Day: January 11, 2023

Dubai, January 11, 2023 (PPI-OT):With only 30 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, fans have an opportunity to watch the best cricketers in the world in action for only 30 South African Rand (R). Thirty-thousand tickets will be available for R30 across the three host venues, to mark the countdown to the historic cricketing showpiece taking place from 10-26 February.

The three stadiums will be putting on a spectacular show for the spectators, with entertainment and festivities at the centre of a day out at the cricket. Fans can look out for top South African artists performing at prominent matches, DJs on the decks, giveaways and more, a memorable and inclusive experience for everyone.

Tickets are available at ticket offices at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, Boland Park in Paarl and St George’s Park in Gqeberha or online at www.t20worldcup.com/tickets while stocks last. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats for this exclusive promotion, which will be running across limited seating areas.

Proteas captain, Dane van Niekerk said: “There is a real buzz in the air for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, it is starting to feel very real now. It’s not often that you get to watch premium cricket at such a price, especially with some of the world’s best cricketers on show. Being a Gqeberha local, I know the experience and atmosphere is going to be electric, fans are going to be in a for treat on and off the field.”

ICC Head of Events, Chris Tetley said: “It is so exciting that we are only 30 days away until the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup when the best cricketers from around the world will compete for the ultimate prize in T20 cricket. The entertaining vibe and activities planned for spectators at matches is not to be missed, so I urge all fans to take advantage of the promotion and be a part of a World Cup before tickets sell out.”

The excitement for the event has been building, with fans coming out in their numbers to get up close to the silverware as part of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour driven by Nissan, which has been making stops around the country since November.

As one of the most significant women’s sporting events in Africa this year, the Women’s T20 World Cup edition will be an African first, with South Africa welcoming nine nations; Bangladesh, England, Ireland, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies and defending champions, Australia to the shores for the first time in the event’s history. The anticipation continues as countries start to name their squads, which feature star-studded line-ups and exciting young talent contesting the ultimate prize in T20 cricket.

The unprecedented year for women’s cricket is gaining momentum with the start of the ICC Under- 19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Potchefstroom and Benoni on 14 January. The leading U19 cricketers from 16 nations will be in action, showcasing the future stars of the game. Entry for all the matches is free across both venues.

For more information, contact:
Headquarters,
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com

Dubai, January 11, 2023 (PPI-OT):The International Cricket Council (ICC) and official fintech infrastructure partner and Modern Money Movement platform, Nium, today announced the launch of “Next In”, a global hackathon open to all cricket-loving technologists. The hackathon invites and challenges tech-savvy fans to create solutions that improve the digital cricket fan experience.

A first for the ICC, “Next In” asks technologists to combine their passion for cricket with their love for innovation. Entries should explore ground-breaking ways to engage younger cricket fans and should merge digital tools to identify solutions to challenges that cricket fans face.

For the ICC this initiative drives deeper fan engagement and is in line with its global growth strategy to bring fans closer to the game. Web3, Metaverse and Virtual Reality (VR) are technologies driving changes in how fans experience cricket, and this hackathon provides a global opportunity for the ICC’s community of sport and technology innovators to create new and improved fan engagement experiences for the global game of cricket.

ICC and NIUM launch global hackathon

Registrations to be a part of the hackathon are open today and can be accessed at Hackathon.ICC-cricket.com. The first stage asks entrants to describe their concept. A shortlist of teams will be invited to build and present their concepts and creations to a panel of prestigious judges including Hackathon Ambassador, Dinesh Karthik. This will be held at an exclusive event in March 2023 in Bangalore, India. Winners will receive US$10,000.

ICC Head of Digital, Finn Bradshaw said: “The best fan engagement ideas for the future of our sport will come from our passionate fans. The “Next In” Hackathon provides a global showcase for innovation from our technology community. The ICC is proud to continue these tech-led fan engagement initiatives with Nium and we look forward to seeing what digital experiences our fans dream up.”

Nium Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing and Communications, Jeremiah Glodoveza said: “Nium believes deeply in helping build a better tomorrow in finance, sport, and technology. The “Next in” Hackathon celebrates global innovation, and we are beyond excited to see what the cricket-loving technologists bring to life.”

Hackathon Ambassador Dinesh Karthik said: “I am delighted to be a part of the “Next In” Hackathon which will play an important role in cricket continuing to innovate through the participation of fans. As we venture into a new era of internet technology, I anticipate some truly ground-breaking ideas for us to judge.”

For more information, contact:
Headquarters,
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com

Dubai, January 11, 2023 (PPI-OT):There is a buzz of anticipation on the tip of Africa – and for good reason too! South Africa finds itself in the unique position of hosting not one, but two ICC Women’s T20 World Cups in consecutive months.

The ICC Under19 Women’s T20 World Cup starts on 14 January, and it will be followed by the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in February.

Looking ahead to a historic couple of months on home soil, Proteas captain, Suné Luus said: It is a massive couple of months for South Africa, and it will be a boost for our women’s cricket and our cricket overall. Everyone is excited, and the whole country is buzzing! We can’t wait.”

Her excitement was shared by another global icon in Australia’s Alyssa Healy. The serial World Cup winner had this to say about the Women’s Under 19 T20 World Cup: “I think it’s a fantastic initiative to see the next generation of international cricketers getting an opportunity to play a global event like a World Cup over in South Africa. It’s a great opportunity for young players.”

The introduction of a junior World Cup in the women’s game is pivotal in building up the next generation of stars to take over from the likes of Luus and Healy on the global stage. With women’s cricket forming part of the ICC’s priority projects to deliver transformative growth under its global growth strategy, the legacy that this tournament will create could be the impetus that is needed to accelerate the growth of the game locally and across the continent.

“It is so important for young girls to get a taste of what it’s like to be on a world stage, this could be the push that has so many participating players make the final choice to pursue cricket as a career. This tournament is also a big steppingstone for a lot of young girls who want to make it into their senior sides.

“A tournament like this is a crucial advertisement for the women’s game, especially in South Africa where we are still building depth,” Luus explained.

Healy, who played an instrumental part in reigning champions, Australia’s 2020 T20 World Cup triumph in Melbourne that saw a record attendance of 86 000 fans, reiterated that it is imperative to invest in the development structures of the game, to ensure its continued growth.

“We’ve seen the women’s game grow dramatically in certain parts of the world at the top level – but what’s happening underneath the national teams is equally as important,” Healy pointed out.

“This event will showcase each country’s next generation and show the importance of adequate support and investment at the lower levels to ensure success at that top level for years to come.”

Naturally both Luus and Healy would love to see their countries become the first-ever U19 T20 World Cup winners.

Healy had this message for the young hopefuls in Aussie gold: “Good luck girls! Australia has an incredibly proud history of success in World Cups and hopefully that flows through to you girls as well. I’ve been privileged to be able to watch you all grow and develop as cricketers over the last few years through the WBBL and WNCL tournaments. I’m confident we’ve got a great chance of bringing home the trophy – but more importantly I hope you enjoy the experience of wearing the Aussie colours on the big stage. Look after one another and enjoy the opportunity!”

Luus said she would love to see South Africa triumph on home soil but reminded her compatriots to soak in this unique experience.

“It is so important to still have fun. This is a big stage, but it is still a cricket match. You must still have fun. Express yourselves, and remember you are all there because you have the talent and you deserve your place in the team. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most of you, so enjoy it!”

For more information, contact:
Headquarters,
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com