ABOUT BCF

Yes. Bahrain is an Associate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), enabling the Kingdom to participate in recognised regional and international cricket competitions.

Players can begin through BCF-supported grassroots initiatives, development programmes, academies, camps and domestic cricket opportunities. Programmes are available across different age groups and levels of experience.

Yes. Youth and grassroots development form an important part of BCF’s cricket pathway. Opportunities include coaching programmes, school initiatives, development activities and seasonal programmes such as cricket summer camps.

Yes. BCF actively supports the development of women’s and girls’ cricket, from introductory and grassroots programmes through to competitive cricket and the Bahrain Women’s National Team pathway.

National-team selection is based on factors including eligibility, performance, fitness, current form, discipline and team requirements. Players are encouraged to participate consistently in recognised competitive and development pathways and maintain high standards on and off the field.

Yes. BCF oversees and supports organised cricket competitions within Bahrain, providing opportunities for players and teams to participate in structured competitive cricket.

Yes. BCF supports the development of coaches, umpires and other cricket officials, including opportunities connected with recognised cricket education and certification pathways.

BCF’s cricket development ecosystem includes indoor and outdoor training environments designed to support grassroots, academy and high-performance cricket. Specific training venues may vary according to the programme, team or competition.

Schools interested in introducing or developing cricket can connect with BCF regarding school cricket, grassroots initiatives, coaching activities, competitions and participation programmes.

Cricket clubs, academies and other organisations interested in affiliation, competitions or development partnerships can contact BCF for information regarding the relevant requirements and opportunities.

Registration details for camps, development programmes, tournaments and other initiatives are announced through BCF’s official website and social media channels. Where applicable, dedicated registration links and eligibility information will be provided.

Fixtures, squad announcements, live match updates, results and national-team news are published through BCF’s official digital channels. International tournament information may also be available through the ICC and ACC.

BCF welcomes conversations with organisations interested in supporting the growth of cricket in Bahrain through sponsorships, strategic partnerships, community initiatives and development programmes. Partnership enquiries can be submitted directly to the Federation.

For general enquiries, registrations, partnerships, media requests and cricket-related information, visitors can reach BCF through the Contact Us section of the official website or send us an email at info@cricket.bh