Cricket Wales Conversations Cricket Wales

Cricket is and should be “a game for everyone” can we do more to understand and learn about our diverse cricket communities?

In this episode of Cricket Wales Conversations Jason Mohammed is joined by:
Adnan Haddadi: South East Wales Cricket League Secretary
Ayesha Rauf: A coach and the womens and girls co-ordinator at Llandaff CC
Paul Crane: Groundskeeper and a committee member at Ynystawe CC

They discuss how learning cricket across the globe impacts inclusion in Wales, especially with the varying levels of enthusiasm and excitement.

This episode of Cricket Wales Conversations focuses on Womens and Girls’ cricket. Discussing the progress made so far in cricket and the steps still to take to include everyone in the game. How can even more clubs in Wales benefit from this inclusion?


Jason Mohammed chats to:
Shana Thomas - Coach and parent from Ynystawe CC
Llinos Hill - Coach and captain at Conwy CC
Jenny Pitchford - Player, coach and mum at Aberaeron CC

Jason and his guests look at the inspiring stories of women in cricket and dive into why it's so crucial to get more young women involved in the game.

What makes a welcoming environment at cricket clubs across Wales?

Join Jason Mohammad as he takes a deep dive into how the look and feel of cricket clubs are changing for the better, the importance of embracing volunteers at clubs, how to set up your own club, and some recent controversies surrounding cricket.

Jason is joined by Mike Hayden, chairperson for Swansea CC and Wales over 60s player, Carys Stallard, volunteer at Vale CC and Laura Nicholls who’s a player and coach for both Llanrwst and Hawarden CC.

The views expressed in this episode are those of the individuals and not necessarily those held by Cricket Wales.

Welcome to Cricket Wales Conversations with me, Jason Mohammad - a series of conversations capturing stories and insight from people involved in cricket in Wales to help shape ‘What the cricket experience feels like at its best in Wales’.

Episode 1 will be released on the 31st March.