Cricket's Global Community
Fan communities, cricket boards, legendary umpires, equipment brands, coaching academies, and the culture that makes cricket the world's second most popular sport.
Cricket Boards & Organizations
International Cricket Council
ICC · Dubai, UAE
The ICC is the global governing body of cricket. It organises major tournaments including the World Cup, T20 World Cup, and World Test Championship. The ICC sets the Laws of Cricket (in conjunction with MCC) and manages the sport's global development.
Founded: 1909
Board of Control for Cricket in India
BCCI · Mumbai, India
The BCCI is the richest cricket board in the world, with revenues exceeding $1 billion annually. It controls the IPL and Indian cricket, which generates over 80% of global cricket revenue. The BCCI's financial power gives India enormous influence in world cricket governance.
Founded: 1928
England and Wales Cricket Board
ECB · Lord's Cricket Ground, London
The ECB governs cricket in England and Wales. It runs The Hundred, the County Championship, and the England national teams. Lord's Cricket Ground, home of the MCC, is the spiritual home of the ECB.
Founded: 1997
Cricket Australia
CA · Melbourne, Australia
Cricket Australia governs cricket in Australia and runs the BBL, Sheffield Shield, and Australian national teams. Australia's cricket culture is deeply embedded in national identity, with the Boxing Day Test a national institution.
Founded: 1905
Pakistan Cricket Board
PCB · Lahore, Pakistan
The PCB governs cricket in Pakistan and runs the PSL. Pakistan cricket has a passionate following of over 200 million fans. The PCB has worked to restore international cricket to Pakistan after the 2009 Lahore attack.
Founded: 1948
Cricket South Africa
CSA · Johannesburg, South Africa
Cricket South Africa governs cricket in South Africa and runs the SA20 league. South Africa returned to international cricket in 1991 after the apartheid-era ban and has been one of the world's top teams since.
Founded: 1991
Legendary Umpires
Dickie Bird
EnglandDickie Bird is the most beloved umpire in cricket history. His 66 Tests and 69 ODIs were marked by his eccentricities, fairness, and love of the game. His autobiography is one of cricket's best-selling books.
Steve Bucknor
West IndiesSteve Bucknor stood in more Tests (128) than any other umpire. The Jamaican was known for his deliberate, slow raising of the finger and his calm authority. He stood in five World Cup finals.
Darrell Hair
AustraliaDarrell Hair was one of cricket's most controversial umpires, known for his no-ball calls against Muttiah Muralitharan and the 2006 Oval Test ball-tampering controversy with Pakistan.
Rudi Koertzen
South AfricaRudi Koertzen stood in 108 Tests and 209 ODIs, making him one of the most experienced umpires in history. The South African was known for his slow, deliberate raising of the finger.
Marais Erasmus
South AfricaMarais Erasmus is one of the ICC's Elite Panel umpires and has stood in multiple World Cup finals. He is known for his accuracy and calm demeanour.
Kumar Dharmasena
Sri LankaKumar Dharmasena is a former Sri Lanka all-rounder who became an ICC Elite Panel umpire. He stood in the 2019 World Cup final — one of the most dramatic matches in cricket history.
Equipment Brands
SG Cricket
India · Test match balls (India)
Sanspareils Greenlands (SG) is India's premier cricket equipment manufacturer. SG balls are used in all Test matches played in India. The company also makes bats used by many Indian internationals.
Dukes Cricket
England · Test match balls (England, West Indies)
Dukes is the oldest cricket ball manufacturer in the world, founded in 1760. Dukes balls are used in Test matches in England and the West Indies. They are known for their pronounced seam and ability to swing.
Kookaburra Sport
Australia · Test match balls (Australia, most countries)
Kookaburra is the most widely used cricket ball manufacturer in the world. Kookaburra balls are used in Test matches in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe.
Gray-Nicolls
England · Cricket bats
Gray-Nicolls is one of cricket's oldest and most prestigious bat manufacturers. Their bats have been used by legends including Sunil Gavaskar, Viv Richards, and many others.
MRF Tyres
India · Cricket bat stickers (Sachin, Kohli)
MRF is famous for its cricket bat stickers, most notably on Sachin Tendulkar's bat. MRF has been associated with cricket's greatest batsmen including Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Steve Waugh, and Brian Lara.
New Balance Cricket
USA · Cricket shoes, clothing, bats
New Balance has become one of cricket's most prominent equipment brands, sponsoring players like Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Kane Williamson. Their cricket shoes and clothing are popular at all levels of the game.
Adidas Cricket
Germany · Cricket clothing, shoes
Adidas sponsors several top cricketers including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah. Their cricket clothing and footwear are used by players at the highest level.
Puma Cricket
Germany · Cricket bats, clothing
Puma Cricket sponsors AB de Villiers, Yuvraj Singh, and several other top players. Their cricket bats are known for their quality and performance.