Bahrain Cricket shines at ICC Asia Conference in Hong Kong

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain Cricket Federation (BCF) made a significant impact at the ICC Asia Conference held in Hong Kong, China. Led by BCF Advisory Board Chairman Mohammad Mansoor, the delegation engaged with over 50 delegates representing ICC Asia members, including Test-playing nations such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

The conference, hosted by Hong Kong Cricket Chairman Burji Shroff at the prestigious Hong Kong Cricket Club, was steered by Aminul Islam, ICC Development Manager - Asia, and William Glenwright, ICC Global Development Manager. Notable attendees included Mubashir Usmani, ICC Associates Chairperson, and Mahinda Vallipuram, ICC Director. A highlight of the event was Mohammad Mansoor’s participation in a high-profile panel discussion on generating nonICC funding.

He shared insights into Bahrain’s strategic vision, development plans, and the challenges faced in promoting cricket across Asia. Mansoor also highlighted Bahrain’s remarkable ascent to 25th in the ICC T20I rankings, a testament to the nation’s growing cricketing prowess. Additionally, Prachur Kumar Shukla, BCF High Performance Director, contributed to the high-performance panel, advocating for the strategies and commendable performances of Bahrain’s cricket players.

In a move to strengthen bilateral relations, Bahrain and Hong Kong Cricket signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on cricket development, including organizing bilateral matches between the two countries. Mohammad Mansoor presented a commemorative memento to Burji Shroff, symbolizing this new partnership.