The Guernsey Cricket Board (GCB), previously known as the Guernsey Cricket Association, is the cricket governing body for the island of Guernsey in the Channel Islands.

History

It was founded in 1927, and later joined the England and Wales Cricket Board so the Guernsey cricket team could play in the 38 Counties competition.

Becoming an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council in its own right in June 2005[1] and became an associate member in June 2008.[2]

Promotion

The Board is active in promoting the sport and in training players and officials.

Ashley Wright is the Head of Cricket and Andy Cornford is the Performance Director.[3]

Matches

Guernsey has the Guernsey cricket team that plays the annual Inter-insular match against Jersey, a tournament started in 1957.

The team also participates as a national team in:

Clubs teams participate in domestic matches.

References

  1. ↑ "Island gets international cricket". BBC. 30 June 2005.
  2. ↑ "Guernsey Archive". Cricketarchives.
  3. ↑ "GCB PICK THE WRIGHT MAN". GCB.


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