The Advocates
The champions of players, the game, and those who come next.
Cricket's progress depends on people who speak for it beyond the balance sheet — the association presidents, player representatives, and others ensuring the sport looks after its own and opens its doors wider. They defend the game's conscience.
Charlotte Edwards
Head Coach - Women's Team | England & Wales Cricket Board
Coaches’ Representative | ICC Women’s Cricket Committee
Chair | Charlotte Edwards Foundation
Charlotte Edwards CBE continues to shape the future of women’s cricket both on and off the field. As England’s head coach during the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at home, she combines tactical brilliance with a deep commitment to nurturing the next generation of players. “Coaching England is about building resilience and confidence in every player, ensuring they know their voice matters,” Edwards says, highlighting her focus on empowerment and development. Read Full Profile
Avril Fahey
Selector - Women's National Selection Panel | Cricket Australia
Full Member Representative | ICC Women’s Cricket Committee
Avril Fahey’s name resonates across the cricketing world—not only for her prowess on the pitch but for her transformative leadership off it. As a player in an era when women could barely make a living from the sport, she carved out a career marked by resilience, skill, and vision. “I played through the 90s… the ability to earn a living was nil,” she reflects, underscoring the barriers she confronted while laying the foundation for future generations. Read Full Profile
Cecelia Joyce
President | Irish Cricketers Association
Board Member | World Cricketers’ Association
Cecelia Joyce has helped to shape not just Irish cricket but global cricket off the field in recent years, championing player rights and professionalization through her role as President of the Irish Cricketers’ Association (ICA) and as a board member of the World Cricketers’ Association (WCA), where she helps guide international player welfare standards. A former international player with 57 ODIs and 43 T20Is for Ireland, Joyce brings first-hand experience of athletes’ challenges to her advocacy. Read Full Profile
Shubhangi Kulkarni
Member (ICA Representative) | IPL Governing Council
From the cricket pitch to the boardroom, Shubhangi Kulkarni has been a trailblazer for women in Indian sport for decades. A former stalwart of the national team, Kulkarni seamlessly transitioned from player to administrator, shaping the trajectory of women’s cricket in India and beyond. “It’s wonderful to see where women’s cricket is now, when we compare it to what it was when we began,” she reflects, noting the growth in competitiveness, investment, and global awareness of the game. Read Full Profile
Sana Mir
Independent Director | World Cricketers' Association
Player Representative – ICC Women’s Cricket Committee
Cricket Commentator – International Cricket Council
Sana Mir’s influence on cricket today extends well beyond the achievements that made her one of Pakistan’s greatest players. As an ICC commentator, broadcaster, World Cricketers’ Association Board Member and advocate for the women’s game, she has become one of the sport’s most respected voices, helping shape conversations around the future of cricket while continuing to represent Pakistan on the global stage.Read Full Profile
Shantha Rangaswamy
President | Indian Cricketers' Association
Shantha Rangaswamy’s influence on Indian cricket extends well beyond the records she set as a player. Nearly five decades after becoming the first woman to captain India, she remains an important voice in cricket administration, governance, and player representation, helping shape the direction of the women’s game long after her playing days ended. Read Full Profile
Sudha Shah
ICA Representative | BCCI Apex Council
Sudha Shah is one of the most visible advocates for women’s cricket in India today, serving as the Female ICA Representative on the BCCI Apex Council. In this role, she represents players’ interests at the highest level of governance, shaping policies that influence both domestic structures and the international game. “When I was selected, I thought it was such an honor. I wondered whether I would do justice to the confidence they showed. But it feels really good to be part of the BCCI and contributing to cricket,” she says. Shah’s presence ensures that the perspectives of women players inform decisions that impact training, competitions, and professional opportunities. Read Full Profile
Lisa Sthalekar
President | World Cricketers' Association
Commentator
Player Representative | ICC Women’s Cricket Committee
Lisa Sthalekar leads the charge for players worldwide as president of the World Cricketers’ Association (WCA), representing athletes across formats, countries, and careers. Her work focuses on ensuring fair treatment, equitable pay, and professional support for cricketers navigating the complexities of the sport today. Her advocacy began in Australia with the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA), where she helped establish female representation on the board. “I’ve been part of ACA on and off since 2011… at the end of the day, everyone’s trying to make the sport better, but we’re all coming from it at different angles,” she says, reflecting on the foundations that shaped her approach to player representation. Read Full Profile
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