The American Cricket Council (ACC) has unveiled an ambitious nationwide initiative to promote cricket across schools and colleges in the United States through structured tournaments, coaching programs, and scholarship opportunities.

Headquartered in New Jersey, with administrative offices at TV Asia in North Brunswick, the ACC will oversee three flagship competitions: the Cricket Hall of Fame (ChoF) Inter-School Championship, the Intercollegiate Super Cup, and the Super League. Atlanta's Param Veers Sports Complex has been designated as the primary venue for national competitions and will also serve as the ACC's year-round training center for players and coaches.

The initiative brings together several prominent figures in American cricket. Dr. H.R. Shah, CEO and Chairman of TV Asia and a Padma Shri awardee, is supporting the program alongside Michael Chambers, Executive Director and Founder of the Cricket Hall of Fame. Jayesh Patel, owner of Param Veers Sports Complex and a Cricket Hall of Famer, and Jatin Patel, Director of the Cricket Hall of Fame, will lead the initiative. Jatin Patel will also oversee coaching education and school and college cricket development, while Ashok P. Patel, Cricket Hall of Famer and founder of the USA Cricket Academy, has pledged support for cricket education and advanced coach training. Cricket Show USA has joined as a media partner, with additional organizations expected to participate.

The ACC plans to establish three membership categories—student-athletes, coaches and academies, and umpires. Coaches will serve as local coordinators, while educators will assist with academic support and scholarship administration. Program funding is expected to come primarily through sponsorships and commercial partnerships.

A key highlight of the initiative is the Intercollegiate Super Cup, scheduled to launch in 2027 at Param Veers Sports Complex. The tournament is expected to begin with at least 12 college teams, with plans to expand to 24 or more. Regional combined teams will be permitted where individual institutions are unable to field their own squads.

The ACC also plans to introduce scholarships for eligible college cricketers attending NCAA Division I, II, and III institutions in the United States and Canada. Scholarship selection will be based on academic performance and active participation in college cricket, with preference given to undergraduate students under the age of 25, while qualifying graduate students may also be considered.

Initially, the scholarship program will be limited to NCAA-affiliated institutions in the U.S. and Canada, with the possibility of expanding to Caribbean institutions in the future. According to the ACC, the program will operate independently, with the council and its educational partners managing league operations, scholarships, and academic initiatives.

Over the coming months, the ACC will finalize tournament formats, membership procedures, scholarship guidelines, and coaching curricula while building its administrative and management teams. Param Veers Sports Complex will serve as the operational hub for competitions, coaching education, and player development.

Through this comprehensive initiative, the American Cricket Council aims to strengthen grassroots and collegiate cricket in North America by creating competitive pathways, expanding coaching resources, and providing educational opportunities for student-athletes.