Monday 15 November 2010

Channel Islands to host Twenty20 World Cup qualifier

According To A Report, Channel Islands to host twenty20 world cup qualifying round. ICC has improved qualifying structure and increase the competition.

Because of the decision to expand the World Cup in Sri Lanka to 16 teams this change has been taken place.

Championship will be held on both islands from 19-24 July 2011 for the inaugural Twenty20 ICC European Division

The other countries in Division One are Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Israel, Italy and Norway.

Richard Holdsworth, ICC Regional Development Manager, said: "The new structure gives more member countries a better opportunity to reach a global qualifier and then potentially an ICC global tournament.

"All host venues have been carefully selected and we are very happy with them.

"Guernsey and Jersey did an excellent job hosting the ICC European World Cricket League Divisions One and Two this year and will no doubt again as co-hosts for the inaugural ICC European Division One Championship (T20)."

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