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Nizakat Khan is the leading run scorer in T20 international cricket in 2024. Photo: Cricket Hong Kong, China

Willis reveals how Hong Kong cricketers shot to top of global run-scoring charts

Head coach Simon Willis on mission to ‘help change lives’ of city’s stars, expects to make few changes for Emerging Nations Asia Cup.

Head coach Simon Willis on mission to ‘help change lives’ of city’s stars, expects to make few changes for Emerging Nations Asia Cup

China links can help breathe new life into Hong Kong cricket, coach Willis says

Hong Kong coach tells players to ‘work harder, smarter’ after T20 World Cup blow

Hong Kong cricket in crisis following T20 World Cup failure and shock resignation

Rain intervenes in Hong Kong’s must-win T20 World Cup qualifier, city team left to rue batting mess against Malaysia.

Hong Kong are out of contention for the next T20 World Cup 17 months before it gets under way. Photo: Malaysian Cricket Association

Hong Kong implode in Malaysia to leave T20 World Cup hopes on knife-edge

Head coach Simon Willis’s team must now beat Kuwait on Monday to guarantee progress to next stage of T20 World Cup qualifying.

T20 World Cup spot is prize for Hong Kong as they aim for final Asian qualifiers

City’s men aim to overcome Malaysia and Kuwait to reach final phase, but the Kuwaitis have beaten them three times in recent weeks.

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Hong Kong players told failure to reach next T20 World Cup stage not an option

Crushing victories over Myanmar, Malaysia and Singapore begin qualifying campaign, but pressure tests set for closing stages of competition.

Nizakat Khan (left) is in form with with the bat, while Hong Kong are waiting on the fitness of Anshuman Rath (right). Photo: May Tse.

Record-breaking innings crushes Hong Kong as Kuwait win Tri-Nations T20i final

Sixes and fours account for most of Ravija Sandaruwan’s stunning century in the series decider in Kuala Lumpur.

Rath says Hong Kong staying positive as T20 final in Malaysia looms

City’s cricket team can make final of Tri-Nations tournament with victory over hosts Malaysia on Monday.

Hong Kong make disappointing return to international cricket with loss to Kuwait

Bowler Ayush Shukla concedes record 56 runs from 3.5 overs in T20i Tri-Nations Series, while several batters struggle for runs.

Kuwait beat Hong Kong by four wickets, with Bilal Tahir remaining not out at 36 to steer his team home. Photo: X/@MalaysiaCricket

Hong Kong Sixes returns: 12 countries, 3 days of action-packed cricket

Cricket Hong Kong confirmed the competition’s return for November 1 to 3 at the Tin Kwong Road Cricket Ground, ending a seven-year hiatus of the tournament.

South Africa celebrate winning the Hong Kong World Sixes 2017 at Kowloon Cricket Club. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Letters | China is alone against US allies in the West Pacific – or is it?

Readers discuss the level of parity among military rivals in the Asia-Pacific, a temporary cricket stadium in the US, and the football tournament of the moment.

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Hong Kong cricket bosses eye National Games spot, raise Chinese Super League plan

CHKC signed deal with Shandong Small Ball Sports Federation and says joining of forces would ‘absolutely not’ threaten Hong Kong’s cricketing independence.

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes could make comeback in 2024 but facilities need overhaul

Local cricket association chairman Burji Shroff hints at event being held alongside the Hong Kong Blitz but adds that city needs better grounds and practice facilities to keep up with its international competitors.

Hong Kong are looking at a return of the Sixes but need government intervention to improve facilities. Photo: Getty Images

Cricket Hong Kong officials visit Shanghai to discuss growing game in mainland

The sport’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and the potential for it to be included in the National Games of China were also on the agenda.

Cricket Hong Kong is looking to help grow the game in mainland China. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

No room for passengers in Willis’ bid for Hong Kong to challenge top associates

Head coach Simon Willis says all players must pull their weight if Hong Kong are to become regular tournament contenders.

Head coach Willis wants to change ‘deep-rooted culture’ in Hong Kong cricket

Head coach Simon Willis is striving to instil a ‘winning culture’ in Hong Kong cricket, a long-term goal given behaviours deeply ingrained in some players.

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Hong Kong’s cricketers fighting for funding and interest as well as cup glory

City’s team fighting to raise profile of the sport locally and attract investment by performing well at the ACC Premier Cup in Oman.

Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan is leading a team fuelled by myriad motivations in Oman. Photo: May Tse

Former Test cricket star Taibu wants elite chances for sides like Hong Kong

Former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu is urging governing body the ICC to provide more opportunities for associate nations to play against Test match countries.

Hong Kong cricket’s ‘quality’ youngsters grab chance to shine against senior men

Senior Hong Kong team beat second string ‘A’ side by 70 runs, but a promising group of youngsters gave Hong Kong cricket reasons for optimism.

Hong Kong ‘outplayed in all areas’ by PNG, crash out of own T20 tri-series

Zeeshan Ali hit an unbeaten 55 to give Hong Kong hope but opponents cruise to lowly target to set up final against Nepal, while the hosts will face its ‘A’ team in the curtain-raiser.

Papua New Guinea’s Sese Bau, the man of the match, plays his shot watched by Hong Kong wicketkeeper Zeeshan Ali. Photo: Panda Man Chung Yan

Nepal fans enliven Hong Kong T20 games but can city draw cricket crowd regularly?

Hong Kong coach Simon Willis hopes his improving team can ‘inspire the next generation’, and draw more local supporters to matches.

Hong Kong’s Nizakat Khan plays a shot during Sunday’s T20 international with Nepal, which was halted by rain. Photo: May Tse

How to bowl to Virat Kohli? Hong Kong-born cricketer has plan as he eyes IPL bow

Leg-spinner Jhathavedh Subramanyan has joined Sunrisers Hyderabad after IPL auction propelled him into the lucrative T20 competition.

Hong Kong’s men set for tough T20 test against Nepal, Papua New Guinea

Tri-series latest in string of tough tests for Simon Willis’ side, who have just beaten Qatar over three matches.

Organisers want cricket at 2026 Asian Games despite Japan venue headache

Lack of cricket facilities in country leaves officials eying new facility, with only international ground 3½ hours from host city.

An Asian Games volunteer holds a sign warning spectators to beware of cricket balls being hit into the terraces during the quarter-final between India and Nepal in Hangzhou. Photo: Reuters

Record T20 international total for Hong Kong as they beat Japan in East Asia Cup

Hong Kong team clinch victory in a triangular T20 tournament against Japan and China, beating the Japanese comfortably in Saturday’s final on home soil.

Hong Kong beat Japan at last year’s Asian Games, and they were at it again on Saturday. Photo: SF&OC

Hong Kong close to finding ‘missing pieces of puzzle’, men’s cricket coach says

Hong Kong host Malaysia and Canada this week in one-day international series, and with several new faces in the squad, head coach Simon Willis believes the side aren’t far away from being able to take next step up.

Hong Kong cricketers to take on Canada, Malaysia in one-day tri-series

Tournament will be first of busy year for men’s team, who have Asia Cup, and World Cup qualifiers coming up.

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Cricket Hong Kong
Cricket Hong Kong (formerly the Hong Kong Cricket Association) was established in 1968. The body gained full membership of the ICC (International Cricket Council) in 1969.
Chairman / President
BURJI SHROFF
CEO / Managing Director
BURJI SHROFF
CFO / Finance Director
Cutina Mok
Industry
Sport
Website
crickethongkong.com
Headquarters address
Room 1021, Olympic House, 1 Stadium Path, So Kon Po, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Year founded
1975
last updated:
30 September, 2024
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