FICA

SACA is a member of the Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA) is the global players’ voice in cricket.

FICA was established in 1998 to unite all national players’ associations, which protect the interests of professional cricketers throughout the world (there are currently nine). It brings together the world’s cricketers, regardless of nationality, religion, political persuasion or race, under an international body focused on matters of general interest to the game and its players. FICA’s operational focus is on representing players including in the following areas:

1. Global Voice:

• Professionally representing players’ views and opinions to the game (including at ICC level)
• E.g: Global surveying, Player Advisory Groups, Global Employment & Cricket Reports

2. Employment and Contracts:

• Working hard to ensure that every player receives a contract that is properly negotiated and offers appropriate protections
• E.g: ICC event squad terms, domestic T20 event standard player contracts, players’ association negotiation support, agent communications

3. Player Global Safety and Security:

• Player safety and security is FICA’s primary concern
• Eg: Independent security advice (ICC events, international cricket and domestic events), best practice sharing

4. The World Game:

• Advocating for the best structure of the game and regulations to make cricket as good as it can be for players and fans alike

5. Global Player Welfare:

• Building a global support network to meet the needs of global cricketers
• E.g: Development of FICA Global Player Welfare platform, best practice and local and global support network

FICA has also established men’s and women’s Player Advisory Committees, comprised predominantly of current senior international players nominated by their home players association. The Committees complement FICA’s ongoing program of structured engagement with its member players’ associations and players around the world to ensure it is accurately representing collective player views and interests at the global level.