Do you know how many countries play cricket in ICC? Maybe not, that is why you are here to know it. So you are at the right place. There are a lot of countries that participate in ICC but to know the exact countries, read this blog and do not miss anything.
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What is ICC?
ICC refers to the International Cricket Council, it is a global governing body of cricket. It was officially founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from England, South Africa, and Australia.
In 1965, it was renamed as the International Cricket Conference and adopted its current name in 1987. The main headquarters of ICC is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
How Many Countries Play Cricket In ICC?
According to the official information given by the International Cricket Council (ICC), currently, 108 members play cricket in ICC. It means that there are a total of 12 Full Members who play test matches and 96 Associate Members.
Mainly ICC is responsible for the organization and governance of cricket’s major international tournaments, most notably the T20 World Cup, ICC World Test Championship, and Cricket World Cup.
Also read: When Was The First Time Cricket Played In The Entire World?
Who Are The Full Members Who Play Cricket In ICC?
There are a total of 12 full members who play cricket in ICC, The list of all those full members includes:
- India
- West Indies
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Australia
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- Afghanistan
- Zimbabwe
- Bangladesh
- England
On the other hand, there are total of 92 governing bodies also known as associate members where cricket is firmly established and organized but has not been official granted full membership yet.
