UAE, Indonesia lead ICC Development Awards field

The ICC has announced 30 regional winners for the 2025 ICC Development Awards, with the UAE and Indonesia topping their respective regions by earning four nominations each. Six more Members were shortlisted for the ICC criiio Cricket Festivals with Rexona, highlighting the expanding global footprint of grassroots cricket.

ICC Chairman Jay Shah praised the awards for showcasing innovation and ambition across emerging nations, noting strong progress in participation programmes, women’s cricket, digital engagement and on‑field performance. The winners represent 20 ICC Members, underlining the sport’s accelerating development worldwide.

Initiatives in Uganda, Cyprus, Bhutan and Romania were recognised for their community impact, while women’s cricket campaigns in Suriname and Türkiye earned regional honours. Associate teams including Tanzania, the Bahamas, Nigeria, Italy and the UAE were celebrated for standout performances.

All regional winners now advance to the Global Awards, where an independent panel will select the overall winners to be announced in July.