● The schedule has been announced, with all 6 teams playing 4 matches over 4 days.
● All 6 teams have named their full squads for USA Cricket Men’s Under 19 National Championship June 26 – 29
● Tournament sees the return of cricket as the best young cricketers across America come together in Southern California
● All 6 teams have Head Coaches and Managers appointed for the tournament.
The USA Cricket Men’s Under 19 National Championships marks its return with 6 teams coming together to fight it out for the crown of National Champions at the Woodley Cricket Complex, in Van Nuys, California from June 26th – 29th.
Today, USA Cricket is pleased to announce the schedule, and the playing squads for all teams participating in the tournament. The six teams have been separated into 2 groups of 3 where they will play 3 group matches each as follows;
Group A
West Zone
Midwest Zone
Mid-Atlantic Zone
Group B
South West Zone
South Zone
East Zone
Schedule
The 12 matches will all be played on turf wickets at the Woodley Park Cricket Complex in Van Nuys, California with the matches taking place between June 26th and 29th.
All matches start at 9:30am local time. (12:30pm EST)
Squad Announcements
There are 6 squads named of 15 players which have all been selected by the National & Zonal Men’s Youth Selection Panels, with the teams confirmed as the following…
Team Management
The following Head Coaches and Team Managers have been appointed for the six teams, with a fantastic calibre of cricketing and coaching experience among the Head Coaches. There is first-class and international cricketing knowledge within the group to help benefit the next generation of American cricketers as well as some of the most experienced cricket coaches from across America.
Chair of the Cricket Committee and USA Cricket Board Member, Srini Salver , said, “On behalf of the Cricket Committee, I would like to congratulate all of the young men who have been selected for their Zonal squads. The selection panels have been impressed with the quality of the cricket within their respective zones and we are anticipating a very competitive Under 19 National Championships.
All six teams are guaranteed four 50 Over matches on good quality turf wickets in the same format as we will play in the ICC Regional Qualifier this summer, from which we are targeting qualification to the Under 19 World Cup.”
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT
Email: media@usacricket.org
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