Lisa Sthalekar Becomes First Woman To Be Appointed As President Of Federation Of International Cricketers' Association
Published - 21 Jun 2022, 05:55 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:09 AM
Lisa Sthalekar, a former Australian cricketer, has been named the Federation of International Cricketers’ Association’s first female president (FICA).
Sthalekar was appointed during a meeting of the FICA Executive Committee in Nyon, Switzerland. Vikram Solanki, Barry Richards, and Jimmy Adams are among those who have held the post.
The 42-year-old was announced at a meeting of the FICA Executive Committee in Nyon, Switzerland. Former England batsman Vikram Solanki will hand over the baton to Sthalekar. Former South Africa batsman Barry Richards and former West Indies all-rounder Jimmy Adams are among those who have previously held the job.
Sthalekar played in 187 international games for Australia. She won the Belinda Clarke Award in 2007 and 2008, which is given to Australia’s top female international player. In the 2010 T20 World Cup final, she was instrumental in Australia’s victory.
I’m excited to be FICA’s new president: Lisa Sthalekar
Sthalekar was quoted as stating, “I am tremendously delighted and pleased to be FICA’s new president.” “We are entering a new chapter of the game in which our male and female players will be exposed to more cricket than ever before. Cricket is being played in more countries, indicating that it is quickly becoming a global sport.”
“I look forward to working on behalf of our member players’ associations and players, and especially to working with the ICC to ensure that all players’ rights are protected and that we can work together with administrators to improve our game.”
The Executive Committee meeting was the first in-person meeting since the Covid-19 pandemic began. The committee discussed a variety of issues concerning players and the game.
