ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 :The Australian High Commission (AHC), in partnership with Kinnaird College for Women, and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), hosted the 6th AHC-Kinnaird Girls\u2019 Cricket Cup, bringing together Pakistani school girls to compete, lead, and break barriers through sport.
\nThe participants were specifically drawn from communities with limited resources, ensuring that girls from all walks of life have an opportunity to showcase their talents, said a press release.
\nAustralia\u2019s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins, applauded the players\u2019 participation and determination. \u201cAustralia believes in the power of sport to transform lives, create opportunities, and bring people together. We are pleased to support Pakistan in championing women\u2019s cricket.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile the men\u2019s teams battle it out in the ICC Champions Trophy, today was about investing in the future, giving Pakistani girls the chance to compete and strive towards one day representing their province and country,\u201d High Commissioner Hawkins said.
\nTo prepare for the tournament, players attended an intensive three-day coaching clinic led by Pakistan\u2019s national women\u2019s and U-19 team members.
\nSince 2016, Australia\u2019s support for girls\u2019 cricket in Pakistan has expanded from Islamabad to Lahore and Karachi, uncovering new talent along the way. Former participants of the AHC-Kinnaird Cup have gone on to represent Pakistan\u2019s Under-19 national team.
\nHead of Pakistan Women\u2019s Cricket, Rafia Haider, emphasised the tournament\u2019s importance in shaping future stars. \u201cTournaments like this help us discover and nurture talent. With the right support, these girls could be the next big names in Pakistani cricket.\u201d
\nDr. Irum Anjum, Principal of Kinnaird College for Women, highlighted the tournament\u2019s wider impact. \u201cWhen girls play, they gain confidence, leadership skills, and a sense of belonging. Kinnaird is proud to provide a platform where young women can shine.\u201d
\nThe tournament featured spirited performances from teams representing Government Shuhda-e APS Memorial Girls High School, Government Central Model School, Government Tehzeeb-ul-Binat Model Girls School, Government Yasmeen Islamia Girls High School, Mughalpura, and Kinnaird Cricket Academy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 :The Australian High Commission (AHC), in partnership with Kinnaird College for Women, and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), hosted the 6th AHC-Kinnaird Girls\u2019 Cricket Cup, bringing together Pakistani school girls to compete, lead, and break barriers through sport. The participants were specifically drawn […]<\/p>\n
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