Kumar Erramilli, Author at FairBreak Global

Fairbreak Global and Cricket Development Program target Making Cricket Accessible for All

Fairbreak Global & Cricket Development Program target Making Cricket Accessible for All.

Fairbreak Global and Cricket Development Program target Making Cricket Accessible for All

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between Fairbreak Global and the Cricket Development Program (CDP), a simple mission to make cricket accessible and affordable for everyone. This collaboration aims to break down barriers and provide educational resources and opportunities to parents, teachers and volunteers world-wide.

Inclusivity:

Fairbreak Global, dedicated to promoting gender equality and inclusivity in cricket, has teamed up with the CDP, founded by ex-professional cricketer Charlie Hartley, who focuses on providing valuable educational resources to the world for FREE. Together, they are set to make significant strides toward a more inclusive and accessible cricketing community.

Education:
As part of this partnership, the CDP will provide essential educational resources to multiple countries, ensuring that aspiring cricketers have the knowledge and tools they need to succeed. By offering value-based education, the CDP aims to inspire a love for cricket and create opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Key Initiatives:

1. Global Educational Outreach: The CDP will distribute educational materials and resources to various countries, focusing on communities where access to cricket education is limited. These efforts will help cultivate a deeper understanding of the game and its values.

2. Affordable Cricket Opportunities: Fairbreak Global and the CDP are committed to making cricket more affordable. Through this partnership, they will work on initiatives that reduce financial barriers, allowing more people to participate in the sport.

3. Promoting a Love for Cricket: By combining Fairbreak Global’s expertise in promoting gender equality with the CDP’s focus on education, the partnership aims to inspire a passion for cricket in the hearts of young athletes worldwide.

Charlie Hartley, CDP CEO “From our first conversation, I knew that a partnership with Cheryll and Fairbreak would make a lot of sense. We both share a passion for equality and creating positive change.”

Cheryll Rogers, Fairbreak CEO added, “We are very impressed with the Cricket Development Program; it’s so clear and easy to follow. Giving anyone the means to bring technical cricket skills without overwhelming instructions is a brilliant skill in itself, and the programme will positively enhance any young person joining the sport. The impact the programme will have globally cannot be understated. Our partnership is intended to expand its scope to the lower socioeconomic regions as well as support access to educational institutions in all countries. It will no doubt add to our efforts to democratise sport and really have a huge impact through our work around the world.”

Kumar Erramilli2024-08-08T04:09:27-04:00August 8th, 2024|a whole new world of cricket|

Female Cricket and Fairbreak Global Join Forces to Elevate Women’s Cricket Worldwide

FemaleCricket.com, the world’s leading digital media platform dedicated to promoting women’s cricket globally, is proud to announce a significant partnership with Fairbreak, a renowned platform advocating for equality and inclusivity in the sport.

Female Cricket and Fairbreak Global have entered into an Exclusive multi-year Content Collaboration agreement, united by their shared mission to promote women’s cricket globally. As part of this agreement, Female Cricket will create and curate exclusive content during upcoming Fairbreak Global tournaments. This exclusive content licensing agreement enables Female Cricket to dive deep into the stories and make it accessible to the global cricket community.

Founded by Vishal Yadav in February 2016, Female Cricket is a pioneering platform that promotes, shares, and celebrates the journeys of female cricketers worldwide. Recognized as the first platform dedicated solely to women cricketers, Female Cricket aims to elevate their profiles by sharing their stories and recognizing their efforts. The platform is committed to inspiring more girls to take up cricket by providing them with essential information, resources, and skills.

This partnership will see Female Cricket and Fairbreak produce informative and exclusive content both on and off the field during Fairbreak Global tournaments.

Vishal Yadav, Founder & CEO of Female Cricket, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “This collaboration with Fairbreak marks a significant milestone in our efforts to promote female cricket globally. It gives us the opportunity to amplify the beautiful and powerful stories of female cricketers, which have the potential to inspire and empower the next generation of female athletes.”

Fairbreak CEO Cheryll Rogers added, “I’m really delighted to embark on this new era for Fairbreak. I am working hard to create partnerships with people who share our vision and purpose, Female Cricket certainly embodies all that we hold dear. The partnership elevates our ability to showcase the Gold Standard tournaments we deliver and gives all our players and staff a new opportunity to share their stories and passion as well as their skills in the game. I thank Vishal for his support of Fairbreak and am excited for this new platform.”

The collaboration between Female Cricket and Fairbreak underscores a shared commitment to bringing equality, inclusivity, focus, and passion to women’s cricket, ultimately aiming to elevate the game.

Kumar Erramilli2024-07-30T03:13:55-04:00July 30th, 2024|a whole new world of cricket|

From Vanuatu to the World Stage: Selina Solman’s Journey

From Vanuatu to the World Stage Selina Solman's Journey

From Vanuatu to the World Stage: Selina Solman’s Journey

As captain of the Vanuatu national women’s cricket team, Selina Solman’s journey is a testament to Fairbreak’s transformative power. Selina shares her cricketing story so far, her defining experiences with Fairbreak, and the lasting impact this global movement has had on her life, both on and off the field.

How did your cricket journey begin?

It all started with a challenge from my cousin back in 2013. I was 17, and Vanuatu only had three clubs in the whole country at the time, and they were looking for more girls to join. I’d never even seen a real cricket ball before! So I told my cousin if you want me to come and try cricket, you have to play for my netball team. We made a deal: I went to cricket, and I never left.

There are many reasons I fell in love with cricket. One reason is that I love a challenge, and I wanted to stay to see if I could get up to the same standard as the other girls. I also felt that more than any other sport, I’d walk away from each training session learning something new. I’ve been playing cricket for 12 years now, and every training session I go to, I still always walk away learning something new.

How did you get involved with Fairbreak?

Shaun invited me to a three-day training camp in New Zealand in 2015. That’s how I met everyone at Fairbreak, and Shaun himself. He’s been a massive part of my life in cricket and as a person and has helped me grow so much. Then, in 2018, whilst living in Adelaide, I returned from training, and the family I was staying with told me I had a phone call. It was Shaun. He said they were having their first Fairbreak games in Wormsley, England, and asked if I wanted to be part of it. I was so happy and very emotional. I’d been away from my family for a long time, and this felt like everything I’d been working for was finally happening. I love playing cricket, and I love to travel, so going to England, a place I’d always wanted to visit, was a big bonus. I had tears streaming down my face, happy tears, of course. I was incredibly proud and emotional.

What role has Fairbreak played in your career?

My whole career is built around Fairbreak. It’s how I got to where I am today. A few years ago, I faced a difficult decision; I needed to support myself and I had to tell the people who believed in me that I might have to give up on cricket. Shaun wouldn’t let me give up; he encouraged me to keep going. I didn’t stop, and Fairbreak continued to help me build my confidence and grow, especially when it came to captaincy. I knew nothing about leading a team before Fairbreak. But being involved in their tournaments – the UK one, Canberra, Sydney, Dubai – I’ve grown so much. I’ve met so many amazing people through Fairbreak. I’ve gotten to play with some of the best cricketers and coaches in the world and made lifelong friends. My career is built on Fairbreak. It’s made me who I am today.

What does being a Fairbreaker mean to you?

Being a Fairbreaker means being proud. It’s about women’s empowerment. It’s about equality. I’m a very proud Fairbreaker, and I tell everyone about it. If someone asks me what team I play for, I tell them about Fairbreak.

Coming from an associate country, there are so many talented people around me, but we never get the opportunities. We can only watch all these amazing players. But because of Fairbreak, I’ve been able to play in these tournaments. Where else can you do that? To me, Fairbreak is all about that – playing for people who never thought they’d be in that position, making their dreams come true. Fairbreak means everything to me. I’m incredibly proud to be a Fairbreaker, and I’ll never take it for granted. The name Fairbreak itself says it all. I couldn’t be a prouder Fairbreaker.

What impact has Fairbreak had on your life?

Fairbreak helped me with my career and made me believe I could achieve more. I always wanted to play cricket but was worried about getting paid. You don’t get paid to play cricket in my country. Fairbreak was the first time I’ve ever been paid to play cricket, and it’s helped me a lot with my personal life and my family’s lives.

I could finally help my family in ways I never thought possible. We could even pay off a big chunk of my mum’s house. It’s given me a sense of independence too. I was able to move out and live in my own apartment, which doesn’t happen often for young girls living on the island. It’s also allowed me to give back to my cricket community. I’ve been able to help get uniforms for my team, and transport to the club every weekend.

Since returning from Fairbreak tournaments, there’s been a real change here. People are getting more involved in cricket, especially women’s cricket. It’s amazing to hear words of encouragement and praise from the same community that once discouraged me. Now, I have my family and community with me; people see the good in cricket and its future.

Fairbreak is part of my life. Shaun is someone who I will always hold dearly in my heart for believing in me, and I am very grateful for everyone who works behind the scenes.

Kumar Erramilli2024-07-22T10:40:17-04:00July 22nd, 2024|a whole new world of cricket|

Creating more work opportunities for women in cricket with Cricket Jobs

Creating more job opportunities for women in cricket with Cricket Jobs

Creating more work opportunities for women in cricket with Cricket Jobs

Fairbreak is thrilled to announce our partnership with Cricket Jobs, a global job platform that helps cricket enthusiasts worldwide find their dream jobs in the sport.

After searching for work within cricket, professional cricketer Jared Wilson realised there was no central place to oversee the current opportunities available and no clear line of communication between players, coaches, or office roles. Thus, Cricket Jobs was born to provide that place and break down the barriers to entry with a free-to-register, easily accessible job platform. One of our primary goals at Fairbreak is to create more opportunities for women in cricket; a substantial component of reaching this goal is providing visibility on roles and transparency in the job search. Cricket Jobs can provide that service to our community and beyond.

“Cricket Jobs is all about promoting jobs within the cricket industry, and I want it to be equal for both men and women. I am excited to reach the current participants across the globe who have absolute passion for the game and potentially have a desire to work within the game. Everyone knows that outside of the top 10 test-playing nations in cricket, players play international cricket alongside a full-time job. I think this is admirable, and we would like to offer more assistance in providing a path for more female players to work within cricket.

The potential impact of our partnership is significant. It could lead to a more balanced representation of genders in coaching and executive roles across the globe. While we haven’t conducted a case study to determine the current gender distribution in these roles, we are optimistic that this partnership could play a pivotal role in achieving a 50/50 split for both male and female employees in the cricketing industry. Additionally, we aim to leverage this partnership to promote the Gold Standard tournaments, increase viewership, and amplify the message of gender equality in cricket.

Our key mission is to allow more people to see what roles are out there. We are looking to play a part in growing the game by making sure more people view the vacancies, which should ensure the highest of calibre of employees applying for these roles, getting accepted, and then driving the game forward. This is not to say everyone has not been doing a great job already, but more so bringing the roles around the world together and helping organisations promote these roles to more people. Cricket is growing day by day, and it’s mainly due to the people behind the scenes. Ground staff work countless hours, coaches throw ball after ball at batters, and management works hard to ensure everything runs smoothly so the players can perform at their best.

Our role in this partnership is to provide support in promoting the jobs on the platform, collecting data to help teams streamline their recruitment process, and driving the game of cricket forward. With our partnership with Fairbreak, we are committed to playing a significant role in promoting women players, coaches, and staff members and ensuring balanced gender representation in the workplace.” – Jared Wilson, Founder & Director of Cricket Jobs

Our mission at Fairbreak is to progress equality on a truly global scale, using cricket as our vehicle. We believe our partnership with Cricket Jobs places us one step closer to realising that vision.

If you’re a cricket professional looking for your next opportunity or a club or franchise looking for staff, head to cricket.jobs

Kumar Erramilli2024-07-15T07:10:16-04:00July 15th, 2024|a whole new world of cricket|

World’s first dedicated women’s cricket clothing brand, Lacuna Sports, announces a multi-year partnership with Fairbreak Global

Pioneering sportwear brand Lacuna Sports and Fairbreak Global enter an exciting collaboration built on their shared mission, to ensure that cricket is accessible to all women. The multi-year deal will see Lacuna Sports exclusively design and manufacture high performing playing and training kits, which will be worn by all players across the Fairbreak Global tournaments.

Lacuna Sports is on a fearless quest to enhance and enable female cricketers through bespoke women’s performance sportswear from grassroots, into the highest level of the game, believing that every women should feel comfortable, confident and able to focus on their game. The partnership includes producing clothing for coaches, match officials and all tournament staff.

Lacuna Sports founder Leigh Burns said, “Since our inception, our mission across each and every one of our designs has been to strip away any barriers that stop women from playing cricket. When wearing Lacuna, women have the comfort and freedom to explore their ambition and focus on reaching their full potential, without distraction.”

Burns continues, “Fairbreak Global make change by fostering the unifying nature of sport. Their energy and passion to drive equality and inclusivity through cricket is having a huge impact. We are delighted to be part of this movement.”

Fairbreak CEO Cheryll Rogers said, “It’s a pleasure to work with Lacuna; from our first conversation it was clear that their passion and drive to create the very best experience for female players was aligned to our vision. Their drive to accommodate the many physical differences in the female physique, as well as the needs of those players with religious observations, will make it easy for all of our players to find the perfect form and fit for the way they want to look and feel on the pitch.”

She continues, “The special ordering service, developed by Lacuna for Fairbreak, will make it stress free. Players and staff from different countries and using different languages can access a portal and choose exactly which items and fit they prefer from the extensive range. The quality, fabrics and manufacturing meet our objectives to uphold the pillars of sustainability and their beautiful designs will really put the finishing touches to our gold standard competition.”

The partnership between Lacuna Sports and Fairbreak magnifies a shared purpose to bring equality, inclusivity, focus and passion to women’s cricket and to ultimately; raise the game.

Kumar Erramilli2024-07-08T04:47:02-04:00July 8th, 2024|a whole new world of cricket|

Cricket West Indies announces new partnership with Fairbreak Foundation

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) and FairBreak Foundation are delighted to announce a new partnership to promote and support Women’s Cricket in the region. As well as FairBreak Invitational T20 Tournaments, FairBreak has created a new Foundation which will use donations to support grassroots women and girls cricket programmes across the Caribbean.

FairBreak Global, are dedicated to promoting gender equality through Women’s Invitational T20 tournaments, having successfully hosted two ICC-sanctioned tournaments to date in Dubai (2022) and Hong Kong (2023).

Johnny Grave, CWI Chief Executive Officer stated,

“We are pleased and enthusiastic to be the first ICC Full Member Board to partner with FairBreak. One of the new strategic objectives of CWI has been to achieve parity between women and men in cricket by 2027 and we believe that this partnership will allow us to showcase the talent and potential of female cricketers in the West Indies, while promoting inclusivity and gender equality within the sport.”

Cheryll Rogers, FairBreak Chief Executive Officer commented,

“We are delighted to partner with CWI and bring the support of FairBreak to the communities of the Caribbean. It has been my pleasure to bring FairBreak up to a new level for women’s cricket. Our aspiration is to partner with cricket boards and charities to uplift community cricket as well as create new pathways into the women’s professional game. The new FairBreak team and their commitment to the highest standards of safety and governance, are setting a gold standard for the environment in which we invite players to play. Our tournaments will now be held in the best stadiums in the world, including the West Indies. A truly unique opportunity.”

FairBreak’s commitment to the West Indies includes investment in grassroots cricket programmes that will benefit and inspire future generations of female cricketers throughout the region, as well through engaging local coaches, match officials and other support personnel in upcoming FairBreak Invitational T20 Tournaments planned for the future.

Kumar Erramilli2024-06-15T09:29:04-04:00June 15th, 2024|a whole new world of cricket|

Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club and Fairbreak Global Partner to Empower Girls in Cricket

The Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club, dedicated to empowering young girls through cricket, announces a significant partnership with Fairbreak, a leading platform for women’s cricket advocating for equality and inclusivity in the sport.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two entities signifies a shared commitment to promoting physical fitness, developing cricketing skills, fostering teamwork, and empowering girls in a traditionally male-dominated sport. Through their initiatives, both organizations aim to instil confidence, leadership, and a sense of community among young girls in Barbados and beyond.

The collaboration outlined in the MOU focuses on expanding the Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club’s concepts and cricket development programs throughout the Caribbean Region. By leveraging Fairbreak’s expertise and network, the partnership aims to drive meaningful change on a global scale, showcasing examples of empowerment and providing opportunities for women in cricket.

Roland Butcher, President of the Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “This collaboration with Fairbreak marks a significant milestone in our efforts to empower young girls through cricket. Together, we are committed to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for girls to excel in the sport.”

Cheryll Rogers, CEO of Fairbreak , commented, “We are thrilled to partner with the Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club to further our shared mission of promoting equality and inclusivity in cricket. Through this collaboration, we aim to inspire and empower the next generation of female cricketers in Barbados and beyond.”

The partnership between the Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club and Fairbreak, represents a significant step towards fostering a more inclusive and diverse cricketing community, empowering girls to pursue their passion for the sport and realize their full potential.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club:

Roland Butcher

President

Email: rbsportsconsultants@yahoo.com / barbadosgirlscricketclub@gmail.com

Fairbreak:

Cheryll Rogers

CEO

Email: cheryllrogers@mac.com

Kumar Erramilli2024-06-12T15:18:35-04:00June 12th, 2024|a whole new world of cricket|

FAIRBREAK GLOBAL APPOINTS FEMALE CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Sydney and London (11th September 2023)

Cheryll Rogers has been appointed as the London based CEO of FairBreak Global, the innovative Australian sporting movement that creates career empowering pathways for female cricketers globally.

Founded in 2013, FairBreak was originally created to be a standalone tournament for women to advance their playing opportunities and remuneration within international cricket. Today, the movement’s mission has expanded to tackle systemic barriers to gender equality on a global scale using cricket as the primary vehicle.

“Cheryll Rogers is taking on this post with immediate effect. She brings a wealth of corporate experience to the role as well as a lifetime of work in the social justice and impact space. Diversity is healthy and beneficial, particularly amongst top decision makers. This hire marks a significant step for FairBreak as our leadership team continues to flourish,” said Shaun Martyn, FairBreak’s founder.

Cheryll Rogers commented, “Since my first encounter with FairBreak Global, I have been impressed with the organisation’s laser focus on advancing women’s cricket and women’s sport in general. The extraordinary talent of the team I am so proud to lead will continue to increase opportunities for our 90 contracted female players and will enhance the societal environments in which they play.”

“An appreciation for how sport can improve lives resonates with me personally and has always guided my work. To be able to take on this role at such a momentous time for women’s sport is just wonderful, and I am committed to harnessing all my connections across sport, governance, and the corporate world to further develop this trailblazing organisation.”

Former Australian Women’s Cricket Captain Alex Blackwell added, “FairBreak has ignited hope and aspiration in women cricketers from all around the world. FairBreak’s globally focussed events have been life-changing for our athletes, and for the aspiring broadcasters and business leaders also involved. I am excited to see FairBreak’s social impact grow under the leadership of Cheryll Rogers.”

Kumar Erramilli2024-04-10T12:48:28-04:00September 12th, 2023|News|

FairBreak’s Commentary regarding the ICEC Report into Discrimination

“FairBreak Global is not surprised by the grim findings and scathing conclusions of the Equity in Cricket report, Holding up a Mirror to Cricket, published by the ICEC earlier this week. No longer can there be a systemic and collective failure to make the game of cricket accessible to everyone. A culture of discrimination based on an individual’s upbringing, gender or race is unacceptable and cannot persist.

“FairBreak’s reason for being stems from a commitment made, 20 years ago, to combat the marginalisation of women in cricket and to improve their opportunities and pathways to success. Today, the organisation prides itself on running the only global T20 cricket tournament featuring female players from more than 35 nations.

“Advancing equity, diversity and inclusion has always been the FairBreak mission and how it is achieved exemplifies how things can be done. Talented players are not overlooked due to their race or geographical location. FairBreak’s management, umpiring, coaching, commentating and media teams feature and celebrate an internationally diverse talent pool of women who contribute progressive attitudes and cultural wisdom to the organisation’s ethos.

“We work extremely hard, every day, to strive for fairness and equity in all that we do,” says FairBreak’s founder, Shaun Martyn. “The game of cricket is enjoyed by millions and reaches into communities all over the planet. We are optimistic that the ICEC report will accelerate the transformative change the sport needs to see”.

Kumar Erramilli2023-06-29T10:25:01-04:00June 29th, 2023|News|

FairBreak USA Tournament 2023 Postponement Announcement:

Following on from our very successful visits to Advertising Week – Europe, No: 10 Downing Street and the launch of our US-based Foundation, we have made the decision to postpone the USA FairBreak event until 2024.

We have a huge agenda over the next six to twelve months, and it is very important that we establish a solid base in the United States in the lead-up to a full six-team tournament.

The FairBreak Foundation XI will be playing at venues around the world, and we have some exciting announcements to make in the coming months.

The Foundation XI tours aim to raise awareness and encourage the support of all who wish to contribute to CHANGE (FairBreak Foundation)

FairBreak Foundation US and UK have been enthusiastically received, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that have demonstrated their support for social impact change by contributing to the Foundation.

As always, FairBreak aims to progress gender equality on a truly global scale. We see a world where people have fair and equal access to opportunities that enable them to succeed in their chosen endeavours, independent of gender or geographical location.

FairBreak Management

Kumar Erramilli2023-06-21T21:15:29-04:00June 21st, 2023|News|

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Fairbreak Global and Cricket Development Program target Making Cricket Accessible for All

Female Cricket and Fairbreak Global Join Forces to Elevate Women’s Cricket Worldwide

From Vanuatu to the World Stage: Selina Solman’s Journey

Creating more work opportunities for women in cricket with Cricket Jobs

World’s first dedicated women’s cricket clothing brand, Lacuna Sports, announces a multi-year partnership with Fairbreak Global

Cricket West Indies announces new partnership with Fairbreak Foundation

Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club and Fairbreak Global Partner to Empower Girls in Cricket