When the competition starts on Saturday August 9th Bermuda’s U19 men’s squad to face tough competition in Atlanta
Bermuda’s Under-19 men’s cricket team is in Atlanta, Georgia, is gearing up to compete ICC Americas Final Qualifier for a spot at the 2026 World Cup in India.
Looking ahead to tomorrow’s tournament kickoff, Bermuda Cricket Board’s Executive Director, Cal Blankendal, says the high level of competition will provide invaluable experience for the island’s rising talent.
Six members of Bermuda’s Under-19 national cricket squad featured in this year’s Cup Match Classic—valuable experience, says Cal Blankendal, as they prepare for the international stage.
While the 2025 edition of the Classic was overshadowed by several incidents of unsportsmanlike conduct, Blankendal believes the high-pressure environment offered important lessons ahead of World Cup qualifying.
