It added that in some cases players have been at the receiving end of threatening and intimidatory behaviour by their countries\u2019 governing cricket bodies. This year\u2019s Men\u2019s T20 World Cup, won by India, saw 20 teams in action, with eight of them being associate nations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are extremely concerned with a number of countries who are still yet to pay players their prize money from the men\u2019s T20 World Cup held in the US and Caribbean earlier in the year, and especially with a number of threats made against players who stand up for themselves and their colleagues in some cricket environments,\u201d said Tom Moffat, WCA CEO.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe appreciate the ICC\u2019s efforts to date in ensuring the players involved are paid in full, and are certain the ICC will continue to take all appropriate steps against any Boards who do not do so and to enforce their own Terms of Participation.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEvery player in our sport should receive the benefits they are entitled to in full, and should be provided with a safe environment to play, work, and advocate for themselves and their colleagues off the field, through a players\u2019 association if they choose,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The statement from WCA comes after its governing Board met in Singapore for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week, where it reappointed Heath Mills as Executive Chairman, and Sana Mir as an Independent Director, for further terms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It also announced the establishment of its Global Player Hardship Fund, which is designed to support international players in need who are not covered by the game\u2019s existing domestic frameworks for support. The Fund will be governed by an oversight group comprised of experts and players\u2019 association representatives.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cProfessional athletes face unique challenges in their short careers and we know through the great work that many players\u2019 associations do at the domestic level that tailored player welfare support structures have supported players in their time of need. We also know that in an increasingly global player employment market there are notable gaps in the current system in assisting players in extreme cases of hardship,\u201d said JP Van Wyk, WCA\u2019s Head of Welfare and Education.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It also announced the establishment of its Global Player Hardship Fund, which is designed to support international players in need who are not covered by the game\u2019s existing domestic frameworks for support. The Fund will be governed by an oversight group comprised of experts and players\u2019 association representatives.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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