Women's Cricker to be part of Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, confirms CGF
The only time cricket was played at the CWG was in 1998, in kuala Lumpur, when South Africa finished on top of the podium.
Cricket will come back to the Commonwealth Games (CWG) roster for the first time since 1998 with the inclusion of women's T20 for the 2022 edition in Birmingham, the Commonwealth Games Fedration (CGF) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday.
Cricket had made just one appearance at the CWG Previously, with men playing in 1998 in kuala Lumpur, where South Africa finished on top of the podium.
The 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games will take place from July 27 to August 7 with eight
International teams Playing Cricket.
"This is a truly histotic moment for Women's Cricket and for the Global Cricket continues to go from
strength to strength, and we are delighted and honoured the Commonwealth Games Associations voted to include Women's T20 Cricket at Birmingham 2022".
Sawhney further said that the move will provide another chance for Women Cricketers to showcase
their talent at Global stage and accelarate the growth of the game.
The ICC and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had submitted their bid to include Women's
Cricket in CWG in November at the Executive Board meeting of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in Birmingham.
The ICC will be responsible for the competition terms and conduct of Cricket, by way of providing
match officials and ensuring matches are Played as per the laws of the game.
The CGF and Birmingham 2022 will be responsible for delivery of the CWG 2022.
ICC said it was delighted and honoured that the Commonwealth Games Associations voted to include Women's T20 Cricket at Birmingham Games.
"We believe the Commonwealth Games will be a fantastic platform to showcase the exciting sport of
Women's T20 Cricket and continue to help grow the game Globally", she added.
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Posted By:
Bhaskar Biswas
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