The invitational Twenty20 tournament was organised after Carmel and District Cricket Club became the first village cricket team in Wales to play against national cricket teams last summer.

Carmel faced national teams including Estonia, Russia and Latvia – and also became the first touring side to win the Helsinki International Sixes competition in the nine-year history of the event.

After deciding to put on a tournament in Flintshire, the Carmel Invitational EuroTwenty20 tournament was born.

Teams representing Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Poland, Russia and Slovakia took part in the week-long tournament, which was won by Estonia.

Delyn MP David Hanson, who attended the event, said: "This is a great initiative which has bought together players from Wales and all over Eastern Europe.

"We have seen an increase in economic migrants here in North Wales and these types of cultural and sporting events play an important role in helping us to find common ground and break down barriers.

"It was also great entertainment for those who had the opportunity to come along.

"I will be supporting Carmel Cricket Club in their bids to attract sponsorship and investment into the tournament, and I hope it will become a regular feature for years to come."