Cricket is a fast growing sport in China, though the sport came in to China a bit late (as opposed to Boxing or Basketball). The Chinese Cricket Association became an International Cricket Council affiliate member only in 2004.

Before to the establishment of the Chinese cricket team, the Shanghai Cricket Club, the largest club in China, played games against many touring sides. However, they do not receive official recognition from the Chinese Cricket Association.

Since September 2005, the Chinese Cricket Association has conducted 8 coaching/ umpiring training course under the assistance from the Asian Cricket Council ("ACC"). The sport is now promoted in 9 cities in China namely Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang, Dalian, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Tianjin and Jinan. More than 150 schools were involved.

Currently, China is preparing for their next international challenges at the 2009 ACC Trophy Challengers Division and the 2010 Asian Games.