Werner had fallen in love with cricket when living in London in 1930, and went on to become the Honorary President of the OCC, which had been established when he was Prime Minister.
It boasts a large outfield, four practice bays, a clubhouse with catering facilities, a cricket/tennis pavilion and various other amenities.
The national team has competed in the forty-over European Cricket Council Division Four Championship.
In 2006 (captained by Romesh Paul) they narrowly missed out on promotion, having beaten Finland but then losing in the last over to Cyprus.
In recent years Luxembourg has had both a regular Men’s and an Under 15 (mixed) international team.