Women’s T20 World Cup ‘breaks cricket into mainstream’ but money still an issue

The Women's T20 World Cup has drawn record-breaking crowds, including 27,000 spectators at Lord's on Sunday, with England advancing to face South Africa in the semi-final on Thursday and Australia eliminating India by six wickets. Tournament director Beth Barrett-Wild declared the event a success in breaking women's cricket into the mainstream. However, financial challenges remain, highlighted by the Netherlands coach having to give up her job in order to lead her country at the tournament.