Guernsey cricket team
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The Guernsey cricket team is the team that represents the Crown dependency
of Guernsey
in international cricket
matches. They became an associate member of the International Cricket Council
in 2008.
Jersey
playing an annual encounter against each other known as the inter-insular match
. The most recent encounter in 2006 saw a 15 run victory for Guernsey, who have now won the encounter five consecutive times, although have a long way to go to match Jersey's run of ten consecutive victories from 1992 to 2001.http://www.cricketeurope.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES/articles/000026/002654.shtml They made their debut at the European Championship
in 2006, and finished in 5th place in Division Two, the tournament being won by Norway
. They will remain in Division Two in 2008.
International matches are being played by Guernsey outside the above two events also, with matches against Bermuda
and Namibia in 2005, and more matches against Bermuda in 2006. Games against France
and a tour of Canada
are being planned for 2007.
Guernsey placed second at the 2009 Global Division Seven
tournament, advancing to Division Six
. In Division Six Guernsey finished 4th and therefore remained in Division Six.They came first in the Division Six
tournament, advancing to 2012 ICC World Cricket League Division Five
.
, who was born on the island, played for Hampshire
from 1997 to 2000, and Amitava Banerjee
, who played for Bengal
from 1996 to 2000, prior to moving to Guernsey. Batsman Tim Ravenscroft
has played for Guernsey and currently has a contract with Hampshire.
Crown dependency
The Crown Dependencies are British possessions of the Crown, as opposed to overseas territories of the United Kingdom. They comprise the Channel Island Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey in the English Channel, and the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea....
of Guernsey
Guernsey
Guernsey, officially the Bailiwick of Guernsey is a British Crown dependency in the English Channel off the coast of Normandy.The Bailiwick, as a governing entity, embraces not only all 10 parishes on the Island of Guernsey, but also the islands of Herm, Jethou, Burhou, and Lihou and their islet...
in international cricket
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
matches. They became an associate member of the International Cricket Council
International Cricket Council
The International Cricket Council is the international governing body of cricket. It was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in 1909 by representatives from England, Australia and South Africa, renamed the International Cricket Conference in 1965, and took up its current name in 1989.The...
in 2008.
International Competition
Guernsey has a long rivalry with fellow Channel IslandChannel Islands
The Channel Islands are an archipelago of British Crown Dependencies in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy. They include two separate bailiwicks: the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey...
Jersey
Jersey cricket team
The Jersey cricket team is the team that represents the Crown dependency of Jersey in international cricket matches. They became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council in 2005, and an associate member in 2007....
playing an annual encounter against each other known as the inter-insular match
Inter-insular match
The Inter-insular match is a cricket match played annually between the representative teams of Channel Islands Jersey and Guernsey. It has been played since 1957 and often attracts crowds above 1,000.-History:...
. The most recent encounter in 2006 saw a 15 run victory for Guernsey, who have now won the encounter five consecutive times, although have a long way to go to match Jersey's run of ten consecutive victories from 1992 to 2001.http://www.cricketeurope.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES/articles/000026/002654.shtml They made their debut at the European Championship
European Cricket Championship
The European Cricket Championship is a group of various tournaments in which national cricket sides throughout Europe compete. The tournament is designed to encourage and develop the best players in countries where cricket is not a major sport and Europe's only Test cricket playing country,...
in 2006, and finished in 5th place in Division Two, the tournament being won by Norway
Norwegian cricket team
The Norwegian cricket team is the national cricket team of Norway. Although the team is by name Norwegian, the players all currently descend from the countries of the Indian subcontinent, i.e. Pakistan, India or Sri Lanka. 90% of players domestically are of Asian descent, although most are...
. They will remain in Division Two in 2008.
International matches are being played by Guernsey outside the above two events also, with matches against Bermuda
Bermudian cricket team
The Bermudian cricket team is the team representing Bermuda in the sport of cricket, governed by the Bermuda Cricket Board. The Bermuda Cricket Board was elected to Associate Membership of the International Cricket Council, the global ruling body for the sport, in 1966...
and Namibia in 2005, and more matches against Bermuda in 2006. Games against France
French cricket team
The France national cricket team is the team that represents the country of France in international cricket matches. They became an associate member of the International Cricket Council in 1998, having previously been an affiliate member since 1987. They won Silver medal in the 1900 Olympic Games...
and a tour of Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
are being planned for 2007.
Guernsey placed second at the 2009 Global Division Seven
2009 ICC World Cricket League Division Seven
The 2009 ICC World Cricket League Division Seven was a cricket tournament held in May 2009 in Guernsey. The tournament was the first stage of qualification structure for the 2015 World Cup as well as part of the wider ICC World Cricket League...
tournament, advancing to Division Six
2009 ICC World Cricket League Division Six
The 2009 ICC World Cricket League Division Six was a cricket tournament held from 29 August to 5 September 2009 in Singapore. The tournament was the second stage of the qualification structure for the 2015 World Cup as well as part of the wider ICC World Cricket League...
. In Division Six Guernsey finished 4th and therefore remained in Division Six.They came first in the Division Six
2011 ICC World Cricket League Division Six
The 2011 ICC World Cricket League Division Six is a cricket tournament that took place from 17-24 September 2011. It forms part of the ICC World Cricket League and qualifying for the 2015 Cricket World Cup.The host country for this tournament is Malaysia....
tournament, advancing to 2012 ICC World Cricket League Division Five
2012 ICC World Cricket League Division Five
The 2012 ICC World Cricket League Division Five is a cricket tournament due to take place in February 2012. It forms part of the ICC World Cricket League and qualifying for the 2015 Cricket World Cup.The host country for this tournament is Singapore.-Teams:...
.
Current squad
- The following list contains the 14 players in Guernsey's squad for the 2009 ICC World Cricket League Division Seven2009 ICC World Cricket League Division SevenThe 2009 ICC World Cricket League Division Seven was a cricket tournament held in May 2009 in Guernsey. The tournament was the first stage of qualification structure for the 2015 World Cup as well as part of the wider ICC World Cricket League...
.
- Stuart Bisson
- Benjamin Ferbrache
- Jeremy Frith
- Tom Kimber
- Ross Kneller
- Stuart Le Prevost (CaptainCaptain (cricket)The captain of a cricket team often referred to as the skipper is the appointed leader, having several additional roles and responsibilities over and above those of a regular player...
) - Justin Meades
- Kris Moherndl
- Luke Nussbaumer
- Matthew Oliver (Wicket Keeper)
- Blane Queripel
- Mark Renouf
- Gary Rich
- Lee SavidentLee SavidentLee Savident is a Guernsey cricketer who currently plays for Guernsey in international cricket. He is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm medium pace. He currently resides in Southampton, Hampshire....
Famous players
Two Guernsey players have played first class cricket elsewhere. Lee SavidentLee Savident
Lee Savident is a Guernsey cricketer who currently plays for Guernsey in international cricket. He is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm medium pace. He currently resides in Southampton, Hampshire....
, who was born on the island, played for Hampshire
Hampshire County Cricket Club
Hampshire County Cricket Club represents the historic county of Hampshire in cricket's County Championship. The club was founded in 1863 as a successor to the Hampshire county cricket teams and has played at the Antelope Ground from then until 1885, before moving to the County Ground where it...
from 1997 to 2000, and Amitava Banerjee
Amitava Banerjee
Amitava Banerjee is an Indian born former Guernsey cricketer. Banerjee was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm medium pace, and who occasionally fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was born in Calcutta, Bengal .Banerjee made his debut for his native Bengal in a first-class match in the...
, who played for Bengal
Bengal cricket team
Bengal cricket team is considered Eastern India's strongest cricket team, it is the Elite Group of the Ranji Trophy and were runners-up twice consecutively in the 2005-06 and the 2006-07 season. Their ranks are occasionally bolstered by the return of Sourav Ganguly to the domestic competition...
from 1996 to 2000, prior to moving to Guernsey. Batsman Tim Ravenscroft
Tim Ravenscroft
Timothy John Ravenscroft is a Guernsey cricketer. Ravenscroft is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm off break.Ravenscroft was spotted by the Guernsey Cricket Association at an early age, after which he began playing age group cricket for Hampshire from the age of eleven after being...
has played for Guernsey and currently has a contract with Hampshire.