Czech Cricket Union (Czech: Českomoravský kriketový svaz; ČMKS) is the official governing body of the sport of cricket in Czech Republic. Its current headquarters is in Prague, Czech Republic. Czech Cricket Union is the Czech Republic's representative at the International Cricket Council and is an associate member[1] and has been a member of that body since 2000. It is also a member of the ICC Europe (earlier the European Cricket Council).
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| Association | Czech Cricket Union |
|---|---|
| International Cricket Council | |
| ICC status | Associate (2000) |
| ICC region | ICC Europe |
| International cricket | |
| First international |  Czech Republic v. Austria  (Vienna, Austria; 29 July 2006) |
| As of August 2018
Location: Rybná 716/24, 11000 Praha 1, staré město Czech Republic | |
History
editThe first cricket match in the Czech Republic was played in 1997, and the ČMKS was set up in 2000 to drive forward the development of the game. The ČMKS runs Domestic leagues and operates a cricket-dedicated facility at the Vinoř Cricket Ground, with two fields, which has been in operation since 2012.[citation needed]
Their Development partner, KAČR, delivers introduction to cricket programmes in Czech schools, runs soft ball and hard ball clubs and tournaments at U10, U12, U14 and U16 level for Boys and girls.[citation needed]
Administration
editThe Česko Moravský Kriketový Svaz is a member based organisation, clubs that join the association become members with full voting rights. The operations of the ČMKS are carried out by the Chief Executive Officer who is responsible for implementing the mission of the ČMKS and its strategic plan. The mission of the ČMKS is set out in its constitution while the strategic plan is decided by the Executive Committee, which is elected by the member clubs. The current committee is:[2]
- President - Prakash Sadasivan
- Chairman - Michael Londesborough
- Secretary - Suhaib Wani
- Treasurer - Harsha Chaganty
- Marketing Officer - Shyamal Joshi
- Development Officer - Pratap Jagtap
- National team manager - Saurabh Kakaria
- Women's Officer - Desika Moodley
- Chief Executive Officer - On 16 December 2020 it was announced that Terry O'Connor had been appointed the first ever CEO of the Czech Cricket Union.[3]
Leagues and Cups
editPro40 league - 12 Teams in 2 Divisions
T20 league - 18 teams in 3 Divisions
T10 league - 10 Teams in 1 Division
Indoor League - 18 teams in 3 Divisions
Scott Page Cup - Annual charity game
Clubs and Associated Members
edit- Bohemian Cricket Club
- Brno Cricket Club
- Budějovice Barracudas CC
- Kriketová Akademie ČR z.s. (KAČR)
- Moravian Cricket Club
- Olomouc Cricket Club
- Prague Barbarians Cricket Club
- Prague Tigers Cricket Club
- Prague Spartans Cricket Club
- Prague Cricket Club
- Praha Dominators Club
- United Cricket Club
- Vinohrady Cricket Club
Men's national Cricket Team
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ireland and Afghanistan ICC newest full members amid wide-ranging governance reform". International Cricket Council. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Administration". Czech Cricket Union. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ "Global Game: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 qualification pathway announced". www.icc-cricket.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "Clubs". Czech Cricket Union. Retrieved 7 December 2020.