According to the ICC, the emblem "reflects the unique connection between the spirit of the sport and its place of origin in England and Wales".

Featuring a cricketer playing a forward stroke, the logo is an "inspirational link to the distinctive outline of England and Wales", the ICC say.

It is also supposed to emphasise the "dynamic essence" of cricket and its special relationship to the host nation, "over and above the gender of players".

The 11th edition of the tournament will feature games at Bristol, Derby, Leicester and Taunton, with the final on July 23, 2017 taking place at the famous Lord's ground in London.

ICC chief executive David Richardson said: “With the ICC Women’s World Cup taking place in the sport’s spiritual home, it can’t get any bigger than this for women’s cricket. 

"And this is nicely encapsulated in the logo, which reflects a celebration of women’s cricket in the host country colours.

“The next 12 months will be exciting for women’s cricket as the top nations aim for the ultimate prize in women’s cricket. 

"The sport is on a high and I am sure next year’s event will take it to even greater heights with outstanding cricket and record breaking attendances."

The top four sides from the ICC Women’s Championships will automatically qualify for the World Cup, with a qualification tournament confirming the rest of the field.

England women’s captain Heather Knight said: “It is every cricketer’s dream to captain in a World Cup on home soil, and I am sure that it will be a very proud moment for me to lead the girls out in England next summer. 

“The ICC Women’s World Cup is the pinnacle of our sport - it is the blue riband event that everyone wants to win, and I know that all the players in the England squad will relish the challenge.  

"It is also a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase the women’s game in front of what I sure will be a passionate home crowd, and inspire the next generation of cricketers."