Georgia Elwiss has been announced as the new Vice Chair of the Professional Cricketers’ Association.

Elwiss, 34, will take up the position on the PCA Board alongside Anuj Dal, who remains Vice Chair for the men’s game, to support Chair Olly Hannon-Dalby in leading the PCA Players’ Committee.

The role will see Elwiss apply her wealth of experience from the women’s game to the boardroom whilst continuing her playing career with The Blaze.

Capped 54 times for England between 2011 and 2021, Elwiss has been a champion of the women’s game for the last 15 years with Sussex Women, Lightning, Southern Vipers, The Blaze and Welsh Fire.

Elwiss takes over the role from former England captain Heather Knight, who stepped down in May of this year.

The PCA Players’ Committee ratified Elwiss following a recruitment process that saw candidates apply and progress through interview stages.

“In my opinion, to be ratified by my fellow peers is one of the biggest honours you can receive and I hope that I can do them justice and take their views forward to make some meaningful change, which starts now,” said Elwiss.

“When the opportunity came up, I wanted to give back to the game and represent the women across the counties and be that link between the game and the fantastic work the PCA does.

“Hopefully we can make some good movements and get people’s voices heard. I’m really excited.”

The Blaze all-rounder has been involved with the PCA for many years, primarily playing a role in the creation of the England Women’s Player Partnership (EWPP), then as a PCA Representative with Southern Vipers.

Most recently, she has been involved in the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) space as an Inclusion Champion with the responsibility of educating players.

“This felt like a nice next step, something that I wanted to put my hand forward for and make meaningful change,” continued Elwiss.

“The game is almost unrecognisable from when I first started, that’s one of the things I’m proud of and as more women come into the game it’s important their views are represented and taken seriously.

“For a long time we were just grateful with what we were given, but now it’s time to change that narrative and push for more and the best, and being Vice Chair, I’m well placed to be able to do that.”

Elwiss has immediately started the role ahead of a Board meeting at the end of September before being in attendance atthe PCA Summit in Portugal next month, but wants to continue flourishing on the pitch as well.

“I’ve already had some chats with Olly and Anuj, [and] I’ll speak to Heather too. Obviously, she has a huge knowledge ofthe game, so I’ll tap into what she experienced in the role,” added Elwiss.

Being able to give back to the game is something that I’m really passionate about and being able to do this alongside playing, I think the roles can work nicely alongside each other.”

In welcoming Elwiss, PCA Chair Hannon-Dalby said: “I’m thrilled to welcome Georgia onto the PCA Board.

“It’s evident from her years in the game that she brings vast amounts of experience and knowledge and will no doubt make the Association stronger.

“Having been involved with the PCA through the creation of the EWPP, as a rep and as an Inclusion Champion, I’m sure Georgia will do her utmost to represent the best interests of men’s and women’s players across the country.”

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