The Manx cricket season starts on Saturday with an opening match at Tromode where Cronkbourne, the 2013 Standard Bank champions, play the Rest of the Island.
This game is important, not only for local pride, but also as the Island selectors will be out in force.
The squad for the European Championships is due to be announced shortly and some places are still to be decided.
Performances in this contest could make all the difference between a player going to England at the end of June or staying at home.
The season then starts in earnest the following Saturday, May 3, with the opening fixtures in the Standard Bank Premiership.
Castletown face Valkyres, Peel & St Johns host Cronkbourne and Ramsey are at home to Crosby.
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