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St Moritz Cricket Club (SMCC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Kaushik Maulik, a leading Sports Media Professional, as Special Advisor to promote Cricket on Ice in the Indian Sub-Continent.

Interview with Henry Blofeld

(St Moritz, 03.2.2026)

Cricket On Ice will have cricketing royalty present in the commentators' box, with Henry Blofeld invited to be a part of the 2026 edition.

Harrison Burridge interviews Henry Blofeld ahead of COI 2026



COI / RSF online auction

(St Moritz, 30.1.2026)

We invite everyone to participate in the online Cricket on Ice / Ruth Strauss Foundation online auction

Nine superb lots are up for grabs to the highest bidder right up until 8pm on Saturday 14th February. 

"Red for Ruth" Day

(St Moritz, 28.1.2026)

Adjacent to the field of play at our Family Day on Friday 13th February from 11amwe have organised a day of fun and games for families that coincides with a "Red for Ruth" in support of our chosen charity.



Live stream

(St Moritz, 24.1.2026)

For the first time, all sixteen matches at Cricket on Ice will be streamed live.

COI Family Day

(St Moritz, 23.12.2025)

St Moritz Cricket Club are thrilled to announce a Family Day at the 2026 event on Friday 13th February.



Match schedule 

(St Moritz, 20.1.2026)

The wait is over – full team line-ups & match schedule for all competing clubs are now live on the official Cricket on Ice website.

COI Members Day

(St Moritz, 08.1.2026)

St Moritz Cricket Club is delighted to invite all members to experience the magic of Cricket on Ice at our exclusive Members’ Day on Saturday 14th February 2026.



Officials' allocations 2026

(St Moritz, 20 Dec 2025)

To ensure complete impartiality, the officials have been assigned in advance of both the tournament and the match draw.

Introducing Onesimus Koilraj

(St Moritz, 19 Dec 2025)

The last member of our team of officials at the Cricket on Ice Trophy 2026, is Onesimus Koilraj. We asked Onesimus to share a few words of introduction with us, and we are very happy to introduce him to the wider Cricket on Ice community in this article.



COI tournament sponsors 2026

(St Moritz, 17 Dec 2025)

St Moritz Cricket Club acknowledge the generosity of our tournament sponsors & supporters and for helping us make it all possible at the Cricket On Ice Trophy 2026.


How to follow Cricket on Ice 2026

(St Moritz, 11 Dec 2025)

When cricket meets winter, magic happens. Cricket on Ice is not just a tournament — it’s a breath-taking fusion of sport, speed, snow, and spectacle set against the stunning backdrop of Switzerland’s icy landscapes.

Here’s your complete guide on how to follow Cricket on Ice and stay connected to every thrilling moment.


COI Tournament Dinner

(St Moritz, 14 Dec 2025)

Hotel Laudinella

The Cricket On Ice 2026 tournament dinner will be hosted by Hotel Laudinella in St Moritz Bad.

Introducing Asvin Lakkaraju

(St Moritz, 9 Dec 2025)

At the Cricket on Ice Trophy 2026 we once again welcome Mr Asvin Lakkaraju to the team of officials, this time around as a scorer. 



Introducing Sathish Kumar

(St Moritz, 4 Dec 2025)

At the Cricket on Ice Trophy 2026 we once again welcome Mr Sathish Kumar Shanmugam to the team of officials. 

Introducing Arvind Achal

(St Moritz, 6 Dec 2025)

Next in our series of introductions to our team of officials at the Cricket on Ice Trophy 2026, is Arvind Achal. 



The next on our list of introductions to our team of officials at the Cricket on Ice Trophy 2026, is Mr Duncan Hart. Duncan shared a few words of introduction with us as you will read in this article.

Introducing Steve Tripp

(St Moritz, 8 Dec 2025)

At #COI 2026 we welcome Mr Steve Tripp once again to the team of officials. We asked Steve to share a few words of introduction with us, and are very happy to introduce him to the wider Cricket on Ice community in this article.



Introducing Saptarshi Chakraborty

(St Moritz, 30 Nov 2025)

We welcome Mr Saptarshi "Rishi" Chakraborty  to the team of officials at @COI 2026. We asked Rishi to share a few words of introduction with us, and are very happy to introduce him to the wider #COI community in this article.

Introducing Mel Mahmood

(St Moritz, 27 Nov 2025)

At the Cricket on Ice Trophy 2026 we welcome Ms Mel Mahmood to the team of officials. We asked Mel to share a few words of introduction with us, and are very happy to introduce her to the wider Cricket on Ice community in this article.



Introducing Jon Briley

(St Moritz, 25 Nov 2025)

At Cricket on Ice 2026 we welcome back Mr Jon Briley to the team of officials. We asked Jon to share a few words of introduction with us for the wider #COI community.

Introducing Jamie Lunn

(St Moritz, 24 Nov 2025)

We promised some introductions to our team of officials at the Cricket on Ice Trophy 2026. Well, here is the first. We welcome Mr Jamie Lunn once again to the team of officials.



Introducing Miriam Lodge

(St Moritz, 22 Nov 2025)

We continue with our introductions to the team of scorers at the Cricket on Ice Trophy 2026 with a few words about Cricket on ice regular, Ms Miriam Lodge.

Introducing Anup Vyas

(St Moritz, 21 Nov 2025)

We promised you some introductions to our team of scorers at the #COI Trophy 2025. We'll here is the first. We welcome Mr Anup Vyas once again to the team.



Introducing Lyceum Alpinum XI

(St Moritz, 07 Dec 2025)

The last team in our series of introductions of teams participating in the Cricket On Ice Trophy in 2026 are St Moritz neighbours and #COI regulars, Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz.

Introducing Flamingos Cricket Club

(St Moritz, 04 Dec 2025)

The penultimate club in our series of introductions of teams participating in the Cricket On Ice Trophy in 2026 are debutants Flamingos CC from Bath, England.



Introducing Touring Cavaliers XI

(St Moritz, 01 Dec 2025)

The next team in our series of introductions to teams that will compete for the Cricket On Ice Trophy in 2026 are the Touring Cavaliers.

Introducing German Cricket Club

(St Moritz, 30 Nov 2025)

German CC

The next team in our series of introductions of teams participating in the Cricket On Ice Trophy in 2026 are experienced #COIers, German CC.



Introducing Tallin Hippos CC

(St Moritz, 30 Nov 2025)

Tallin Hippos

The next in our series of introductions of teams participating in the Cricket On Ice Trophy in 2026 are last year's winners, Tallinn Hippos.

Introducing Guards Cricket Club

(St Moritz, 23 Nov 2025)

Next up in our series of introductions of teams participating in the 2026 Cricket On Ice Trophy, are 2023 #COI Trophy winners, Guards Cricket Club.



St. Moritz Cricket Club received a delightful surprise this week when the unmistakable voice of cricket, Henry “Blowers” Blofeld, sent a video message expressing his excitement for the upcoming Cricket on Ice Trophy 2026.


Introducing Old Cholmeleians XI

(St Moritz, 19 Nov 2025)

The next in our series of introductions of teams participating in the Cricket On Ice Trophy in 2026 is #COI regulars, the Old Cholmeleians XI.

Introducing St Moritz Cricket Club

(St Moritz, 15 Nov 2025)

The first team in our series of introductions of participating teams that will compete for the Cricket On Ice Trophy in 2026 are #COI hosts St Moritz Cricket Club.



Group Draw #COI 2026

(St Moritz, 14 Nov 2025)

The #COI 2026 group draw has been made.
Get ready for some thrilling ice-cold cricket matches!

Chosen Charity 2026

(St Moritz, 12 Nov 2025)

The Cricket On Ice chosen charity in 2026 will The Ruth Strauss Foundation.



As St Moritz prepares to host the 2026 edition of Cricket on Ice from 11th–14th February, attention turns to the officials who will ensure that every match is played fairly, safely, and in accordance with the laws of cricket: the umpires.

Meet the Scorers of Cricket on Ice 2026

(St Moritz, 6 Nov 2025)

As the lake transforms into a winter cricket arena from 11–14 February 2026, four dedicated individuals are preparing to take on one of the tournament’s most vital roles: capturing every run, wicket, and over in this year’s trophy competition.



On a damp Sunday afternoon, on 2nd November 2026, members of the St Moritz Cricket Club swapped the snow-covered Engadin for the cosy warmth of Kennedy’s Pub in Zurich.

The St. Moritz Cricket Club is thrilled to announce that the world-renowned cricket commentator Henry “Blowers” Blofeld OBE will attend the Cricket on Ice Trophy 2026, taking place from 11 to 14 February 2026 on the iconic frozen lake of St Moritz, Switzerland.



St. Moritz, Switzerland — 11th–14th February, 2026, promises to be a winter sporting spectacle like no other, as the pristine frozen lakes of St. Moritz play host to the much-anticipated Cricket on Ice 2026! This year’s tournament is shaping up to be a thrilling showcase of skill, camaraderie, and icy adventure, with eight illustrious teams confirmed to take the field.


St Moritz CC Member Gathering (02.11.2025)

(St Moritz, Sat 18 Oct 2025)

St Moritz Cricket Club will host the first SMCC Member Gathering on Sunday 2nd November 2025 at Kennedy's Irish Pub (Freischützgasse 14, 8004 Zürich) from 2-4pm. 


St Moritz Cricket Club is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the Ruth Strauss Foundation, a leading charity dedicated to supporting families facing the loss of a parent to cancer and driving research into non-smoking lung cancers.


Announcing CRICKET ON ICE 2026

(St. Moritz - Wed, 25 Jun 2025)

Get ready for an exhilarating spectacle!

We are thrilled to officially announce the date for the 2026 Cricket on Ice event. From Wednesday 11th February to Saturday 14th February 2026, the stunning lake in St. Moritz, Switzerland, will come alive with action. Witness 4 electrifying matches daily, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!