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ONE YEAR TO GO - Countdown to historic ICC Cricket World Cup is on

30 May 2018

Today marks a year to go until the greatest celebration of cricket, the ICC Cricket World Cup, gets underway when hosts England take on South Africa at The Oval in London.

The format for the 2019 edition, the same used in Australia and New Zealand in 1992, sees the ten best teams in the world go head to head in a round robin format, resulting in a true world champion.

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Building on the overwhelming success of the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 and 2017 - as well as last year’s ICC Women’s World Cup - it is anticipated that every one of the 48 matches will attract diverse crowds creating a unique atmosphere where every team has home support.

To celebrate the milestone and start the countdown, London based artist Caleb Femi has written a Cricket World Cup declaration setting out the promise of the event to fans around the world and what it means to cricket fans in England and Wales.

A launch event on the iconic Brick Lane will bring together cricket ambassadors, such as England captain Eoin Morgan as well as World Cup legends Brian Lara and Waqar Younis, local street cricket projects, and community leaders.

Gloucestershire Members were sent a link to pre-register for the ballot recently. Members should use the dedicated link that has been sent to them to activate their account.

Once activated, YOU ARE IN the Cricket Family and you will be able to make your ticket application.

Once you have registered, you will be able to login and select the matches you wish to attend.

Please note: You will be required to enter your payment details and if you are successful when the ballot is drawn, your debit/ credit card will automatically be debited.

Interest in tickets has reached a new peak in the Cricket Family Ballot and Steve Elworthy, the CWC Managing Director, said: “England and Wales have a rich history of staging great cricket and global events with phenomenal public support. We know the ICC Cricket World Cup will be no different and fans will turn out in record numbers to support the event.

‘‘With the Cricket Family Ballot closing at 8pm on 1 June – there are just two days left to register – and the response so far has been outstanding. We thank all those, from around the world who support this great game on a regular basis and it is fitting they had priority access to tickets.

“But everyone will get a chance as the Public Ballot will open on 1 August 2018 and then in September the remaining tickets will go on open sale. Our initial campaign has been an enormous success and we can be proud of the progress so far.

“Our aim is to deliver an outstanding tournament for the players, the match officials and the fans. In hosting the CWC we have an opportunity that will leave a lasting impression that will inspire more people to play or get involved in cricket not only in England and Wales but across the world.”

The ICC Cricket World Cup will culminate with the fifth final at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on 14 July and Lord’s will be one of 11 venues - joining Cardiff Wales Stadium, Bristol County Ground, County Ground Taunton, Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, The Riverside Durham and Trent Bridge as host venues.

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