Following the inaugural three-match series played in Jersey last year, the cricket boards of the respective islands have announced that it will become a permanent feature of the summer calendar.
However, the prestige and honour afforded to any ‘Green versus Red’ match-up has increased after the ICC’s decision to recognise authorised T20 fixtures played after 1 January 2019 between Associate Members as full Internationals.
Officially, the first Inter-Insular contest to take on that mantle will be the women’s match that precedes the opening game of the men’s series on Friday 31 May.
This year will also see the return of the traditional 50-over Inter-Insular Trophy in August, and with this in mind the T20 matches will become known as the InfrasoftTech T20I Inter Insular Cup, with a new trophy to be presented to the winners.
‘We are very grateful to Wayne Gallichan and the team at InfrasoftTech for their support in ensuring we can put on the proper event the matches deserve. This year will see a busy T20 schedule for Guernsey, including hosting the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup Europe Final in June, and these games will assist that preparation immensely,’ said Guernsey Cricket CEO Mark Latter.
Ward Jenner, chairman of the Jersey Cricket Board, added: ‘2019 is a big year for both islands and the fact that these games are now Full T20 International games gives JCB, GCB and InfrasoftTech the recognition they deserve’.
For the sponsors Wayne Gallichan, senior business development manager, said: 'As we grow our business in Guernsey and Jersey, InfrasoftTech is delighted to continue sponsorship of the T20 cricket inter-insular.
'This inter-insular tournament will, as always, be competitive and ideal preparation for the ICC T20 Europe Final to be held in June. Playing sport on an international stage will promote the game and will be beneficial for the economy and the communities of both Islands.'
InfrasoftTech T20I Inter Insular Cup schedule (times may change)
Friday 31 May, 4pm, College Field; Saturday 1 June, KGV, 10.30am and 2.30pm.
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