Queensland Cricket took a significant step towards deepening its ties with multicultural communities, marking a watershed moment for its engagement efforts.
After months of collaboration, Project Multicultural has successfully brokered a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Queensland Cricket and several key multicultural associations and clubs, formalising their partnership to enhance cooperation and inclusion.
The MoU was signed on 9th October 2024 in partnership with some of Queensland’s most passionate cricket associations, including the Afghan Warriors Cricket Club, Pakistan Australian Cultural Association (PACA), Queensland Kannadigas Cultural & Sports Society Inc., Brisbane Maratha Warriors, and the Queensland Nepalese Cricket Association.
These organisations have been working closely with Queensland Cricket for some time, contributing to the growing multicultural presence in the sport.
Queensland Cricket CEO, Terry Svenson, and the board were commended for their long-term vision in supporting Project Multicultural’s outreach within the community.
Dr Ashutosh Mishra, Queensland Cricket’s Project Lead for Multicultural and Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Ambassador, expressed gratitude to the leadership team, which includes John Butterworth (Head of Operations, Growth and Engagement), Harry Tas (Cricket Blast Lead), Matthew Skinner (Umpire and Conducts Lead), and Andrew Keyte (Systems and Competition Manager) for their continued support in driving these initiatives.
In his statement, Dr Mishra said,
“We are Queensland Cricket, and we build bonds and bridges.”
Dr Mishra also acknowledged the key representatives from the multicultural associations present at the signing, including Syed Asghar Naqvi and Mian Bilal Bashir (PACA), Amit Lohani and Ramji Khanal (QNCA), Sayfullah Hashmi and Rita Anwari (Afghan Warriors), Harry Sathe (BMW), and Shantanu and Preetham Krishna (QKCSS), alongside Jishu Das, Samrat, and Happy Rahman from the Brisbane Amateur Blasters.
This MoU is expected to enhance Queensland Cricket’s engagement with multicultural communities, promoting greater inclusivity and collaboration in the sport. It marks a new chapter in Queensland Cricket’s commitment to fostering diversity and strengthening connections with culturally diverse groups across the state.
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