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Graces CC and Unicorns CC compete in historic LGBTQ+ cricket match

This weekend Graces CC and Unicorns CC will make history by competing in what is believed to be the first cricket match played between two wholly inclusive LGBTQ+ cricket clubs.

The two teams will go head-to-head this Sunday at Weoley Hill CC in Birmingham.

The game has been supported by the 黑料专区 鈥 with the 黑料专区 ACO providing officials for the day 鈥 and Warwickshire County Cricket Club, with the latter putting on聽a coaching session for both teams.

The match will be available to watch via聽, supported by Frogbox.

黑料专区 Chief Executive Officer, Tom Harrison, said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 really fantastic to see two teams like Graces and Unicorns 鈥 teams formed with LGBTQ+ inclusion at their heart 鈥 joining together to take part in this historic match.

鈥淲e want cricket to be for everyone, we want everyone to feel welcome, and we want to help remove barriers to entry to our sport.

鈥淭eams like Graces and Unicorns, and events like Sunday鈥檚, can play a big role in helping to further welcome LGBTQ+ cricket fans and cricket players alike, and I鈥檓 really excited about the game of cricket coming together to break down barriers and become more inclusive.鈥

Graces CC chairperson Leo Skyner said: 鈥淥ur club was founded to promote inclusivity in cricket, and we are incredibly excited to be playing the Birmingham Unicorns in the first LGBTQ+ inclusive game of cricket some 25 years on.

鈥淲ith the match getting such good coverage and support from such a range of partners, we are looking forward to it becoming a stepping-stone towards making the fabulous game of cricket more LGBTQ+ inclusive - for players, supporters, officials and for anyone and everyone who enjoys the game."

Unicorns CC captain Lachlan Smith said: 鈥淲e are really proud and excited to be able to play in what we think is the first-ever LGBTQ+ inclusive game of cricket anywhere in the world.

鈥淢aking cricket as inclusive as possible is important to grow the game and give more people an opportunity to engage in a sport where LGBTQ+ people haven鈥檛 always felt at home. This match is a crucial milestone in creating a legacy and providing a foundation to improve LGBTQ+ involvement in cricket.鈥