Cricket has been played in Mexico since the 1880s when it was introduced by British miners and railroad workers. Nowadays it is kept alive by expatriates who form the Mexico City Cricket Club, a collection of enthusiasts from countries such as England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Pakistan, West Indies, the Netherlands and even a Venezuelan who learnt the game in Australia. Two Mexicans have taken up the game, one after exposure to the game in England and other in Europe. The Mexico City Cricket Club has about 40 members, about 20 who are 'hard core' regulars.
Players often swap between the three clubs to make up the numbers.
More regulars are expected next season. The club includes former county age players and district players from India and Pakistan. These players make up three teams, Aztecs, Reforma and Corinthinians which compete in two competitions - 'unlimited overs' and limited overs. The limited overs competition runs from September to March while the 'unlimited overs' part of the season lasts from March to June. Aztecs, captained by Hugo van Belle, won the 'unlimited overs' competition, while the limited overs competition was tied by the three teams.