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.
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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 |
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