German Cricket Federation
The German Cricket Federation (German: Deutscher Cricket Bund e.V.) is the national governing body for cricket in Germany. It is commonly known as the DCB. Its current headquarters is in Buxtehude, Germany. The association is responsible for men's, women's and junior cricket across Germany and oversees six regional cricket associations across the country.
| Sport | Cricket |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Germany |
| Abbreviation | DCB |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Affiliation | International Cricket Council |
| Affiliation date | 1991 |
| Regional affiliation | ICC Europe |
| Affiliation date | 1997 |
| Location | Buxtehude, Germany |
| CEO | Brian Mantle |
| Men's coach | Atiq-uz-Zaman |
| Women's coach | Michael Thewlis |
| Sponsor | MoneyGram, Lufthansa City Center |
| Official website | |
| www | |
The DCB was created in 1988 in a document signed by eight German cricket clubs. In 1991, the DCB became an Affiliate member of the International Cricket Council. In 1999 it graduated to the level of an Associate, after recommendation by Namibia and Pakistan. It is also a member of the ICC Europe (earlier the European Cricket Council). By May 2021, almost 150 clubs were playing cricket in Germany.