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| Sport | Cricket |
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| Founded | 1999–2000 |
| Affiliation | International Cricket Council |
| Affiliation date | 2003 |
| Regional affiliation | Africa |
| Location | Kigali,Rwanda |
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Rwanda Cricket Association is the officialgoverning body ofcricket sports inRwanda.[1][2] Its current headquarters is located inkicukiro district inKigali city .
Rwanda Cricket Association is Rwanda's representative at theInternational Cricket Council and is anassociate member and has been a member of that body since 2003.[3] It is also a member of theAfrican Cricket Association.[4]
Today, cricket is one of the fastest-growing sports inRwanda. The game was first introduced in the country after the1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, following the return of many Rwandans who had been exiled in English-speaking cricket-playing neighboring countries – such asKenya,Tanzania andUganda.
Most of these exiles were students and played the game while pursuing their studies at the National University of Rwanda (nowUniversity of Rwanda).IPRC Kigali later became the home of cricket and went on to host several league and schools cricket competitions before the establishment ofGahanga Cricket Stadium; the first international stadium in 2017.Charles Haba, one of the pioneers of the game at the National University of Rwanda went on to become the first President of the Association which was founded between 1999 and 2000.[5]
The game is now played by over 23,010 people across the country. RCA’s annual calendar includes international competitions, domestic club competitions (50-over league,T20 league and most recently aT10 league which attracts the country’s top clubs).[6]
Other regular competitions include the schools’ competition and a university competition.
Emmanuel Byiringiro is the GeneralManager of RCA.
Landry Rurangwa is the Development Manager.
In 2003, Rwanda Cricket Association became an affiliate member of theInternational Cricket Council (ICC)
In 2004, Rwanda made its debut at an ICC tournament when the national senior men’s team participated in theICC Africa Affiliates Championship inBenoni,South Africa.
In 2010, Rwanda Cricket Association celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
In 2011, Rwanda were crowned champions of the ICC T20 Africa Division 3 tournament.
In 2017, Rwanda Cricket Association inauguratedGahanga Cricket Stadium; the first international standard Stadium in Rwanda.[7][8][9]
In 2018, Rwanda hosted the World T20 Africa B Qualifier.
In 2019, Rwanda hosted the ICC World Cup Trophy.[10]
In July 2020, Rwanda Cricket Association won the 100% Cricket Participation Programme of the Year award, in the ICC's Annual Development Awards.
In 2022, Rwanda hosted the2022-23 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier.
In 2023, Rwanda Under-19 women's team participated in theICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup in South Africa. They managed to get in to the Super 6 after defeatingZimbabwe in the group stage. They also created history by defeatingWest Indies in the Super 6 by 4 wickets.
The national senior women’s team is ranked 7th in Africa[11]
2021- update:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most sports activities were cancelled. However, Rwanda Cricket Association is set to hold the annual Kwibuka T20 Tournament at Gahanga Cricket Oval in June 2021. Five national teams are expected at the event.
President – Mr Stephen Musaale
Vice President - Mr Audifax Byiringiro
General Secretary - Mr Julius Mbaraga
Treasurer - Mr Srinath Vardhineni
Women Representative – Ms. Sonia Uwimana[12]
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| Year | Award |
| 2014 | ICC Spirit of Cricket |
| 2015 | ICC Global Development Image |
| 2017 | ICC Spirit of Cricket |
| 2018 | ICC Best Women’s Cricket Initiative |
| 2019 | ICC Africa Good Governance |
| 2020 | 100% Cricket Participation Programme of the Year |
Gahanga Cricket Stadium and IPRC Cricket Ground are the main cricket grounds in Rwanda.
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 inRwanda. The stadium sits on 4.5-hectares on the outskirts of Kigali, Rwanda's capital.
The charity is run by a team of cricket enthusiasts from theUKChristopher Shale and Rwanda in partnership with theMarylebone Cricket Club Foundation.
In 2012,Brian Lara agreed to join a decorated list of patrons;British Prime MinisterDavid Cameron,Andrew Mitchell,Jonathan Agnew,Heather Knight andPeter Gummer, Baron Chadlington
Gahanga Cricket Stadium was officially launched in 2017.[13]
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