After a long wait, cricket has been officially included in the sports programme for next year’s Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. Cricket was a late inclusion for the next event to be held in several cities in Thailand, including Bangkok, from December 9-20, 2025.
There had been fears that cricket would miss the cut with Thailand dealing with cricket infrastructure issues and had to pull out of co-hosting the under-19 women’s World Cup, which will be entirely held in Malaysia in January and February. But the situation has improved, and cricket’s bid for inclusion was pushed by the Asian Cricket Council, who until recently were led by Jay Shah.
Cricket included in SEA Games
“The inclusion of cricket in the 33rd SEA Games is another significant step forward for the sport in Southeast Asia,” said ACC chair of development Mahinda Vallipuram, who is also on the International Cricket Council board.
“The ACC, together with the Cricket Association of Thailand and the SEA Games Federation, is working tirelessly to enhance cricket’s profile in the region. We are thrilled to see cricket continue to inspire audiences, nurture emerging talent, and unite nations through its unique appeal.”
