Taunton's County Ground hosts England vs India women's T20 as international cricket boosts local investment
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Charlie Taylor
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Summary
Taunton's County Ground is hosting an international women's T20 cricket match between England and India, with 6,000 tickets sold. Local business leaders say hosting such international sporting events is helping put the town "on the map" and encouraging investment in the area. The match serves as England's final warm-up before the Women's T20 World Cup.
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· 3 pulledHosting international sporting contests is helping put a town 'on the map' when it comes to encouraging investment, a business leader has said.
More than 6,000 cricket fans are expected at the County Ground to see England play India later.
International cricket is 'putting Taunton on the map'
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