The Tanzania Cricket Association (TCA) has received a special invitation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to share its cricket development experience at the ICC Asia Regional Conference 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The conference, scheduled for November 19-21, will bring together cricket administrators and representatives from across the Asian region. TCA is the only non-Asian member invited to attend the regional gathering as a guest speaker.
The ICC Asia Conference will address several strategic areas shaping the future of cricket, including women’s cricket, grassroots participation, Olympic inclusion, member capacity development, commercial sustainability, technology and data reporting. Other sessions will focus on strengthening cricket structures, improving competition pathways, expanding hosting opportunities and exploring ways of increasing revenue through modern production and streaming technology.
TCA Representative, Dr Balakrishna Sreekumar described the invitation as a great honour, expressing the association’s enthusiasm about sharing its experiences with other cricket administrators. Sreekumar is scheduled to participate in a session titled ‘Mission 1 Million – Expanding the Base’ on November 20, alongside Snehal Pradhan and Mahinda Vallipuram.
The session will examine ways of increasing cricket participation through modified formats, including soft-ball cricket, the reintroduction of the criiio Cup and the role of schools in expanding the sport. It will also explore the Asia criiio Cup campaign and how member associations can use school cricket programmes to attract more young people to the game.
Tanzania’s inclusion in the session provides an opportunity for the association to share its experiences and development initiatives while learning from other cricket-playing nations. The invitation, as the only non-Asian guest speaker, is a significant opportunity for Tanzania to showcase its cricket development experience on an international platform.
The three-day conference will bring together cricket administrators and representatives from across the Asian region under the theme ‘Stronger Together: Accelerating Cricket’s Growth Across Asia’. The conference aims to accelerate cricket’s growth across Asia and provide a platform for member associations to share their experiences and best practices.
The TCA's invitation to the ICC Asia Conference highlights the growing recognition of Tanzania’s efforts and experience in developing the sport. The association's participation in the conference will strengthen its engagement with the ICC and other member associations, and provide opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Key points
- Tanzania Cricket Association invited as guest speaker at ICC Asia Regional Conference 2026
- TCA to share experiences and development initiatives with other cricket administrators
- Conference aims to accelerate cricket’s growth across Asia
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