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[Saba Sports News] In an exciting development for European cricket, 2024 is set to witness an unprecedented cricketing summer. Italy, Germany, and Denmark will debut as hosts for International Cricket Council (ICC) events, joining established hosts Scotland and Guernsey. This packed season includes the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifiers, with a record 30 countries participating across three tournaments in Italy, Germany, and Guernsey from June to August.
During this period, the focus will also be on the younger players, with the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 qualifiers in Scotland and the Netherlands, as well as the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Europe Division 2 Qualifier in Denmark, paving the way for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026.
Germany and Italy, new to hosting ICC events, are set to welcome the cricketing community, offering a chance to deepen their cricketing culture. Severin Weiss of the Deutscher Cricket Bund (Germany) and Fabio Marabini of Federazione Cricket Italiana (Italy) expressed excitement about showcasing their countries’ cricket capabilities. Andy Wright, ICC Regional Development Manager – Europe, acknowledged the significance of bringing these qualifiers to new locations and praised Guernsey for their previous hosting success.
The U19 pathway is also gaining momentum. Scotland will host the Netherlands in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, where both teams will vie for a spot in the 2025 global event. Denmark is equally enthusiastic about hosting the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Europe Division 2 Qualifier, with CEO Alex Olsen highlighting Copenhagen’s excellent cricket grounds and the importance of a memorable experience for the young participants.
The schedule is packed with exciting matches, including:
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier A in Italy from June 9-16, featuring teams like Italy, Portugal, and Austria.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier B in Germany from July 7-14, with teams such as Jersey, Germany, and Belgium.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Guernsey from August 21-28, including Spain, Guernsey, and Denmark.
The ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Europe Division 2 Qualifier in Denmark from July 24-30, with teams like Netherlands, Norway, and Italy.
The ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier in Scotland from August 1-4.