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MEDIA ALERT: SUZIE BATES TO CAPTAIN TEAM FALCONS AT SDG FAIRBREAK T20 IN DUBAI

SUZIE BATES TO CAPTAIN TEAM FALCONS AT

SDG FAIRBREAK T20 IN DUBAI

Sydney, Australia (27^th April, 2022) – New Zealand captain, Suzie Bates, is proud to be leading a combination of notable and rising stars from diverse cultural backgrounds at the SDG FairBreak Invitational T20 in Dubai.

Britney Cooper, Marizanne Kapp and Mariko Hill are powerful drawcards on the international scene, while hidden diamonds like Christina Gough from Germany, and Anju Gurung from Bhutan will get an opportunity to sparkle on a global stage.

England’s trailblazer, Dani Wyatt, brings serious talent to the Falcons’ ranks and has so much skill and dedication to share with the cricketers she will play alongside and against.

Just like the highly prized birds of prey revered in Arabian and Asian culture, the Falcons’ instincts and abilities will be unleashed and on display at Dubai International Stadium from 1st to 15th May 2022.

We wish this superb squad all the very best as they prepare for the tournament.

Here’s the line-up of players on the Falcons Team:

SUZIE BATES, New Zealand (CAPTAIN)

DANI WYATT, England

BRITNEY COOPER, West Indies

MARIZANNE KAPP, South Africa

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

CHAMARI ATHAPATHTHU, Sri Lanka

ANJU GURUNG, Bhutan

JAHANARA ALAM, Bangladesh

Team Manager: Saba Nasim, ENGLAND

Team Coach: Joanne Broadbent, AUSTRALIA

Assistant Coach: Khyati Gulani, INDIA

Dressed in a fiery orange, the Falcons will be a hot commodity to watch.

SDG Impact Fund is the title sponsor of the SDG FairBreak Invitational T20 Tournament to be hosted in Dubai in conjunction with Cricket Hong Kong.

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Kumar Erramilli2022-04-27T15:23:47-04:00April 27th, 2022|Events, News|

MEDIA ALERT: MATCH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCED FOR SDG FAIRBREAK GLOBAL INVITATIONAL T20

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Sydney, Australia (27^th April, 2022) – Thirteen match officials have been appointed for the inaugural SDG FairBreak Invitational Women’s T20 event to be held in Dubai May 1st to 15th.

Former ICC international umpire, Simon Taufel, leads an officiating team from nine countries. Simon will be the mentor umpire assisting with performance development functions for the FairBreak officiating team. He is joined by other ICC international experienced umpires in Claire Polosak (Australia), Jacquline Williams (West Indies), Kim Cotton (New Zealand) and Lauren Agenbag (South Africa), who recently officiated in the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup. Men’s and Women’s ICC Test Referee, Steve Bernard, is also part of the officials appointed and he brings a wealth of experience, accompanied by fellow Match Referee, Shandre Fritz from South Africa.

In announcing the FairBreak Officials Team, Tournament Director R.V.Venkatesh says, “This is a ground-breaking event which brings together the best of the women cricketers from 35 countries, with Full Member Nation and Associate Nation players competing together in the same tournament. The officials, as the 7th team, have 7 women umpires, befitting players of a top-level Women’s Tournament. We believe that this is the first time in cricketing history that 7 women umpires are part of the umpiring panel in an ICC sanctioned tournament. Including the Match Referee, Shandre Fritz, the officials’ team has 8 women, a record, showing FairBreak’ s commitment for women’s equality and women’s development.”

Accepting the appointment, Simon Taufel says, “I’m honoured to be part of the match officials team for this event and looking forward to supporting the 7^th team here perform well at a premium women’s event. We have a diverse group of experience, gender, and abilities and we will all be looking to develop these further, using the collective intelligence of the team. FairBreak is committed to providing equality in access to the game and development opportunities, and to be able to play a role in supporting the umpires and referees here is significant.”

The SDG FairBreak Invitational 2022 Women’s T20 event will be played at Dubai International Stadium starting on May 1^st and culminating with the Final on May 15th. Comprising six teams, involving more than 90 players from 35 countries, it promises to be an exciting and important event for women’s cricket.

Full list of FairBreak Match Officials:

Simon Taufel Australia

Claire Polosak Australia

Jacquline Williams West Indies

Kim Cotton New Zealand

Lauren Agenbag South Africa

Tabarak Dar Hong Kong

John Prakash Hong Kong

Akbar Ali UAE

Shubdha Bhosle Gaikwad India

Shivani Mishra Qatar

Jasmine Naeem England

Match Referees:

Steve Bernard Australia

Shandre Fritz South Africa

SDG Impact Fund is the title sponsor of the FairBreak Invitational T20 Tournament to be hosted in Dubai in conjunction with Cricket Hong Kong.

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Media contacts:

FairBreak Global, Kimberley Lee: Kimberley.lee@fairbreak.net

FairBreak Global, Karen Motyka: kmotyka3@gmail.com

Kumar Erramilli2022-04-29T15:29:26-04:00April 26th, 2022|Events, News|

SPORT MOMENTS – NFT PARTNER FOR SDG FAIRBREAK GLOBAL INVITATIONAL T20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sydney, Australia (22nd April 2022) – One of the most innovative teams in delivering a digital collectible experience, Sport Moments, has been announced as the NFT partner at the SDG FairBreak Global Invitational T20 in Dubai.

As a strategic partner, Sport Moments, will provide a best-in-class, secure and scalable solution for The FairBreak Effect NFT Project, bringing this world first event onto the blockchain.

Through building a vibrant and connected community by selling packs of NFT team and player cards in base, gold and platinum options, fans will be able to connect with the movement and the event, and get exclusive access to merchandise, experiences, events, prizes, and unique content.

Sport Moments have been the driving force behind several recent expertly orchestrated NFT drops blending athletes, artists, and entertainers, most notably the sold-out Dead Diamond Society.

With some of the best players in the world plus exciting emerging talent playing cricket together for the first time, The FairBreak Effect will build a greater awareness of FairBreak’s mission to shape a world where people globally have fair and equal access to the opportunities that enable them to excel and thrive.

“Making cricket accessible through innovation and community has been our ongoing focus,” says Shaun Martyn, FairBreak founder. “Sport Moments will continue our drive for change in gender equality globally. The cutting-edge technology and innovation of NFTs extend the experience for players and fans, giving them unique and meaningful access to our story”.

Sport Moments founder, Jacob Osborne, agrees by saying “The FairBreak Effect Project is an amazing fit for Sport Moments as we advance into building long-term relationships and deliver high value, world class digital experiences for teams, players and fans.”

The FairBreak Invitational 2022 (The Tournament) is an ICC sanctioned competition that will take place on May 1 – 15 2022 in Dubai in conjunction with Cricket Hong Kong. This six-team tournament is made up of players from all around the world and will be the world’s first privately funded tournament in women’s cricket history with the leading healthcare group Gencor as the lead sponsor.

SDG Impact Fund is the title sponsor of the FairBreak Invitational T20 Tournament to be hosted in Dubai in conjunction with Cricket Hong Kong.

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Media contacts:

FairBreak Global, Kimberley Lee: Kimberley.lee@fairbreak.net

FairBreak Global, Karen Motyka: kmotyka3@gmail.com

About Sport Moments: Sport Moments bring sporting codes onto the blockchain, creating the ultimate digital collectibles experience for teams, players, and fans. They work with organisations to build long-term relationships and deliver high-value, world-class digital experiences using a proprietary NFT platform. With extensive experience in eCommerce, blockchain technology, sports licensing and retail, they are uniquely positioned to increase fan engagement and drive digital transformation. The leadership team has worked on digital transformation projects for Nike, the Australian Open and the Commonwealth Bank’s Innovation Lab, among many others. https://www.sportmoments.com.au/ @SportMomentsAu

Kumar Erramilli2022-04-22T10:14:06-04:00April 22nd, 2022|News|

MEDIA RELEASE: refbook CHOSEN AS UMPIRE MANAGEMENT PLATFORM FOR SDG FAIRBREAK GLOBAL INVITATIONAL T20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

refbook CHOSEN AS UMPIRE MANAGEMENT PLATFORM FOR SDG FAIRBREAK GLOBAL INVITATIONAL T20

Sydney, Australia (14 April, 2022) – refbook has been invited to pilot as the official management platform at the SDG FairBreak Global Women’s T20 Tournament in Dubai, UAE. In an exclusive opportunity alongside officiating director, Simon Taufel, the pilot marks the first time that an ICC-sanctioned event will implement a dedicated technology for managing tournament umpires and match referees.

The SDG FairBreak Global Invitational 2022 is fully sanctioned by the ICC and run in conjunction with Cricket Hong Kong. Staged at the acclaimed Dubai Cricket Ground, the six-team event will be the world’s first privately funded tournament in women’s cricket history, made up of some of the biggest names in women’s cricket from over 36 countries.

refbook will be used as the umpire management and allocation platform for FairBreak, providing new levels of professionalism, automation, and analytics for the tournament’s officials. The platform will provide real-time data insights to facilitate the allocation of on-field umpire, TV umpire, and match referee crews to the most appropriate games and deliver a seamless experience for the overall officiating function.

Women’s cricket is growing at a phenomenal rate and is the fastest growing facet of global cricket with coverage across 100 countries. Digital viewing for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 group stage set new TV and digital records and the final was the most watched women’s cricket event ever. The potential broadcast/streaming footprint is significant, driven by uptake in India and the US, with a forecasted audience of over 1.5 billion worldwide waiting to be engaged.

Working closely with Simon Taufel, refbook will be trialling several new features specifically tailored for cricket umpiring, as well as dedicated technology scoping sessions for elite high-performance officiating.

Simon Taufel, an Australian, is one of the world’s most experienced and decorated international cricket umpires. Throughout his 13-year career Simon officiated 74 test matches, 174 ODIs, two-time T20 World Cup Final, seven-time IPL finals, and 2004 Champions Trophy final. As a member of the ICC Elite Umpire Panel, he won five consecutive ICC Umpire of the Year awards between 2004 and 2008 and was considered to have been the best umpire in the world during his time.

refbook’s co-founders, Jon Chapman (Head of Commercial) and Troy Earle (Head of Technology), shared the excitement of working with the FairBreak Global team in the officiating technology pilot.

“The FairBreak Global event has a clear emphasis on innovation, and we’re thrilled that umpiring technology has been included in that same conversation; whether for high-performance or improving administrative processes,’ said Chapman. ‘We have started our close working relationship with officiating director, Simon Taufel, who is widely regarded as one of the best-ever umpires in the sport whose feedback and insights will assist refbook’s growth within cricket and elite federations.”

“The entire development team are looking forward to working with Simon and FairBreak Global. Simon’s data-focussed outcomes and the interesting assignment requirements of cricket has the team buzzing with excitement. The tournament will provide us with valuable understanding as we enhance our current algorithms and be innovative in our approach, underpinned by Amazon AWS cloud technology.”

FairBreak Invitational Officiating Director, Simon Taufel, said, “We have a great mix of young and experienced umpires and referees participating in this event. The seventh team (the officiating team) will be striving to perform at their best and be successful, just like the other six playing teams. We felt it was just as important to support them in this objective with a technology platform that offered higher levels of feedback, real time information and customized tools. I’m very pleased to see FairBreak and refbook partner in this trial and development opportunity for the betterment of the game and officiating.”

SDG Impact Fund is the title sponsor of the FairBreak Invitational T20 Tournament to be hosted in Dubai in conjunction with Cricket Hong Kong.

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Media contacts:

FairBreak Global, Kimberley Lee: Kimberley.lee@fairbreak.net

FairBreak Global, Karen Motyka: kmotyka3@gmail.com

About refbook: refbook is a sport officials’ assignment and management software from Melbourne, Australia. Its guiding principle is to use technology and automation to empower and connect sports administrators and officials. refbook is committed to providing a technology solution that meets the needs of all sporting levels, equally servicing both administrators and officials. More information can be found at www.refbook.online

Kumar Erramilli2022-04-14T20:00:18-04:00April 14th, 2022|News|

MEDIA ALERT: SINDHU SRIHARSHA TO CAPTAIN TEAM WARRIORS AT SDG FAIRBREAK T20

SINDHU SRIHARSHA TO CAPTAIN TEAM WARRIORS

AT SDG FAIRBREAK T20 IN DUBAI

Sydney, Australia (12^th April, 2022) – United States Captain and seasoned FairBreaker, Sindhu Sriharsha, will lead a formidable team of outstanding female cricketers at the SDG FairBreak Invitational T20 in Dubai next month.

Also bringing a wealth of experience and leadership to the Warriors’ ranks will be one of the world’s best players, Mignon du Preez, while the UAE’s big hitting opening batter, Esha Oza, is another talented recruit.

Australian cricket’s powerhouse Georgia Redmayne is certain to make a huge impact, and it will be wonderful to see FairBreak XI players Celeste Raack and Shamilia Connell collaborate on the field again.

Botswana’s impressive Shameelah Mosweu returns to the crease after playing in the historic FairBreak XI in Bowral, Australia in 2020 and joins a diverse group of inspiring players from other associate nations who will showcase their skills and grow as individuals during this tournament.

We wish this sensational squad all the very best as they prepare for battle at Dubai Cricket Ground.

Here’s the line-up of players on the Warriors Team:

SINDHU SRIHASHA, USA (CAPTAIN)

HAYLEY MATTHEWS, West Indies CELESTE RAACK, Ireland

GEORGIA REDMAYNE, Australia UDESHIKA PRABODANI, Sri Lanka

MIGNON DU PREEZ, South Africa YASMEEN KHAN, Namibia

KATHRYN BRYCE, Scotland SHAMEELAH MOSWEU, Botswana

SHAMILIA CONNELL, West Indies SHANZEEN SHAHZAD, Hong Kong

ESHA OZA, UAE BELLA POON, Hong Kong

MARIANA MARTINEZ, Argentina JENNIFER ALUMBRO, Philippines

Team Manager: Julie Abbott, USA
Team Coach: Julia Price, AUSTRALIA
Assistant Coach: Sian Kelly, UK

The Warriors’ battle dress is yellow.

SDG Impact Fund is the title sponsor of the FairBreak Invitational T20 Tournament to be hosted in Dubai in conjunction with Cricket Hong Kong

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Kumar Erramilli2022-04-27T15:12:59-04:00April 12th, 2022|News|

STAFANIE TAYLOR TO CAPTAIN TEAM TORNADOES AT SDG FAIRBREAK T20 IN DUBAI

STAFANIE TAYLOR TO CAPTAIN TEAM TORNADOES AT

SDG FAIRBREAK T20 IN DUBAI

Sydney, Australia (1 April, 2022) – West Indies captain, Stafanie Taylor, is thrilled to be skippering a powerful and diverse mix of notable and emerging female cricketers at the SDG FairBreak Invitational T20 in Dubai next month.

Taylor has highly accomplished Pakistan players Diana Baig and Aliya Riaz in her ranks as well as New Zealand captain Sophie Devine and fellow White Fern, Katey Martin. All five players have displayed passion and skill representing their countries at the Cricket World Cup in New Zealand recently.

Seasoned FairBreaker, Sterre Kalis from the Netherlands, also appears in the Tornadoes line up and will bring a wealth of experience to the team.

We wish this sensational squad all the very best as they prepare for this signature tournament.

Here’s the line-up of players on the Tornadoes Team:

Team Manager: Chaitrali Kalgutkar – UAE
Team Coach: Anju Jain – INDIA

Players:

Captain: STAFANIE TAYLOR, West Indies

SOPHIE DEVINE, New Zealand

STERRE KALIS, Netherlands

ANDREA-MAE ZEPEDA, Austria

KATEY MARTIN, New Zealand

CHANIDA SUTTHIRUANG, Thailand

MARY-ANNE MUSONDA, Zimbabwe

SUNÉ LUUS, South Africa

SITA RANA MAGAR, Nepal

ALIYA RIAZ, Pakistan

DIVYA SAXENA, Canada

WINIFRED DURASINGAM, Malaysia

NATASHA MILES, Hong Kong

MARYAM BIBI, Hong Kong

DIANA BAIG, Pakistan

The Tornadoes will be dressed in black and gold kit and are sure to be a force of nature on the field.

SDG Impact Fund is the title sponsor of the SDG FairBreak Invitational T20 Tournament to be hosted in Dubai in conjunction with Cricket Hong Kong.

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Kumar Erramilli2022-04-02T10:36:42-04:00April 1st, 2022|News|

MEDIA RELEASE: SDG Impact Fund announced as title sponsor for FairBreak Invitational Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament

SDG Impact Fund announced as title sponsor for the FairBreak Invitational Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament

Sydney, Australia (March 24, 2022) – FairBreak Global is excited to announce SDG Impact Fund as the title sponsor of the Invitational Women’s Cricket T20, scheduled for Dubai, UAE, from May 1-15, 2022.

This privately funded tournament is a world-first, bringing together players from 36 countries to form six teams playing 19 games of cricket across 15 days.

The SDG Impact Fund is a forward-thinking world leader in regenerative philanthropic impact, and is fulfilling a commitment to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity.

As an independent, USA-based impact organisation and donor advised fund, the SDG Impact Fund empowers individuals, businesses, and organisations to achieve their philanthropic goals, and makes the act of giving flexible, regenerative and transformative.

“This is a sensational partnership. The aims of SDG Impact Fund and FairBreak align perfectly. We have a mutual belief in gender equality, and a shared mindset for a world where all people have fair and equal access to opportunities. I look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship,” says Shaun Martyn, CEO and Founder of FairBreak Global.

Tony Suber, Chairman and Co-Founder of SDG Impact Fund, echoes the sentiment by stating, ”Our focus from the founding of our organisation has been on serving the underserved, as we work closely with our benefactors and their philanthropic interests globally. Here at the SDG Impact Fund, we truly believe that we are called to build global alliances for good, whether that be through education, humanitarian work, or sport.

“The FairBreak leadership team’s timing could not have been better. Their focus on equality in sport is not only rare, but to be commended. We simply could not pass up the opportunity to join them in this breakthrough effort. We’re excited to work alongside such a talented and spirited team, and we look forward to an amazing relationship for years to come.”

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Media contacts:

FairBreak Global, Kimberley Lee: Kimberley.lee@fairbreak.net

FairBreak Global, Karen Motyka: kmotyka3@gmail.com

Kumar Erramilli2022-03-24T11:53:39-04:00March 24th, 2022|News|

Sneak peek at the Barmy Army Team and uniform

Here’s a sneak preview at some of the players on the Barmy Army Team:

SELINA SOLMAN, VANUATU
DEANDRA DOTTIN, WEST INDIES
KAVISHA KUMARI, UAE
SHEMAINE CAMPBELLE, WEST INDIES
FATIMA SANA, PAKISTAN
RUMANA AHMED, BANGLADESH
ROBERTA AVERY, BRAZIL
RUBINA CCHETRI, NEPAL
LAURA CARDOSO, BRAZIL
RUCHI VENKATESH, HONG KONG
HENRIETTE ISHIMWE, RWANDA
IQRA SAHAR, HONG KONG

MANAGER – RENEE MONTGOMERY, HONG KONG
COACH – LYDIA GREENWAY, ENGLAND
ASSISTANT COACH – NAJEEB AMAR, UAE

You will easily be able to spot them on the cricket grounds with @englandsbarmyarmy’s iconic colours incorporated into the kit.

Kumar Erramilli2022-03-24T12:11:01-04:00March 23rd, 2022|Events, News|

MEDIA RELEASE: Barmy Army announced as a FairBreak Invitational Women’s Cricket Team Sponsor

Barmy Army announced as a Team Sponsor for the FairBreak Invitational Women’s Cricket Tournament in Dubai

Sydney, Australia (22 March, 2022) – One of cricket’s best-known brands, The Barmy Army, will sponsor a team at the FairBreak Invitational Women’s Cricket T20 Tournament scheduled for Dubai from May 1-15, 2022.

Named ‘The Barmy Army’ by Australian media during England’s 1994/95 Ashes tour of Australia due to their undying loyalty and desire for having a good time in a hopeless situation, this ragtag bunch of backpackers has evolved into a world-famous supporters’ club, sports promoter and cricket brand.

To aid in the advancement of the women’s game globally, The Barmy Army has recently moved into the development of mixed cricket academies. Sponsoring a team in the FairBreak Invitational aligns with The Barmy Army’s mission to open the game to a wider audience with a focus on women, families and younger supporters.

“Spreading the joy of cricket is what the Barmy Army does well. We are delighted to have the world’s most recognisable fan-club brand sponsoring a team in our tournament,” says Shaun Martyn, FairBreak founder. “The Barmy Army has helped grow the popularity of cricket across all ages and backgrounds through their passionate support, fundraising, songs and anthems.”

Barmy Army founder, Paul Burnham, says, “FairBreak and the Barmy Army are a tremendous fit and working with Shaun and his team over the last few weeks has been truly eye opening. As an organisation, we are really excited about being involved with our first branded team and helping promote the world’s best sport globally and, obviously, winning the tournament off the field and on it!”