Cricket Finland Explained

Assocname:Cricket Finland
Sport:Cricket
Jurisdiction:National
Aff:International Cricket Council
Region:ICC Europe
Countryflag:Finland

Cricket Finland (Finnish: Suomen krikettiliito) is the official governing body of the sport of cricket in Finland. Its current headquarters and National Cricket Ground are located in Kerava, within the Uusimaa region of Finland. Cricket Finland is Finland's representative at the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is an associate member[1] and has been a member of that body since 2000. It belongs to the ICC Europe region.

In July 2020, Cricket Finland won the Digital Engagement of the Year award, in the ICC's Annual Development Awards to recognise developing cricketing nations.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ireland and Afghanistan ICC newest full members amid wide-ranging governance reform. International Cricket Council. 22 June 2017. 1 September 2018.
  2. Web site: ICC recognises the work of Associates in annual Development Awards announcements . Emerging Cricket . 28 July 2020 . 28 July 2020.
  3. Web site: How Finland took the 'Bears' to screens around the world . International Cricket Council . 28 July 2020.