The Americas Cricket Association is an international body which oversees cricket in countries in North and South America, and the Caribbean islands. It is a subordinate body to the International Cricket Council. The ACA has 16 member countries. It is responsible for the development, promotion and administration of the game in the region.
The ACA is also responsible for the ICC Americas Championship, which is the premier international competition in the region, and allows teams to compete for World Cup qualification. The Cricket World Cup was held in the region for the first time, when the 2007 World Cup was hosted across the Caribbean islands.
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