Bermuda’s young cricketers will have an opportunity to visit Lord’s Cricket Ground in London during their tour to England.

The seven players from FrayStar Cricket Institute are playing at the King’s College Taunton Cricket Festival.

According to Debra Fray, the cofounder of FrayStar, visits to places of interest have been arranged for the rising stars during their trip.

“While in England, our players will also visit Millichamp & Hall, one of the world’s premier handcrafted cricket bat manufacturers, where they’ll gain an appreciation for the craftsmanship behind the game,” Fray said.

“They’ll also tour the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground — the home of cricket — a place every young cricketer dreams of visiting.

“These experiences inspire our players, broaden their horizons and reinforce that cricket is much bigger than any one match.”

Fray highlighted the high-value experience uniquely provided by the organisation to support player development.

“Our participation in the King's College Taunton Cricket Festival is one of the most valuable opportunities we provide our players,” she said.

“We look forward to another memorable week at King’s College, where our players will learn, compete, grow, and proudly represent FrayStar Cricket Institute and Bermuda.

“For many, this will be their first opportunity to experience cricket outside Bermuda. For all of them, it will be an experience that extends far beyond the boundary.

“At FrayStar Cricket Institute, we firmly believe that true player development extends far beyond Bermuda's shores.

“While technical coaching and structured training form the foundation of our programmes, exposing young cricketers to higher levels of competition, new environments, and different cultures is an essential part of their growth.”

Last year, FrayStar sent its first group of cricketers to England for a tour that was facilitated by Neil Speight, the former Bermuda Cricket Board chief executive officer.

“This opportunity was first introduced last year to us by our good friend and colleague, Neil Speight, who has dedicated many years to creating educational and sporting pathways for Bermuda's young people,” Fray said.

“Through his relationship with King’s College, FrayStar has been able to offer an experience that is about far more than cricket.

“During the festival, our players will compete against five teams from different regions, challenging themselves against stronger opposition and experiencing different playing styles and a higher standard of cricket.

“They will also live in the King’s College boarding houses, build friendships with young people from around the world, experience British culture and gain a deeper understanding of the commitment required to succeed both on the field and in life.”

Before the trip, the young cricketers were prepared for situations they will likely encounter.

“Before every tour, we remind our players that this trip is not defined by wins and losses,” she said.

“The cricket will be challenging and that's exactly why we’re going. Our greatest success is measured by the discipline, courage, resilience, respect, teamwork and character our players display throughout the journey.

“At FrayStar, we constantly reinforce that development is a process, not an event. The players travelling have spent years learning that arriving on time, listening, following instructions, respecting officials, encouraging team-mates, maintaining focus and mastering the fundamentals are the habits that separate good players from great ones.

“Bermuda has an abundance of natural cricketing talent, but talent alone is never enough. Even the world's greatest players continue to practice the basics every single day.

“Competing against stronger opposition has a remarkable way of humbling young athletes, raising standards and showing them the next level they must strive to reach.

“We witnessed those lessons during last year's King's College Festival. We have continued to see that growth reflected throughout our Emerging Player Programme and Holistic Development Programme.”