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ICC Plans Major Push for Cricket in China with Tier 2 Event and Centre of Excellence
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News18•08-10-2026, 12:30
ICC Plans Major Push for Cricket in China with Tier 2 Event and Centre of Excellence
- •ICC is supporting the Chinese Cricket Association in setting up a Centre of Excellence to boost player development and high-performance programs.
- •The global body aims to stage a Tier 2 cricket event in China soon to demonstrate commitment and attract greater government backing.
- •Cricket's return to the Olympics at LA28 and its presence in the Asian Games are driving renewed institutional interest and infrastructure growth in China.
- •Women's cricket is a key pillar of the expansion strategy, supported by the CCA's policy ensuring 50 percent female inclusion in all programs.
- •The ICC has streamed major tournaments in Mandarin and invested over USD 1.5 million in Chinese cricket over the past five years.
Key Questions Answered
The ICC plans to support the Chinese Cricket Association in establishing a Centre of Excellence to fast-track player development and assist in hosting a Tier 2 event in the country.
The Chinese Cricket Association maintains a policy of 50 percent female inclusion across all its programs to aggressively spread the game among women.
Cricket's return to the Olympics at LA28 provides national bodies like the CCA an opportunity to introduce the sport into mainstream platforms like China's National Games, driving government attention and infrastructure investment.
