ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) – Cricket West Indies (CWI) took centre stage at the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) annual conference in Singapore, presenting an ambitious plan to unite the Americas under a single cricketing federation and accelerate the sport’s explosive growth across the hemisphere.
The proposal, headlined by the creation of La Federación de Críquet de las Américas (FECA), seeks to formalise collaboration among cricket-playing nations in North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean.
The initiative comes at a time when cricket’s popularity is skyrocketing in the region, with Brazil now boasting 88,000 registered players with over 50% being women, while the USA has surpassed 400,000 players, including 53,000 in youth programs.
CWI CEO Chris Dehring emphasised that FECA would serve as a vital platform for development, competition, and regional engagement.
“Elevating the sport in the wider hemisphere benefits us all. By connecting emerging markets in the Americas with our established structures, we can create more matches, exposure, and opportunities at every level, for both ICC associate members and Cricket West Indies nations.”
The proposal also included discussions on an Americas Championship, modelled after the Asia Cup, where Caribbean nations could compete individually against teams from North, Central, and South America.
