Women’s World Cup Captains Gather In London For Official Trophy Shoot

  • Captains of all participating teams attended the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup trophy shoot in London.
  • Pakistan captain Fatima Sana exchanged greetings with ICC Chairman Jay Shah during the event.
  • The Women’s Cricket World Cup is set to begin on June 12.

Captains of the teams participating in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup came together in London for the tournament’s official trophy photo shoot ahead of the competition’s opening match on June 12.

The launch event was held at Waterloo Bridge and featured all team captains posing with the World Cup trophy as part of the tournament’s promotional activities. ICC Chairman Jay Shah and ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta also attended the ceremony and joined the players for the official launch.

One of the moments that drew attention during the event involved Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, who was greeted by Jay Shah and Sanjog Gupta. Both officials exchanged handshakes with the Pakistan skipper, while Gupta was also seen standing alongside her during the official group photograph.

The interaction quickly became a topic of discussion on social media, with many users referring to it as a symbolic Pakistan-India handshake given the sporting rivalry and political tensions that have long existed between the two neighbouring countries.

Before the ceremony, all captains travelled to the venue together on a single bus. The players later participated in media activities, promotional events and the official photo session with the World Cup trophy.

During their interactions with the media, team captains expressed confidence in their preparations and said they were looking forward to competing at the global event. A large crowd of cricket fans gathered at the venue to watch the ceremony, while several players spent time signing autographs and meeting supporters.

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup will begin on June 12 and will feature the world’s top women’s cricket teams battling for one of the most prestigious titles in international cricket. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will lead her side in the tournament as they aim to make a strong impression on the world stage.

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