Women’s squad members of Mexico Cricket Association, like their counterparts in Brazil and Chile, are set to create a little bit of history as they take part in the 10th Edition of the South American Championships for Women’s cricket in 2018 at Los Pinos Polo Club ground in Bogota, Colombia.
So far from what has been learnt, the matches between Mexico, Brazil and Chile will carry official T20I status and will count towards ranking points (however, there is no update on the ICC fixtures on their website so far).
Following ICC’s ruling to award T20I status for International matches between Associate member nations and team ranking points towards a global rankings model (which is being worked upon), has given Women’s cricket the recognition it was looking for in the region, despite their presence in the tournament for the past decade now.
Mexico will compete against Brazil, Chile and Peru in the 4-nation Women’s category in the 2018 SACs from Aug 23rd – 26th, 2018. Matches for Peru wouldn’t be official T20I games and won’t count towards ranking points. Mexico national squad members have been undergoing extensive training sessions at The Reforma Athletic Club.
Brasil have won the tournament twice in its 9 editions so far, with Argentina being the most successful with 6 titles, but are not taking part in the 2018 edition of the tournament. Indian Tech giant Tech Mahindra, are supporting the “Las Jaguares” for the tournament and such sponsored backing is vital for the growth of the sport in the country.
Mexico Women’s Squad for 2018 Women’s South American Championships:
Caroline Owen (Captain), AnaLaura Montenegro, Maria Pacheco, Ana Cecilia Septien, Aida Tovar, Tania Sacedo, Laura Zapata, Sara López, Sara Hernandez, Aileen Fernandez, Erika Fernandez, Rosela Espinosa, Iris Hernandez, Anyel Aguilar & Anjuli Ladron
