Women's Under-19 T20 Asia Cup announced in ACC board meeting

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced the launch of the Women's Under-19 Asia Cup in the board meeting held on September 9 (Monday) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The meeting was chaired by ACC president Jay Shah, who is set to take over as ICC chairman in December.

The decision was taken to give emerging women cricketers in Asia an opportunity to compete and grow at the international level. 

"This groundbreaking initiative will also play a crucial role in enhancing the visibility of women’s cricket in the region, further advancing its growth and popularity. For the first time in its history, the ACC has established a structured pathway for young female cricketers, reflecting its unwavering commitment to promoting gender equality and nurturing cricketing talent across all levels," the ACC said in a media release.

Speaking of this landmark decision, Shah said, “Today marks a pivotal moment for cricket in Asia. The introduction of the Women’s U19 Asia Cup is a monumental achievement, providing a much-needed platform for young women cricketers to develop their skills and showcase their talent. 

"This initiative strengthens the future of women’s cricket in Asia, and we are proud of the lasting impact these decisions will have, not only within our member nations but across the global cricketing community.”

Women's Asia Cup for the senior women's teams have been held every two years since 2004. From 2004-2008, the matches were played in a 50-over format. However, from 2012, the tournaments have been staged in a 20-over format. 

(Cover image courtesy: ACC official website)

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