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MCC Foundation, Cricket Brasil and Cricket Without Boundaries unite to launch groundbreaking Cricket for Social Impact initiative

A pioneering new partnership between MCC Foundation (MCCF), Cricket Brasil and Cricket Without Boundaries (CWB) is set to transform the cricketing landscape in Brazil, placing social impact at the heart of the sport’s development.

This innovative collaboration will establish community cricket hubs across Brazil, creating opportunities for young people to develop their skills both on and off the pitch. The project will focus on unearthing talent, fostering inclusive participation, and using cricket as a platform for social change.

By combining the MCC Foundation’s commitment to broadening access to cricket, Cricket Brasil’s grassroots expertise, and Cricket Without Boundaries’ track record in using sport for development, the partnership will empower young people to drive change in their own communities through cricket. The initiative will:

  • set up community cricket hubs that provide accessible coaching, playing opportunities, and life skills development.
  • promote social impact through cricket, using the sport as a tool to address key societal challenges such as gender equality, education, and youth leadership.
  • identify and nurture young talent, offering pathways into the national team and expanding opportunities for players from diverse backgrounds.
  • train a new generation of local coaches and leaders, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term impact.

Later in 2025, the partnership will be strengthened with a historic MCC playing tour. For the first time ever, a joint Men and Women’s tour will travel to Brazil to compete in fixtures, visit development projects, and support the growth of the game in the country. The tour will serve to further cement this exciting and innovative partnership.

MCCF'S ZEHRA KHAN OPENS COWDREY LECTURE

We are so proud of Zehra Khan who opened the 2025 Cowdrey Lecture at Lord's. Zehra is a former Hub participant and is now on MCCF’s Coaching Scholarship Programme. She is also a rising star with Cricket Scotland having been selected for the Scotland Emerging Girls team. Zehra truly embodies the Spirit of Cricket, and we look forward to seeing how her skills, talent and passion shape her very bright future.

 

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Afghan Women’s Team to become first recipients of support from new Global Refugee Cricket Fund

MCC and MCC Foundation are proud to announce the launch of the Global Refugee Cricket Fund, an ambitious initiative to expand the Foundation’s work to support refugees worldwide. ECB has donated £100,000 to kickstart the fund. The initial focus will be on Pitch Our Future, an Australian-led programme supporting players from the former Afghanistan Women’s Cricket Team with safe training facilities, educational opportunities, and pathways to continue their cricketing journeys. The Women’s Team was forced to disband and flee Afghanistan.

The Afghan Women’s Team will become the first recipients of support.

 

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