Bangkok : HE Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Thani, President of the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA), has been elected as a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Executive Board for 2026, representing the Qatar Cricket Association, in a new achievement reflecting the growing presence of Qatari cricket on the Asian stage.

The election took place during the 2026 Asian Cricket Council Annual General Meeting, held in Bangkok, Thailand, with the participation of representatives from the host nation, Qatar, several GCC countries and a number of Asian cricket associations.

The election of the Qatar Cricket Association President to the ACC Executive Board recognizes Qatar’s growing role in supporting and developing cricket and strengthening the sport’s presence at both regional and continental levels. It also represents an important step towards expanding the participation of Qatari sports officials in decision-making at the Asian level.

The appointment also reflects increasing confidence in Qatari sports officials and underlines Qatar’s growing position within the Asian cricket community, opening new opportunities for cooperation and development while supporting efforts to promote the sport and broaden its participation base in Qatar and across the region.

The achievement adds to Qatar’s growing record of success across the sporting landscape and further underlines the country’s active presence within continental and international sports organizations and federations.