Speaking on the commencement of the Europe Division 2 Qualifier, Mark Latter, Chief Executive Officer at Guernsey Cricket commented, “Having had to put international cricket on hold for the past couple of years, to be back both playing and hosting is really exciting and we look forward to welcoming all the teams to Guernsey to enjoy the fantastic cricket facilities we have and also the delights of our beautiful island. The two finalists and the winner of the third-place playoff will all progress to join Jersey, the Netherlands and Scotland in the Europe Qualifier - the second and final stage in the region’s qualification pathway, which will be held in 2023.
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Young stars representing Denmark, France, Germany, Isle of Man, Italy, Norway and Sweden will arrive in Guernsey alongside the hosts to set the ball rolling on another thrilling series of qualification events. The Europe Division 2 Qualifier starting on 5 August will see eight teams competing in 20 matches over a seven-day period across the island’s four venues. Due to the depth in strength in the Europe, Africa and Asia regions, a two-division qualification pathway will take place with 24 teams competing for eight Regional Qualifier spots. Guernsey will be the first stop on the qualification calendar for the 2024 event. The remaining five spots will be determined by regional qualification. The 15th edition of the event will involve Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies and Zimbabwe by virtue of their top 11 finish in the 2022 edition. The event, which continues its rich legacy of having introduced some of today’s biggest cricket icons onto the world stage, will see the most promising talent from around the globe battle it out to identify the competing nations in 2024. The future stars of men’s cricket are set to contest the first pathway events en-route to the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup as qualification gets underway in August. 24 Division 2 teams aiming to secure eight Regional Qualifier spots – the second and final stage of qualification for regions.Guernsey to host first U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup regional qualifier between 5 – 11 August, with Asia and Africa following in September.11 teams confirmed for 2024, five spots up for grabs via regional qualification.And if you are out during a stormy day, make sure there is a building nearby where you can quickly seek shelter. He said people should check the forecast ahead of time, especially during the summer months, when lightning is more common in the D.C. If you’re outdoors, you’re at risk from the lightning strike if there’s a thunderstorm in the area.”
“People get struck on the roof, struck at the beach, struck on the golf course, struck in open fields, struck in a forest, with other trees around.
“You can be near a tree you can be not near a tree,” he said. Strong said there isn’t a set distance that would keep one safe from a tree that gets struck by lightning.
police said the four were hit by lightning near a cluster of trees.
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Strong said to seek shelter in an enclosed building with walls and a ceiling, or in a vehicle with a hardtop and the windows rolled up. “If you’re outside under a tree, under grandstands, under a gazebo or pavilion … None of that does anything for protecting yourself from the lightning threat that’s out there,” said Chris Strong, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, told WTOP.