Rwanda Cricket Association

Rwanda Cricket Association is the official governing body of cricket sports in Rwanda.[1][2] Its current headquarters is located in kicukiro district in Kigali city . Rwanda Cricket Association is Rwanda's representative at the International Cricket Council and is an associate member[3] and has been a member of that body since 2003. It is also a member of the African Cricket Association.[4]

Rwanda Cricket Association
SportCricket
JurisdictionNational
Abbreviation(RCA)
Founded1999
AffiliationInternational Cricket Council (ICC)
Affiliation date2003
HeadquartersKicukiro
LocationKicukiro,Kigali
PresidentMr.Eddy Balaba
Vice president(s)Mr.Emmanuel Byiringiro

History

Cricket is a new but one of the fast growing sports in Rwanda. It grew after the 1994 genocide against Tutsi , after the returning of many Rwandans who had been living in exile in English-speaking cricket-playing countries – such as Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda , these brought the sports with them started playing it while pursuing their studies at the National University of Rwanda and IPRC Kigali former ETO Kicukiro with Charles Haba being the pioneer,who later became the first chairman for the cricket association in Rwanda.[5]

The association was founded between 1999 and 2000 and the game is now played by almost 5,000 people across the country.[6] The 11-month calendar cricketing calendar includes a club league, a schools’ competition and a university competition.[7]

2003-2008

In 2003, The association acquired an Affiliate membership of the International Cricket Council (ICC),[8] Since then, The National teams both men and women have been competing in different international competitions.

In 2006, The men national cricket team participated in the inaugural Pepsi ICC Africa World Cricket League Division 3 and finished as number 6 out of the 8th teams and made a progress in 2008 by finishing as the fourth.[8]

In 2008, Rwanda's U-17 team participated in the East Africa Regional U-17 Tournament.

2009-2015

In 2010, Rwanda's U19s team participated in the 2010 ICC Africa Under-19 Championships event which took place in Namibia.

2015-2020

In 2018, Rwanda hosted the World T20 Africa B Qualifier, which left an assurance that Rwanda is very prepared to host future tournaments.[9] In July 2020, the Rwanda Cricket Association won the 100% Cricket Participation Programme of the Year award, in the ICC's Annual Development Awards to recognize developing cricketing nations.[10][11][12]

Governance

Presidents and Chairmen of Uganda Cricket Association

1.Charles Haba (2000-2017):He held this responsibility for a period of 17 years.

2.Eddy Balaba (2017-todate): Elected in office unopposed for a term of 4 years in a General Assembly , in the event that took place at Sports View hotel located Kicukiro.[13]

Vice presidents

1.Srinath Vardhinen (2013-2017)

2.Emmanuel Byiringiro (2017-todate)[14]

Secretary

1.Emmanuel Byiringiro (2013-2017)

2.Mary Maine (2017-todate)[15]

Ground

Gahanga International Cricket Stadium and Kicukiro Oval located in IPRC Kigali former ETO Kicukiro are the main cricket grounds in Kigali. In August 2011, Rwanda Cricket Stadium Foundation was formed to build and manage, on a not-for-profit basis, the first dedicated international cricket ground in Rwanda. It is located on a 4.5-hectare site on the edge of Kigali, Rwanda's capital.[16]

The charity is run by a team of cricket enthusiasts from the UK Christopher Shale and Rwanda in partnership with the Marylebone Cricket Club Foundation.[16] The ground was expected to be completed in 2014.

The construction of Rwanda's first dedicated cricket ground will provide a permanent home for the sport, helping its development and increasing opportunity for thousands of disadvantaged young people.

In 2012, Brian Lara agreed to become one of the patrons. The stadium is also supported by British Prime Minister David Cameron, Andrew Mitchell, Jonathan Agnew, Heather Knight, Peter Gummer, Baron Chadlington

Facilities
  • An international-standard cricket ground (one Astroturf wicket; several grass wickets)
  • Pavilion (with restaurant, bar and conference facilities)
  • Six cricket nets
  • Modest spectator seating
  • Car parking (c. 80 spaces)
  • Soft (green) landscaping

References
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  3. "Ireland and Afghanistan ICC newest full members amid wide-ranging governance reform". International Cricket Council. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
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  8. "International Cricket Council". www.icc-cricket.com. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
  9. "Rwanda sets the standard for Africa in World T20 Qualifiers". www.icc-cricket.com. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
  10. "ICC recognises the work of Associates in annual Development Awards announcements". Emerging Cricket. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  11. "Using cricket as a tool for women's empowerment in Rwanda". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
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  13. "Balaba elected president of Rwanda Cricket Association". The New Times | Rwanda. 2017-04-22. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
  14. Yanditswe na Sammy Imanishimwe. "Cricket: Imyitozo yarasubukuwe kuri Stade Mpuzamahanga ya Gahanga (AMAFOTO)". Kigali Today. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
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