A cricket tournament for refugees, organized by volunteers like Chris Drew and supported by Project Front Foot, is set to take place in Caen, France. Nine teams of refugees, mostly from Normandy, will compete over two days on a makeshift pitch, fostering community spirit and providing a moment of happiness. The event highlights the efforts of charities like Project Front Foot in providing cricket equipment to refugee groups globally. The article also includes various other cricket news snippets, such as the new Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, West Indies' past performance against England, and updates on other players and matches.
Chipboard and carpet: refugee cricket tournament brings a moment of happiness
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A cricket tournament for refugees, organized by volunteers like Chris Drew and supported by Project Front Foot, is set to take place in Caen, France. Nine teams of refugees, mostly from Normandy, will compete over two days on a makeshift pitch, fostering community spirit and providing a moment of happiness. The event highlights the efforts of charities like Project Front Foot in providing cricket equipment to refugee groups globally. The article also includes various other cricket news snippets, such as the new Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, West Indies' past performance against England, and updates on other players and matches.
Trending- 1 2023: First year of the refugee cricket tournament
- 2 April 4 (2025): Project Front Foot van arrived in Caen
- 3 Next week (from 2025-06-11): Cricket tournament will unroll over two days
- Provides happiness and community for refugees
- Equipment that would otherwise go to charity shops or landfill finds a home
- Growing demand and enjoyment for the tournament
- Mental health support for players
- New trophy marks Test series between England and India
What: A two-day cricket tournament for nine refugee teams will be held in Caen, France. Project Front Foot, a charity, provides equipment for the players. The article also mentions other cricket news, including the introduction of the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy and historical cricket matches.
When: The tournament will take place next week (from 2025-06-11) over two days. The first tournament was in 2023. Project Front Foot collects kits in September and distributes in March, with their van arriving in Caen on April 4.
Where: Caen, France, at a baseball practice ground. The refugees are mostly based in Normandy. Project Front Foot previously worked in Dharavi slum, Mumbai, and now distributes to Germany, France, Portugal, Lebanon, and London. Other locations mentioned in the article include Old Trafford, Hertfordshire, Winchester, Balliol College (Oxford), Fort Bragg (North Carolina).
Why: The tournament aims to bring hope, community, and happiness to refugees, providing a moment of respite and fostering a sense of belonging through sport. Project Front Foot provides equipment to those who have limited resources.
How: Volunteers like Chris Drew organize the tournament on a makeshift pitch made of chipboard and carpet. Project Front Foot collects spare cricket kits from clubs and redistributes them to refugee groups.