Simon Simoudis: The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Begins
I, Simon Simoudis , consider sport to be one of life’s best gifts. Sport can unite the unknown, and that’s what I experienced during my recent visit to the AFL finals in Melbourne. Sport can provide memorable experiences. Today, September 30, 2025, is not just any day. The world of sports came alive. The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup started with a bang. The very first match is being conducted while I pen this blog. The opening showdown is between the home team, India, and Sri Lanka, and this is taking place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. And though I, Simon Simoudis , sitting thousands of miles apart, can already get a scent of the atmosphere. The World Cup has finally started, and with this excitement runs wild across continents. The tournament is being held this year in India. The best host of this World Cup is India, considering its affluent cricketing past. The games will be conducted at some of the world's greatest stadiums: Kolkata's Eden Gardens, Bengaluru...