The hotel we’re now staying in is by far the most basic of the trip—perhaps even more so than those on my Rwandan visit. Half the floors remain unfinished, and the surrounding area is extremely poor, home to people from the lowest caste. Yet despite the tough conditions, this district has produced some talented cricketers, and girls’ cricket in particular has really taken off. Word that there was a dedicated cricket ground nearby helped lift spirits considerably.
After a quick breakfast, we hopped into tuk-tuks for the 15-minute journey and were pleasantly surprised by what greeted us. A gated ground with real grass, a wicket mid-renovation, tin sightscreens, and a pavilion under construction—and, a block of toilets part-funded by CWB. These facilities can be used free of charge by women and girls taking part in cricket, while men pay 5 rupees (about 2p), which supports a toilet caretaker.
The session went well, helped by one of the volunteers flying a drone to capture some brilliant aerial shots.
Afterwards, we ventured out to find snacks and drinks and we all managed to do some well needed laundry.
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