The
summer of cricket will explode in into full swing in June when the ICC Champions
Trophy comes to the UK. An elite event for the top eight nations in the world,
the tournament promises mouth-watering fixtures and the chance to watch the best
cricketers in world in action. There are 4 group games and a semi-final being
held in Cardiff.
Cardiff's
role as one of the host venues for the ICC Champions Trophy raises the stakes
for both Glamorgan CCC and Welsh cricket as the success of the tournament will
have a direct impact on Glamorgan’s prospects as a venue for hosting future
international cricket.
This
is the first time we've had a truly global event here and with a worldwide
following, its bigger than the Ashes. Thousands of people will come to Cardiff
and to Wales to enjoy this two week festival of cricket and it will attract
millions of TV viewers globally, particularly when India play, so the spotlight
will really be on Wales and Glamorgan to deliver well managed and well attended
fixtures.
In
particular the
England v New Zealand match stands out for a number of reasons. Indeed,
following the tightly contested series in New Zealand earlier this year this
match is an attractive fixture. Not only is this match the final decisive group
game and therefore likely to determine whether England or New Zealand progress,
the fixture on Sunday 16 June is also Father's Day. With ticket prices starting
from only £10 and a family of four able to see the match for £50, it is a great
way to enjoy the occasion in style.
The
importance and significance this tournament on the international calendar can be
gauged from the fact that all the sides have named their most flamboyant,
charismatic and well-known cricketers, including Alastair Cook, Stuart Broad,
Kevin Pietersen, Brendon McCullum and Daniel Vettori. With the reasonable ticket
prices the match promises to be a great way to watch England in action without
breaking the bank!
Whether
or not you can attend this match, it is important that Glamorgan members
support the competition to benefit both the Club financially and therefore keep
us a healthy business capable of investing in domestic cricket but also to
benefit future welsh cricket supporters and the quality of fixtures we will host
in Wales in years to come.
As
part of our bid to bring the Ashes back to Wales in 2015 we wanted to
reward the loyal supporters of Glamorgan and cricket clubs in Wales. We are
extending this commitment so that if you purchase a ticket for the England v New
Zealand game you can also secure the right to buy an Ashes Test ticket in
2015.
Mouth
watering fixtures, the best players in the world and an international flavour!
The ICC Champions Trophy being held in Cardiff promises to put Wales firmly in
the cricketing worlds spotlight this summer and with £5 cashback from every
ticket purchased going back to your club make sure you support the tournament
and your club!
