Guernsey to host ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Europe Division 2 Qualifier

Guernsey will welcome the next generation of international cricketing talent from 22-31

July, as the island is set to host the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup – Europe

Division 2 Qualifier.

ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup - Europe Division 2 Qualifier: Guernsey Squad

Seven European teams will travel to Guernsey to compete in a series of 50-over

matches across ten days. The participating teams are Guernsey, Sweden, the Isle of

Man, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Germany and France Cricket.

The event forms part of the ICC pathway for the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2028

and will provide a significant platform for young cricketers from across Europe to

develop their skills in an international tournament environment.

Players, coaches, match officials and supporters will gather across four of the island’s

cricket grounds, including College Field, KGV, Memorial Field and Port Soif.

Richard Headington, Chief Operating Officer at Guernsey Cricket, said:

"Hosting an ICC event is a real privilege for our island, and reflects all the hard work that has gone into developing cricket in Guernsey. This tournament will bring some of Europe’s most promising young players to the island, providing a real challenge for our local team, and is a fantastic opportunity for them to make a name for themselves in a major ICC pathway event.

For our own young players, having a tournament of this calibre take place on home soil will also be hugely inspiring. We hope it encourages more young people to get involved in cricket and gives the wider community a chance to experience and support international sport on their doorstep."

Guernsey has an established track record of staging international cricket fixtures and

organisers expect the tournament to provide a welcome boost for the sport locally.

Further details, including fixtures, will be confirmed in due course.