Multiple flights, long layovers in airports, very high temperatures and wonderful cricket over the last 3 weeks, saw Team St Helena return to the Island today, having competed in the Africa Sub Regional Qualifiers in Nigeria during the latter part of November.
Although the outcome was not what the team and their fans has had hoped for, the team gained valuable experience, opened the eyes of their opponents and defined a pathway and plan which can only benefit the teams improvement.
Yesterday was an early start for the team to travel to Capetown International and join flight 4Z338 on its first flight to the Island from.Capetown for this season.
At St Helena airport the team was met by family, friends and cricket lovers, to raptous applause and well wishes.
Team Manager Derek Richards said “it’s great to be back and it was wonderful to see so many people there to welcome us. It was an enriching experience for everyone and overall bodes well for the future of cricket for St Helena”
The next major function for Team St Helena will be to play in an exhibition game during an Association fundraiser later this month.
