The 53: Women's Cricket Game Changers in Wales (Episode 172)

Tell us what you think of this episodeIn this episode we talk to Kate Aldridge, Director of Business Operations at the ECB about the campaign called The 53.(see here for biography of Kate : https://www.ecb.co.uk/about/who-we-are/our-executive )In 1973, England and Wales hosted the inaugural Women’s Cricket World Cup. 53 years on, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup returned in June of this year and to mark the occasion, the ECB is recognized 53 women whose impact is helping cricket thrive at every level.After our interview with Kate, we talk to the four women on this exclusive list who have a strong connection to the game of cricket in Wales.  They are, in order of their appearance in the episode:Aimee Rees  -  Head of Women and Girl's Cricket at Glamorgan CCCAyesha Rauf  -  Cricket Coach and Mentor at Llandaff Cricket ClubVictoria Jones  -  Facilities Lead at Cricket WalesAnna Harris  -  UmpireFor details of The 53 campaign and links to how people can Play, Learn, Work and Volunteer in the game of cricket, go here:https://www.ecb.co.uk/the53To read about Aimme's previous award winning go here:https://glamorgancricket.com/news/aimee-rees-wins-grassroots-sportswoman-of-the-year-awardFor a National Asian Cricket Council article about Ayesha and Llandaff Cricket Club go here:https://www.nacc.co/nacc_news/wegotgame-llandaff-cc-womens-and-girls-by-aalia-rahman-and-ayesha-rauf%EF%BF%BC/For more Victoria go here:https://cricketwales.org.uk/people/victoria-jones/For a great little article about Anna and her mum, go here:https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/4275172/how-anna-harris-and-her-mum-are-inspiring-more-women-to-officiate