The Lotus Cup 2026 is shaping up to be a defining moment for emerging women’s T20 cricket in Asia, with Bhutan taking the field against a more seasoned Malaysia side.
Inside the Pitches at Gelephu International Cricket Ground
The inauguration of the Gelephu International Cricket Stadium changed something fundamental. For the first time, Bhutan cricket had a home—not just a facility, but a place where dreams could finally settle.
Stand With Them From the First Ball
The inauguration of the Gelephu International Cricket Stadium changed something fundamental. For the first time, Bhutan cricket had a home—not just a facility, but a place where dreams could finally settle.
World Cup–Winning Coach Dav Whatmore to Accompany Malaysia at the Lotus Cup
The arrival of Dav Whatmore alongside the Malaysian women’s cricket team for the Lotus Cup 2026 is a moment that quietly signals how far associate cricket in Asia has come and where it is determined to go next. When the Malaysian Cricket Association appointed the World Cup–winning coach as Director of Cricket in June last year, it was never meant to be symbolic. It was a decisive move rooted in long-term vision, one that is now beginning to show its impact on and off the field.
President’s Message on Hosting the Inaugural Lotus Cup
The Bhutan Cricket Council Board is delighted to host the inaugural “Lotus Cup – Women’s T20I Tri-Series”, scheduled to take place from 20th to 29th January 2026 at the Gelephu International Cricket Ground. This prestigious tournament will feature the national women’s teams of Bhutan, Hong Kong, China, and Malaysia.
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.
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.