France National Cricket Team Guide
The France national cricket team represents the country of France in international cricket. They became an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1998 because of this they can play in tournaments like ICC Champions Trophy. The France national cricket team is best known for winning the silver medal in the cricket event at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, the only time cricket has been held at the Olympics. France now plays most of its matches in European Cricket Council (ECC) tournaments, but they also appeared at the 2001 ICC Trophy.
History of France National Cricket Team
Cricket might have its origins in France, with mentions of a bat and ball game called “criquet” in a French manuscript from 1478. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) was set to tour France in 1789, but it was canceled due to the French Revolution. The match eventually took place in 1989, with France beating the Marylebone Cricket Club by seven wickets. The first documented cricket match in France was in 1864 between the Paris Cricket Club and Nottingham Amateurs. France’s only appearance in the Olympic Games for cricket was in 1900, where they secured a silver medal.
Former Captains Of The France National Cricket Team
Philip Tomalin was the captain of the France national cricket team during the 1900 Summer Olympics cricket match in which they came 2nd out of all other international cricket teams.
Top Run Scorers In France National Cricket Team History
One of the most notable run scorers for the France national cricket team is Gustav mcKeon with over 600 runs to his name alone.
Top Wicket Takers In France National Cricket Team History
Shayam Warnakulasuriya was one of the first bowlers to take 5 wickets for the France national cricket team, with this occurring against the Luxembourg cricket team on 11 July 2023 at the Marsa Sports Ground.
Memorable Games For The France National Cricket Team
One of the most memorable matches for the France national cricket team was when they played their first ever T20 international match against the Norway cricket team in a tri-nation series in Germany on 5 August 2021, winning the match by 4 wickets.
Another of the most memorable games for the France national cricket team was when the highest individual score for the French at the time was made by Gustav Mckeon. He scored 109 against the Switzerland cricket team on 25 July 2022 at Tikkurila Cricket Ground.
Rivals Of The France National Cricket Team
While France doesn’t have any rivals, they have played some close games against the Malta cricket team and Estonia cricket team, with the level of competitiveness in these being highly entertaining.
