Jersey pick squad for T20 World Cup qualifiers

Jersey have progressed to the final stages of qualifying for the last four T20 World Cups

Jersey have confirmed their 14-man squad for next week's 2026 T20 World Cup qualifying tournament in Germany.

Glamorgan's Asa Tribe and Wellington's Nick Greenwood will join the side that is captained by Charles Perchard.

Bowler Scott Simpson is picked for his first tournament after impressing since coming into the squad earlier this year.

Teenage spin bowler Toby Britton is named as one of four travelling reserves, but there is no place for batter Josh Lawrenson.

Jersey have reached the final round of qualifying for the past four T20 World Cups and are the top seeds.

Last month Jersey boss Paul Hutchison told BBC Sport the island side must 'embrace' being favourites for the tournament.

Jersey play Group B matches against Switzerland, Serbia, Belgium and Croatia between 5 and 15 July in the European sub-regional qualifiers for the 2026 tournament.

The islanders need to finish top and then beat the winners of the other group which sees hosts Germany take on Norway, Sweden, Gibraltar and Slovenia for a place in the World Cup European T20 Qualifier next summer.

Italy have already qualified, along with Ireland and Scotland, who advanced straight through after reaching this year's T20 World Cup.

Jersey squad:

Charles Perchard (capt), Dan Birrell, Dominic Blampied, Charlie Brennan, Harrison Carlyon, Jake Dunford (wicketkeeper), Patrick Gouge, Nick Greenwood, Jonty Jenner, Scott Simpson, Julius Sumerauer, Asa Tribe, Zak Tribe, Ben Ward.

Reserves: Toby Britton, Jack Kemp, Stan Norman, Will Perchard