ICC Trophy media session in Belfast on Thursday 30 June

There will be an open media session with ICC Trophy 2005 players representing all 12 teams from 2pm to 3.30pm on Thursday 30 June at the Europa Hotel, Belfast.

The captains of the 12 participating teams, the entire Ireland squad and selected players from other teams will be available for interview during this period.

The session will include a group photo call with the 12 captains and a group shot of the Ireland team. Individual shots of the captains will also be taken during the session.

Media with specific interview or photographic requests are requested to contact Robin Walsh or Jon Long in advance (contact details below).

Overseas media unable to attend the session but interested in speaking to specific players should contact Jon Long in advance and every effort will be made to fulfill these requests over the phone during the session.

The ICC Trophy and ICC Cricket World Cup trophies will also be on display at the venue.

When: 2pm - 3.30pm on Thursday 30 June

Where: Europa Hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7AP T: +44 (0)28 9027 1066 F: +44 (0)28 9032 7800

There will be an official function in Belfast on the evening of 30 June hosted by the Lord Mayor of Belfast with the ICC President, ICC Vice-President, ICC Chief Executive and ICU President in attendance. Media interested in further information about this function should contact Robin Walsh directly.

The ICC Trophy Ireland 2005 is the final qualifying event for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007. It begins in Belfast on 1 July with the final at Clontarf near Dublin on 13 July. A total of 42 matches will be played at 25 venues throughout the north and south of the island. Full tournament information is available on the official tournament website, www.icc-trophy.com.