Tanzania breaks into ICC Asia Conference
DAR ES S:ALAAM: TANZANIA Cricket Association (TCA) has earned international recognition after receiving 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 under the theme ‘Stronger Together: Accelerating Cricket’s Growth Across Asia’.
TCA is the only non-Asian member invited to attend the regional gathering as a guest speaker, an honour that highlights the growing recognition of Tanzania’s efforts and experience in developing the sport.
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.
“The ICC Asia Conference is happening in Kathmandu from November 19 to 21. Though it is an Asia conference, they have invited TCA as a guest speaker to share our experience. TCA is the only non-Asian member attending.
It is a great honour, and we are happy to share this with you,” Sreekumar told Cricket Legends of Tanzania group.
According to the conference programme, 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, while strengthening its engagement with the ICC and other member associations.
The three-day 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.
