The Berwick Cricket Club kicked off its 2024-2025 season with a player auction, emphasizing community collaboration between local businesses and sports as crucial for local development. Mush Rahaman, the owner of La Baguette and Akoonah Ward candidate, highlighted the importance of events in uniting sponsors and local residents, while club president Andrew Moore acknowledged the vital role of sponsors in supporting youth cricket. Meanwhile, Irish cricket is experiencing a renaissance, as evidenced by the women's team's recent victory over England, which reflects changing perceptions of the sport and the government's commitment to cricket with plans for a new stadium. In Pakistan, Saqlain Mushtaq has taken on the role of Head of International Player Development, aiming to elevate players from grassroots to world-class status. Additionally, Saurabh Netravalkar, a cricketer turned software engineer, has successfully combined his dual passions, leading the US team to victory against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup while managing his career in tech. Netravalkar's experience underscores the intersection of analytics in both cricket and technology, showcasing how skills from one field can enhance performance in the other.