Caribbean Premier League to host Women’s T10 matches

The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and Cricket West Indies (CWI) are partnering to host two T10 matches ahead of the CPL 2019 semi-finals and final. The best women’s cricketers from across the Caribbean will be playing in the NLCB Challenge on 10 October at 3pm and the Courts Invitational on 12 October at 12:30pm.

“CPL is indeed thankful for the continued support of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and the Prime Minister, Dr The Honourable Keith Rowley, through the Sport and Culture Fund whose invaluable contributions to these games have highlighted his passion and commitment towards the development of women and sports,” states a CPL Press release.

These matches represent a brilliant opportunity for the region’s top women cricketers to showcase their talents in the shorter format of the game and we hope the NLCB Challenge and the Courts invitational are forerunners to a sustainable women’s league in the future. We are delighted that CNC3 will show the games live in the Caribbean with Sportsmax broadcasting live to the rest of the Caribbean. You Tube will carry the games live to the rest of the world.

Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave added: “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. These two exhibition games will be highly competitive and will hopefully inspire more young girls in the Caribbean to get involved in our sport”.