Cricket in Iran

Cricket in Iran is a fledgling sport growing in popularity, especially with youth and women. It is the most popular sport in Sistan and Baluchestan province. Iran has made significant progress in Under-16s and Women's cricket. The Under-16's promoted to and participated at the ACC U-16 Elite Cup in 2012[1] followed by a participation at the 2014 event.[2] Women's national team promoted to and participated at the ACC Women's Premier Cup in 2014.[3] Iran's playing season runs from September to April. There are 25 cricket clubs.[4]

  1. ^ "ACC U-16 Elite Cup 2012". Asiancricket.org. 2012-05-13. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  2. ^ "ACC U-16 Elite 2014". Asiancricket.org. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  3. ^ "ACC Women's Premier 2014". Asiancricket.org. 2014-02-18. Retrieved 2016-10-25.
  4. ^ "IRAN". Asiancricket.org. Retrieved 2016-10-25.