Sarah Dambanevana, first Zimbabwean female umpire in Women's T20 World Cup, passes away at 36
Former Zimbabwe cricketer and umpire Sarah Dambanevana has died in Harare at 36 after months in hospital following a medical procedure. She represented Zimbabwe from 2009 to 2014 before becoming an international umpire. In 2023, she became the first Zimbabwean woman to officiate a World Cup final and later worked at the 2024 and 2025 women's World Cups.
Brazil’s U-17 Women’s National Team is intensifying its preparations in Morocco for the upcoming U-17 Women’s World Cup, with the opening match against Canada scheduled for October 18. Since arriving on October 5, the team has been focusing on fitness, adapting to local conditions, and refining tactical concepts honed at Granja Comary in Rio de Janeiro.
Head coach Rilany Silva explains that the preparation phase allows the coaching staff to build on their in-game work while helping the players acclimate to the time zone, food, and climate. The team will focus on refining attacking patterns, particularly coordinated movement, before shifting emphasis to defensive aspects in the final stages.
The coaching staff plans to identify adjustments needed throughout the tournament during the World Cup matches. Brazil’s U-17 Women’s National Team will kick off their World Cup campaign against Canada on October 18 at the Women’s Football Complex in Salé, Morocco.
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