News Items
![]() |
![]() |
|
Dateline: | 5th February 2020 | |
Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
Title: | Danish Cricket Federation Complete Succesful Pre-Season Training Camp at Desert Springs Resort | |
Eight (8) members of the Men’s National Cricket Team of Denmark, accompanied by Head Coach Jeremy Bray and Coach Keith Dabengwa, have completed a successful four (4) day pre-season training camp at Desert Springs Resort, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort and championship desert golf course with its very own dedicated Cricket Ground and Academy, in the Almanzora region of Almeria, Andalucía in south-east Spain.
Jeremy Bray, Denmark Head Coach remarked of Desert Springs Resort and the training camp;
“I am absolutely thrilled with the resort and the full experience we have had. Authentic Spanish surroundings plus excellent facilities made the stay so worthwhile.”
A specific and carefully planned programme of numerous training sessions each day covering technical skills, fielding drills, bowling and batting, strength and conditioning and both individual and group activity took place at the Desert Springs Cricket Academy & Ground.
Denmark players said of their pre-season training experience at Desert Springs Resort:
“This was a great experience in what is a beautiful and a very calm place. The Cricket ground was beautiful, and the resort has great facilities.” Abdullah Mahmood
“Really good facilities here at Desert Springs!
I really liked the cricket ground and enjoyed being here and playing cricket.” Lucky Malick
“Desert Springs is an outstanding resort with exceptional facilities for cricket, coupled with a great gym and excellent food in the restaurant.
Everything was exceptional, thank you!” Musa Mahmood
“I think the resort is fantastic. Great facilities and hospitality and I would love to come back.” Taranjeet Singh
“It has been really nice to be here at Desert Springs. Our apartments were very nice and the environment excellent. I will surely come back!” Raizul Saumy
To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here
The players and coaches were accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef was on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in El Torrente restaurant.
For further information contact:
Nick Gaywood
+44 (0)7793 558 132
ng@desertspringscricket.com



![]() |
![]() |
|
Dateline: | 13th January 2020 | |
Source: | Desert Springs Resort | |
Subject: | Cricket at Desert Springs | |
Title: | Danish Cricket Federeration Men’s National Team Set To Visit Desert Springs for Pre-Season Warm Weather Cricket Training Camp | |
With the domestic cricket season drawing ever closer, the Men’s National Cricket Team of Denmark will be stepping up their preparations for the 2020 campaign by completing a four (4) day warm weather pre-season training camp at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground & Academy between Thursday 30th January – Monday 3rd February.
The Denmark National Cricket Team has been an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1966, and have previously been a part of the ICC’s Hgh Performance Programme.
Denmark played in the inaugural edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge starting in 2019 as a result of finishing in Division Three of the now defunct ICC World Cricket Leaugue.
In 2018, the ICC decided to grant full Twent20 International (T20I) status to all its members resulting in all Twenty20 matches played between Denmark and other ICC members after 1st January 2019 being a full T20I.After April 2019, Denmark will play in the 2019-21 ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge Leaugue.
The training camp will comprise eight (8) players and two (2) coaches, all of whom will be spending their time completing a specific and carefully planned programme of numerous training sessions each day covering technical skills, fielding drills, bowling and batting, strength and conditioning and both individual and group activity.
Grass net practice, both bowling and batting will take place at the Cricket Academy. Strength and conditioning work, running, speed and agility work will be completed at the Cricket Ground and Gym at the Sierras Sports Club.
To view the video of the Desert Springs Cricket Academy Click Here
The players and coaches will be accommodated in some of the privately-owned Apartments at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef will be on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining in El Torrente restaurant.
For further information contact:
Nick Gaywood
+44 (0)7793 558 132
ng@desertspringscricket.com

The Desert Springs Cricket Ground which shall be utilised by Denmark National Men’s Cricket Team during their pre-season training camp