Cricket Finland

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Cricket Finland
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Sport Cricket
JurisdictionNational
Affiliation International Cricket Council
Regional affiliation ICC Europe
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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.

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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]

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References

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