup in Sydney

24-Mar-2009•Cricinfo staff

Five England players in World Cup XI

Five England players have made it to the women's World Cup 2009 XI announced by the ICC day after the team lifted their third world title by beating New Zealand by four wickets in Sydney

23-Mar-2009•Cricinfo staff

Twenty20 for all women's World Cup sides

The eight teams that participated in the 2009 women's World Cup will not only play in the World Twenty20 later this year in England but also the 2010 World Twenty20 in West Indies

22-Mar-2009•Jenny Roesler in Sydney

Shaw proves a point

A modest Nicki Shaw, named Player of the Match, put her bowling down to luck, while crediting the opening pace bowler Katherine Brunt for building up the pressure ahead of her own spell

22-Mar-2009•Jenny Roesler in Sydney

We've repaid those who had faith in us - Edwards

Charlotte Edwards has at last won a World Cup by leading England to their third overall title following a very successful year

22-Mar-2009•Jenny Roesler in Sydney

Sampson retires from cricket at 23

Australia's opening bowler Emma Sampson has shocked the cricket world by retiring at the age of 23

22-Mar-2009•Jenny Roesler in Sydney

England lift World Cup after late drama

England woke up on Sunday morning to find their women crowned world champions for the third time following a final in which they had the edge throughout against New Zealand in Sydney on Sunday

22-Mar-2009•The Bulletin by Jenny Roesler in Sydney

Little separates England and New Zealand

Even the bookies cannot split the teams. In a repeat of the 1993 final at Lord's, England will face New Zealand at North Sydney Oval on Sunday in a match holding much promise

21-Mar-2009•The Preview Jenny Roesler in Sydney

India ride to tight victory and finish third

India beat Australia for the second time in the tournament to take third place and relegate the highly-fancied hosts to a disappointing fourth

21-Mar-2009•Cricinfo staff

Aguilleira calls on West Indies board for more matches

West Indies came to the World Cup with little expectation on their shoulders, despite arriving with a No. 5 ranking for that position was based on their performance in previous World Cup

21-Mar-2009•Jenny Roesler in Sydney

West Indies retain No.5 ranking

Shanel Daley took a career-best 4 for 29 to bowl out Pakistan for 131 and clinch a three-wicket win for West Indies which let them retain the fifth place in the world rankings

21-Mar-2009•Cricinfo staff

Women set for second World Twenty20 in 2010

Women's cricket has been handed a further boost by being included in the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean next year

20-Mar-2009•Jenny Roesler in Sydney

Stead calls for big hits against England

New Zealand coach Gary Stead played down his side's thumping performance but was not shy about stating their prospects for Sunday's final against England

19-Mar-2009•Jenny Roesler in Sydney

Bates and Tiffen tons take New Zealand to final

New Zealand entered their third World Cup final in style after posting a mammoth 373 against Pakistan in the final Super Six match.

19-Mar-2009•Cricinfo staff

Australia upset England but miss the final

Australia saved their best for late in the tournament with a commanding win over the finalists England

19-Mar-2009•Cricinfo staff

India overhaul West Indies with ease

India made it to the third-place playoff after an eight-wicket win over West Indies at the Bankstown Oval

19-Mar-2009•Cricinfo staff

New Zealand's fate in their hands

England are already assured of their place in the World Cup final, but could yet play any of three sides. New Zealand are in pole position, but if they slip up either Australia or India could sneak in

18-Mar-2009•Cricinfo staff

'I need as much help as I can get' - Campbell

Four years ago West Indies women were on the crest of a wave. Their success in the World Cup in South Africa had earned them an automatic place in this year's trophy

18-Mar-2009•Jenny Roesler in Sydney

'We won't give up now' - Edwards

Charlotte Edwards is trying to keep a lid on her excitement after England booked their place in their first World Cup final since 1993 with a huge victory against West Indies at the Drummoyne Oval

17-Mar-2009•Jenny Roesler in Sydney

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