Isle of Man cricket team
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The Isle of Man cricket team is the team that represents the Crown dependency
of the Isle of Man
in international cricket matches. They became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council
in 2004. http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Countries/121.html
. http://www.cricketeurope.net/ECC/DATABASE/2005/TOURNAMENTS/EUROAFFILIATES/about.shtml However, when the divisions were announced, the Isle of Man had a place in Division Three for 2007. As they had a year without competitive international cricket in 2006, the Isle of Man arranged two one-day friendly matches against Spain
played in La Manga
at the end of September/beginning of October, both of which they won.
The Manx cricket team, based in the Isle of Man
, joined the ICC
in 2004, playing their first ICC affiliated competitions in 2005. Previously the national sides had played fixtures against the MCC
, on tour in the UK and against touring sides to the Isle of Man. They competed in the 4 Islands Tournaments in 2000, 2002 and 2004 finishing 2nd, 3rd & 2nd respectively.
Their most well known player was D.N Jacobs, who spent time as a trialist with some English Counties in the mid-1980s, and was reported to have signed for Minor County side Wiltshire
in the regional press, but due to complications regarding his Manx
nationality with the authorities, he returned to the Isle of Man to play amateur cricket.
Upon arrival, Gareth evaluated the state of Manx cricket and after a seeing after seeing a combination of batting collapses, misguided bowling and a series of fielding errors, decided a new approach was needed. He set a clear goal for his tenture ... To achieve Associate status within the European Cricket Council and to reach the world cricket leagues.
Despite Gareth's customary flair and trademark swagger, he decided that in order to reach his goals that he needed to implement some "steel" into the Manx side. He implemented a strong fitness regime amongst his players. This included twice weekly runs along the Douglas sea-front, plyometric sessions, weight training sessions as well as the occasional interval session.
Gareth also introduced improved nutrion amongst the players that even led to him outsting custard creams across the islands premier clubs.
On (Insert date), Gareth along with his second in command Mark Beardshall took his first Isle of Man senior team to La Manga (Spain) to participate in the European Division Three Championships. The team was :-
The team finished second, losing out disappointingely to Israel. The game will be remembered for a series of no-balls and run outs which led to the Israel coach commenting the Isle of Man were by far the better team but lacked the team ethos to beat the cohessive Israel side. Oliver Webster finished the islands leading run scorer with 123 runs in five games at an average of 24.60. The islands top wicket taker was Max Stokoe with 10 wickets from five games.
In 2011, Gareth coached the senior team to a second tournament, the European Division 2 championships in Belgium. The squad was :-
The Manx senior squad were heavy favourites to progress through to Division one and albeit topping their group with a series of comfortable victories they eventually faded to a strong Austrian bowling line - up, at one point the Manx team were 10 - 7. Although they regrouped they ultimately lost the game and ended up finishing third in the tournament. Gareth Morris ended up the leading batsman in the tournament, amassing 289 runs in 6 games including a mamoth 141 not out against Cyprus. The islands leading wicket taker was Arne Van Den Berg, who claimed 12 victims in 6 games.
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 the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
in international cricket matches. They became an affiliate 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 2004. http://www.cricketarchive.co.uk/Archive/Countries/121.html
International Competition
The first international engagement for the Isle of Man came in 2005 at the European Affiliates Championship. They finished in eighth place in this tournament, which originally meant a demotion to Division Four in the newly expanded five division European ChampionshipEuropean 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,...
. http://www.cricketeurope.net/ECC/DATABASE/2005/TOURNAMENTS/EUROAFFILIATES/about.shtml However, when the divisions were announced, the Isle of Man had a place in Division Three for 2007. As they had a year without competitive international cricket in 2006, the Isle of Man arranged two one-day friendly matches against Spain
Spanish cricket team
The Spanish cricket team is the team that represents the country of Spain in international cricket matches. They became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council in 1992. They made their international debut in the ECC Trophy in 2001, finishing in 6th place. They played in the...
played in La Manga
La Manga
La Manga , or La Manga del Mar Menor is a seaside spit in the Region of Murcia, Spain.The strip is 22 km long and 100 metres wide , separating the Mediterranean Sea from the Mar Menor lagoon, from Cabo de Palos to the Punta del Mojón.Historically, it was known by the Romans as Palus and...
at the end of September/beginning of October, both of which they won.
The Manx cricket team, based in the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
, joined the ICC
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 2004, playing their first ICC affiliated competitions in 2005. Previously the national sides had played fixtures against the MCC
Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of...
, on tour in the UK and against touring sides to the Isle of Man. They competed in the 4 Islands Tournaments in 2000, 2002 and 2004 finishing 2nd, 3rd & 2nd respectively.
Their most well known player was D.N Jacobs, who spent time as a trialist with some English Counties in the mid-1980s, and was reported to have signed for Minor County side Wiltshire
Wiltshire County Cricket Club
Wiltshire County Cricket Club is one of the county clubs which make up the Minor Counties in the English domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Wiltshire and playing in the Minor Counties Championship and the MCCA Knockout Trophy....
in the regional press, but due to complications regarding his Manx
Manx
Manx is an adjective describing things or people related to the Isle of Man:* Manx people**Manx surnames* Isle of ManIt may also refer to:-Languages:...
nationality with the authorities, he returned to the Isle of Man to play amateur cricket.
Gareth Dawson Era
In 2008, The Isle of Man cricket association appointed Gareth Dawson (aged 52), brother of former test spinner Richard as head coach of the Isle of Man cricket team. Gareth would be responsible for all age groups ranging from the junior set ups all the way to the full Senior squad.Upon arrival, Gareth evaluated the state of Manx cricket and after a seeing after seeing a combination of batting collapses, misguided bowling and a series of fielding errors, decided a new approach was needed. He set a clear goal for his tenture ... To achieve Associate status within the European Cricket Council and to reach the world cricket leagues.
Despite Gareth's customary flair and trademark swagger, he decided that in order to reach his goals that he needed to implement some "steel" into the Manx side. He implemented a strong fitness regime amongst his players. This included twice weekly runs along the Douglas sea-front, plyometric sessions, weight training sessions as well as the occasional interval session.
Gareth also introduced improved nutrion amongst the players that even led to him outsting custard creams across the islands premier clubs.
On (Insert date), Gareth along with his second in command Mark Beardshall took his first Isle of Man senior team to La Manga (Spain) to participate in the European Division Three Championships. The team was :-
- Richard Kniveton (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...
) (Crosby) - Nick Hawke (St Johns)
- Gregg Hawke (St Johns)
- Christopher Hawke (St Johns)
- Daniel Hawke (St Johns)
- Daniel Kniveton (Crosby)
- Jonathan Norrington (St Johns)
- Gareth Roome (Castletown)
- Alex Stokoe (Cronkbourne)
- Max Stokoe (Cronkbourne)
- Arne Van Den Berg (St Johns)
- Robbert Webber (Ramsey)
- Oliver Webster (Ramsey)
- Mark Williams (Castletown)
The team finished second, losing out disappointingely to Israel. The game will be remembered for a series of no-balls and run outs which led to the Israel coach commenting the Isle of Man were by far the better team but lacked the team ethos to beat the cohessive Israel side. Oliver Webster finished the islands leading run scorer with 123 runs in five games at an average of 24.60. The islands top wicket taker was Max Stokoe with 10 wickets from five games.
In 2011, Gareth coached the senior team to a second tournament, the European Division 2 championships in Belgium. The squad was :-
- Richard Kniveton (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...
) (Crosby) - Seb Aycock (Castletown)
- Ross Berry (Crosby)
- Christopher Hawke (St Johns)
- Daniel Hawke (Cronkbourne)
- Jaco Jansen (St Johns)
- Shaun Kelly (Ramsey)
- Daniel Kniveton (Crosby)
- Peter Lewis (St Johns)
- Gareth Morris (Castletown)
- Gareth Roome (Castletown)
- Max Stokoe (Cronkbourne)
- Arne Van Den Berg (St Johns)
- Oliver Webster (Ramsey)
The Manx senior squad were heavy favourites to progress through to Division one and albeit topping their group with a series of comfortable victories they eventually faded to a strong Austrian bowling line - up, at one point the Manx team were 10 - 7. Although they regrouped they ultimately lost the game and ended up finishing third in the tournament. Gareth Morris ended up the leading batsman in the tournament, amassing 289 runs in 6 games including a mamoth 141 not out against Cyprus. The islands leading wicket taker was Arne Van Den Berg, who claimed 12 victims in 6 games.
European Championship
- 2007: 3rd place (Division Three)
- 2009: 2nd place (Division Three)
- 2011: 3rd place (Division Two)
External links
- Isle of Man Cricket website
- CricketEurope article
- http://www.cronkbourne.org.im