International women's cricket goes island hopping
Summer 2002 will witness many firsts for the England women's cricket team, beginning in Jersey on Wednesday 10th July when England take on India in the inaugural women's one-day international series
ECB Media Release
23-May-2002
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Current World Champions, New Zealand, will play India on 11th July and England take on New Zealand on 12th July. All matches will be played at Grainville Cricket Ground, Jersey and admission is free.
Gill McConway, ECB Director for Women's Cricket said: "We are delighted to be taking international women's cricket to Jersey and introducing the game to new audiences, and hopefully participants.
"If you're planning a holiday on Jersey then come and have a look at some great cricket. The ODI Series is a an opportunity for cricket lovers to see some of the best players in the world and also means that those not interested in cricket or not used to having it on their doorstep, can come and take a look for free."
In addition to the Jersey matches, an England Development XI will take on India in a warm-up match on the Isle of Wight on Sunday 7th July at Shanklin's Westhill Ground.
England Captain, Clare Connor, said: "We're looking forward to the summer and taking on India and New Zealand. We've worked really hard this winter with our coach John Harmer, and a new domestic competition in May and June means we will be better prepared than ever for the international matches.
"We are a young side with lots of talent, so hopefully people will be encouraged to come and watch us play. We had huge crowds when we toured India in January, so it would be great to have home support this time."
Mike Tait, Public Relations Manager, Jersey Tourist Board, said: "We're very proud to be hosting the England Women's Cricket Team, and it's an example of our ability to host international events on the Island. It's a first for Jersey and the triangular format is a first for women's cricket. We're looking forward to having all three teams in Jersey for the week."
The full international programme is as follows:
The inaugural Women's ODI Series
10 July England v India St Saviours Ground, Jersey 11 July India v New Zealand St Saviours Ground, Jersey 12 July England v New Zealand St Saviours Ground, Jersey 16 July New Zealand v England County Ground, Durham 17 July India v New Zealand County Ground, Durham 19 July England v India Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street 20 July The Final Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
England v India Test Match Series
8-11 August 1st Test v India Shenley Cricket Ground, Hertfordshire
14-17 August 2nd Test v India County Ground, Taunton, Somerset