Punjab Cricket Association
Punjab Cricket Association is the governing body for cricket activities in the state of Punjab in India and the Punjab cricket team and the Punjab women's cricket team. It is affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Currently there are two international cricket stadiums in Punjab under PCA. It has produced players such as Yuvraj Singh, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shubman Gill, Kapil Dev, Abhishek Sharma, Harbhajan Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Amanjot Kaur, Ramandeep Singh, Mayank Markande, Mandeep Singh, Sidharth Kaul.
History
The Punjab Cricket Association was established in 1956 and became affiliated with the Board of Control for Cricket in India in 1966, administering cricketing activities across the state of Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. PCA built its headquarters at the I.S. Bindra Stadium, which was established in 1993 and serves as its primary international venue. Over time, PCA’s operations evolved from being headquartered in the residences of officials to constructing world-class infrastructure. It expanded its coaching, tournaments, and talent development programs throughout major districts including Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Ludhiana, Mohali, as well as outlying regions such as Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Bathinda, Faridkot, Ferozepur, Sangrur, Muktsar, Nawanshahar.- 2024 Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup