Cricket Finland Operational Team
Meet the people leading Cricket Finland
Cricket Finland Staff
Our dedicated team working to develop cricket across Finland
Andrew Armitage
Executive Director
Administration, Partnerships, High Performance, Infrastructure, Competitions
Maija Scamans
Development Director
Participation – Women, Juniors, Coaching, Clubs
Manoj Thavayogarajah
League Director / Development Officer
Overall management of leagues, Website development, Communications coordinator.
League Organisation
Responsible for overseeing the structure, scheduling, and smooth operation of all Cricket Finland leagues, ensuring competitions run efficiently and consistently across the country
Manoj Thavayogarajah
League Director / Development Officer
Overall management of leagues, Website development, Communications coordinator.
Geet Raju
League Administrator
Responsible for the overall coordination and administration of a CF leagues.
Stella Sheridan
Women’s Leagues Coordinator
Oversees the planning, coordination, and development of women’s league competitions.
Maija Hyötyläinen
Junior Activities Coordinator
Plans, coordinates, and oversees junior cricket programs and activities.
Umpire Panel
Responsible for developing, supporting, and coordinating umpires across Finland, ensuring high officiating standards and consistent match management throughout all competitions.
Sumanta Samanta
Umpire Development Officer
Srinidhi Ravindra
Umpire Performance Officer
Venkatraghavan Ramanuja Seshaadri
Umpires Coordinator
Finnish High Performance Coaching Team
Drives the development of Finland’s elite cricketers through specialized coaching, structured performance programs, and expert support across men’s, women’s, and junior national teams.
Matt Jenkinson
Women's Head Coach
Taku Kusano
Men's Head Coach
Troy FaithFull
Asst Coach
Gerard Brady
Men's Bowling Coach
Simon Dannapfel
Men - Women - Junior
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Junior Pathway Programme
Supports the long‑term growth of young cricketers by providing structured coaching, clear development pathways, and dedicated guidance for players progressing toward national youth levels
Richard Savage
Head Coach – Junior Bears
Maija Hyötyläinen
Junior Pathway Programme Coordinator