Johor to co-host int’l cricket tourney

(From right) Malaysia Cricket Association chief executive officer M. Dinesh, Mohammed Iqbal, Johor Sports Council High Performance and Sport Science assistant director Mohammad Syafiq Hassan and Prof Faidz looking over JCA Oval cricket grounds in Johor Baru.

International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match schedule for ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, and Johor is set to play a prominent role as host venue.

Johor Cricket Council president Prof Faidz Abdul Rahman said the tournament, featuring 16 teams from around the world, was set for Jan 18 to Feb 2, 2025.