London, June 7 -- The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 was launched in spectacular style on Sunday as London's iconic Waterloo Bridge was transformed into a full-length cricket pitch, marking a striking curtain-raiser for the global event set to begin on June 12 in England and Wales.

In a first-of-its-kind "Captains' Carnival", all 12 participating captains assembled at the historic International Cricket Council showcase, with the Thames backdrop featuring landmarks such as Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral and the London Eye adding to the grandeur of the event.

The symbolic takeover of Waterloo Bridge marked the first public gathering of all captains ahead of the tournament, underlining the growing global stature and visibility of women's crick...