Stage set for ICC U19 Cricket WC qualifiers

DUBAI: The qualification process for the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 has begun in South Africa.
The process includes 50 teams in the regional qualifiers.
Reflecting on the qualification process, ICC Regional Development Manager, Ed Shuttleworth, said that the council is committed to providing more competing opportunities to the participating teams.
“We are delighted to be kick-starting the qualifying process in Europe to the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020. U19 cricket is very important to the development of the game, and these events prepare cricketers for the step-up to major global tournaments,” Shuttleworth said.
“The ICC is committed to providing more competitive opportunities; this is evident with five new teams competing in this cycle of the U19 pathway,” he added.
Due to the depth of strength in the Asia, Africa, and Europe regions, a two-division qualification pathway will begin in 2018.
Teams from America and East Asia and Pacific (EAP) will have one division with the winner of each regional Division 1 claiming five ICC U19 Cricket World Cup places.
In Europe, 12 teams will have the chance to qualify for South Africa. (ANI)