Women's Cricket
Since the success of the University of BrasÃlia PE cricket course, women's cricket has grown steadily in BrasÃlia. In 2007, there was a three-match series in Curitiba against an Argentina XI. Then in late January 2009, the Brazil team visited Buenos Aires for a return series. While Brazil was able to win only the one match, both series were closely contested.
The improvement in the women's team was noted in Buenos Aires and led to their invitation to play in the ICC Americas Women's Championship in Miami in May 2009. While unable to win any matches, the team was very competitive and earned the praise of all who witnessed how much they the players have achieved in such a short time.
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