Bahamas Cricket

The Bahamas cricket team is the team that represents the Commonwealth of the Bahamas in international cricket matches.

The Bahamas became an affiliate member of the ICC in 1987 , although they didn't appear in international competition until the ICC Americas Championship in 2002. They came fifth in that tournament, gaining a surprise win over hosts Argentina. They again played in the tournament in 2004, this time coming through a qualifying tournament. They finished last in the main tournament though, which meant they played in Division Two of the new divisional system in 2006. They finished second in that tournament, which wasn't good enough to qualify for Division One. They will remain in Division two in 2008.

In 2006, The Bahamas were one of the teams invited to take part in the Stanford 20/20. They got $100,000 for participating in the tournament, but were eliminated at the first hurdle by the Cayman Islands.

Bahamas Soccer

The Bahamas national football team is the national team of the Bahamas and is controlled by the Bahamas Football Association.

Football was first introduced in the Bahamas just after World War I, when returning veterans continued to practice, kick around and play friendly games with each other in the new sport they came to know and love while serving in Europe.

During the 1920’s and 30’s, clubs and teams from the three main districts in New Providence developed soccer as one of its sports, and matches were arranged from time to time. Teams such as St. Georges, St. Michael’ and the Scouts were involved in these matches. Games were also being played against visiting Naval ships and other recreation vessels, which stopped in Nassau. Most of the matches were played on Eastern Parade. Soccer increased in popularity during the 40’s and more teams and players became involved. A popular event, the Boxing Day Soccer Classic evolved which featured two of the top teams of the period, St. Georges and the Vikings. Key players on these teams were Robert and Irrington “Rinky” Isaacs, Oscar and Leroy Archer, Robert Elliott, Bill Martin, Sir Randol Fawkes, Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield and Winston “Tappy” Davis.

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