Brazil cricketers awarded with central contracts

The Brazilian Cricket Association has decided

to have a central contract for women cricketers in 2020 as part of their new

strategic plan for the growth of the sport in Brazil.

It will see 14 players on contract been

given an opportunity to train and play five times a week under the guidance of

the national team’s coach in order to be ready for the next draft of Women’s

ICC competitions.

Brazil have won four of the last five Women’s

South American Championship. This is a result of them investing heavily on

larger participation and greater structure on upskilling coaches, improving

pathways and increasing national leagues on all levels.

“We know that the Brazilian ladies have the

ability to play at higher level, we are just going to provide them with the

opportunity,” said Matt Featherstone, President of Cricket Brazil.

“I really think the ladies have the

potential to put Brazil on the map globally. This are very exciting times for

Cricket Brazil. We will also have the involvement of all centrally contracted

players in our development projects, becoming the role models for the female

cricketers in Brazil.”