The Academy have participated in the cup for the past six years, claiming the title in 2005 and reaching the finals in 2006.
The squad have been fundraising to help finance the trip and have been supported by Academy sponsor Ebac.
Academy Manager, John Windows, said, “The lads have been working tirelessly in their winter training sessions to ensure they’re in the best possible shape for their trip. The Gulf Cup offers them a great opportunity to experience conditions that they haven’t been previously been exposed to which will help them develop their skills ahead of the 2011 cricket season.
“We’re delighted to have once again been invited to take part in the competition and I’m sure the squad will do a brilliant job representing Durham CCC abroad. I’m really proud of the effort they’ve put in so far so hopefully they will reap the rewards on the field.”
John Windows (Academy Coach)
Alastair Maiden (Assistant Academy Coach)
Sameet Brar (Newcastle CC)
Reece Carr (Sacriston CC)
Ryan Cummings (Willington CC)
Elliot Foster (Philadelphia CC / Stanhope CC)
Jack Hardy (Sacriston CC)
Joseph Hewison (Stockton CC)
Adam Hickey (Guisborough)
Steven Male (Richmond CC)
Jack McBeth (Hetton Lyons CC)
Callan McCabe (Leadgate, Crookhall)
Jack Burnham (Esh Winning CC)
James Thompson (Washington CC)
Sean Tindale (Philadelphia CC)