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One world. One community. One cup.

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About EWC

A global cricket initiative for expatriate communities, developed with AB Media Group.

Mission

One world. One community. One cup.

To unite expatriate communities across the world through cricket, fostering friendship, cultural exchange, sportsmanship, and global opportunities while creating a sustainable platform for talent development, community engagement, and international collaboration.

Expat World Cup aims to become more than a tournament. We are building a global sporting movement that celebrates diversity, strengthens community bonds, and provides a pathway for aspiring players, umpires, officials, and sports enthusiasts to participate on an international stage.

Vision

A global legacy

To become the world's leading expatriate sporting platform, connecting communities from every continent through cricket and creating a global legacy of unity, excellence, and opportunity.

Our vision is to establish a thriving international ecosystem of clubs, competitions, development programs, media platforms, and partnerships that empower expatriate communities and inspire future generations worldwide.

About us

Expat World Cup

Expat World Cup (EWC) is a global cricket initiative designed to bring together expatriate communities from around the world through the spirit of competition, friendship, and cultural exchange.

Founded under the leadership of AB Media Group and powered by AB News International Pty Ltd (Australia), Expat World Cup is being developed as a long-term international sporting ecosystem connecting players, clubs, sponsors, partners, officials, media organizations, and diaspora communities.

Headquartered in Perth, Australia, with regional operations in Dhaka, Bangladesh, EWC is building a worldwide network through the development of AB Cricket Global Clubs, country representatives, strategic partnerships, and future international competitions.

The initiative aims to engage expatriate communities across Australia, Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and beyond, creating opportunities for participation, networking, youth development, tourism promotion, and international collaboration.

Objectives

What we are building

  1. Connect global expatriate communities through cricket.
  2. Develop a network of international cricket clubs.
  3. Create pathways for players, officials, and volunteers.
  4. Promote cultural understanding and community engagement.
  5. Support grassroots and professional cricket development.
  6. Generate economic and tourism opportunities through sport.
  7. Build a globally recognized sporting brand representing expatriate excellence.

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The AB Media Group ecosystem

A comprehensive global sports and multimedia network connecting international diaspora journalism, live 4K digital streaming, cricket analytics, and community clubs across four continents.

  • Global Journalism

    AB News International

    Flagship international multimedia network delivering daily sports reporting, diaspora community features, and tournament journalism across 4 continents.

    Audience Reach 12M+ Monthly Readers

  • Digital OTT

    ABN+ Streaming

    Cloud-native digital streaming service broadcasting live tournament matches, full 4K replay packages, press conferences, and exclusive dugout analysis.

    Broadcast Spec 4K Ultra HD & Multi-Cam

  • Club League

    AB Cricket Global

    Worldwide cricket network coordinating diaspora city franchises, sanctioned community leagues, and grassroots talent scouting clinics worldwide.

    Network Presence 17 National Hubs

  • Sports Intelligence

    AB Intelligence

    Advanced sports demographic research, real-time match analytics, and commercial ROI intelligence providing sponsors with verified engagement data.

    Capability Real-time ROI Tracking

  • Logistics & Travel

    Smart Flight Centre

    Full-service global aviation and hospitality operator managing team charter travel, athlete itineraries, visa coordination, and official supporter packages.

    Operations Team & Fan Charters

  • Athlete Management

    AB Sports

    Professional athlete agency representing top diaspora cricketers, negotiating franchise draft contracts, international endorsements, and high-performance training.

    Roster 150+ Signed Athletes

  • Strategic Growth

    Global Sporting Ventures

    Infrastructure development and venture fund establishing certified turf cricket facilities, stadium lighting upgrades, and youth cricket academy networks.

    Investment Community Sports Assets

Commitment

One language of sport

We are committed to creating an inclusive, professional, and globally respected platform where expatriates from every background can connect, compete, and celebrate through the universal language of cricket.

Our international governing council works in direct coordination with diaspora cricket federations, sporting commissions, and host cities across 17 participating nations.

Governance & Executive Council

Tournament Leadership

Tournament Directorate

Governs overall tournament policy, global sanctions, host-city agreements, and international federation relations under AB Media Group stewardship.

Cricket Operations Board

Directs technical regulations, pitch curation, certified ICC-standard match officials, DRS protocol, and the integrity of the competition calendar.

Community & Diaspora Bureau

Liaises with diaspora cultural centers, regional immigrant associations, youth cricket academies, and fan experience festival villages.

Commercial & Broadcast Syndicate

Manages international media syndication, ABN+ streaming operations, corporate tier sponsorships, and global merchandise distribution.