Dubai to host Fairbreak Global Women’s T20 Invitational in 2022

Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) will be the host of the global women’s T20 Invitational tournament in 2022 from May 01st – 15th in Dubai, organized by Fairbreak Global, the global gender equality initiative. The privately funded tournament sponsored by Gencor is approved by International Cricket Council (ICC) and will see six team’s compete in a total of 19 matches for the title, as players from across the globe (full members and associate members) will participate in the event, with the matches being given International status.

Sue Strachan (President of Cricket Scotland), Julie Abbott (National Co-Ordinator of Women’s Cricket USA), Rene Montgomery (Hong Kong) and Saba Nasim (BEM and Chance to Shine Ambassador) have been confirmed as Team managers for the tournament. Anju Jain (India), Charlotte Edwards (England), Joanne Broadbent (Australia), Julia Price (Australia) and Lydia Greenway (England) have been confirmed as the coaches for the franchises.

The initiative is intended to bring forth the major Gender Equality issues, which is faced by Women’s cricketers across the globe. The previously held event in 2018 has garnered huge praise from all corners of the press and fans alike and such more initiative’s in the future will go a long way in securing the future of Women’s Cricket and their Equality rights. Having players from many Associate nations during the 2018 event was one of the many highlights and for the 2022 tournament, the player selection process is currently underway, with Bhutan Women’s national squad member Anju Gurung getting selected to play in the tournament.

2022 Fairbreak Women’s Invitational Squads 

South Coast Sapphires: Sana Mir (Captain), Shabnim Ismail, Kim Garth (Ireland), Gaby Lewis (Ireland), Geetika Kodali (USA), Emma Lai (Hong Kong), Jade Allen, Shebani Bhaskar (USA), Kary Chan (Hong Kong) and Babette de Leede (Netherlands)

The Warriors: Sindhu Sriharsha (USA) (Captain), Hayley Matthews, Georgia Redmayne, Shamilia Connell, Kathryn Bryce (Scotland), Esha Oza (UAE), Udeshika Prabodani, Shanzeen Shahzad (Hong Kong), Celeste Raack, Jennifer Alumbro (Philippines), Bella Poon (Hong Kong), Shameelah Mosweu (Botswana), Mariana Martinez (Argentina), Mignon Du Preez and Yasmeen Khan (Namibia)

The Barmy Army Team: Selina Solman (Vanuatu), Deandra Dottin, Henriette Ishimwe (Rwanda), Kavisha Kumari (UAE), Shemaine Campbelle, Iqra Sahar (Hong Kong), Fatima Sana, Rumana Ahmed, Laura Cardoso (Brazi), Roberta Avery (Brazil), Rubina Cchetri (Nepal) and Ruchi Venkatesh (Hong Kong)

The Tornedos: Stephanie Taylor (Captain), Andrea-Mae Zepeda (Austria), Sita Rana Magar (Nepal), Sophie Devine, Sune Luus, Katey Martin, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Chanida Suthhiruang (Thailand), Mary-Anne Musonda, Natasha Miles (Hong Kong), Sterre Kalis (Netherlands), Winifred Duraisingam (Malaysia), Divya Saxena (Canada) and Maryam Bibi (Hong Kong)

Team Spirit: Bismah Maroof, Sophia Dunkley, Nicola Carey, Chaya Mughal (UAE), Betty Chan (Hong Kong), Sarah Bryce (Scotland), Natthakan Chantam (Thailand), Divya GK (Singapore), Nattaya Boochatham (Thailand), Anu Doddaballapur (Germany), Sophia Ecclestone, Ayabonga Khaka, Fatuma Kibasu (Tanzania), Shizuka Miyaji (Japan) and Yasmin Daswani (Hong Kong)

The Falcons: Suzie Bates, Dani Wyatt, Britney Cooper, Marizanne Kapp, Mariko Hill (Hong Kong), Theertha Satish (UAE), Sornnarin Tippoch (Thailand), Kaia Arua (Papua New Guinea), Nannapat Koncharoenkai (Thailand), Christina Gough (Germany), Gunjan Shukla (Sweden), Marina Lamplough (Hong Kong), Anju Gurung (Bhutan), Jahanara Alam and Chamari Athapaththu

2022 Fairbreak Women’s T20 Schedule

04th May 2022: Falcons vs Warriors (Scorecard)

05th May 2022: Tornadoes vs Sapphires (Scorecard) ; Barmy Army vs Spirit (Scorecard)

06th May 2022: Barmy Army vs Falcons (Scorecard) ; Tornadoes vs Warriors (Scorecard)

07th May 2022: Falcons vs Spirit (Scorecard) ; Warriors vs Sapphires (Scorecard)

08th May 2022: Spirit vs Sapphires (Scorecard) ; Tornadoes vs Barmy Army (Scorecard)

10th May 2022: Warriors vs Spirit (Scorecard) ; Barmy Army vs Sapphires (Scorecard)

11th May 2022: Sapphires vs Falcons (Scorecard) ; Tornadoes vs Spirit @8pm

12th May 2022: Falcons vs Tornadoes (Scorecard) ; Barmy Army vs Warriors (Scorecard)

14th May 2022: Semifinal#1 (Falcons vs Spirit) @4pm (Scorecard); Semifinal#2 (Barmy Army vs Tornadoes) @8pm (Scorecard)

15th May 2022: 3rd/4th Play-off @4pm (Scorecard) ; Final @8pm (Scorecard)

FairBreak has also launched Captain’s Cause initiative, working with their CSR partner, SolarBuddy, aimed at ending energy poverty. The initiative has received widespread recognition from players from Associate member countries like USA, UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, Vanuatu and many more. And for the 2022 tournament, players have been selected from various Associate countries which includes the likes of Argentina, Brazil, Nepal, Botswana, Bhutan, Japan, Netherlands, Oman, Singapore, Rwanda, Thailand, USA, Vanuatu, Sweden, Scotland and Philippines.

“This is an exciting time for everyone who is part of the FairBreak movement. We have worked diligently with all vested parties to ensure our tournament will deliver a quality event and experience, true to our ‘Pure Sport’ ethos. The tournament will not only drive opportunity for all players, but also support our CSR partner, SolarBuddy, in helping end energy poverty,” says Shaun Martyn, FairBreak Founder.