ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – West Indies Girls’s captain Hayley Matthews has been appointed as a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) ambassador.
Describing her as a “trailblazer on and off the pitch”, the CPL mentioned Matthews will play a pivotal position in its mission to develop the sport amongst women and girls, whereas additionally main initiatives round well being and wellness throughout the area.
In a press launch issued by CPL, it mentioned the 27-year-old Matthews “is among the most recognisable faces in international girls’s cricket, and is thought for her fierce expertise, professionalism, and dedication to the game.
Matthews embodies the spirit and vitality of the Caribbean. Her appointment marks a major milestone within the CPL’s continued dedication to inclusivity and fan engagement.”
As a CPL ambassador, Matthews will give attention to two key pillars: Girls’s and Women’ Participation and Well being & Wellness Campaigns.
CPL’s chief government officer, Pete Russell, mentioned he believed Matthew’s position would elevate the visibility of ladies’s cricket.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Hayley Matthews to the CPL household on this new position.
“Hayley’s influence on the worldwide stage has been nothing wanting inspirational. Her presence won’t solely elevate the visibility of ladies’s cricket however will even guarantee CPL continues to be a fan-centric and inclusive match for everybody,” Russell mentioned.
Commenting on her new position, Matthews mentioned: “It’s an honour to affix CPL as an envoy and assist form the way forward for cricket within the area. I’m keen about giving extra women the possibility to play and benefit from the recreation, and I’m excited to make use of this platform to advertise more healthy, extra energetic lives throughout our communities.”
