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Cricket Hong Kong

Cricket Hong Kong
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
Hong Kong players celebrate after beating Bangladesh in the plate final at last year’s Sixes. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Indian Premier League bosses eye global expansion for Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

India giant JSW Sports, co-owners of Delhi Capitals, become tournament’s commercial partner, with event chiefs planning worldwide circuit.

Women's cricket

Hong Kong primed for T20 Asia Cup India clash, stars atoning for 2024 heartbreak

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Taking sport into schools at heart of Hong Kong development plan, but is it enough?

Asian Games 2026

Hong Kong cricket’s ‘transformational’ chance after booking Asian Games ticket

City team follow up Bahrain victory with win over Singapore to earn place in 10-team tournament in Nagoya, where HKSI funding is up for grabs.

Hong Kong wicketkeeper Shahid Wasif (left) watches on as another Singapore wicket falls to the leg spin of Mohammad Ghazanfar. Photo: Handout
Women's cricket

Hong Kong’s plan to grow ‘skeletal’ women’s cricket talent pool, challenge elite

City team beat Malaysia but bigger tests to come with Asian Games qualification on the line this month at seven-team tournament.

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes organisers promise ‘bigger and better’ tournament in 2026

City cricket chiefs confirm next edition will be staged at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground over three days from October 30.

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Pakistan Super League the latest stop in ex-Hong Kong star’s cricketing journey

Now playing for New Zealand, Mark Chapman talks price tags, learning from the game’s greats and what it’s like to play in a World Cup final.

Mark Chapman digs out a yorker during the recent T20 World Cup final. Photo: AFP
Nizakat Khan

‘Exceptional’ Hong Kong teen cricketer faces crunch local, overseas study choice

Gifted batsman Shiv Mathur, who is establishing himself in city team, says cricket would be a ‘big thing’ in his choice of university.

International Cricket Council

Silva willing to keep faith with Hong Kong despite second T20 collapse in 2 days

Captain Yasim Murtaza rescues side with 60 runs from 30 balls as they inflict back-to-back defeats on Kuwait.

Women's cricket

Hong Kong women’s cricket team told to get serious – in 4 key areas

New coach Mamatha Maben encouraged by resilience in series with Malaysia, but former India all-rounder calls for ‘more professional mindset’.

Hong Kong’s players have a number of improvements to make, according to their new coach. Photo: Handout
Women's cricket

New Hong Kong women’s cricket coach happy to sacrifice India life for growth

Mamatha Maben set for first assignment in charge of city team, four-match T20I series begins in Malaysia on Sunday.

Mamatha Maben, a former India international, has signed a three-year deal to lead the Hong Kong cricket women’s team. Photo: Mamatha Maben
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong fancy dress squash event serves up HK$390,000 for Operation Santa Claus

Annual Wing Ding fundraiser brings fun, costumes and community spirit to raise vital funds for 13 local charities.

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Pakistan win ‘wonderful’ Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, as explosive hosts steal show

Record sixth title for Pakistan following final success against Kuwait, hosts stun Bangladesh for plate title.

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan spearhead experienced Hong Kong squad for Cricket Sixes

Yasim Murtaza to lead coach Kaushal Silva’s seven-man outfit, who are grouped with holders Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for next month’s event.

Hong Kong’s Nizakat Khan in action during the Asia Cup Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka in Dubai in September. Photo: AFP
Board of Control for Cricket in India

Hong Kong-bound Ashwin becomes first Indian player to join Big Bash League

Former Test cricketer will join the Sydney Thunder early next year after playing at city’s Cricket Sixes, International League T20 event.

Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket last year and ended his Indian Premier League career last month, enabling him to play in the Australian league. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Dinesh Karthik delight at being handed India captaincy for Hong Kong Sixes

Former wicketkeeper-batsman set to swap commentary box for playing field in November tournament.

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Ashwin signs up to play for India in Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin looking forward to ‘playing alongside my ex-teammates’ in three-day city tournament.

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Nizakat Khan

Hong Kong blame dropped catches after going close to shock Asia Cup breakthrough

Captain left to reflect on fielding errors after city team threatened to inflict an upset on Sri Lanka.

Hong Kong batsman Anshuman Rath pulls to the legside as Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis watches on. Photo: AFP

Time for Hong Kong to turn potential into performances at Asia Cup, coach says

Kaushal Silva targeting strong finish at T20 tournament following pair of defeats, tips captain Yasim Murtaza to take team ‘to next level’.

International Cricket Council

Asia Cup: Hong Kong lose second match as Litton Das guides Bangladesh to T20 win

City hopes of an upset rise momentarily after taking wickets before Bangladesh captain steadies ship with a 95-run stand.

International Cricket Council

Asia Cup: Afghanistan cricket coach Trott wants improvement despite Hong Kong rout

Team ‘a bit fortunate’ and have a few areas to work on as 94-run win is boosted by several dropped catches by city team.

Hong Kong’s Babar Hayat (right) plays a shot during the Asia Cup match against Afghanistan at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Tuesday. Photo: AP

Omarzai blitz helps Afghanistan thrash Hong Kong in Asia Cup opener

Azmatullah Omarzai hammers 20-ball half-century as Afghanistan make easy work of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s Kalhan Challu is run out by Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai during the Asia Cup game at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong cricket coach aims to liberate stifled squad as Asia Cup tests loom

Kaushal Silva begins tenure with T20 Asia Cup clashes against Afghanistan, Bangladesh and native Sri Lanka.

International Cricket Council

Hong Kong cricketers to prepare for Asia Cup with tour of host nation UAE

New coach Kaushal Silva names 20-man squad for September’s T20 tournament.

Malaysia

Hong Kong turn to ex-Sri Lanka Test player Kaushal Silva after Malaysia thrashing

The 39-year-old will take charge of an underperforming team who were easily beaten by Malaysia three times in eight days in Singapore this month.

Kaushal Silva, seen here during the first Test against England at Galle, Sri Lanka, in 2018, played 18 Tests for his country between 2011 and 2018. Photo: Getty Images)

Hong Kong cricketer on lasting England regret and overcoming India rejection

Anshuman Rath is back enjoying the game after sport took mental toll, and he’s even conquered his bowling yips.

Anshuman Rath lines up the Bahrain bowling during a one-day victory for Hong Kong in February this year. Photo: Dickson Lee
International Cricket Council

Kai Tak’s lack of cricket ground is missed opportunity: governing body’s ex-CEO

‘Lack of facilities is one of the biggest barriers to progress,’ former Cricket Hong Kong chief executive Tim Cutler argues.

Willis quits as Hong Kong cricket coach days after side’s T20 failure

Englishman says he was looking to pursue new challenges, while search for replacement expected to begin immediately.

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