American Cricket Council Unveils Landmark National School and Collegiate Cricket Initiative

Historic Partnership Between ACC, Cricket Hall of Fame, TV Asia, and ACEC Establishes Scholastic Pathways, High-Performance Academy program and College Scholarships Across the United States.

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The American Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced a nationwide initiative to transform school and collegiate cricket across the United States.

Designed to align cricket with the established American sports ecosystem—modeled after the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations, est. 1920) and the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association, est. 1906)—the program creates structured grassroots pathways, high-performance coaching, and scholarship opportunities for student-athletes.

Former West Indies captain, legendary batter, and Cricket Hall of Famer Shivnarine Chanderpaul will head high-performance coaching, Center for Excellence for players, and a dedicated coach training center.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who previously served as the USA Women’s head coach and led Jamaica Tallawahs team to a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) championship, will lead the initiative alongside renowned multisport coach Jatin Patel and a team of professional coaches across North America.

High-Performance Training & Virtual Academy to deliver mentorship and technical guidance to grassroots players. Orlando, Florida will serve as ACC’s second home for high-performance training camps to support Inter-School and College Super Cup events and leagues.

“Our goal is to integrate cricket directly into the fabric of American high school and college sports culture,” said Jatin Patel, Chair.

“By combining high-performance coaching, standardized educational curricula, and clear scholarship pathways, we are providing young athletes with a legitimate career and academic future in sport Cricket.”

National registration for schools, colleges, academies, and individual student-athletes officially opens on October 2, 2026. Comprehensive program guidelines, tournament structures, and scholarship criteria will be fully unveiled after the official launch event.

American Cricket Council (ACC) is dedicated to professionalizing and expanding school and college cricket in the United States.

Through structured leagues, coaching certification, and academic scholarship pathways, ACC provides sustainable growth for domestic cricket talent.

TV Asia

Founded as the premier North American broadcaster for the South Asian community, TV Asia (led by Chairman Dr. H. R. Shah) provides nationwide television coverage, cultural advocacy, and administrative backing for major sports initiatives across the United States.

Cricket Hall of Fame (CHoF)

Established in 1980 in Hartford, Connecticut, the Cricket Hall of Fame is the world’s first organization dedicated to honoring legends, pioneers, and administrators who have made significant contributions to global and American cricket.

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