Australia HC hosts girls cricket Cup.

ISLAMABAD -- The Australian High Commission (AHC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with the support of Serena Hotels here on Sunday hosted the 7th AHC-PCB Girls' Cricket Cup.

Australia's High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins congratulated the girls and the schools on their participation and welcomed the continued support of the PCB and Serena Hotels for the annual AHC-PCB Girls' Cricket Cup said a news release.

'The Australian High Commission has been sponsoring girls' cricket in Pakistan since May 2016 to promote gender equality through sport. We began with a single annual tournament in Islamabad but have since expanded to Lahore and Karachi,' Mr Hawkins said.

'Our countries share a passion for cricket. It's more than just a game - it's a powerful tool for people-to-people connects, for social change. By supporting events like the Girls' Cricket Cup, we're promoting equality, opportunity, and hope. Every time these girls hit a boundary or make a catch, they are taking a step towards greater empowerment,' Mr Hawkins added.

The girls attended an eight-day coaching clinic in the lead-up to the competition conducted by PCB first class cricket coaches, led by head coach Wasim Yousufi, Manager Game Development Aisha Jalil and Head of Pakistan Women's Cricket Tania Mallick.

Mr. Hawkins highlighted...

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