The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) has received a substantial shipment of cricket equipment from long-standing partners Bankstown District Cricket Club (BDCC) of New South Wales, Australia, marking another milestone in their two-decade-long partnership.
The consignment includes essential sporting gear such as a turf roller, wicket covers, bats, balls, t-shirts, protective wear—including pads, gloves, thigh guards, abdominal guards, helmets—and coaching literature.
The equipment is expected to significantly benefit grassroots cricket development across Uganda, supporting players, coaches, and officials alike.
The partnership between UCA and Bankstown traces back to 2005, a year after Uganda’s first appearance at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Dhaka.
It was during this period that Brian Freedman, then U-19 Team Manager and a senior cricket administrator in Australia, helped lay the foundation for this enduring collaboration.
“This donation is a reminder of how far we’ve come and what strong, lasting partnerships can achieve,” said UCA Chairman Jackson Kavuma.
“We are deeply thankful to Bankstown District CC for walking this journey with us for 20 years and counting. Special praise is reserved for Bankstown Chairman John Murray who donated a roller. The impact of this latest shipment will be felt not just in the immediate season, but in shaping the game’s future.”
UCA CEO Evelyn Kabongerwa Shinyekwa emphasized the importance of the shipment in bolstering cricket development efforts.
“The equipment will not only enhance grassroots-level playing experience but also provide valuable training opportunities to various stakeholders,” she said.
“We greatly appreciate Bankstown for their continued commitment to supporting the growth of cricket in Uganda.”
