New marketing campaign invitations everybody in Manchester to ‘Catch the Spirit’ forward of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup subsequent summer time

World Cup stars Ellyse Perry, Hayley Matthews, Lauren Bell, Richa Ghosh and cricket legend Andrew Flintoff characteristic in world advertising and marketing marketing campaign ‘Catch the Spirit’, igniting pleasure for subsequent 12 months

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as we speak launched a daring new world advertising and marketing marketing campaign – Catch the Spirit – igniting pleasure forward of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup which can happen on residence soil subsequent summer time together with Manchester. 

Featuring world-class stars Ellyse Perry (Australia), Hayley Matthews (West Indies), Lauren Bell (England) and Richa Ghosh (India) — with a particular cameo from cricket legend Andrew Flintoff — the marketing campaign showcases the infectious vitality a rustic feels when a World Cup involves city. 

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup fixtures coming to Manchester: 

• Saturday 13 June: Qualifier vs Qualifier and South Africa vs Australia  
• Sunday 21 June: South Africa vs India 
• Thursday 25 June: India vs Qualifier  
• Friday 26 June: Sri Lanka vs Qualifier 
• The event is about to supply lots of of 1000’s of followers the possibility to see the world’s greatest cricketers in motion at world-class venues up and down the nation and is a large alternative to propel ladies’s cricket firmly into the mainstream. 

The marketing campaign launch coincides with tickets occurring normal sale for the competitors. England and Wales will play host to the perfect cricketing expertise with 33 matches over 24 days from the event opener on 12 June at Edgbaston, Birmingham, to the ultimate at Lord’s on 5 July. With demand already excessive throughout all matches, followers are inspired to safe tickets early for what guarantees to be a historic second in ladies’s sport.   

Number 1 T20 Bowler on the planet and native hero Sophie Ecclestone mentioned: “Playing for England is one of the biggest and best responsibilities in the world, particularly at massive events like next year’s home T20 World Cup. I was in the crowd when the team won in 2017 at Lord’s and it’s an experience I’ll never forget. I’m so excited for next summer and for my home city [Manchester] to play such a big part.” 

England quick bowler, Lauren Bell additionally mentioned: “For me Catch the Spirit means huge crowds, huge moments and massive vitality! Watching the women win the 2017 World Cup is what motivated me to turn out to be a cricketer and the chance to encourage followers throughout the nation subsequent summer time is large.  

“We’ve seen the amazing impact the Lionesses have had on football, particularly after their home Euros – and we want this to be cricket’s moment!” 

Councillor John Hacking, Executive Member for Skills, Employment & Leisure, Manchester City Council mentioned: “The ticket release and campaign launch for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is another fantastic moment for Manchester, reinforcing our reputation as a city that lives and breathes sport. With the world’s best cricketers coming to Old Trafford Cricket Ground next summer, we’re proud to welcome another major international event. Manchester’s continued presence in the top 10 sporting cities, globally recognised for the seventh consecutive year is a testament to our passion, our people, and our world-class venues. I encourage everyone to catch the spirit and be part of this historic celebration of women’s sport.” 

Tickets are actually on normal sale and promoting quick. Fans can get able to catch the spirit by buying tickets to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 HERE.