New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, announced six nations as the winners of the ICC Development Award for 2023 for their "transformative work" in the world of associate cricket.
The six winners are, namely: Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Nepal, Mexico, Oman, and Scotland. The countries received honours across six categories, with winners being selected from a 21-nation shortlist by the ICC Development Awards Panel.
"Acknowledging transformative work in the Associate cricket world, six nations have been crowned as ICC Development Award winners for 2023," ICC stated.
Launched in 2002, the ICC Development Awards sheds light on the world-leading work being carried out in ICC Associate Member countries to grow the game globally, whether through innovative development programmes or through inspiring efforts on the field of play.
A look at how the six winning members claimed their awards.
Mexico were acknowledged for pioneering multiple projects, including sending a team to the Street Child Cricket World Cup in India, and for their unique Cricket in Prisons programme, in which they deliver sessions in prisons across Mexico City to enhance the rehabilitation of inmates.
Chairman of Mexico Cricket Ben Owen called winning the award "a huge honour" for his country, as they continue growing the game in Central America.
Aiming to redfine the landscape of women's cricket in the country, Oman launched the Cricket4Her programme, building an environment that encourages talent development, skill enhancement and empowerment. (with Agency inputs)
