Cricket

Inclusion, Exclusion, Diversity, Equality…. They are just words. It’s actions that count!

– Shaun Martyn, FairBreak Founder

I’ve followed the Manly RL club fiasco this week and can’t remain silent. I can’t remain silent because we have been living the inclusion, opportunity, diversity brief at FairBreak every day, for years.

We just had 90 players from 35 countries compete in a tournament in Dubai celebrating the diversity and inclusiveness of cricket. This was the first time anything has been staged of this magnitude in a team sport.

Broadcast to 141 countries and seen by 30-40mill. Check out the response by players and viewers if you don’t believe me on our website www.fairbreak.net or social channels @fairbreakglobal.

I have no idea how many religions were represented across all the players, officials and management as it doesn’t influence any decision about who is involved.

This week we have seen what should have been a celebration of the outstanding contributions women make to Rugby League in Australia.

Instead, we got one of the most mismanaged debacles I have witnessed from a marketing and messaging perspective in sport. Whoever is responsible at Manly should be shown the door if they haven’t been already.

The hypocrisy just screams out. In a ‘Women in League’ round we object to something on religious grounds but are happy to have a betting sponsor on our kit and play in a stadium named after an alcohol brand. Gambling and alcohol are two of the biggest issues in family dislocation and domestic violence! Can someone please sit the players down and explain that to them.

Q: How come they don’t refuse to play because of those issues?

A: Betting and Alcohol pay their salaries.

The sooner we have ‘pure sport’ across all sport the better for everyone regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.

Sport is supposed to be a celebration of the ‘best’ in all of us. Something we should remind ourselves of everyday.

Image thanks to Clay Banks on Unsplash

Elle Williams2022-07-29T14:18:20-04:00July 29th, 2022|News|

MEDIA ALERT: BISMAH MAROOF TO CAPTAIN TEAM SPIRIT AT SDG FAIRBREAK T20 IN DUBAI

BISMAH MAROOF TO

CAPTAIN TEAM SPIRIT AT SDG FAIRBREAK T20 IN DUBAI

Sydney, Australia (27th April, 2022) – Pakistan’s captain, Bismah Maroof, radiates the power to inspire change, making her the perfect leader of a team named Spirit at FairBreak’s world-class, first-of-its-kind cricket tournament in Dubai next week. Skilfully demonstrating that sporting ambition and motherhood are not mutually exclusive, Maroof will captain a dynamic and balanced team with depth in all areas.

Spirit is the force believed to give a body life, energy, and power. Spirit has a unique combination of cricketers shining with the positive energy and strength required for match-winning success.

Maroof can count on Nicola Carey, one of the stars of Australian cricket, for jaw-dropping catches out in the field; Scotland’s outstanding wicketkeeper, Sarah Bryce, is covering the stumps, while South Africa’s, Ayabonga Khaka, brings her “golden arm” to the bowling.

Thailand duo, Chantam and Boochatham are vital elements in the mix, while Ecclestone and Dunkley bring the skill and strength of character England’s players are renowned for.

This esteemed company also features Yasmin Daswani, a London solicitor who plays for Hong Kong, and Anu Doddaballapur and Diviya GK, who will contribute their medical science expertise to the fitness and wellbeing of the squad. Chaya Mughal, the current UAE captain, is a highly experienced player and will be a superb asset to have on side as she plays in her home city.

Here is the line-up of players in Spirit:

BISMAH MAROOF, Pakistan (CAPTAIN)

SOPHIA DUNKLEY, England

NICOLA CAREY, Australia

CHAYA MUGHAL, UAE

BETTY CHAN, Hong Kong

SARAH BRYCE, Scotland

NATTHAKAN CHANTAM, Thailand

DIVIYA GK, Singapore

NATTAYA BOOCHATHAM, Thailand

ANU DODDABALLAPUR, Germany

SOPHIE ECCLESTONE, England

AYABONGA KHAKA, South Africa

FATUMA KIBASU, Tanzania

SHIZUKA MIYAJI, Japan

YASMIN DASWANI, Hong Kong

Team Manager: Vaishali Jesrani, OMAN

Team Coach: Erin Osborne, AUSTRALIA

Assistant Coach: Esther de Lange, NETHERLANDS

Spirit will be attired in a green kit.

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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Elle Williams2022-04-28T13:50:33-04:00April 28th, 2022|Events, News|

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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Elle Williams2022-04-27T15:23:47-04:00April 27th, 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

Elle Williams2022-04-22T10:14:06-04:00April 22nd, 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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Elle Williams2022-04-27T15:12:59-04:00April 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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Elle Williams2022-04-02T10:36:42-04:00April 1st, 2022|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!”

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Media contacts:

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

FairBreak Global, Karen Motyka: kmotyka3@gmail.com

Elle Williams2022-03-22T13:55:22-04:00March 22nd, 2022|News, Uncategorized|

MEDIA RELEASE: FairBreak Global appoints PR specialist, Ebba Qureshi

FairBreak Global appoints PR specialist, Ebba Qureshi, for May 2022 Tournament support in Pakistan and South Asia

Sydney, Australia (2 March, 2022) – FairBreak Global is pleased to announce that public relations specialist, Ebba Qureshi, who is also Founder and CEO of FemGames, has been appointed to work alongside the FairBreak team. Qureshi will cover the Pakistan and South Asia regions for the FairBreak Invitational in Dubai from 1-15 May, 2022.

“Ebba brings a wealth of experience and an enormous commitment to the core principles of FairBreak – Equality, Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. It’s an exciting time to have Ebba join us,” says Shaun Martyn, FairBreak Founder.

Ebba Qureshi (pictured) exclaims she is, “Absolutely delighted to be joining Fairbreak, an ICC approved Women’s T20 tournament in Dubai in May 2022. It’s been a long passion of mine to see franchise cricket for women come alive!

This tournament brings a world-first event to women’s cricket featuring six franchise teams with players from 36 countries including Pakistan. It also features well-known favourites, such as Sana Mir, alongside players including Diana Baig, Fatima Sana and Aliya Raza who will be amongst the teams.

“An impressive list of global broadcasters, media groups and corporate organisations have come together to enhance this sporting phenomenon. With the fantastic following of The Women’s Hundred last year – this will only add to the exciting calendar of Women’s cricket,” says Qureshi.

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MEDIA CONTACTS

FairBreak Global: Kimberley Lee (Sydney), kimberley.lee@fairbreak.net

Elle Williams2022-03-03T21:55:52-05:00March 3rd, 2022|News|

FairBreak Global announces Patron, Jennifer Westacott

Sydney, Australia (Friday 18^th of February 2022) – FairBreak Global is pleased to welcome Jennifer Westacott, CEO of the Business Council of Australia, who has accepted the position of Patron for FairBreak.

Jennifer has a passionate commitment to equality and opportunity for all and shares a love for all sport at all levels.

The FairBreak team and all FairBreakers who have participated in any FairBreak events will benefit from Jennifer’s guidance, mentorship, and passion.

“I cannot be more grateful to Jennifer for her commitment to the role of Patron. It’s such an important role and to have a person who demonstrates immense skill and dedication in all aspects of her life will inspire and motivate us all,” says Shaun Martyn, FairBreak Founder.

“I am honoured to take up the position as patron for FairBreak – empowering women through sport is a fantastic initiative,” says Jennifer Westacott.

“Cricket has the power to bring families, communities and nations together. Women’s cricket is exciting, interesting and commercially successful in many countries. It is essential that women get paid properly in recognition of the world class athletes that they are.” – Jennifer Westacott

MEDIA CONTACTS

Jennifer Westacott: Alice Hermes, Alice.Hermes@bca.com.au

FairBreak Global: Kimberley Lee, Kimberley.lee@fairbreak.net (Sydney)

Elle Williams2022-04-04T21:13:00-04:00February 18th, 2022|News|

South Coast Sapphires – Australia’s entry to FairBreak’s Invitational Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament

Thursday, January 24, 2022

South Coast Sapphires – Australia’s entry to FairBreak’s world first Invitational Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament

We are pleased to announce 11 of the 15 players selected for the South Coast Sapphires, Australia’s entry to the FairBreak Global Invitational Women’s Cricket T20 Tournament. scheduled for Dubai from May 1-15, 2022.

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

The Team (11 of 15)

Sana Mir, Captain – Pakistan

Jade Allen – Australia

Kim Garth – Ireland

Gaby Lewis – Ireland

Jemimah Rodrigues – India

Shabnim Ismail – South Africa

Geetika Kodali – USA

Shebani Bhaskar – USA

Chamari Athapaththu – Sri-Lanka

Babette de Leede – Netherlands

Betty Chan – Hong Kong

Elle Williams2022-04-04T21:17:12-04:00January 4th, 2022|News|