News – FairBreak Global

Kumar Erramilli joins the FairBreak Board of Directors

FairBreak Cricket is delighted to announce that Kumar Erramilli has joined its Board of Directors. Having been a part of FairBreak as franchise owner of the Team Falcons, Kumar now steps into this position as FairBreak moves forward.

An accomplished entrepreneur, Kumar has built multiple companies and is the founder of K-Man Ventures, which invests in purpose-driven startups. Raised in Canada with roots in India, he combines a global outlook with a strong background in technology and business.

“As cricket expands rapidly across the world, FairBreak is creating platforms for women and associate nations to learn, compete and showcase their talent. I am honoured to join the Board, and I am excited to shape the future of the game together with this extraordinary movement.”

With Kumar joining the Board, FairBreak strengthens its foundation while preparing for exciting initiatives ahead. The organisation remains committed to creating opportunities in women’s cricket and expanding the game to new regions.

Fairbreak2025-10-03T09:56:47-04:00October 3rd, 2025|News|

R.V. Venkatesh appointed as Managing Director of FairBreak Cricket

FairBreak Cricket is delighted to introduce Mr R.V. Venkatesh as our Managing Director. His leadership comes at an important time as FairBreak prepares for its next chapter.

A chemist by qualification, Venkatesh is the founder and Managing Director of Gencor Pacific, a multinational healthcare group with a global footprint. Through Gencor Pacific’s support and partnership, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening FairBreak and its vision. Alongside his business leadership, he also serves the game as a Director of Cricket Development on the Board of Cricket Hong Kong and as a qualified international umpire on the ICC Development Panel.

“My journey with FairBreak began in 2019, and it has been inspiring to watch the organisation grow into what it is today. I am excited to carry that spirit forward and work with the team to build what comes next.”

With new projects already in motion, the organisation looks ahead with energy and purpose, committed to widening opportunities in the game.

Fairbreak2025-09-29T09:20:03-04:00September 29th, 2025|News|

Vidya Rao Joins the FairBreak Board of Directors

FairBreak Cricket is delighted to announce that Vidya Rao, the very first FairBreaker, has joined its Board of Directors. Having been part of FairBreak since the beginning, Vidya’s appointment reflects her long-standing commitment and the organisation’s continued growth.

Vidya is the Founder and Partner of Happy Faces Global and also leads initiatives through the Joyful Sharing Foundation. With over 25 years of experience across banking, finance, consulting, brand building and philanthropy, she has always been driven by a belief in women’s empowerment, creating opportunities and gender equality.

“Being part of FairBreak since the very beginning has been a special journey. To now join the Board of Directors is a privilege, and I remain committed to carrying forward the values and purpose that FairBreak stands for. I look forward to building on this foundation as FairBreak continues to grow its impact worldwide.”

With Vidya joining the Board, FairBreak builds further on its foundation while preparing for exciting developments ahead. The organisation remains committed to creating opportunities in women’s cricket and beyond.

Fairbreak2025-09-24T10:09:08-04:00September 24th, 2025|News|

Taha Coburn-Kutay joins the FairBreak Board of Directors

Taha Coburn-Kutay joins the Board of FairBreak Cricket as a Director.

FairBreak Cricket is delighted to welcome Taha Coburn-Kutay to its Board of Directors. FairBreak continues to expand its reach in women’s cricket, and Taha’s global experience adds further strength to that journey.

Taha is the Chairperson of the UK Asian Business Council and the founder of several ventures across business, media and technology. His work in connecting regions and creating opportunities internationally reflects the values at the heart of FairBreak.

“It is a privilege to become part of FairBreak. The organisation has already shown the impact cricket can have. As FairBreak continues to open new doors in women’s cricket and with exciting developments ahead, I look forward to taking the game into new regions such as the Middle East, expanding pathways and creating more opportunities,” said Taha Coburn-Kutay.

FairBreak remains committed to creating new pathways in women’s cricket and has a number of exciting initiatives in development. Watch this space as the next chapter unfolds.

Fairbreak2025-09-21T08:36:50-04:00September 21st, 2025|News|

FairBreak Global CEO to step down

FairBreak Global announces that Cheryll Rogers will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer.

Since joining FairBreak in 2023, Cheryll has brought not only extensive experience but also a deep commitment to supporting and advancing opportunities within the sport.

During her tenure, she has led with dedication, professionalism, and a genuine care for the team, helping to strengthen FairBreak’s presence globally and foster meaningful relationships across communities. Her leadership has guided the organisation through an important period in its journey, and the positive impact of her work will be felt for years to come.

“We sincerely thank Cheryll for her leadership, dedication, and the warmth she has brought to FairBreak Global. Her commitment and vision have left a lasting mark on the organisation and everyone she has worked with, and we wish her every success as she embarks on the next chapter of her journey.”

Fairbreak2025-09-21T08:36:58-04:00August 15th, 2025|News|

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|

FAIRBREAK MISSION IS CLOSE TO HER HEART

FAIRBREAK MISSION IS CLOSE TO HER HEART SAYS SHAMILIA CONNELL, WHO TAKES HER ROLE MODEL DUTIES AT THE GENCOR FAIRBREAK INVITATIONAL 2023 SERIOUSLY

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Hong Kong (April 7, 2023) – West Indies fast bowler Shamilia Connell is one of cricket’s global stars, with a career tally of 85 wickets across 58 WODIs and 63 WT20Is. The Barbadian, known for being the ‘energy person’ of the West Indies dressing room, believes she has an important role to play at FairBreak tournaments, going far beyond just crafting victory for her side.

Connell is also an important role model for bowlers around the world and will take on those duties as well in her second appearance at the Gencor FairBreak Invitational.

Shamila Connell said: “Coming in to FairBreak 2022, basically I was a role model to the other girls from other countries and I just had to come out and perform and keep that going.

“You don’t usually see them (Players from Associate countries), so it was good exposure to come here and see the talent they have. I get a lot of feedback (about my performance) from them as well.”

Speaking about her team the Warriors, who opened the 2023 tournament with a convincing 7-wicket win, Connell is confident of a better showing this year: “It is a good feeling to be back with the Warriors. Last year we didn’t get the results that we wanted, but this time we have a got a stronger team and hopefully we can go out and do something better.”

FairBreak players do not have numbers on the back of their shirts, instead they wear their flags, something that Connell is proud of: “This flag is very special to me, and it is a moment of great honour to wear this flag on my back.”

Looking ahead Connell says the FairBreak Mission is one that is close to her heart: “This was a great aim of FairBreak to work on equality for women, not just in sport but in general. This is a big thing for me and so I take it very personally.”

“It is an exciting tournament, especially with the exposure, and the environment and the vibes.”

Kumar Erramilli2023-04-09T13:38:01-04:00April 7th, 2023|Events, News|

CRICKET HONG KONG WINS ICC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

CRICKET HONG KONG WINS ICC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE AWARD FOR FAIRBREAK INVITATIONAL 2022

Hong Kong (April 7, 2023) – Cricket Hong Kong and FairBreak Global Cricket are delighted to announce that they have won the ICC Development Initiative of the Year for the Asian Region for their role in delivering the ground-breaking Fairbreak Women’s International T20 Tournament 2022.

This is one of six development awards announced by the ICC, for the year 2022 to reward and recognize outstanding programmes and performances put in place by member countries, to help develop cricket in their regions.

As Regional winners of the Award, Cricket Hong Kong and the FairBreak Invitational Tournament will now move into a pool of Global Nominees and are in contention for the Global ICC Development Initiative Award for 2022.

Chairperson of Cricket Hong Kong, Mr. Burji Shroff said: “Cricket Hong Kong is thrilled to receive this news and I would like to congratulate my colleagues at CHK for taking on and partnering with FairBreak Global in this bold initiative. One of the key reasons why we backed FairBreak was because its vision and philosophy align perfectly with those of Cricket Hong Kong – equality, inclusivity and opportunity.

“The Gencor FairBreak Invitational provides a level playing field to not just the top international women’s cricketers, but also for players from Associate Member Nations to showcase their skills, while raising their own cricketing standards.

Speaking about the partnership with FairBreak Global Shroff said: “Cricket Hong Kong would like to congratulate our partners FairBreak Global, all players, officials, volunteers, and the management team who made the 2022 tournament such a great success.”

The Chairperson of CHK added: “We would also thank Gencor, the principal sponsors and all other commercial partners for making this possible. A special note of gratitude to the Emirates Cricket Board for hosting the event in 2022 when Hong Kong was under COVID protocols. We look forward to continuing this wonderful collaboration with Fairbreak, well into the future.”

Founded in 2013 by Shaun Martyn, FairBreak Global is an initiative aimed at gender equality, through offering greater opportunities to women, across sport, health, business, media, arts and education.

Speaking about the recognition from the ICC, Shaun Martyn, Founder of FairBreak Global said: “It is a great honour for us to be recognised by the ICC for all the hard work we have put in over the last decade, taking us a step closer towards our goal of progressing the women’s game and giving it its due recognition.

“Winning the Asian Region ICC Development Initiative of the Year Award, also offers the Gencor FairBreak Invitational T20 tournament a global platform, from which to seek greater support and partnerships. This is crucial in keeping the momentum of our previous year’s success going.

“I am grateful to Cricket Hong Kong for believing in the FairBreak Mission, and for being the first Cricket Board to back what we were doing. Our goal is to offer opportunities to women’s players, especially from Associate countries, and to raise the standard of cricket across the board.”

R Venkat, the Managing Director of Gencor, the title sponsors of the tournament added: “We are so happy to see years of work getting the due recognition. Thanks to Cricket Hong Kong for supporting us and making this happen.”

The Gencor FairBreak Invitational 2023, is currently underway and is being played from April 3-16, 2023, at the iconic Kowloon Cricket Club in Hong Kong. The two-week tournament brings together some of the world’s top women players, from both Test and Associate nations.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2023 Cricket Hong Kong FairBreak Invitational on Ticket Flap https://www.ticketflap.com/fairbreakt2023 .

Note: To celebrate this outstanding achievement, the organizers have decided to open the gates to public at Kowloon Cricket Club for the two days of April 8^th and 9^th (Saturday and Sunday), so that all members of the Hong Kong public have the opportunity to see these top athletes from 37 countries compete at the highest level”.

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Kumar Erramilli2023-04-09T13:21:53-04:00April 7th, 2023|Events, News|