The Netherlands will host the World Cricket League – Europe Division 1 from 11-17 June. The participating countries are Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Norway and Sweden - the winner will qualify for the global eight-team World Cricket League Division 5.

KNCB Chief Executive, Alex de la Mar is delighted to host the event: ‘We are delighted to continue to host ICC qualifying events and are keen to support and assist European members in the growth of cricket; even when we do not participate ourselves. We look forward to staging the Europe Division 1 and welcoming a number of European countries to the Netherlands to play in a hard-fought and exciting competition,” said De la Mar.