The World Indoor Cricket Federation (WICF) is the international governing body of indoor cricket

Indoor cricket

Indoor cricket is a variant of and shares many basic concepts with cricket. The game is most often played between two teams each consisting of eight players, in matches featuring two innings of sixteen 7-ball overs each...

. The WICF is responsible for the organisation and promotion of various international indoor cricket events (such as the World Cup) as well as the development of the sport itself throughout the world.

Rules and Regulation

The WICF overlooks and maintains the Rules of Indoor Cricket. Whilst the official rules as adopted by the WICF are used at any international event, the various member bodies do not necessarily employ the internationally accepted rules within their own domestic competitions.

Competitions

In addition to various international test series the WICF organised and promotes regular events in several age groups, such as the Indoor Cricket World Cup

Indoor Cricket World Cup

The Indoor Cricket World Cup is the premier international championship of both men's and women's Indoor Cricket. The event is organised by the sport's governing body, the World Indoor Cricket Federation and is held every two or three years. The first Indoor Cricket World Cup contest was organised...

, the Junior World Series of Indoor Cricket

Junior World Series of Indoor Cricket

The Junior World Series of Indoor Cricket is the premier international championship of both under 19 boys and girls, and 16/ boys in Indoor Cricket. The event is organised by the sport's governing body, the World Indoor Cricket Federation and is held every two or three years. The first Junior...

 and the Masters World Series of Indoor Cricket

Masters World Series of Indoor Cricket

The Masters World Series of Indoor Cricket is the premier international championship of both men's and women's masters Indoor Cricket. The event is organised by the sport's governing body, the World Indoor Cricket Federation and is held at varying intervals. The first Masters World Series contest...

. These events are contested by the members and associate members of the WICF and have historically been held at varying intervals. In recent times, these events are held every two years.

Development

In order to ensure the viability and success of the sport on an international level, the WICF has been active in promoting and developing the sport throughout the world. This process has resulted in the inclusion of several new countries at international events, most notably Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan.

Governance

The WICF is governed by a board of directors elected by the various member bodies and is managed by an appointed Secretary-General.