Bhutan Cricket hosted His Excellency Mr. Noriaki Abe, Minister (Political) at the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi, at its headquarters today. His Excellency also serves as an Advisor to the Japan Cricket Association, adding further significance to the engagement for cricket development in both nations.
The visit formed part of the ongoing sporting and diplomatic engagement between Bhutan and Japan, as the two nations commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations.
BHUTAN CRICKET APPOINTS NEW HEAD COACH FOR WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM
The Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Arzoo Raj as the Head Coach of the Bhutan Women’s National Team. This marks his return to the national side, having previously led the team during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Malaysia in 2023.
Registration Open for 3rd Edition of Gelephu T20 Men’s Championship
The Bhutan national men’s cricket team competed with determination in the Thailand Open Men’s T20I Series 2026. Despite tough matches against Bahrain, Thailand, and Japan, Bhutan finished the tournament on a high note by winning the third-place play-off, gaining valuable international experience and strengthening the team’s confidence and preparedness for future competitions.
Bhutan Cricket Ends 2026 Thailand Open Men’s T20I Series on a Positive Note
The Bhutan national men’s cricket team competed with determination in the Thailand Open Men’s T20I Series 2026. Despite tough matches against Bahrain, Thailand, and Japan, Bhutan finished the tournament on a high note by winning the third-place play-off, gaining valuable international experience and strengthening the team’s confidence and preparedness for future competitions.
Bhutan Cricket Strengthens High Performance Structure with 2026 National Player Contracts
The Bhutan Cricket Council Board has announced the 2026 National Player Contracts for Team Bhutan Senior Men and Women, reinforcing the Board’s commitment to professionalising cricket. A total of 40 players across three performance tiers will now have structured contracts, providing stability, clear pathways for progression, and support to focus fully on training and competition at the highest level.
HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck Grants Audience and Felicitates Sonam Yeshey and the Bhutan Cricket Senior Team Following Historic World Record
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.
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.
The Lotus Blooms in Gelephu
The name was chosen with care and reflection by Bhutan Cricket in consultation with Gelephu Mindfulness City.