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Inclusion of Women's Cricket in the Commonwealth Games is a great move, says Jacques Kallis
Cricket had last been included in the CWG way back in 1998.
Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis feels that the inclusion of women's cricket in the Commonwealth Games at Birmingham in 2022 is a fantastic move, as it will provide the players with the much-needed exposure.
Women's cricket is set to be a part of the CWG in two years time after the Commonwealth Games Federation nominated its inclusion in the 2022 edition. The nomination was made last month at the executive board meeting.
"It's fantastic news that women's T20 cricket could be returning to the Commonwealth Games, it's been far too long," Kallis was quoted as saying by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Cricket had only once been included in the CWG, way back in 1998 when 16 sides competed in the 50-over format. The South African side, led by Shaun Pollock, had defeated Australia in the gold medal match.
"Even back in 1998, there was talk about the event being a 20-over competition, so it's finally come true it seems," he added.
Kallis also felt that the T20 format will perfectly fit in the CWG. "That format of T20 lends itself perfectly to an event like the Commonwealth Games, which is over in a couple of weeks. And cricket is so loved in the Commonwealth countries too," Kallis opined.
"It's a great idea to get it back in the event and give the sport and the women's players that exposure. I just hope cricket will now establish itself at the event," he added.
