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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · Aug 21

20 All Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Euro Cup Adventure:

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20 All Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team’s Euro Cup Adventure

Image: annarosafotografia.pl It’s Thursday lunchtime in Warsaw, and I’m standing in a field outside the city, in the rain. I’m trying, and failing, to hit a Polish off-spinner. Chasing 206, we’re 2…

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · 4d

A new book 'GETTING OUT: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War' is the story of some unknown, eccentric sportspeople – and how they saved many of those around them from Russia's invasion in 2022.

🇺🇦🏏 Where to buy ⬇️ | #BookSky 📚
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/getting-out

Getting Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War

Getting Out tells how Ukraine's cricketers escaped from Russia's invasion in February 2022, including first-hand accounts of the war. As the foreign-born players fled the bombings, the team’s Ukrainia...

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · Jun 14

Guys, if we made these available to buy – with some of the money going to our charities – would you buy one? 🇺🇦🏏

Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · Jun 13

Introducing our jersey for next month's Euro Cup in Warsaw!

Made by Ambition Sport, it has the logos of our charity partners @fierce-calm.bsky.social and Ukraine Charity, and our federation's pre-war crest.

Poland, @icelandcricket.bsky.social, Latvia and Lithuania – get ready!

What do you think?

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · Jun 11

We're thrilled to introduce our first charity partners for next month's Euro Cup – @fierce-calm.bsky.social!

In Warsaw we'll be raising money & awareness for Fierce Calm, a Lviv-based provider of therapies for wounded Ukrainians.

See their website ⬇️, and follow them here... 🇺🇦🏏

www.fierce-calm.com

Therapeutic Yoga| Fierce Calm

Fierce Calm is an established UK registered non-profit providing mental health support, trauma recovery and resilience programs within Ukrainian state healthcare in trauma rehabilitation centres, vete...

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · Jun 12

Introducing our other brilliant charity partners for next month's Euro Cup – Ukraine Charity!

In Warsaw we'll be raising money & awareness for Ukraine Charity, who run humanitarian projects all over the country.

See their website ⬇️ and look out for our jersey reveal tomorrow 🇺🇦🏏

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Ukraine Charity supports humanitarian initiatives for children and vulnerable people in Ukraine since 2007

Ukraine Charity was established in the UK by volunteers in 2007 when the team began funding projects for disadvantaged children and young adults in Ukraine.

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · 9d

A new book 'GETTING OUT: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War' is the story of some unknown, eccentric sportspeople – and how they saved many of those around them from Russia's invasion in 2022.

🇺🇦🏏 Where to buy ⬇️ | #BookSky 📚
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/getting-out

Getting Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War

Getting Out tells how Ukraine's cricketers escaped from Russia's invasion in February 2022, including first-hand accounts of the war. As the foreign-born players fled the bombings, the team’s Ukrainia...

www.pitchpublishing.co.uk

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · Jul 12

Speaking of friends of Ukraine, please follow our players here:

– Wicketkeeper @johnnield2.bsky.social (who top scored with 21 vs. Poland);

– All-rounder @smrwilkinson.bsky.social (1* today, and playing vs. Latvia tomorrow);

– Batter @irgarner.bsky.social (an unlucky 🦆 today).

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Therapeutic Yoga| Fierce Calm

Fierce Calm is an established UK registered non-profit providing mental health support, trauma recovery and resilience programs within Ukrainian state healthcare in trauma rehabilitation centres, vete...

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · Nov 16

A new book 'GETTING OUT: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War' is the story of some unknown, eccentric sportspeople – and how they saved many of those around them from Russia's invasion in 2022.

🇺🇦 🏏 Details | Where to buy ⬇️
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/getting...

Getting Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War

Getting Out tells how Ukraine's cricketers escaped from Russia's invasion in February 2022, including first-hand accounts of the war. As the foreign-born players fled the bombings, the team’s Ukrainia...

www.pitchpublishing.co.uk

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · 14d

What's your best memory or moment from this cricket season? 🏏

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Iceland Cricket @icelandcricket.bsky.social · 11d

Breaking news: In August 2026, the world's most famous cricket club, the MCC, will be sending a team to Iceland to take on our national side. It promises to be an exciting three match series involving three different formats. All will be live streamed.

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · 14d

What's your best memory or moment from this cricket season? 🏏

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · 23d

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Jonathan Campion @jonathancampion.com · 24d

20 All Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Euro Cup Adventure 🇺🇦🏏

Some evening reading with cameos by @jonathan.tochnyi.info, @johnnield2.bsky.social, @smrwilkinson.bsky.social, @libdemtim.bsky.social, and our friends (still, just about) @icelandcricket.bsky.social!

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20 All Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team’s Euro Cup Adventure

Image: annarosafotografia.pl It’s Thursday lunchtime in Warsaw, and I’m standing in a field outside the city, in the rain. I’m trying, and failing, to hit a Polish off-spinner. Chasing 206, we’re 2…

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · 25d

A new book 'GETTING OUT: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War' is the story of some unknown, eccentric sportspeople – and how they saved many of those around them from Russia's invasion in 2022.

🇺🇦 🏏 Details | Where to buy ⬇️
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/getting-out

Getting Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War

Getting Out tells how Ukraine's cricketers escaped from Russia's invasion in February 2022, including first-hand accounts of the war. As the foreign-born players fled the bombings, the team’s Ukrainia...

www.pitchpublishing.co.uk

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · Aug 28

A new book 'GETTING OUT: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War' is the story of some unknown, eccentric sportspeople – and how they saved many of those around them from Russia's invasion in 2022.

🇺🇦 🏏 Details | Where to buy ⬇️
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/getting-out

Getting Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War

Getting Out tells how Ukraine's cricketers escaped from Russia's invasion in February 2022, including first-hand accounts of the war. As the foreign-born players fled the bombings, the team’s Ukrainia...

www.pitchpublishing.co.uk

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Iceland Cricket @icelandcricket.bsky.social · Aug 27

Just 48 hours until the biggest match in the Icelandic domestic calendar, the final of the Íslensk Premier League (ÍPL) between Hafnarfjörður Hammers and Reykjavík Vikings. Who will take the title? Live coverage will be provided, as always, on our YT channel.

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · Aug 21

20 All Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Euro Cup Adventure:

jonathancampion.com/2025/08/06/2...

20 All Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team’s Euro Cup Adventure

Image: annarosafotografia.pl It’s Thursday lunchtime in Warsaw, and I’m standing in a field outside the city, in the rain. I’m trying, and failing, to hit a Polish off-spinner. Chasing 206, we’re 2…

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Iceland Cricket @icelandcricket.bsky.social · Aug 21

Bala Kamallakharan, the former chairman and current coach of our men's national team, recounts the growth of cricket in Iceland, our recent successes in the Euro Cup 2025, and what we are going to do next to try and become an ICC associate member.

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From Lava Fields to Leagues: Iceland Cricket’s Unlikely Rise and Our Euro Cup Journey - Indiaspora

When I first moved to Iceland over two decades ago, cricket was the last thing anyone expected to associate with this land of fire and ice. Yet here we are in 2025, having just returned from competing...

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · Aug 16

A new book 'GETTING OUT: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War' is the story of some unknown, eccentric sportspeople – and how they saved many of those around them from Russia's invasion in 2022.

🇺🇦 🏏 Details | Where to buy ⬇️
www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/getting...

Getting Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War

Getting Out tells how Ukraine's cricketers escaped from Russia's invasion in February 2022, including first-hand accounts of the war. As the foreign-born players fled the bombings, the team’s Ukrainia...

www.pitchpublishing.co.uk

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · Aug 11

20 All Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Euro Cup Adventure:

jonathancampion.com/2025/08/06/2...

20 All Out: The Ukrainian Cricket Team’s Euro Cup Adventure

Image: annarosafotografia.pl It’s Thursday lunchtime in Warsaw, and I’m standing in a field outside the city, in the rain. I’m trying, and failing, to hit a Polish off-spinner. Chasing 206, we’re 2…

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Ukraine Cricket @ukrainecricket.bsky.social · Aug 10

Go Latvia and Lithuania!

Czarsportz Global - Associate Cricket World @czarsportzglobal.bsky.social · Aug 10

Latvian Cricket Federation (LCF) to host Amber Cup T20 Tournament in August 2025. This makes it the 3rd International tournament featuring ICC non-members Latvia & Lithuania this year, and the 2nd for Poland Men, and also features Malta Team.

Details: czarsportzauto.com/blog-post/am...

Latvia Cricket to host Quadrangular T20 Tournament in August 2025

Latvian Cricket Federation (LCF) will be hosting the Men's National teams of Malta, Poland and Lithuania in a Quadrangular T20 Tournament from August 15th -

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