Date:18/07/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/18/stories/2008071856362100.htm

Sport - Cricket

India meets Pakistan in WWC opening match

Dubai: India will play Pakistan in the opening match of the ICC Women’s World Cup to be held in Australia from March 7-22 next year.

England and Sri Lanka are the other teams in Group B, while Australia, New Zealand, the West Indies and South Africa form Group A in the eight-team tournament to be played at six venues.

India was the runner-up in the last edition in South Africa in 2005, while Australia is defending champion. — PTI