Every tournament has a team that represents more than just cricket.
This year, that team is Trashigang Cricket Club.
Making their debut in the BTCL Women’s T20 Smash 2026, the side from eastern Bhutan arrives not with years of domestic experience, but with determination, courage, and a dream to compete on the country’s biggest women’s cricket stage. For many of these players, the tournament marks their first opportunity to test themselves in a competitive national environment.
The Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB) convened its 4th Cricket Development Committee (CDC) Meeting yesterday at the Bhutan Cricket Conference Hall, marking a historic step forward for the sport in the country. The session was the first to include representatives from all newly established CDC Subcommittees, following their ratification during the 15th Annual General Meeting in April 2026.
Bhutan’s campaign at the ACC Men’s Challenger Cup 2026 came to an end in the Quarterfinals as Singapore secured a 116-run victory in Singapore on Monday. Despite the result, Bhutan produced several encouraging performances, led by an outstanding unbeaten 97 from 18-year-old opener Tenzin Rabgay.
After winning the toss and electing to field first, Bhutan faced a formidable Singapore batting performance. The hosts were bowled out for 338 in 49.3 overs, powered by a blistering 102 from Suryansh Gulecha, a composed 77 from Raheel Thakkar, and an explosive 79 from just 37 deliveries by Harsh Venkatram.
When the first ball is bowled, the spotlight naturally follows the batters and bowlers. Scoreboards celebrate centuries, wickets, and match-winning performances, while the loudest applause belongs to those wearing the team colours. Yet standing just a few yards away is another figure whose decisions shape every moment of the contest—the umpire.
It is a role that demands precision, composure, and complete impartiality. When an umpire performs well, they are rarely noticed. But the integrity of the game depends on them.
Today, one Bhutanese official is quietly carrying that responsibility onto the international stage.
The Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB) is proud to announce the appointment of Ranjung Mikyo Dorji as the 6th captain of the Bhutan Men’s National Team. Ranjung will lead the Dragons across both One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) formats.
The appointment comes as Bhutan Cricket enters an important phase of its development journey, with the ACC Men’s Challenger Cup 2026 in Singapore on the horizon. The national team is eager to build on recent progress and continue its steady growth as an emerging force in associate cricket.
The Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB) is proud to announce the appointment of Ranjung Mikyo Dorji as the 6th captain of the Bhutan Men’s National Team. Ranjung will lead the Dragons across both One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) formats.
The appointment comes as Bhutan Cricket enters an important phase of its development journey, with the ACC Men’s Challenger Cup 2026 in Singapore on the horizon. The national team is eager to build on recent progress and continue its steady growth as an emerging force in associate cricket.
The Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB) successfully organized a high-performance education session aimed at enhancing the overall development and well-being of the national senior men’s team. The session was facilitated by Mr. Jeeth Devaiah, High Performance Director of the Bhutan Football Federation (BFF), and attended by all national senior men’s team players, the team physiotherapist, and coaching staff.
Ahead of their departure to Malaysia for the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026, the Bhutan Women’s National Cricket Team today held a special team meeting with the President, coinciding with the celebration of his birthday and marking an important moment for the squad before the upcoming international campaign.
The fixtures have been announced. The squad has been named. And for anyone who has followed Bhutan women’s cricket closely, the significance of what is about to unfold in Kuala Lumpur this June goes far deeper than a group stage draw.
When Bhutan’s Women’s National Cricket Team takes the field at KTJ Oval on 3rd June against Hong Kong, it will mark their first appearance in international cricket since the Lotus Cup. That alone makes the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026 one of the most important moments in the recent history of women’s cricket in this country.
The fixtures have been announced. The squad has been named. And for anyone who has followed Bhutan women’s cricket closely, the significance of what is about to unfold in Kuala Lumpur this June goes far deeper than a group stage draw.
When Bhutan’s Women’s National Cricket Team takes the field at KTJ Oval on 3rd June against Hong Kong, it will mark their first appearance in international cricket since the Lotus Cup. That alone makes the ACC Women’s Premier Cup 2026 one of the most important moments in the recent history of women’s cricket in this country.
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