Cricket Russia
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| Sport | Cricket |
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| Abbreviation | CR |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Regional affiliation | Europe |
| Location | Iskra Cricket ground, Selskohoziaystvennaya Street, House Number 26, Metro: Botanicheskiy sad, Moscow, Russia |
| President | Alexander Sorokin, Vice President Subir Roy |
| CEO | n/a |
| Secretary | n/a |
| Men's coach | Subir Roy |
| Women's coach | n/a |
| Official website | |
| cricketrussia | |
Cricket Russia (formerly United Cricket League) is the official governing body of the sport of cricket in Russia. Its current headquarters is in Moscow, Russia.
In July 2019, Russia's Ministry of Sport refused to recognise cricket as a sport.[1] The sport could still be played in the country, but it was not eligible for any support from the Ministry.[2] However, in May 2020, the Russian Government reversed its decision, recognising cricket as a sport, and therefore eligible for funding.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Cricket Is Not a Sport, Russia Says". The Moscow Times. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Cricket not included on Russia's officially recognised list of sports". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Cricket recognised by Russia sports ministry". Cricket Europe. May 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Official news website
- Official club and tournaments website
- Russia Beyond article from 2014
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