Chengalpattu district came into existence on 29th November 2019, when it was carved out of Kanchipuram District after the announcement about the bifurcation of districts on 18- 07-2019. After bifurcation, the teams in the Chengalpattu area joined together and formed a Cricket Association named “DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATION OF CHENGALPATTU” and duly registered under the Societies Act of Tamil Nadu Registration Department – Regd. No: SRG/117/2020 and started playing league matches among themselves. The DCAC – District Cricket Association of Chengalpattu was recognized and affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association ion 18-07-2022.
Six new DCAs granted affiliation
Six new district cricket associations have been granted affiliation by the pursuant to the bifurcation and creation of new districts in Tamil Nadu, as per the rules and regulations of the TNCA. The Apex Council, through a circular resolution dated July 18, 2022, granted affiliations on the recommendation of the District Secretaries Forum in its meeting on July 17.
The new associations:
DCA of Kallakurichi, DCA of Chengalpattu, The DCA of Tenkasi, The Ranipet DCA, Tirupattur District Cricket and Sports Association, Mayiladuthurai DCA.
