Most Sunday afternoons against the backdrop of Diamond Head, probably the most photographed extinct volcano in the world, members of the Honolulu Cricket Club can be seen playing cricket in Kapiolani Park. In amongst the surprised tourists from cricketing nations, puzzled spectators, kite fliers, joggers and other sport participants, this group of cricket fanatics from varied backgrounds gather regularly for competition and fellowship. Older members endeavor to emulate their past skills, while the younger set balance their lack of experience with a good eye and a youthful physique. The club's members come from many far off places including Australia, Bangladesh, Barbados, England, Fiji, Ghana, Guyana, India, Jamaica, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St. The Honolulu Cricket Club was established in 1893 when Hawaii was a territory of the United States.
Historical documents show that the club is the oldest sporting organization in the islands.
In fact, the Guinness Book of World Records names the Honolulu Cricket Club as the oldest sporting organization in the Pacific. Records also indicate that cricket was played on the Big Island of Hawaii and was probably introduced by Scottish engineers who worked for the sugar companies. A similar situation probably existed on Maui around the same time. There are however, no records of inter-island matches as the time period would have necessitated travel by ship. The game went through a period of rejuvenation during the 1950's and early 1960's.