Cricket Australia Selects Wasim Akram For The Role Of Multicultural Ambassador

Wasim Akram, the esteemed Pakistani cricketer, has been appointed as a Multicultural Ambassador for Cricket Australia, serving a two-year tenure. Cricket Australia has unveiled a roster of 54 ambassadors from diverse backgrounds, including Indian, Sri Lankan, Pakistani, Indigenous Australian, Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Afghani communities. The objective behind this initiative is to foster inclusivity and instigate positive transformations within cricket and the wider society.

The array of ambassadors encompasses renowned personalities like Usman Khawaja, Mel Jones, Ravi Shastri, Lisa Sthalekar, Kishwar Chowdhury, Alana King, Peter Varghese, Swati Dave, and Fawad Ahmed, featuring both former and current players.

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Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley expressed delight in welcoming such a vibrant and varied group as Multicultural Ambassadors. He emphasized their collective leadership, expertise, and enthusiasm, underscoring their pivotal role in driving significant change and nurturing a more inclusive cricketing community.

Hockley further highlighted that the Multicultural Ambassador Program epitomizes Cricket Australia’s steadfast dedication to crafting a sport that mirrors contemporary Australian society and embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds. Through collaborative efforts and unified endeavors, the program endeavors to uphold cricket as a sport that remains open and inviting to all.