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FairBreak Global to conduct ground-breaking research for breast health in Women’s Cricket

FairBreak Global to conduct ground-breaking research for breast health in Women’s Cricket

Sydney, Australia (22^nd of November 2021) – FairBreak Global is pleased to announce that Associate Professor Deirdre McGhee from Breast Research Australia, University of Wollongong, will conduct a world-first research project in women’s cricket at the FairBreak Invitational in Hong Kong in May 2022.

Deirdre is a world-leading researcher in breast health biomechanics, Director of Breast Research Australia and leads the Breast Health Education and Research within the Australian Institute of Sport, Female Performance and Health Initiative. During the FairBreak Invitational in Hong Kong, Deirdre will conduct research on breast support, bra fit and breast injuries of female cricket players.

This research will be based on the delivery of a breast health educational module, which aims to maximise the breast support and bra fit of female cricket players and improve the management and prevention of breast injuries in women’s cricket. This education will be delivered to over 90 players and their coaches from over 30 countries.

Through this partnership with Deirdre, FairBreak is helping to provide education to female cricket players around the world that is fundamental to both women’s health and women’s sport.

“We are committed to improving the performance and health education of female cricket players, irrespective of the country of origin or their level of sport. We are always actively seeking opportunities to promote women’s cricket and support the health, safety and performance of female cricket players” Alex Blackwell – FairBreak – Ambassador.

MEDIA CONTACTS

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

Elle Williams2022-04-04T21:21:58-04:00November 22nd, 2021|News|

FairBreak Global launches world first invitational women’s cricket T20 tournament

PRESS RELEASE

Sydney, Australia (November 2020) – Global women’s initiative, FairBreak Global, is proud to announce a world-first Invitational Women’s Cricket T20 tournament looking to be staged in Hong Kong in January 2022, in conjunction with Cricket Hong Kong, the National Cricket Association of Hong Kong.

As the first privately funded tournament of its type, this event marks significant progress in the development of women’s cricket. FairBreak will bring together players recruited from all corners of the globe to participate in six teams.

“This is an exciting time for everyone who is part of the FairBreak movement. We have worked diligently with all vested parties to ensure our tournament will deliver a quality event and experience, true to our ‘Pure Sport’ ethos. The tournament will not only drive opportunity for all players, but also support our CSR partner, SolarBuddy, in helping end energy poverty,” says Shaun Martyn, FairBreak Founder.

Tony Melloy, Chairman of Cricket Hong Kong says, “Cricket Hong Kong is delighted to have the opportunity to bring top cricketers to Hong Kong. We are working closely with the ICC to ensure all required standards are met to host a successful international women’s event.”

As part of FairBreak’s continuing commitment to equality and opportunity, a conference exploring these themes will also be held as part of the two-week tournament.

CEO and Managing Director of Gencor, the lead sponsors of FairBreak, R. V. Venkatesh says, “We’re excited to partner with Fairbreak to support an excellent event that will bring together top cricketers from all parts of the world. It provides a platform for women from associate nations to play with full member nation players and showcase their talents to the cricketing world. This will help develop Women’s Cricket worldwide and serve as a launching pad for aspiring women’s cricketers all around the world to aim high.”

“This FairBreak tournament will be a huge stepping stone for associate nation cricketers to be playing alongside some of the world’s greatest international female cricketers. What a fantastic opportunity!” says Mariko Hill, Hong Kong national team player and past captain, and FairBreak player.

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MEDIA CONTACTS

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

Cricket Hong Kong: Ravi Nagdev, ravi.nagdev@hkcricket.org

About FairBreak Global: FairBreak is an organisation that aims to progress gender equality and equity on a truly global scale, using cricket as its primary vehicle. In doing so, FairBreak aims to create opportunities across sport, health, business, media, arts and education to empower women to pursue success in their chosen endeavour. FairBreak Global envisions a world where people have fair and equal access to opportunities that enable them to succeed in their chosen endeavour, independent of gender or geographical location.

https://fairbreak.net @FairBreakGlobal

Elle Williams2020-11-26T22:33:31-05:00November 26th, 2020|News|

Launch of The Captain’s Cause

Meg Lanning, Captain, Australian Women’s Cricket Team

We are pleased to announce the launch of the FairBreak Captain’s Cause initiative, working with FairBreak CSR partner, SolarBuddy, aimed at ending energy poverty. In association with national cricket captains, we have established the Captain’s Cause to raise awareness about energy poverty and, through our CSR partnership, hope to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all people and our planet.

Building on the influence and reach of global cricket captains past and present, this program is designed to raise awareness and build education about energy poverty.

Each night, more than 800 million people are plunged into complete darkness with no access to reliable or safe energy. It has a devastating effect on the communities it impacts – on their health, economic stability, educational outcomes, and environment.

SolarBuddy is an Australian charity illuminating the future of children living in energy poverty by providing them with a solar-powered light. This allows them to safely study after dusk to improve their educational outcomes, and greatly reduces their exposure to harmful forms of other light alternatives, such as kerosene lamps.

Australia’s Meg Lanning (pictured), Tim Paine, Aaron Finch and indigenous men’s and women’s team captains Dan Christian and Ash Gardner will be the first national captains to join this global initiative. We are so proud to welcome Meg, Dan, Tim, Aaron and Ash on board to demonstrate the positive impact cricket can have in advocating for social good on a global scale. We hope their leadership will encourage other global captains to support this cause.

We would like to thank Cricket Australia for lending their support, and acknowledge the work of Greg Shipperd, in helping bring this initiative to life.

If you would like to brighten up the life of a child, please donate to SolarBuddy today.

Connect with us @FairBreakGlobal #BuddySolar #solarbuddy #FairBreak

Elle Williams2020-10-21T01:43:27-04:00October 20th, 2020|News|

“Once a FairBreaker, always a FairBreaker” – a post by Shameelah Mosweu, FairBreaker #9

– Shameela Mosweu, Botswana FairBreaker

The team greet Shameelah on arrival at Bradman Oval

Now that everything has calmed down, I can finally post.

So, as some of you might have seen, I was originally denied a visa to go play cricket for FairBreak Global in Australia. A little background on FairBreak – this is an organisation that promotes gender equality and ladies from different countries get invited to play in the global XI squad. My visa got denied because the Australian government thought I was a “flight risk”.

This story ended up in the papers both in Australia and Botswana, which was crazy for me to process. Due to the backlash from the public, my visa got overturned and I was immediately flown to Australia.

I managed to play in a historic game which is a major privilege for me as a female cricketer.

I just want to take this moment to thank everyone for the messages and the support. I don’t know how I would have handled all of this without all of you. I also want to thank the media for writing up about this, one of the reasons the visa got overturned.

But a special thank you to the FairBreak team; from management to the players for all your support, fighting for me, believing in me and my cricket abilities and also inviting me on the tour (my 2nd tour for FairBreak). This has all been a crazy experience but an experience I’ll never forget.

I can not thank everyone enough.

Cricket was played hard and memories for a lifetime were made, and I look forward to what the future holds for FairBreak and myself.

Once again, a massive thank you to everyone for everything. I really appreciate it and will forever be thankful for this amazing opportunity.

Once a FairBreaker, always a FairBreaker.

#fairbreaker #genderequality #fortheloveofthegame

Shameelah Mosweu, Botswana – FairBreak player #9

Elle Williams2022-04-29T15:30:22-04:00March 3rd, 2020|News|

Introducing the inaugural Blackwell-Mir Trophy

There are many venues in the world that would love to play for the Blackwell-Mir trophy. We have named it this in honour of two of the greatest players to walk on a cricket field – Alex Blackwell and Sana Mir. Two wonderful humans who have inspired thousands with their actions on and off the field.

One time adversaries who are now great friends, joined under the FairBreak banner as players in the same team, but who also honour their commitments to teams that may see them come together on opposing sides.

Twelve FairBreakers from around the world competed with some of the best young cricket talent in Australia at Bradman Oval on February 22, 2020, led by Australia’s Alex Blackwell and Pakistan’s Sana Mir. All players demonstrated to their communities, and on a global scale, that they are as good as anyone, anywhere. More importantly, they formed bonds that will outlast their cricket careers.

We are proud to introduce the Blackwell-Mir Trophy that will serve as a reminder of these two great players. We want to ensure that this game is about the cricketers and those who support them on and off the field; the wonderful human beings who dedicate their talent and time to this great sport.

Elle Williams2020-03-02T02:05:40-05:00March 2nd, 2020|News|

Six new FairBreakers welcomed to the team

The last few days have been an incredible show of athleticism and talent. We’re proud to welcome six new FairBreakers to the team, presented with their numbered caps at Bradman Oval.

Welcome (L-R holding grey caps) Kary Chan (Hong Kong), Sindhu Sriharsha (USA), Nasimana Navaika (Vanuatu), Geeitka Kodali (USA), Linsey Smith (England), Hannah Trethewy (NSW).

FairBreakers and cricket legends Australia’s Alex Blackwell and Pakistan’s Sana Mir presented the newly inducted team members before the game on Saturday.

Once players are part of the FairBreak team, they are forever a FairBreaker. We don’t ‘drop’ players but continue to develop their skills and experiences, being selected to be involved in different games around the world with the FairBreak team as players or in coaching or management roles.

As cricketers, these women are talented and dedicated to their sport. As individuals, they are kind, collaborative, unique humans who each bring to the team their own kind of joy and warmth.

We’re so pleased to have you join us. Thank you.

Elle Williams2020-02-23T23:25:14-05:00February 23rd, 2020|News|

Statement: Botswana player Shameelah Mosweu’s visa has been denied

– Shaun Martyn, FairBreak Founder

We regret to inform you that, despite numerous representations to government officials in Australia and also to the Botswanan High Commission, we have been unable to secure a Visa for Shameelah Mosweu to take her place as part of a FairBreak Global XI in a historic cricket match against the first-ever Bradman Women’s XI in Bowral this Saturday, February 22, 2020.

Shameelah is an outstanding player and person. She is an international player for Botswana and took part in a FairBreak program in England in 2019. Shameelah impressed everyone with the quality of her play, and her commitment to her teammates and the broader FairBreak agenda. It was with great enthusiasm and pleasure that we invited her to be part of our program in Australia from February 17-23, 2020.

Shameelah has been denied that opportunity as she is deemed a flight risk. Shameelah is a University student in England sponsored by her Government and the Botswanan Sports Commission. It is absurd she is being considered a security risk.

The denial of this opportunity goes against everything that Australia aspires to in proclaiming a ‘fair go’ for all.

Shameelah is a great example for the young men and women of Botswana and every country where opportunities to perform on a world stage are limited. She deserves, as does everyone, the right to accept opportunities to showcase talent and continue to grow as a person and inspire.

The FairBreak XI typically consists of 12 players from 9 countries including 5 national captains; Shameelah’s absence will be greatly missed. In our game this weekend, our team will be captained by Wisden’s Captain of the Decade, Sana Mir from Pakistan. Sana is also the recent recipient of the Asian Game Changer Award, a humanitarian award recognising the great contribution an individual has made to Asia and the world.

We fully support Shameelah in every way we can and continue in our endeavours to have her as part of the team.

Shameela receiving her cap from Wisden’s captain of the decade Sana Mir in England 2019.

Shameela with Sterre Kalis from the Netherlands

Elle Williams2020-02-17T00:34:35-05:00February 17th, 2020|News|

Two FairBreak games and a High Tea on 22 February, Bowral

We hope you’ll join us for the very first FairBreak Global XI v Bradman XI game on 22 February, 2.15–5.00 pm.

We hope you’ll also come early for the preliminary match from 10.15 am–1.00 pm between FairBreak 2 and Sydney Cricket Club.

You’re also invited to join us at a High Tea with Ann Sherry AO, Chair of UNICEF, at Bradman Museum: 12.30 – 2.10 pm. $45 includes High Tea & Admission to the museum. For details or High Tea bookings,
visit www.bradman.com.au.

Thanks to: Gencor, Technology One, Vocus Communications.

Elle Williams2020-01-31T04:15:08-05:00January 31st, 2020|News|

New FairBreak uniform designed for February games

At FairBreak we are constantly consulting with players and designers to refine our playing uniforms. All of our uniforms are made specifically for the players, with our teams’ input. We pay particular attention to the weight of the uniforms, their functionality and style.

The Magenta uniform will be worn for all major and live-streamed games. The Steel Blue is our alternative playing strip for practice matches and FairBreak 2nd XI games.

We believe that in actively engaging player feedback we will, over time, evolve and develop a unique look and feel.

Elle Williams2020-01-30T03:20:16-05:00January 30th, 2020|News|

Concentrate on the cricket, not the crowd size

– Shaun Martyn, FairBreak Founder

It’s only 24 days until the start of the cricket Women’s World T20 tournament, and 25 days until a FairBreak Global XI plays a Bradman Foundation XI in Bowral.

I wish all teams participating in the World T20 the very best of luck.

I hope everyone focuses on the cricket that will be played – on the game people are watching – not on the size of the crowd for the final.

We should be concentrating on world class performances from players, not breaking crowd records. If the latter happens, it’s a bonus.

The ‘sleeper’ for me in this tournament is South Africa. They have player depth and the experience many of their players have now had in the WBBL and the now defunct KIA Super League. It’s given them the belief they are as good as anyone. They no longer rely on a couple of players and their recent demolition of NZ should make everyone else a little nervous.

I also hope that a serious discussion is had around the number of teams in this tournament. You can’t talk about gender equality in your sport when 16 men’s teams will contest their tournament, but only 10 women’s teams will compete in theirs. That has to change for every tournament from here on. The game will never grow if that step is not immediately taken.

Our FairBreak XI will enjoy a great week of training, playing and development in Sydney and Bowral next month. Nine countries are represented in the team with four national captains. A number of players have been a part of previous FairBreak programs and we look forward to their continued development.

We also welcome some new #FairBreakers from the USA, Hong Kong, Vanuatu and England.

It will be an interesting and challenging experience for the FairBreak XI. Although they will work with Alex Blackwell again, Alex will captain the Bradman XI as a past Bradman Scholar in this historic match.

We are also hopeful Sana Mir will captain the FairBreak XI for this match, if she can make it to the event. Sana is a celebrated #FairBreaker and it would be fitting that two of the greatest players of all time could renew their rivalry in Bowral.

Roll on February 22 at Bradman Oval, Bowral.

Details about the two games to be played on February 22 here, or join the event on Facebook here.

Elle Williams2020-01-29T00:26:59-05:00January 29th, 2020|News|