Malian Cricket Federation

The Malian Cricket Federation (French: Fédération Malienne de Cricket, FeMaCrik) became an associate member[1] of the International Cricket Council in 2017.

The Malian Cricket Federation was co-founded by Kawory Berthe, a Malian English-teacher and Phil Watson from Wales, in 2003.[2] After three years of growing the game, the remodeled FeMaCrick became Mali's 25th officially recognised sports federation.[3]

In May 2007, Mali sent a men's team to participate in the inaugural North & West African Championship in Banjul, Gambia.[4] Their international debut was against the host team (Gambia) which they lost.

The first national championships were held in 2008.[5]

  1. ^ "Ireland and Afghanistan ICC newest full members amid wide-ranging governance reform". International Cricket Council. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Mali — History of cricket".
  3. ^ "With heart and patience Mali keep moving forward".
  4. ^ "Who Are The Cricket Playing Nations In Africa?".
  5. ^ "Mali's cricket team is a lesson in looking beyond the headline".