St Helena Cricket Association
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Sport | Cricket |
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Founded | 1903 |
Affiliation | International Cricket Council |
Affiliation date | 2001 |
Regional affiliation | Africa |
Location | Saint Helena |
Official website | |
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St Helena Cricket Association (SHCA) is the official
African Cricket Association.[2]
The SHCA was established in 1903, with the history of cricket on the island dating back to the mid-19th century. Due to the island's remoteness, the
St Helena cricket team did not make its international debut until 2012, playing an ICC qualifier in South Africa that required a five-day journey by boat. The team has been able to make more regular appearances since Saint Helena Airport opened in 2016. As of 2022[update], the local cricket season runs from December to May and includes three different tournaments and a district league. The Francis Plain Playing Field is the sole cricket ground on the island, featuring a concrete square covered in matting rather than a traditional turf wicket.[3]
References
- ^ "Ireland and Afghanistan ICC newest full members amid wide-ranging governance reform". International Cricket Council. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ Cricinfo – St Helena
- ^ Bain, Alasdair (17 November 2022). "The small island with big cricketing ambitions". Emerging Cricket. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
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