CSCL BOARD APPROVES FUTURE FACILITIES PROPOSALS

At a recent meeting of Cricket Scotland Council Limited, the Board approved the following proposals:

 

2030 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

• That Titwood (home of Clydesdale Cricket Club) be the proposed Scottish venue for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2030.
• This decision followed recent work undertaken on the identification of a suitable hosting venue for 2030, which included engagement and consultation with the ICC, ECB and other strategic partners in relation to the potential delivery of the event.

 

Permanent facilities for Scottish cricket

• That the Cricket Scotland Executive move forward with investigating New Williamfield (home of Stirling County Cricket Club) as a potential permanent long-term home for Scottish cricket.
• That discussions be progressed in relation to creating a permanent indoor high-performance facility.

 

 

Cricket Scotland will now move to the next stage of discussions about the identified venue for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with key stakeholders and partners, including engagement with the Scottish and UK governments.

 

Wilf Walsh, Chair of Cricket Scotland, said: 

 

“These decisions give us a clear direction for the future of Scottish cricket’s key facilities, building on the priorities identified in our recent Facilities Strategy. They provide a focus for the next stage of work with our clubs, partners and government as we explore how to secure the facilities our sport needs to grow and succeed.

 

“The prospect of hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2030, alongside the opportunity to establish permanent facilities for our national teams, makes this an extremely important time for Scottish cricket. Our ambition is to turn these opportunities into a lasting legacy for our sport that connects investment at the highest level with stronger pathways and greater opportunities for people across Scotland to take up and enjoy the game.”