2024-05-25 17:32:39
Cricket Australia is to launch a multicultural ambassador program for the primary time. 54 individuals from authorities, enterprise, sports activities, media and varied communities have been chosen because the inaugural representatives and appointed for 2 years. This initiative by Cricket Australia brings collectively dignitaries from varied fields to advertise inclusion and optimistic change in sport and the broader neighborhood. There are additionally 4 Bangladeshis.
Former nationwide cricket workforce captain Aminul Islam Bulbul, actuality present MasterChef Australia runner-up Kiswar Chowdhury, Kiswar’s father and philanthropist Kamrul Chowdhury and Australia’s nationwide award-winning pharmacist Swaroop Afsar have joined this program. Cricket Australia Chief Govt Nick Hockley mentioned, ‘We’re thrilled to welcome such a dynamic and numerous group of ambassadors for multiculturalism. Their mixed management, experience and keenness will probably be instrumental in fostering significant change and a extra inclusive cricket neighborhood.’
Cricket Australia has added Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja to this program. Aside from this, the legendary Wasim Akram, Ravi Shastri, Lisa Stalekar have additionally been added.
Usman Khawaja mentioned in his response, ‘Cricket is proud to be a part of Australia’s multicultural ambassador. I see sport as a bridge that connects totally different communities and welcomes all, fostering understanding, respect and unity.’
Commentator and former cricketer Lisa Stalaker mentioned, ‘It’s an unimaginable honor to be an envoy for Cricket Australia’s multiculturalism. That is an occasion that can encourage me to advertise the range of cricket and make the sport extra vibrant.’
Cricket Australia has included not solely Bangladeshi but additionally Sri Lankan, Pakistani, Nepalese and Afghani communities on this program.