Cricket in the Philippines
| Cricket in the Philippines | |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Governing body | PCA |
| National team(s) | Philippines |
| First played | 1913 |
Club competitions | |
Philippine Cricket League | |
Cricket has been played in the Philippines as early as 1914, and was and still a sport mostly played by expatriates. The sport in the Philippines is governed by the Philippine Cricket Association (PCA).
Background
[edit]Cricket was played in the Philippines as early as 1914 when the Nomads Sports Club was established.[1] The Philippines' national sports association for cricket, the Philippine Cricket Association (PCA), would be established by the 1970s. The sport is a game mostly played by expatriates in the Philippines but has gradually gained a local following.[2] The PCA attained affiliate membership in the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2003.[1]
Governing body
[edit]Domestic competitions
[edit]The PCA holds the Philippine Cricket League. The 2014 season had 17 teams across two divisions.[3] Prior to the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the PCA has organized a stable cricket league which is composed of mostly expatriate members.[4]
Cricket grounds
[edit]As of 2017, the Emilio Aguinaldo College in Dasmariñas, Cavite host the only suitable cricket ground in the Philippines. The home of the Manila Nomads in Parañaque, Metro Manila had a cricket ground.[2]
National team
[edit]The Philippines has both a men's and a women's national team[5] The men's team under the PCA first competed internationally in 2011.[1] The women's team played its first international games in 2019.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Philippines Cricket Association". International Cricket Council. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ a b Exponga, Alex (July 29, 2017). "No PH cricket team in SEA Games due to lack of players, funds". Rappler. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ Fernandez, Rhoel (January 14, 2014). "Despite challenges, group of expats pushes for growth of cricket in Philippines". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ Munro, Tony (February 7, 2000). "Cricket in the Philippines". ESPN Cric Info. ESPN Sports Media Ltd. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ "PH cricket teams brace for 2021 action – The Manila Times". Manila Times. December 28, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ David, Jean Russel (November 18, 2019). "PCA launches national women's team". The Manila Times. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ "Philippines women's T20I series team announcement". Philippines Cricket Association (via Facebook). Retrieved December 10, 2019.