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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
Shiv Mathur batting for Hong Kong against Kuwait at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground on Thursday. Photo: Karma Lo
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

Women's cricket

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

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.

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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.

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.

Ravichandran Ashwin retired as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. Photo: AP
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.

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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.

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.

Hong Kong have lost ground on their regional rivals and other associate nations despite the performances of Nizakat Khan (left) and Anshuman Rath. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong cricket set to plot ‘how we move forwards’ after more disappointment

City team fail to reach final of home quadrangular T20 series after rain ruins pivotal clash with Nepal, who face Kuwait in final on Sunday.

Opener Zeeshan Ali on his way to scoring 38 against Qatar on Thursday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong cricket coach blasts team and threatens changes after loss to Kuwait

City team slump to four-wicket defeat after ‘one of worst bowling performances’ of head coach Simon Willis’ reign.

International Cricket Council

Hong Kong cricket chief warns city needs facilities, funding to be competitive

Hong Kong set for T20 series with Kuwait, Qatar and Nepal, but ‘need more money so our players can be fully professional’.

International Cricket Council

Hong Kong cricket chief ‘confident’ sport in city free of match-fixing

Game’s local governing body ‘very cognisant’ of need to be watchful of gambling with the many events being played, and more being planned.

Hong Kong (in red) will next week face Nepal again in a T20 quadrangular, along with Kuwait and Qatar. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

After successful comeback, Hong Kong Cricket Sixes to be held again in October

The tournament, which received ‘M’ Mark status last year, featured 12 teams playing before sell-out crowds, with Sri Lanka emerging winners.

Sri Lanka’s Dhananjaya Lakshan (right) celebrates during the Sixes cup final win over Pakistan last year. Photo: Elson Li
International Cricket Council

Hong Kong to host ICC Asia Conference, T20 series in April

Meeting aims to gather insights from ICC members on ways to develop cricket in the region; Nepal, Qatar and Kuwait to also play in the series.

Coach takes blame as Hong Kong lose to Italy, vows to help city to next level

ODI and 2027 World Cup hopes practically over after team go down to seven-wicket defeat.

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