How to Get Your Online Cricket ID Number

Getting your Online Cricket ID Number is the first official step in your cricketing career in India. This detailed guide walks you through the entire process — from gathering documents to receiving your ID number.

Before You Start: What You Will Need

Before beginning registration, gather these documents:

Identity Proof: Aadhaar card, PAN card, or Voter ID
Age Proof: Birth certificate, school leaving certificate, or Aadhaar (which contains date of birth)
Address Proof: Aadhaar card, utility bill, or bank statement
Photograph: Recent passport-sized photograph (white background preferred)
Parent/Guardian details: Required for players under 18 years of age

Make sure all documents are valid and clearly legible. Blurry or expired documents will cause delays in your registration.

Step 1: Find Your State Cricket Association

India has 30 state cricket associations affiliated with BCCI. Your first step is to identify and contact the association for the state in which you currently reside.

Some major state associations:

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) — for Mumbai players
Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) — for West Bengal players
Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) — for Tamil Nadu players
Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) — for Karnataka players
Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) — for Delhi players

Visit your state association’s official website to find their registration portal or contact details.

Step 2: Visit the Official Registration Portal

Most state associations now offer online registration. Look for the “Player Registration” section on your state association’s official website.

Important: Only register through official channels. Avoid third-party websites claiming to offer cricket ID registration — use only the official state association portal or the BCCI’s official platform.

Step 3: Create Your Account

On the registration portal, you will typically need to:

Click “Register” or “New Player Registration”
Enter your mobile number (OTP verification required)
Create a password for your account
Enter your basic personal details (name, date of birth, address)

Keep your login credentials safe — you will use them to manage your registration going forward.

Step 4: Fill the Registration Form

The registration form collects your complete personal and cricketing details:

Personal Details

Full name (as per official ID documents)
Date of birth
Gender
Current residential address
Contact number and email address

Cricketing Details

Playing role (Batsman, Bowler, All-rounder, Wicket-keeper)
Batting style (Right-hand or Left-hand)
Bowling style (if applicable: Fast, Medium, Spin)
Cricket experience level (Junior, Senior)
Previous teams or clubs (if any)

Parent/Guardian Details (for players under 18)

Parent/guardian name
Contact number
Relationship to player

Fill all fields accurately. Inconsistencies between your form details and your submitted documents may delay or reject your application.

Step 5: Upload Your Documents

After completing the form, you will need to upload scanned copies or clear photographs of your documents:

Front and back of your Aadhaar card (or other identity proof)
Age proof document
Passport-sized photograph (typically JPEG, max 200KB)
Parent signature (for minors) — usually uploaded as a scanned form

Tips for document uploads:

Ensure files are under the specified size limit
Accepted formats are usually JPEG, PNG, or PDF
Photograph background should be plain white or light
All text in documents must be clearly legible

Step 6: Pay the Registration Fee (if applicable)

Some state associations charge a registration fee. This varies by state:

The fee typically ranges from ₹0 to ₹500 depending on the state association
Payment is usually accepted via UPI, net banking, or debit/credit card
Keep the payment receipt — you will need it as proof of registration

Step 7: Submit and Wait for Verification

After submitting your application, the state association’s registration team will review your documents. This process typically takes:

Online verification: 7 to 15 business days
In-person verification (some states): An additional 5 to 10 days

You may be contacted if any documents need clarification or resubmission.

Step 8: Receive Your Cricket ID Number

Once verified, your Cricket ID Number will be issued and sent to you via:

Email (to the address you provided during registration)
SMS (to your registered mobile number)
Available in your player dashboard on the registration portal

Your ID Number will also appear on your official player registration certificate, which you should download and save.

After Getting Your Cricket ID Number

Once you have your Cricket ID Number:

Download your registration certificate — keep both a digital and printed copy
Register with your local cricket club — show them your ID for club-level tournaments
Update your profile — add your cricketing stats and match history as you play
Keep your contact details updated — ensure your mobile and email are current

Common Problems and Solutions

Application Rejected

Check the rejection reason (usually sent by email). Common reasons include blurry documents, name mismatch, or incomplete information. Resubmit with corrected documents.

Haven’t Received ID After 30 Days

Contact your state association’s registration helpdesk. Keep your application reference number handy.

Wrong Information on Your Certificate

Submit a correction request through the player portal or contact your state association directly with the corrected documents.

Summary

Getting your Online Cricket ID Number involves these key steps:

Gather your identity, age, and address documents
Find your state cricket association’s portal
Create an account and fill the registration form
Upload clear copies of your documents
Pay the fee (if applicable)
Wait for verification (7–30 days)
Receive and download your Cricket ID Number

With your ID in hand, you are officially part of India’s cricket system. Good luck with your cricket journey!