AboutQatar Cricket
From humble beginnings to international recognition, discover the inspiring journey of cricket in Qatar
Our Journey
Tracing the remarkable evolution of Qatar Cricket Association through the decades
The Beginning
Cricket was first played in Doha in the car parking area of Khalifa Stadium with just 8 teams participating in league tournaments.
The humble beginnings of cricket in Qatar, played with passion and determination
Mr. M.A. Shahid and Mr. Saifuddin Khalid led the formation of the Qatar Cricket Association
Formation of QCA
Twelve major teams formed the Qatar Cricket Association under the presidency of Mr. M.A. Shahid, with Mr. Saifuddin Khalid as General Secretary.
Cricket Council Formation
The Cricket Council was formed under the umbrella of QCA with the objective to improve cricket to a national level and gain recognition from local sports authorities.
The council worked to align QCA with local sports clubs and elevate cricket's status
Resolution No. 13/1996 granted QCA legal entity status by the Youth and Sports General Authority
Legal Recognition
QCA was given legal entity status by the Youth and Sports General Authority through Resolution No. 13/1996, with H.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani as Chairman.
ICC Affiliation
Qatar Cricket Association was accepted as an Affiliate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and as an Associate Member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
A milestone achievement that brought Qatar cricket into the international arena
Qatar's national team made its first appearance on the international stage
International Debut
Qatar made its international debut at the 2002 ACC Trophy in Singapore, marking the beginning of its journey in international cricket competitions.
Youth Success
Qatar won the Under-15 ACC Challenge Cup, showcasing the success of youth development programs. The same year, women's cricket was introduced in Qatar, expanding the sport's reach.
Qatar's Under-15 team celebrating their ACC Challenge Cup victory
Qatar's women's team achieved 5th position in their first international tournament
Women's Cricket Milestone
Qatar's women's cricket team participated in the ACC Under-19 tournament, achieving an impressive 5th position out of 12 Asian teams, marking a significant milestone for women's cricket in the country.
Continuing the Legacy
Today, Qatar Cricket Association continues to develop cricket at all levels, with state-of-the-art facilities, qualified coaches and umpires, and national teams competing internationally. The vision remains to establish Qatar as a recognized force in international cricket.
Qatar Cricket Association continues to build on its rich legacy with modern facilities and development programs
Key Figures in Our History
The visionary leaders who shaped Qatar Cricket Association's journey
Mr. M.A. Shahid
Founding President
Led the formation of Qatar Cricket Association in 1980 and guided its early development and expansion.
Mr. Saifuddin Khalid
Founding General Secretary
Served as the first General Secretary of QCA, establishing administrative foundations for cricket in Qatar.
H.E. Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassem Bin Jabor Al Thani
Former Chairman
Made tremendous contributions to cricket's development by expanding facilities and providing crucial support as Chairman.
Key Achievements
Celebrating the milestones that have defined Qatar Cricket's journey
Under-15 ACC Challenge Cup
Qatar's victory in the 2007 Under-15 ACC Challenge Cup demonstrated the success of youth development programs.
ICC Affiliate Membership
Gaining ICC Affiliate Membership in 1999 marked Qatar's entry into the global cricket community.
Women's Cricket Development
Establishing women's cricket in 2007 and achieving 5th place in the 2008 ACC Under-19 tournament.
Our Vision for the Future
Qatar Cricket Association continues to build on its rich legacy with ambitious goals for the future of cricket in Qatar.
World Cup Qualification
Developing the national team to compete at the highest levels of international cricket
Cricket Stadium
Building a world-class cricket stadium to host international matches
Youth Development
Expanding cricket programs in schools to nurture the next generation of talent
Building Tomorrow's Legacy
From humble beginnings to international recognition, our journey continues