His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck graciously granted an audience to the Bhutan Cricket family and felicitated Sonam Yeshey along with the Bhutan Cricket Senior Team on the occasion of a historic world record achieved by Bhutan in Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket.
Gelephu International Cricket Ground
In the heart of Gelephu Mindfulness City stands the Gelephu International Cricket Ground, a place that has quickly become central to the story of cricket in Bhutan. Inaugurated by His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck on 17 February 2024, it remains the country’s only international-standard cricket ground. Today, it hosts all international matches and most domestic tournaments played in Bhutan.
Bhutan’s Spin Sensation Who Rewrote T20 History
Cricket’s most fast‑paced format, Twenty20, has been dominated by big hitters and all‑out attacking play. But in late December 2025, in the quiet city of Gelephu, a young Bhutanese bowler flipped the script — not with thunderous pace or flamboyant sixes, but with unwavering control and guileful spin.
My First Coach, My Mentor Still
Eighteen years of memories came rushing back—the little girl who first held a cricket bat at thirteen, the dusty school grounds where cricket was more dream than reality, the struggles, the victories, the tears, the laughter, the nights spent practicing in silence.
Bhutan’s Moment, Hong Kong and Malaysia’s Challenge
For Bhutan, this is more than a tournament. It is a chance to write a new chapter in the country’s cricket history, a moment to test how far the team has come since its first T20I in 2019. For Hong Kong and Malaysia, this series offers a platform to adapt to unfamiliar conditions, sharpen strategies, and build momentum ahead of upcoming qualifiers.
Anju Gurung, Bhutan’s New Captain
From a 13-year-old debutant in Thailand to a 31-year-old captain leading an ICC-approved tournament on home soil, Anju Gurung’s journey mirrors the rise of Bhutanese women’s cricket itself.
Lotus Cup 2026: Women’s T20I Tri-Series Fixtures Announced
The fixtures for the Lotus Cup – Women’s T20I Tri-Series 2026, scheduled to be held in Gelephu, have been officially released today.
Bhutan Women’s Cricket Steps Up
The Gelephu International Cricket Ground hums with intensity. Nets echo with the crack of bat on ball, fielders chase sharply hit drives, and bowlers practice cutters and Yorkers with relentless focus.
The Lotus Blooms in Gelephu
The name was chosen with care and reflection by Bhutan Cricket in consultation with Gelephu Mindfulness City.
Bhutan to Host Lotus Cup – Women’s T20I Tri-Series 2026 in Gelephu
The Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB), with the support of the International Cricket Council (ICC), proudly announces the Lotus Cup – Women’s T20I Tri-Series 2026, to be held from 20th to 29th January 2026 at the Gelephu International Cricket Ground, Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan.