CHK: First international engagement in over 10 years for Hong Kong Women’s U19 Squad!

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Cricket Hong Kong, formerly known as the Hong Kong Cricket Association, is the governing body for cricket in Hong Kong. Established in 1968, it is headquartered in So Kon Po, Causeway Bay. An associate member of the ICC since 1969, Cricket Hong Kong also belongs to the Asian Cricket Council.

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Cricket Hong Kong, China is pleased to announce the Hong Kong, China Women’s U19 squad for the upcoming Malaysia Bilateral Series, which will be held in Malaysia between 10th February to 13th February 2024.

Hong Kong U19 Women’s team have not had a fixture since 2012 and the last time the U19 played was in the ACC U19 Women’s Championships and majority of our current Hong Kong Women’s Squad member played in that team.

Pathway coach Ghulam Saqlain will lead the team on their first tour, during which they will play four T20 matches against Malaysia Women’s U19. “We are excited about our inaugural tour to Malaysia!” exclaimed Ghulam Saqlain. “I believe Hong Kong has a wealth of talented young female cricketers, and it is an honor to develop an U19 team from the Pathway Program. The girls have been diligently training in the past few months to prepare for their first match, and I am eagerly anticipating their performance on the international stage.

17 years old Georgina Bradley has been named captain of the team alongside Mya Gardner, who has been named vice-captain.

Burji Shroff, Chairperson, Cricket Hong Kong, China said, “The speed of growth in the women’s cricket has been phenomenal and we are thrilled to see our young female wearing the red shirt to represent Hong Kong, China. Cricket Hong Kong, China will be committed to give opportunities and provide support to our future youngsters. I wish the team the very best of luck for the tournament.”

Hong Kong, China Women U19 Squad:

Georgina Bradley (Captain)
Mya Gardner (Vice-Captain)
Fatima Amir
Gurkamal Kaur
Joyleen Dhaliwal
Karen Poon
Mahekdeep Kaur
Maira Saleem
Pria Sanghavi
Pushti Lakhani
Sadie Davidson
Sophie Callow
Storm Parker
Zara Haider

Head Coach: Ghulam Saqlain
Team Manager: Tammy Chu
Physio: Natasha Jha Chopra

Fixtures:
Hong Kong, China Women U19 vs Malaysia Women U19 – Penang, Malaysia
Match 1: 10th February 2024
Match 2: 11th February 2024
Match 3: 12th February 2024
Match 4: 13th February 2024

Hong Kong, China Women’s Pathway Programs are supported by DLA Piper

Name of Author: Cricket Hong Kong

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