Isle of Man
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National Sports Centre, Groves Road, Douglas, Isle of Man
+44 7624 489429
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2004
Year joined ICC Europe:
European Cricket League Representatives:
Crosby (2024)
History of cricket
The Isle of Man lies in the middle of the Irish Sea, between England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Almost diamond shaped, it is 33 miles long, 13 miles across at its widest and covers 227 square miles. The country is not part of the United Kingdom (nor the European Union) and has its own parliament, laws and currency, which is tied to sterling.
Cricket has been played since the 19th century. The Isle of Man Cricket Club (now the IOM Cricket Association) was formed in 1930 to foster the interests of the sport and assist the existing clubs. One of the founder members of the IOMCC was the late T.W. Cain, who held the post of Secretary from 1930 to 1946 and then Chairman from 1946 to 1971. The Cain Cup is still the premier weekday trophy.
Over the decades, many teams from the UK and Ireland have toured. Each year, the MCC sends a side to play against the Island sides and King William's College.