Belize National Cricket Team Set Its Eyes on T20 World Cup

The Belize National Cricket Team is heading to Argentina tonight to compete in the ICC Americas Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Qualifiers. This tournament is a big deal, as it paves the way to the regional games and, ultimately, the T20 World Cup. We caught up with the team at the Phillip Goldson International Airport, where they were buzzing with excitement and hope, ready to make history.

 

Dr. Roy Young, President, Belize Cricket Association

“We are fortunate to be one of the nine countries participating in this tournament and this tournament. This tournament is leading to the T20 in 2026 in Sri Lanka. From this list of nine countries, three will emerge as the leaders and those three countries will participate against Canada in 2025. From that tournament of four teams one will go to the World Cup, the big dance. So we are hoping that Belize will be a part of it. However if we advance beyond this tournament, this first phase, we would make history, because Belize has participated at this level, but have not advanced.”

 

Jermaine Pook, Captain, National Cricket Team

“Our team consists of fifteen members. We are all talented players from the Belize River Valley area. We are heading out with that mindset to compete and win and that high spirt to represent our country to the fullest and looking to be one of those three countries that will be advancing to the American regional finals.”

 

Roshane Jones, Member , National Cricket Team

“This is a big opportunity to show everybody our talent, Belize team and try bring back a victory for Belize and make the whole country proud of we.”

 

Paul Lopez

“What goes through your mind when you think about competing against these teams?”

 

Roshane Jones

“Well, I done play against them so much time. They have played in Belize in different tournaments. I have played against three national teams in Belize here. But, it is my first time going outside. To me, I got used to the opponent, so it does not bother me when it comes to cricket.”