Cricket Australia’s CEO, Nick Hockley, emphasized Cricket Australia’s unwavering commitment to fostering cricketing talent globally, stating their absolute desire to see cricket grow and thrive worldwide for both women and men.
“We absolutely want to see cricket grow and thrive all around the world for women and men,” stated Hockley.
Recognizing the challenges faced by Afghanistan cricket amid the current political and social landscape, Hockley reaffirmed Cricket Australia’s steadfast support for the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). He emphasized the ongoing efforts to strengthen women’s cricket in Afghanistan, despite the prevailing obstacles.
Hockley expressed that Cricket Australia maintains close communication with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and remains committed to supporting the growth of the sport in Afghanistan.
“We maintain close communication with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and remain committed to supporting the growth of the sport in Afghanistan,” Hockley added.
Hockley emphasized that several Afghanistan senior national women team’s players are actively engaged in local clubs in Australia due to the support they receive. He expressed a commitment to advocating for women’s cricket and optimism for positive changes that will enable Afghan women to participate more fully in the sport.
“Several Afghan women cricketers are actively engaged in local clubs here; thanks to the support they receive. We are committed to advocating for women’s cricket and hopeful for positive changes that will allow Afghan women to participate more fully in the sport,” Hockley emphasized.
