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HEADLINE: CWI increases investment in Women's cricket

 
CaribbeanCricket.com 2018-02-26 14:44:16 

St John’s, ANTIGUA – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed its continued commitment to further developing Women’s Cricket in the region.

Following the successful declaration of the three host countries; Guyana, St. Lucia and Antigua and Barbuda, for the upcoming ICC Women’s World T20 2018 that will be held in the Caribbean in November, CWI Chief Executive Johnny Grave said, “As defending World T20 Champions, the ICC Women’s World T20 2018 provides us with the perfect platform for promoting and growing the women’s game throughout the Caribbean.

The CEO added “we will shortly be announcing our new five-year strategic plan and improving the opportunities for women and girls to get involved in cricket is one of our top priorities. Our annual investment in Women’s Cricket is now approaching US$3 million a year, which includes significantly increased retainers for our WINDIES Women’s team, as well as their participation in the 2nd Edition of the ICC Women’s Championship.


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positiveg 2018-02-26 17:04:42 

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Great initiative

 
DIEHARD 2018-02-28 06:49:09 

More Dave P.R.

What a piece of work, he learn from the best o dem.

Insult women by saying cricket too complicated for them..then, this

 
solidrock 2018-02-28 07:56:05 

So happy for our ladies. I trust that our women will use the better financial opportunities, etc to get even better and not sit on their present laurels.