The 'European Summer' gets bigger as fixtures of three ICC events are announced

What's the story?

The European summer of cricket just got even bigger with the International Cricket Council announcing the fixtures of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Final, ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, and ICC Women's Qualifier Europe.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Final 2019

Only one spot remains up for grabs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier, scheduled to be held later this year. Competing for the elusive spot are the six European sides' in hosts' Guernsey, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Norway, and Jersey.

"We are delighted to once again be given the opportunity to welcome the ICC and fellow Associate Member teams to our wonderful island, which we know will be a great place to both play cricket and enjoy our wonderful hospitality. We look forward to seeing all the island out supporting the Greens and coming to watch some superb international cricket. First and foremost, we hope that seeing the National team playing on an international stage, at home, will inspire more boys and girls to take up our great game.” said a jubilant Mark Latter on hosting the tournament.

The tournament will be held in a round-robin format, starting on June 15th and culminating on the 20th. The winner of the tournament will join fellow European sides' in Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland earn the elusive chance of competing in the T20 World Cup in Australia next year.

Tournament Details

Fixtures

ICC Women's Qualifier Europe, 2019

In an event that offers a direct qualification route to both the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier and the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier, the likes of Germany, Scotland, and the Netherlands will be competing in the ICC Women's Qualifier Europe.

"We are thrilled to play host to the ICC Women’s Qualifier Europe 2019. We are fortunate to have such fantastic facilities available with our partners at the La Manga Club Resort, and I am certain that together we will provide an ideal environment for the three sides to compete. The development of the women’s game is a priority for Cricket Espana and having the opportunity to host an event that showcases the best of women’s cricket in Europe will surely provide a positive impact on the game locally.” claimed John Howden, General Manager of Cricket Espana.

The tournament will take place at La Manga in Spain from June 26 to 30 where Germany, who will be sending out its women's national team to an ICC event for the very first time, will compete against the likes of Netherlands and Scotland in a double round-robin format.

With Scotland playing host to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers, the European side has gained automatic qualification for the event, which leaves Germany and the Netherlands to battle it out for the remaining European spot.

Tournament Details

Fixtures

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, 2019

With the ICC U19 World Cup set to take place in the rainbow nation [South Africa] in 2020, six teams' will be vying for one qualification spot to the coveted tournament.

"The 2019 European summer of international cricket is here to unite, inspire and empower communities through cricket. 33 teams from 21 different European countries have played across the three pathways (women’s, men’s and male U19) and each has had a chance to reach a World Cup in their respective formats. I wish the very best of luck to all the sides. 2019 really is an exciting time for women’s, men’s and junior cricket across Europe.” reckoned Ed Shuttleworth, ICC Development Manager Europe.

The tournament will be played in a single round-robin format with three qualifiers from the Division 2 event last year- France, Denmark, and the Netherlands joining the likes of Ireland, Jersey, and Scotland. The tournament will take place in Netherlands where the next generation of European talent will be on full show from July 26th to August 01.

Looking forward to hosting the event, is Betty Timmer

Betty Timmer, the Chairman for KNCB, is particularly excited about hosting a third ICC event in the past two years.
"We are excited to be hosting the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier. This event is very important for the top European cricket countries and provides an opportunity to qualify for the ICC 2020 U19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa. We look forward to seeing the future stars of European Cricket in the Netherlands this summer.”

Tournament Details

Fixtures