At the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) annual conference in Singapore, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced plans 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 Criquet de las Américas (FECA), seeks to formalize collaboration among cricket-playing nations in North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean.
CWI CEO Chris Dehring stressed that FECA would serve as a vital platform for development, competition, and regional engagement.
“Elevating the sport in the wider hemisphere benefits all,” Dehring said. “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.
Various avenues for Olympic and Pan American Games qualification were also explored, ensuring that all countries in the region have a fair shot at global representation.
With cricket’s return to the Olympics in 2028, Dehring emphasized on the importance of inclusion for Caribbean nations, “Our 15 proud nations deserve a fair pathway to compete. Individual countries vying for Olympic qualification will not only boost national pride but also strengthen the West Indies team in the long run.”
Cricket associations from across the Americas, including the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Bermuda, and the Bahamas, participated in the conference.
