Cricketers' Associations

Cricketers' associations provide support for professional players and have become increasingly important in helping players with contractual issues. Associations help cricketers with financial issues and most help both current and former professionals. The Federation of International Cricketers' Associations represents all of the national associations around the world.

  1. Australian Cricketers' Association

    • Established in 1997, the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) helps provide support for Australian first-class cricketers. This support covers retired Australian cricketers, as well as those still playing. The ACA helps look after the rights of its members and helps them with welfare issues and services. The ACA also has a hardship fund, which helps players in difficulty, and it gives players financial advice. The ACA camp helps young players prepare for a cricketing career.

    The Professional Cricketers' Association (England and Wales)

    • Founded in 1967, the Professional Cricketers' Association of England and Wales (PCA) represents both current and former first-class cricketers from the two countries. The PCA protects the rights of its members, and also helps future players. The PCA presents one of the most prestigious annual awards in English and Welsh cricket, the Reg Hayter Cup. This award is given to the player judged to be the year's best cricketer.

    South African Cricketers' Association

    • Representing both South Africa's first-class and international cricketers, the South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) helps players deal with contracts and commercial rights. The SACA's executive committee is made up of past and present players who are elected by SACA members. SACA is run by a team of officials who report to the executive committee. Collective agreements regarding current players involve the SACA, Cricket South Africa and South Africa's six first-class clubs.

    West Indies Players Association

    • The West Indies Players Association (WIPA) represents cricketers of the West Indies, both current and retired. The WIPA promotes cricket's development in the Caribbean and protects and improves the rights of all West Indian cricketers. The WIPA also serves as the agent for the West Indian national team. Players from the past advise the West Indies Players Association, which helps when dealing with cricketers of the present.