The Western Australian Cricket Association will this week host the Hong Kong National Team in a number of pre-season games at the WACA Ground and Murdoch University as part of an effort to grow cricket in developing International Cricket Council (ICC) countries.

The initiative, funded by the ICC, will give Hong Kong invaluable exposure to Australian First Class wickets and environments.

Hong Kong currently sits 14 on the international ODI rankings and 15 in T20 rankings and will use this trip to prepare for the upcoming ICC Intercontinental Cup.

The tour will also provide important match practice for the Alcohol.Think Again Western Warriors ahead of the JLT One-Day Cup starting this month.

WACA CEO Ms Christina Matthews said: “Cricket is a diverse sport, and we want to continue to grow its diversity.

“It’s a privilege to host a national side like Hong Kong and help to promote cricket in countries that don’t traditionally have a huge supporter base.

“Hong Kong will get to play on a world class wicket and our players will get a series of quality warm-up matches against a team they don’t normally get to play against, so it’s a win-win.”

The tour will see the Warriors play three 50 over matches and one T20 match against the visiting side, with all games free and open to the public.

Last season’s Premier Cricket champion Subiaco Floreat will also play Hong Kong at Floreat Park on Sunday 1 October.