Cricket tours to the UAE

Cricket tours to Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s first-class facilities offer the perfect environment for warm weather training camps amid exciting and innovative itineraries.

Train and play at the International Cricket Centre at Dubai Sports City where students can tour the impressive facility’s outfields whilst experiencing the indoor high-performance structure.

Matches are played against local teams usually early in the morning or mid­ evenings when temperatures are a little cooler. The summer temperatures exclude July and August as viable touring months but that doesn’t prevent you stopping off for a few days as part of a longer haul trip to Asia or Oceania.

With low air fares tempting tourists to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) it’s little wonder that Dubai and Abu Dhabi have invested millions of Dirhams into its sporting infrastructure.

An unmatched array of first-class hotels, cultural sightseeing and more exciting excursions per square mile than any other destination in our portfolio makes cricket tours to the UAE an attractive option for your next school sports tour.

When to visit the UAE? Cricket season in the UAE is year-long thanks to the amazing new indoor facilities. Popular months range from October – May.

Cricket tours in Barbados

Our cricket tours to Barbados provide some of the toughest wickets in the West Indies across an island packed full of entertainment from start to finish. The Caribbean is by default the ultimate testing ground when embarking on an overseas adventure.

With the world-famous Kensington Oval at your disposal, your team can opt for traditional 50­-over games or an itinerary containing a mixture of abbreviated formats, including T­20 evening fixtures to accommodate daytime sightseeing on our cricket tours to Barbados.

Relax between games on Dover Beach where an impromptu game of cricket with the locals is a common sight at weekends. Mix in the Tiami Catamaran Cruise, Island Jeep Safari and visit to The Mount Gay Rum factory to cap off an incredible cricket tour to Barbados for your team.

Cricket tours to Barbados can be doubled up with St Lucia to create a twin country trip. With a short one-hour flight between the islands, it would be a shame not to visit another part of the West Indies to enhance your tour. Airlines, including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, operate to both islands, helping an itinerary flow without double-backing to your original entry point.

When to visit Barbados? You’re welcome in Barbados 365 days of the year! This cricket-crazy island makes room for any touring sides from January through to December.

Cricket tours in the UK

When to visit the UK? The UK is the perfect destination for your cricket tour and MSG Tours can organise your tour to fall in line with your cricket season.

Cricket tours in India

Our cricket tours to India offer the ultimate challenge to any touring team both in a cricketing and cultural sense. It is a superb opportunity to play competitively against local, national and international teams, as well as visit the sensational sites the country has to offer. Do not be surprised to see hundreds swarming for a glimpse of you in action against any one of your touring opponents.

Focusing on the Golden Triangle area, our cricket tours to India absorb the landmarks of New Delhi, Taj Mahal (Agra) and Jaipur, mixing transport through buses and the famed rail journeys that will live long in your memory bank. Our hotels are all recognised brands such as Marriott, Crowne Plaza and Radisson that each mix their 4* furnishings with traditional local architecture, accommodating your team on a B&B basis.

The southern region of India with Bangalore and Goa offers the perfect city and beach combination that suit sun-seeking tailenders.

Game formats are based on your preferences and can feature evening T20 games mixed in with traditional limited over games. Ask us about twinning your tour with neighbouring Sri Lanka or even the UAE should you wish to experience another culture as part of your cricket tour to India.

When to visit India? Cricket season is professionally played between October to April. Yet, as it is the most popular sport in the country you will find locals playing it from dusk to dawn all year round.

Cricket tours in South Africa

Our cricket tours to South Africa offer a superb opportunity to play competitively against local, national and international teams, as well as visit the sensational sights the country has to offer.

England’s deep-rooted touring history in the Southern Hemisphere have highlighted how beautiful the grounds are on a cricket tour to South Africa. Play matches in the format of choice against the backdrop of Table Mountain or the vineyards and scenery of Stellenbosch. Like its rugby counterpart, you’ll be tested across every province with a relentless display of batting and bowling on a set of very dry and bouncing wickets.

Is there a better land for R&R activities? From an overnight safari to visiting a cheetah sanctuary, the adrenaline continues to pump as you explore the provinces, each competing for innovation and value for money.

When to visit South Africa? Cricket season occurs in months of October to March.

Cricket tours in Saint Lucia

Be prepared for a completely different style of delivery on one of our cricket tours to St Lucia. The laid-back atmosphere and ambience are a true reflection of the Caribbean Islands. With beautiful weather year-round, it’s no wonder the players have an edge with every day being a potential ‘game day’. Experience matches in a variety of locations including the Darren Sammy Cricket ground -­ formally the Beausejour CG - against teams eager to show off their skills to the tourists.

Cricket tours to St Lucia can be doubled up with Barbados to create a twin country trip. With a short one-hour flight between the islands it would be a shame not to visit another part of the West Indies to enhance your cricketing experience.

When to visit Saint Lucia? Cricket in St Lucia is not as regimented, the sport is played all year round making it suitable for all half term school holidays.

Cricket tours in Malta

The Marsa Cricket Club is the island's local club who love to host incoming teams, located within the facilities of the Marsa Sports Club. The Club offers a full international cricket oval with a grass outfield and matting wicket. The cricket section, though small, is very active, and has hosted two international Cricket festivals in the past.

Located in the central Mediterranean, between Sicily and North Africa, Malta is a 3.5-hour flight from the UK. Known for its fortresses and temples situated on a backdrop of exquisite coastline, the island is a historical and mythological paradise and home to over 500,000 residents.

A must-do excursion is a half day tour of the capital, Valletta, the Capital of Malta - the southernmost capital of Europe. Groups can also enjoy a boat cruise to the neighbouring island of Comino, a trip to the National Aquarium, see a variety of marine life at Marine World or if in the correct season, have a splash at the local waterpark.

With an excellent hotel network and efficient transport infrastructure, a tour to Malta will certainly not disappoint.

When to visit Malta? A cricket tour to Malta is popular thanks to the country’s year-round good weather and regional flights from many UK airports.

Cricket tours in Gibraltar

Take your team on a cricket tour to Gibraltar, a popular and vibrant tourist destination at the entrance to the Mediterranean with a rich and fascinating history that has left its mark on the character and resilience of its people.

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and The Rock itself is a dramatic limestone outcrop jutting out of the sea. On its summit are viewing platforms providing breathtaking views of the North African coast and Spain.

With excellent connections by land, air and sea, it is served by an international airport with regular scheduled flights to and from London and the main cities in Britain. The weather’s always warm and the Rock is bathed in sunshine virtually the whole year round.

The game of cricket has been played on the Rock of Gibraltar since the late 18th century. Initially played by British Servicemen, it was not long before some of the local inhabitants took up the game. It is recorded that by the year 1800, there was a cricket ground on the land immediately to the north of the Rock, and that by 1822, there were civilians playing the game as well as Servicemen. The Gibraltar Cricket Club was established in 1883, and it was to form the backbone of civilian cricket on the Rock well into the 20th century.

By the 1930s, Gibraltar was producing many local-born cricketers and the game flourished. After the war, the Gibraltar Cricket Club was given a site adjacent to the airfield, the location of the present-day Victoria Stadium. Nowadays, touring teams play on a matted wicket with 4G outfield at the impressive Europa Point complex on Gibraltar’s southern tip.

When to visit Gibraltar? Cricket season is April to July.