Czech Cricket

{{Short description|Governing body of cricket in the Czech Republic}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}} {{Infobox sport governing body | name = Czech Cricket Union | native name = Českomoravský kriketový svaz | abbrev = ČMKS | logo = CMKS logo L.png | logosize = 200px | sport = [[Cricket]] | caption = | jurisdiction = National | founded = {{Start date and age|2000}} | aff = [[International Cricket Council]] | affdate = {{Start date and age|2000}} | region = [[ICC Europe]] | headquarters = Rybná 716/24, 11000 [[Old Town (Prague)|Staré Město]] | location = [[Prague]], Czech Republic | president = Prakash Sadasivan | chairperson = Michael Londesborough | chiefexec = Klara Kišová | secretary = Pratibha Choudhary | url = www.czechcricket.cz/ | countryflag = Czech Republic | }}

'''Czech Cricket Union''' ({{langx|cs|Českomoravský kriketový svaz}}; ''ČMKS'') is the official [[Sport governing body|governing body]] of the sport of [[cricket]] in the [[Czech Republic]]. Its current headquarters is in the national capital [[Prague]]. Czech Cricket Union is the Czech Republic's representative at the [[International Cricket Council]] and is an [[List of International Cricket Council members|associate member]]<ref name="Assoc">{{cite web|url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/422449|title=Ireland and Afghanistan ICC newest full members amid wide-ranging governance reform|website=[[International Cricket Council]]|date=22 June 2017|accessdate=1 September 2018}}</ref> and has been a member of that body since 2000. It is also a member of the [[ICC Europe]] (earlier the [[European Cricket Council]]).

==History== The 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Czech Republic |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/about/members/associate/czech-republic |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=[[International Cricket Council]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=When in Prague |url=https://www.thecricketmonthly.com/story/1060790/when-in-prague |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=Cricinfo}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-05-21 |title=Czech Cricket & European Cricket Network to launch T10 Super Series in Prague from June 13 |url=https://emergingcricket.com/news/czech-cricket-european-cricket-network-to-launch-t10-super-series-in-prague-from-june-13/ |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=Emerging Cricket}}</ref>

On June 8 to June 13, 2025, Prague's Vinoř Cricket Ground hosted the ''[[Central Europe Cup]]'', an international Twenty cricket tournament organized by the Czech Cricket Union. This year's event features national teams from [[Austria]], [[Norway]], [[Gibraltar]], and the Czech Republic competing in a round-robin format. The tournament aims to elevate the profile of cricket in Central Europe, attracting growing interest across the region.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-11 |title=Bringing the international world of cricket to Prague: Vinoř hosts three teams for the Central Europe Cup |url=https://english.radio.cz/bringing-international-world-cricket-prague-vinor-hosts-three-teams-central-8853661 |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=[[Czech Radio]]}}</ref>

==Administration == The ČMKS 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:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Administration|url=https://czechcricket.cz/pages/administration|access-date=2020-12-07|website=Czech Cricket Union}}</ref>

*'''President''' – Prakash Sadasivan *'''Chairman''' – Michael Londesborough *'''Secretary''' – Pratibha Choudhary *'''Treasurer''' – Mansi Parmar *'''Marketing Officer''' – Venkatesh Marghashayam *'''Development Officer''' – Pratap Jagtap *'''National Team Manager''' – Kranthi Venkataswamy *'''Women's Officer''' – Desika Moodley *'''Chief Executive Officer''' – Klara Kišová

== Leagues and Cups == Pro40 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== * 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 <ref>{{Cite web|title=Clubs|url=https://czechcricket.cz/pages/clubs|access-date=2020-12-07|website=Czech Cricket Union}}</ref>

== Men's national Cricket Team == [[Czech Republic national cricket team]]

==See also== * [[Czech Republic national cricket team]] * [[Czech Republic women's national cricket team]] * [[Czech Republic national under-19 cricket team]] * [[Czech Republic women's national under-19 cricket team]]

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * [https://www.czechcricket.cz Czech Cricket official website]

[[Category:Cricket governing bodies]] [[Category:Sports governing bodies in the Czech Republic]] [[Category:Sports organizations established in 2000]] [[Category:2000 establishments in the Czech Republic]]