Chinese cricket team

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People's Republic of China
Flag of the People's Republic of China
Flag of the People's Republic of China
ICC membership granted 2004
ICC member status Affiliate member
ICC development region Asia
Captain Unknown
World Cricket League division n/a
ACC Trophy division n/a
First recorded match Yet to play representative cricket
As of 10 September 2006

The Chinese cricket team is the team that represents the country of the People's Republic of China in international cricket. They became an International Cricket Council affiliate member in 2004. [1] It should be noted that the Special administrative region of Hong Kong is a member of the ICC in their own right, becoming an ICC associate member in 1969. Hence, players from Hong Kong are not eligible to represent China in international competition.

China are yet to participate in any international competition, though they hope to participate in the ACC Trophy for the first time in 2008. In addition to this goal, the Chinese Cricket Association has set itself other goals over the next 14 years, described by some as optimistic. [2] A list of these goals follows.

  • 2009: Have 720 teams across the country in a well-organised structure
  • 2015: Have 20,000 players and 2,000 coaches
  • 2019: Qualify for the World Cup
  • 2020: Gain Test status

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