Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) president Mahinda Vallipuram said the facility will position Sarawak as the central hub for developing cricket in the region. -REUTERS PICKUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak is set to have the first international-standard cricket facility on Borneo, now that the East Malaysian state will host the sport at the 2027 Malaysia SEA Games. Of the 17 sports scheduled for the 34th SEA Games from Sept 18-27 next year, cricket will be featured in Sarawak with matches at the Borneo Cricket Ground in Kuching. Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) president Mahinda Vallipuram said the facility will position Sarawak as the central hub for developing cricket in the region. "The Sarawak state government has really done a lot to help Malaysian cricket and Sarawak state cricket as well.

Source: New Strait Times March 08, 2026 00:12 UTC