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Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan’s team are battling organisational challenges as well as their opponents in Uganda. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong confronted by chaos at critical Challenge League tournament in Uganda

City team at start of 3-year quest to recapture their ODI status face hosts on Sunday following one win, one defeat from opening two matches.

Hong Kong cricket ‘fighters’ targeting global recognition ahead of crunch games

Hong Kong boss targeting ‘even bigger and better’ Sixes after Sri Lanka joy

Sri Lanka claim Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title with win over Pakistan

Sandun Weerakkody completes impressive tournament with the bat in three-wicket win at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground.

Muhammad Akhlaq scored 32 off 10 balls in Pakistan’s victory over Australia. Photo: Dickson Lee

Triumphant second day of Hong Kong Cricket Sixes suffers misstep amid UAE rage

Bangladesh beat the Emiratis in unsatisfactory fashion to book semi-final against Sri Lanka, while Australia are poised to face Pakistan.

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes: day ends in farce after UAE robbed of semi-final spot

Poor light brings last quarter-final to abrupt conclusion with Bangladesh claiming win on run rate. Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka through.

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Hong Kong Sixes ‘here to stay’, as sell-out crowd watches Pakistan beat India

Hong Kong reach quarter-finals following shock win over New Zealand, who exit the tournament along with hapless England, who lost to Nepal.

Pakistan’s Muhammad Akhlaq (left) batting against India at the Hong Kong Sixes on Friday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes: Pakistan trounce India, hosts stun New Zealand

In other matches, Nepal beat England, before rampant Pakistan openers put United Arab Emirates to the sword.

‘M’ Mark boost for returning Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, England include Test stars

Three-day tournament expected to attract global audience of around 380 million as a result of huge South Asian interest.

Hong Kong cricket captain Nizakat proud following shock win over Afghanistan

City team exit ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, but three high-level contests serve as sound preparation for critical Uganda tournament.

Captain Nizakat Khan’s fluent 61 led Hong Kong to victory over Afghanistan ‘A’. Photo: Nizakat Khan

Hong Kong out of Asia tournament after Sri Lanka A loss, set for Afghanistan clash

Hong Kong are bottom of their four-team group at the Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Oman with one game remaining.

Left hander Yasim Murtaza top scored for Hong Kong in their loss to Sri Lanka ‘A’. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong’s Hayat eyeing franchise chance after power striking in Asian tournament

Batsman was top scorer in Hong Kong’s clash with Bangladesh ‘A’ but defeat means win against Sri Lanka ‘A’ on Sunday is essential.

Hong Kong star Kapur set to face own colleagues after New Zealand Sixes call

The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes returns to the city after a seven-year hiatus, with England, Australia, India and Pakistan all sending teams.

India, Pakistan reveal seasoned squads for key clash at Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Defending champions South Africa also confirm squad for tournament making a return after seven years, with other teams set to follow shortly.

Dubai Capitals’ Robin Uthappa plays a shot during the International League T20 (ILT20) match against Gulf Giants at Dubai International Stadium in 2023. Photo: AFP

Coach wants Hong Kong to be cricket world’s ‘most respected associate team’

Key to that is regaining one-day international status, a path that begins with the Emerging Teams Asia Cup and World Cup Challenge League.

Hong Kong begin five weeks on the road with a warm-up game in Oman on Saturday. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong to host India v Pakistan and Australia v England at Cricket Sixes

Three-day event returns in November and features eight test-playing nations, raising hopes it will inspire next generation in the city.

Willis reveals how Hong Kong cricketers shot to top of global run-scoring charts

Head coach Simon Willis on mission to ‘help change lives’ of city’s stars, expects to make few changes for Emerging Nations Asia Cup.

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China links can help breathe new life into Hong Kong cricket, coach Willis says

Coach anticipates more ‘bumps in the road’ but optimistic over plans for long-term regeneration of Hong Kong cricket.

Hong Kong’s next major challenge starts in November in Uganda, when they will begin their bid to reach the 50-over World Cup. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong coach tells players to ‘work harder, smarter’ after T20 World Cup blow

Hong Kong stalked by net run rate near misses, seeking solutions ahead of crucial 50-over World Cup Challenge League in Uganda.

Hong Kong cricket in crisis following T20 World Cup failure and shock resignation

Rain intervenes in Hong Kong’s must-win T20 World Cup qualifier, city team left to rue batting mess against Malaysia.

Hong Kong implode in Malaysia to leave T20 World Cup hopes on knife-edge

Head coach Simon Willis’s team must now beat Kuwait on Monday to guarantee progress to next stage of T20 World Cup qualifying.

Malaysia had managed only a subpar 124 but will now need to beat only whipping boys Mongolia on Monday to reach the next stage of the T20 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: Malaysian Cricket Association

T20 World Cup spot is prize for Hong Kong as they aim for final Asian qualifiers

City’s men aim to overcome Malaysia and Kuwait to reach final phase, but the Kuwaitis have beaten them three times in recent weeks.

Hong Kong’s captain Nizakat Khan raises his bat after a half-century against Kuwait. Photo: Cricket Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong players told failure to reach next T20 World Cup stage not an option

Crushing victories over Myanmar, Malaysia and Singapore begin qualifying campaign, but pressure tests set for closing stages of competition.

Record-breaking innings crushes Hong Kong as Kuwait win Tri-Nations T20i final

Sixes and fours account for most of Ravija Sandaruwan’s stunning century in the series decider in Kuala Lumpur.

Rath says Hong Kong staying positive as T20 final in Malaysia looms

City’s cricket team can make final of Tri-Nations tournament with victory over hosts Malaysia on Monday.

Hong Kong’s Anshuman Rath says the team are focused on making the final of the Malaysia Tri-Nations T20i Series. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong make disappointing return to international cricket with loss to Kuwait

Bowler Ayush Shukla concedes record 56 runs from 3.5 overs in T20i Tri-Nations Series, while several batters struggle for runs.

Kuwait beat Hong Kong by four wickets, with Bilal Tahir remaining not out at 36 to steer his team home. Photo: X/@MalaysiaCricket

Hong Kong Sixes returns: 12 countries, 3 days of action-packed cricket

Cricket Hong Kong confirmed the competition’s return for November 1 to 3 at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground, ending a seven-year hiatus of the tournament.

Letters | China is alone against US allies in the West Pacific – or is it?

Readers discuss the level of parity among military rivals in the Asia-Pacific, a temporary cricket stadium in the US, and the football tournament of the moment.

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Cricket Hong Kong
Cricket Hong Kong (formerly the Hong Kong Cricket Association) was established in 1968. The body gained full membership of the ICC (International Cricket Council) in 1969.
Chairman / President
BURJI SHROFF
CEO / Managing Director
BURJI SHROFF
CFO / Finance Director
Cutina Mok
Industry
Sport
Website
crickethongkong.com
Headquarters address
Room 1021, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Year founded
1975
last updated:
30 September, 2024
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