Association France Cricket

Association France Cricket is the official governing body of the sport of cricket in France. Its current headquarters is in Saint-Maurice, Val-de-Marne, France. France Cricket is France's representative at the International Cricket Council and is an associate member and has been a member of that body since 1998. It is also a member of the European Cricket Council.

France Cricket Association
SportCricket
Founded1998
AffiliationInternational Cricket Council
Regional affiliationEurope
LocationSaint-Maurice, Val-de-Marne, France
Official website
www.francecricket.com

Most of the top level players in France are from immigrants from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the West Indies.

History

There is documented evidence of cricket games played in France as early as 1864. By the end of the 19th century, there were about 12 club teams in France. France participated in the only Olympic Games in Paris in 1900, the only Olympics that has included cricket, and won the silver medal (although many of the players on the French team were English expatriates).[1]

See also

References
  1. History of Cricket in France


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