Aspida Group is proud to continue to sponsor the Guernsey Senior Women’s National Team as they prepare to compete in the Women’s Continental Cricket Cup 2026, taking place from 27–30 August 2026 at the Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground in Bucharest‑Ilfov, Romania.

Hosted by Cricket Romania, the flagship T20I tournament will feature international sides from Romania, Norway, the Czech Republic, Malta and Guernsey, with matches professionally live streamed to a global audience, providing valuable exposure for the women’s game.

For Aspida, the tournament is particularly special. Alongside our long‑standing roots in Guernsey, we also have an office in Malta, making the competition a unique opportunity to celebrate women’s cricket across the jurisdictions where we operate, with both Malta and Guernsey represented on the international stage.

Aspida has been a committed sponsor of women’s and girls’ cricket in Guernsey for the past three years, supporting the continued growth, visibility and development of the game at all levels. The upcoming international competition represents a significant milestone in that journey.

The tournament also follows the successful launch of the local Women’s Super League (WSL) in 2025, which re‑established a competitive and sustainable domestic structure. The WSL has created a clear performance pathway for players and underpinned the return to international competition.

Senior Women’s National Team Head Coach Ilze Van Der Westhuizen, who was appointed last year, said:

“The launch of the Women’s Super League was a significant milestone for Guernsey Cricket. It has created depth, competitiveness, and consistency within the women’s game locally. We now have a strong domestic platform from which to select our national squad, and this tournament presents an exciting opportunity to test ourselves internationally.”

The Women’s Continental Cricket Cup will see Guernsey face strong European opposition in the T20I format, offering players vital international experience as the women’s programme continues to develop.

Richard Headington, Chief Operating Officer of Guernsey Cricket, added:

“International opportunities are vital for the continued development of our senior women’s squad. The progress made through the WSL means we are entering this competition better prepared and with renewed momentum. We are grateful to Cricket Romania for the invitation and look forward to competing in Bucharest.”

Peter Mills, Co-Chair of Aspida Group and primary sponsor of the Guernsey Cricket Senior Women’s National Team, said:

“Aspida is proud to support Guernsey Cricket and, in particular, the continued development of the women’s game. Opportunities such as this tournament in Romania are hugely important in giving players the chance to compete internationally, gain valuable experience, and represent Guernsey on a wider stage. We are delighted to play a small part in supporting that journey.”

In addition to competitive fixtures, the event will feature full match officiating, awards presentations, and a gala dinner, with live streaming across global platforms, further raising the profile of women’s cricket in Guernsey.

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