Cricket's Sustainability Progress
England star Maia Bouchier believes cricket is moving in the right direction regarding climate change, but acknowledges more needs to be done.
Bouchier has long advocated for the sport to assess its environmental impact and has noted positive changes within the England set-up, such as players flying out for tours from local airports instead of congregating in London.
"I definitely think it’s becoming more talked about in changing rooms,"
The 25-year-old feels players are becoming increasingly aware of how environmental changes affect them, particularly in a sport closely linked to weather conditions, as seen in the storms in Colombo during the ongoing Women's World Cup.
- Players are flying out for tours from local airports instead of London.
- Environmental changes are impacting performance and health.
Author's summary: Cricket makes progress on sustainability.