Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: In a significant recognition for transformative efforts in Associate Members, Mexico, Oman, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Nepal, and Scotland have been honoured with the ICC Development Award for 2023. The prestigious awards highlight groundbreaking initiatives by ICC Associate Members with these nations receiving accolades across six categories.
The winners were selected from a 21-nation shortlist by the ICC Development Awards Panel, acknowledging their substantial contributions to growing the game globally.
Mexico was also feted for its Cricket in Prisons programme.
Mexico was celebrated for its innovative programs, including sending a team to the Street Child Cricket World Cup in India and launching the unique Cricket in Prisons initiative. This program aims to aid inmate rehabilitation through cricket sessions in Mexico City prisons.
Chairman of Mexico Cricket, Ben Owen, expressed immense pride in the recognition, emphasizing that it validates the tireless efforts of volunteers and enhances the credibility of cricket in Mexico. “It is first and foremost a truly meaningful recognition at the highest level, that our volunteers who have put in so many hours are both valued and respected,” he said.
