Dubai, 7 October 2024: The ICC’s Cricket4Good initiative, in partnership with UNICEF, hosted two
inspiring clinics at the ICC Academy Indoor Nets in Dubai, featuring stars from the Bangladesh and
Pakistan Women’s teams, who are currently competing in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Held on 4 and 5 October, the clinics drew over 100 eager young girls, all excited for the opportunity
to learn from their cricketing role models.
On Friday, Bangladesh’s entire squad, led by Nigar Sultana, Shathi Rani and Sobhana Mostary
participated in the session, engaging the girls in a variety of activities designed to enhance their
cricketing skills. Saturday’s clinic saw four players from Pakistan’s squad—Najiha Alvi, Tasmia Rubab,
Sadaf Shamas, and Syeda Aroob Shah—providing personal guidance to the young girls, teaching
them lessons in focus, perseverance, and the fundamentals of the game.
These clinics were part of the ICC’s broader Cricket4Good initiative, which aims to empower young
girls and promote inclusion through cricket. By connecting young participants with elite athletes, the
initiative fosters a deeper love for the game while imparting invaluable life skills that extend beyond
the cricket field.
