Cricket West Indies is all set to begin its inaugural women’s T10 games ahead of the second CPL semi-final and the final. They will partner with the Trinidad and Tobago government and host two games. The matches named the NLCB Challenge and Courts Invitational will take place on October 10 and 12, respectively. The matches will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago.
“CPL is always looking for ways to innovate and give more chances for fans to enjoy world-class cricket. These T10 matches with the best women’s cricketers from across the Caribbean are just the latest example of our tournament pushing to be more inclusive and forward thinking,” Pete Russell, the CPL COO added. “We are delighted to be providing the chance for these players to be part of our event.”
CWI CEO Johnny Grave shared that he is hoping the initiative will inspire many young girls to take up the sport.
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“Improving the opportunities for women and girls to get involved in cricket is one of our top strategic priorities and we are delighted that the CPL and Government of Trinidad and Tobago have come together with us to ensure that women’s cricket gets chance to be involved in the Hero CPL for the first time,” Grave said.
“These two exhibition games will be highly competitive and will hopefully inspire more young girls in the Caribbean to get involved in our sport,” he further added.
The games could eventually the first step to a women’s CPL being launched, an idea that has been in the process and the CPL management has been keen on.
