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| November 5, 2003 | Wednesday | Ramazan 9, 1424 |
China cleared to join ACC
DHAKA, Nov 4: China could be playing international cricket within two decades after being cleared to join the Asian cricket family later in November, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced on Tuesday.
“We are all set to give China associate membership later this month,” the council’s chief executive Ashraful Huq said.
“I am amazed at level of cricket interest in common people and seriousness of officials in China.”
Huq, who visited Hong Kong for recent Super Sixes tournament, said Chinese officials approached him and said they were applying for ACC membership. They were also seeking affiliate membership of International Cricket Council (ICC).
Huq visited China in September and met Chinas director of sports Lu Zai Hua, paving way for China’s entry into ACC. He said ACC feels Chinas inclusion in their fold will lift Asian cricket.—PPI
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