Dateline:	24th February 2023
	Source:	Desert Springs Resort
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Desert Springs Cricket Host European Maste

We are delighted to announce that the Desert Springs European Masters will be returning to Desert Springs Resort between Saturday 25^th – Wednesday 1^st March, at the ICC accredited Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy.

The Desert Springs European Masters will see clubs compete in two 45 over matches on the ICC accredited match ground here at Desert Springs Resort. The competing teams are the Oxfordshire CCC O50s and the Masters XI, a combined team representing Essex, Kent, Bedfordshire and Malta.  Spectators are most welcome, and we are looking forward to some intense battles between the teams and some great entertainment on our superb cricket ground for you to enjoy.

 

The match schedule is as follow:

Sunday 26^th  November

• 10:30hrs: Oxfordshire CCC v Masters XI

 Tuesday 28^th November

• 10:30hrs: Masters XI v Oxfordshire CCC

 

To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here

 

The players and coaches will be accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in El Torrente restaurant.

 

 

For further information contact:

Nick Gaywood
+44 (0)7793 558 132
ng@desertspringscricket.com

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	Dateline:	14th October 2021
	Source:	Desert Springs Resort
	Subject:	Cricket at Desert Springs
	Title:	Cambridgeshire Seniors Cricket & Veterans Cricket India compete in the Desert Springs European Masters

Cambridgeshire Seniors Cricket and Veterans Cricket India have now returned to the UK after completing a successful seven (7) days of both training and competitive cricket in the Desert Springs European Masters’ at Desert Springs Resort, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort and championship desert golf course with its very own ICC accredited Cricket Ground, in the Almanzora region of Almeria, Andalucía in south-east Spain.

Both teams competed in T20 matches on Friday 8^th and Sunday 10^th October with various team practice sessions taking place throughout the week.

Ajaz Akhtar, Cambridgeshire Seniors CC Tour Organiser commented:

“The whole cricket and resort experience was brilliant with the staff very hospitable and we are looking forward to returning with greater numbers next year!”

 

Cambridgeshire Seniors CC players said of their experience at Desert Springs Resort:

“We had a great 4-days at Desert Springs, both the cricketing and golfing facilities were in superb condition and the overall experience will see us making this an annual event.”

David Gillett

“A unique setting and a beautiful cricket ground. Great weather and welcome from Nick and the ground staff. The apartments were comfortable and well-conditioned, and we are looking forward to returning.”

Chris Jones

“A fantastic facility for cricket with an excellent pitch prepared by the grounds team. The apartments were perfect and the golf course in great condition.”

David Norman

“The cricketing experience was amazing and playing cricket in this environment was special. The playing surfaces and outfield were a joy and it is easy to see why Desert Springs is such a successful venture.”

Robert Benson

 

Accommodation for the players was in some of the privately-owned apartments at Desert Springs Resort normally reserved for holidays and short breaks and the resort’s executive chef was on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in the resort’s El Torrente Restaurant.

To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket click here.

 

For further information contact:

Nick Gaywood
+44 (0)7793 558 132
ng@desertspringscricket.com

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