Guernsey cancel Cyprus games after military action Guernsey's planned cricket series against Cyprus has been canceled following recent military tensions in the Middle East. The island nation was set to host a T20 tri-series against Austria and Cyprus from 12-16 March at the Happy Valley Ground in Akrotiri, a UK-administered sovereign base area. However, the event was called off after Iranian drones targeted the base, prompting security upgrades. The UK has deployed the Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon to reinforce the area's defenses. The matches were intended as warm-up games for Guernsey's upcoming qualifiers for the 2028 T20 World Cup. Richard Headington, Guernsey Cricket's chief operating officer, confirmed the cancellation, stating, "Unfortunately due to the situation in that part of the world we've made the decision to cancel." He noted the event would have provided valuable preparation for the senior men's World Cup qualifiers in May, allowing players to familiarize themselves with the venue and opponents. Guernsey is scheduled to compete in the 10-team Europe Sub-regional Qualifier A in Cyprus from 16-23 May, where they will face hosts Cyprus and Channel Island rivals Jersey. The winner of the qualifier will advance to the final stage of European competition for the 2028 World Cup. In the interim, Guernsey will arrange warm-up matches with county academy teams during Easter before traveling to Cyprus for the tournament.#cyprus #guernsey #happy_valley_ground #hms_dragon #royal_navy
