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| Guernsey Cricket
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| | Welcome to the first edition of On The Up.
| As we move into one of the busiest and most exciting periods in Guernsey Cricket's calendar, there is a tremendous amount to celebrate. From hosting international cricket and welcoming visiting teams to growing participation at all levels of the game, cricket in Guernsey continues to move forward.
| This month sees the arrival of the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier, bringing some of the region's most talented young cricketers to our island. We are delighted to welcome players, officials and supporters from across Europe and look forward to showcasing both our facilities and our community.
| Alongside our international programme, our domestic competitions continue to thrive, our development initiatives are reaching more young people than ever before, and our sponsors and volunteers remain at the heart of everything we do.
| Thank you for your continued support.
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| | • | ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier
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| | • | Italy U19 Training Camp in Guernsey
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| | • | Domestic Cricket Round-Up
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| | | | • | Community & Development News
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| | | | • | Thank You to Our Partners
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This month Guernsey welcomes some of Europe's most talented young cricketers for the ICC Under 19 Men's Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier.
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The tournament represents one of the most significant events ever hosted by Guernsey Cricket and provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase the island, our facilities and the strength of cricket in the Bailiwick.
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We look forward to welcoming players, officials and supporters and wish all competing nations the very best of luck.
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| Ahead of the qualifier, Italy Under 19s were based in Guernsey for a week-long preparation camp.
| The visitors took part in warm-up fixtures against:
| • Guernsey Mavericks
• Guernsey Under 19s
| The camp provided valuable preparation for both teams and further strengthened the excellent relationship between Guernsey Cricket and Cricket Italy.
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Division 1
| Winning team: Tigers
Leading run scorer: Zachary Robert - 5 games - 169 runs
Leading wicket taker: Mateo Gallienne - 5 games - 6 wickets
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| | Division 2
| Winning team: Tigers
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Players of the month
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| Division 2 - Alfie Gallienne (Zeta Irregulars) (pictured)
12 wickets for just 64 runs at an outstanding average of 5.33.
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Luca Sidaner (Norman Piette Cobo), Haisam Azeem (Zeta Irregulars), Gashirai Masvikeni (Zeta Irregulars), Matt Robin (TENN Wanderers), and TJ Ozanne (Norman Piette Cobo).
| Division 3 - Luke Gallienne (Vagabonds)
298 runs at a remarkable average of 99.33, including unbeaten scores of 98*, 74*, alongside 57 and 52.
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Jonathan Hern (Leapfrog Pilgrims), Paul Smith (TENN Wanderers), Andy Biggins (Vagabonds), Julian Webb (Leapfrog Pilgrims), and Justin Taylor (TENN Wanderers).
| Division 4 - Ben Hunter (St Martins)
122 runs from 3 innings at an average of 122, including scores of 56* and 46*.
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Isaac Eyton-Jones (St Martins) and Luca Sidaner (Norman Piette Cobo).
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| Division 1 - Tom Nightingale (Titan Independents)
377 runs from just five innings, including an incredible three centuries, averaging 94.25 with a remarkable strike rate.
| Honourable mentions: Alex Bushell (Norman Piette Cobo), Josh Butler (Norman Piette Cobo), and Ryan Harris (Titan Independents).
| Division 2 - Freddie Forshaw (Zeta Irregulars)
7 wickets for just 50 runs, edging a number of excellent performances in a highly competitive division.
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Alfie Gallienne (Zeta Irregulars), Luca Sidaner (Norman Piette Cobo), Harry Barrett-Giles (Mustard Promotions Jazz Hats), TJ Ozanne (Norman Piette Cobo).
| Division 3 - Sunny Tikale (St Pierre Park Strollers)
212 runs at an average of 70.67, including a highest score of 99*, while also claiming 6 wickets, with best figures of 4-21.
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Harry Sherbourne (TENN Wanderers), Sunny Tikale (St Pierre Park Strollers), Jonathan Hern (Leapfrog Pilgrims), Luke Gallienne (Vagabonds), Julian Webb (Leapfrog Pilgrims), and Justin Taylor (TENN Wanderers).
| Division 4 - Paul Gabb (St Martins)
A complete all-round display with 55*, 3-29 and six catches.
| Honourable mention:
Ben Hunter (St Martins)
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We are incredibly grateful to the businesses that choose to support our game. In this edition, we are pleased to feature Clicksmith, proud sponsors of our Boundary Breakers programme.
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In our interview, Managing Director, George Bett, shares why Clicksmith decided to support Guernsey Cricket, the importance of investing in grassroots sport, and how programmes like Boundary Breakers are helping to inspire the next generation of young cricketers.
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| Behind every successful cricket board and clubs are the volunteers who give their time, energy and passion to make the game possible.
| Marianne has made an enormous contribution to cricket in Guernsey over many years, quietly supporting players, clubs and the wider cricket community with unwavering commitment and enthusiasm.
| Marianne recently shared her experiences of volunteering with Guernsey Cricket and explained why helping the game grow is so important to her.
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Thank you to everyone who gives their time to support
cricket in Guernsey.
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Supporting more than 750 players each week through:
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Titan Wealth Future Stars Programme
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Boundary Breakers
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2026 Junior League
| Participants: 115 players
| Matches played: 36
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| Coaches and volunteers involved: 16
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New Website to Deliver a Better Experience for Everyone
| As part of our ongoing commitment to improving how we communicate with the cricket community, Guernsey Cricket is currently putting the finishing touches to a brand-new website, which is scheduled to launch in the coming months.
| Whether you are a player, parent, coach, volunteer, umpire, scorer, sponsor or supporter, the new platform will make it easier to find information quickly and keep up to date with everything happening across Guernsey Cricket.
| This project would not have been possible without the generous support of Clicksmith, whose sponsorship of our Boundary Breakers programme has extended beyond the playing field. Their expertise, creativity and commitment have been instrumental in developing a website that reflects the professionalism and ambition of Guernsey Cricket.
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| | Exploring the Future of Competition Management
| Over recent months, we have been reviewing a number of competition management systems to ensure that Guernsey Cricket continues to provide the best possible experience for players, clubs, officials and volunteers.
| At this stage, no decision has been made and CricClubs will continue to operate as normal throughout the 2026 season.
| We are exploring the potential introduction of the PlayHQ competition management platform from the 2027 season.
| As part of our evaluation, we are working closely with Cricket Scotland, who successfully migrated to the PlayHQ platform for the 2026 season. Their experience and feedback will play an important role in helping us understand both the benefits and the practical considerations involved in any potential transition.
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Upcoming fixtures for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Europe Division 2 Qualifiers:
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Saturday 25 July
| France Cricket v Guernsey
11.00 | KGV
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| | Saturday 25 July
| Switzerland v Isle of Man
11.00 | Port Soif
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Saturday 25 July
| Italy v Sweden
11.00 | College Field
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| | Saturday 25 July
| Germany v Belgium
11.00 | Memorial Field
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Guernsey Cricket would like to thank all sponsors, supporters, clubs, volunteers and stakeholders whose support makes our work possible.
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Together, we continue to take Guernsey Cricket On The Up.
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A big thank you to our sponsors - this wouldn’t be possible without your support.
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