Myanmar Cricket Federation

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Myanmar Cricket Federation
Sport Cricket
JurisdictionNational
Affiliation International Cricket Council (ICC)
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Myanmar Cricket Federation is the official governing body of the sport of cricket in Myanmar. Myanmar Cricket Federation is Myanmar's representative at the International Cricket Council and is an associate member [1] and has been a member of that body since 2006. It is also a member of the Asian Cricket Council.

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References

  1. "Ireland and Afghanistan ICC newest full members amid wide-ranging governance reform". International Cricket Council . 22 June 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2018.