Weather permitting, Torrevieja Cricket Club’s inaugural outdoor game will be held on Sunday, February 28th 2010 at the Municipal Athletics track within the Sports Complex. The action is set to begin at noon and will feature a 40-Overs match against Intellectuals Cricket Club´s.
Torrevieja Cricket Club´s are still in the process of building their senior team and to date have attracted a great mix of senior, junior and even female players. However, with the club less than three months old they are still on the lookout for opening batsmen, bowlers and welcome members of all ages and abilities, including female players, to join what has already become a very sociable club. Torrevieja are the latest to join the growing number of clubs that make up the 30-stong teams of Cricket Espana, an official member of the ICC.
Dani Plaza, Torrevieja’s Councillor for Sports is keeping a keen eye on the development of cricket in the city and is already looking forward to next season when Torrevieja should be competing in local leagues and playing regular games on the new multi-sports field, shared by rugby, football and cricket, part of the new Sports City Project. Last year the ICC (International Cricket Council) celebrated their one-hundredth anniversary and Spain was one of five European countries chosen as a venue to help with promotion of the sport. With a number of new teams being formed in 2009, including San Fulgencio and Torrevieja, the ICC are delighted with the progress they have seen from Spain which has also helped to boost their rankings on the world stage.
With Torrevieja being probably the most multi-cultural city per head of capita in the European Union, the potential for cricket here in Torrevieja is immense and already interest has been shown from players from Britain, Ireland, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, West Indies and even Spain! Provisionally, training sessions are being held once per week, in the area behind the Cecilio Gallego Pavilion (the pavilion with the blue roof) between 1700-1900 hrs on Wednesday evenings.Sunday’s game is not only an opportunity to watch cricket in Torrevieja but a chance to register your interest or even sign up. Player registration forms available and all that is needed is your NIE or passport number along with contact details. For more information on Torrevieja Cricket Club, please contact Ben Essuah, Club Secretary on 677335707.
