Episode 33 of European Cricket Stories heads to the Channel Islands with a deep dive into Guernsey cricket. 🎙️

ECN Founder Daniel Weston sits down with Mark Latter, who at the time of the interview was Manager of the Guernsey Cricket Team, to explore a journey rooted in tradition and shaped by evolution. Mark comes from a rich cricket background, with his grandparents and parents heavily involved at Chingford Cricket Club in Essex. His mother and aunt were both scorers, while his grandfather served as club secretary, meaning Mark spent much of his childhood at the cricket ground.

Despite this, Mark almost exclusively played football growing up. It was only after moving to Guernsey at the age of 18, where his aunt lived, that cricket became central to his life. He joined Griffins Cricket Club, the same club that later qualified for the European Cricket League in 2023.

The conversation looks at Mark’s transition from playing mainly 50 over cricket in England to being immersed in T20 cricket in Guernsey, with evening matches played Monday to Friday after work. This exposure helped shape his understanding of shorter formats and modern cricket structures.

Daniel and Mark also discuss the joint evolution of Guernsey and Jersey cricket, securing Associate ICC Membership, and the strong development framework now in place. From under 9s through to over 50s, primary school programs across the island and clear pathways for aspiring cricketers, this episode highlights how Guernsey continues to grow the game with purpose and community at its core.

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