Ireland has been confirmed as host for the 2005 ICC Trophy. The International Cricket Council unanimously supported the decision, and the Irish Cricket Union will now decide whether the tournament will be staged north or south of the border. more… The West Indies named three Test players (batsman and captain Daren Ganga and quick bowlers Marlon Black and Reon King) and an ODI player (all-rounder Jermaine Lawson) in their 'A' squad which recently played two games against Ireland in the North West and Dublin. More… Åke Nolemo and Jason Beer from Guttsta Wicked Cricket Club in Sweden recently conducted an afternoon's cricket session for 2 groups of 10-12 year olds in Stockholm. More… The Belgian National Development Program has always looked at the potential schools could offer to promote the game at grass roots level, especially as an opportunity to reach indigenous children at both primary and secondary level. More… Following Erwin Grasinger's two-month stay in Australia as part of the Crusaders CC scholarship programme, where he was joined by young Italian player Yohan Kariyawasam, Italy and Austria welcomed a Crusaders player to their ranks during May and June. More…