Germany

Germany's national cricket team, representing a country where football usually takes the spotlight, quietly began carving its niche in the international cricketing community. Established in 1991, the German Cricket Association (Deutscher Cricket Bund) was founded earlier in 1988, focussed initially on uniting and organising the sporadic cricket enthusiasts scattered across the nation. While Germany isn't a name that instinctively comes to mind when one thinks of cricket, they’ve been making steady progress through the ranks of European and international cricket.

One of Germany's major achievements came in 2018 when they secured a spot in the ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier. Although they have yet to feature prominently in the ICC World Cup, their efforts to climb the cricketing ladder have been recognised, earning them T20 International status, which shows a promising trajectory for the team. The ICC granting them T20I status in 2019 was a significant milestone, and since then, the team has been working tirelessly to develop their skills and strategies on the global stage.

Key players in the relatively young squad like Venkatraman Ganesan, who has been known for both leadership and all-round abilities, have made impressive contributions. His adaptable all-round performances have held the team together in crucial matches. Then there’s the explosive batting of Izatullah Dawlatzai, whose big hits offer an edge in tight games. These players have helped shape the team's character and aspirations.

Among their notable matches, the match against Norway in 2019 stands out, where their gritty performance under pressure led to a memorable victory that boosted their standings in the European cricketing scene. As cricket blossoms in Germany, they've found themselves building spirited rivalries with teams like Italy and the Netherlands, each encounter offering a blend of competitiveness and camaraderie.

The German team is still honing its playing style, which leans on adaptability and team cohesion. They’re not yet defined by overwhelming pace or spin; instead, it's their collective resilience that they rely on. This resilient character can often catch opponents off-guard, a strength that suggests promising potential for the future.

Playing most of their home games at the National Performance Centre in Krefeld, they’re slowly nurturing a fan culture. While they lack the packed stadiums typical in cricket-heavy nations, there is a growing, passionate base of supporters, eager to see their team thrive. The team, embodying a blend of cultures thanks to Germany's diverse populace, reflects a unique cultural significance — a sporting emblem of Germany's ever-evolving embrace of multiculturalism and new sporting ventures.

Germany cricket may still be finding its footing, but the spirit, determination, and eagerness to rub shoulders with the best are unmistakably present.

Rishi Pillai
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 43

Vijayshankar Chikkannaiah
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 37

Mudassar Muhammad
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 44

Daniel Weston
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 42

Amir Khan Mangal
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 25

Asad Mohammad
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Izatullah Dawlatzai
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Abdul-Shakoor Rahimzei
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 26

Muslim Yar
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 25

Ahmed Wardak
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 27

Sahir Naqash
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Sajid Liaqat
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 39

Amith Sarma
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 42

Venkatraman Ganesan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 39

Harmanjot Singh
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Talha Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 38

Harish Srinivasan
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 33

Abdul Rahimzei
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 26

Michael Richardson
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 38

Amir Mangal
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 36

Dieter Klein
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Sri Bharathi
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Muslim Ashraf
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Abdul Shakoor Rahimzei
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 29

Dylan Alexander Blignaut
Position: Bowler
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Vishnu Elam Bharathi
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Nooruddin Mujadaddy
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 24

Ghulam Rasul Ahmadi
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 27

Rohit Singh
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Sachin Mandy Gangareddy
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Faisal Bin Mubashar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 24

Zahid Zadran
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Joshua van Heerden
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 24

Abdul Andar
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 26

Shahid Afridi
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Fayaz Khan Nasseri
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 28

Hamid Wardak
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 37

Israr Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 36

Azmat Ali
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 38

Husnain Kabeer
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 28

Ahmadschah Ahmadzai
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Walter Behr
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:
Age: 25

Shoaib Azam Khan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Abdul Stanikzai
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 22

Aritharan Vaseekaran
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Justin Broad
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground
City: Krefeld
Country: Germany