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July 22, 2008
Estonia win Euro Twenty20 invitational
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2 days, 21 hours ago in Estonia
It’s been a good week for Estonia, with membership to the ICC closely followed by being crowned Euro Twenty20 champions at the weekend. The final of the invitational competition was a close affair, but they beat the Czech Republic by four wickets with one ball remaining.
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July 17, 2008
ICC agree to Twenty20 play-off
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1 week ago in ICC
The ICC has announced a revised schedule for the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier in Belfast next month.
The tournament, involving the six leading Associate teams - Bermuda, Canada, Ireland, Kenya, the Netherlands and Scotland - will now take place from August 2 to 5, with a fourth day included to allow room for a third and fourth-place play-off.
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Scotland and Ireland miss out
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1 week ago in Ireland
Although the ECB has told Cricinfo that no plans have been made to identify the two additional sides joining the 18 first-class counties in the new EPL, Scotland chief executive Roddy Smith had said that he does not expect his side to be one of them.
It is widely believed that one slot will be filled by a team belonging to Allen Stanford, as part of his recent multi-million pound deal with the ECB. Despite media speculation that the other could come from Australia, county sources have indicated to Cricinfo that they believe the second side could come from the IPL for commercial reasons, assuming some deal could be agreed with the BCCI.
"Ourselves and Ireland both applied to the ECB about being involved in the EPL but were unsuccessful in doing so," Smith told The Scotsman. "For us it wasn't to be, which is fair enough. The ECB are under no obligation to do anything for us."
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Umpiring seminar in Suriname
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1 week ago in Suriname
The Suriname Cricket Association, with the assistance of the Guyana Umpiring Association, organised a four-day Umpiring Seminar in Paramaribo, from June 12 to 15. The seminar leader was the renowned international umpire, Mr Clyde Duncan, assisted by two other qualified Guyanese umpires, Mr. Daveteerth Anandjit and Mr. Andrew Allen.
The seminar was arranged to have umpire students from both Nickerie and Paramaribo. Thirteen were trained in both the laws of the game, the technicalities and scoring. This training was in preparation for participants to take the umpiring examination to be held in Guyana on July 27, 2008.
Suriname are hoping to have at least three candidates for this examination and expect to have a follow-up seminar prior to this examination, to be held in Nickerie.
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Rochdale to host Kenya
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1 week ago in Kenya
A Rochdale-based community group, Sports for All, is hosting a reception for Kenya on Saturday, followed by a match on Sunday.
The match forms part of Kenya's European tour, in which they are to play in the ICC World Twenty20 qualifiers in Belfast.
"We have made this a free event to encourage families and young people to attend. It is a unique opportunity for those who enjoy cricket, to watch an international team play in their town,” Mohammed Nazir, the chairman of Sports for All, said. “However, we also hope to have encouraged young people to attend and enjoy several events.”
Portfolio holder for community cohesion, Councillor Mohammad Sharif has also pledged his support for the event.
"It is not often a national cricket team visits Rochdale,” Councillor Mohammad Sharif said. “Our town has a beacon status for community cohesion and it is therefore a great privilege to have the national team of Kenya visiting Rochdale. I hope the weather is good and we enjoy not only excellent cricket but our young people enjoy a fun day out too."
Rochdale Cricket Club have also organised an international XI to play Kenya in a 50-over match.
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Chanderpaul joins All Stars
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1 week ago in Hong Kong
Shivnarine Chanderpaul has signed up for this year's Hong Kong Sixes. Click here for the full article.
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July 16, 2008
Only one winner in county v country debate
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1 week, 1 day ago in Associates
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Eoin Morgan: only one winner when it came to club or country
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A common gripe that keeps cropping up, especially where Ireland are concerned, is the number of players who are unavailable for matches because of their commitments in English county cricket.
In his column in the Sunday Tribune this week, Ger Higgins highlighted the problem, laying the blame at the door of the ECB.
"There is ample evidence that Irish cricket is being systematically plundered by English counties," he wrote. "The fact that there are a dozen-odd players attached to counties wouldn't be much of a problem if they played fair about player release. But they don't: already this season Morgan, Niall O'Brien and William Porterfield have "opted" to play for their employers ahead of their country. Even an ICC regulation that players must be released for ODIs failed to prise that trio from the clutches of the counties. And it is a similar story with Scots players.
"It is about time that the ECB showed some leadership and told the counties to allow their Irishmen and Scotsmen to play internationals. A FIFA-style regulation could be introduced where a player who is not released must not play for the club on any of the days of the Irish game."
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France upset Netherlands
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1 week, 1 day ago in France
France finished their short tour of Holland with an encouraging six-wicket win over a Netherlands side containing three players who recently took part in the Intercontinental Cup.
In the first game, shortened to 35-overs a side because of rain, Netherlands A won by 20 runs after posting 158 for 8. But the result meant they strengthened their side for the second match
After a steady but slow start Netherlands were 112 for 0 after 30 overs. France came back through Jon Houghton (3 for 49) and Tahir Mohammed (4 for 23, including three wickets in an over) and Netherlands were bowled out for 178 with four overs to go.
A couple of steady partnerships and a solid 62 from opener Arun Ayyavooraju, aided by some lusty blows from Shahid Malik (35) and captain Waseem Bhatti (32*), saw France home with 10 overs to spare.
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Four-nation Twenty20 tournament confirmed in Canada
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1 week, 2 days ago in Canada
Organisers have confirmed a four-nation Twenty20 tournament in Toronto involving hosts Canada, Bangladesh, Pakistan and West Indies in August.
Click here for the full story
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Hurricane strands Scotland in Bermuda
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1 week, 2 days ago in Scotland
Scotland will have little time to prepare for their Intercontinental Cup clash with Canada after they were stranded in Bermuda by the after-effects of Hurricane Bertha.
The storm had been expected to disrupt their game with Bermuda but as it happened the match was unaffected. But it hit the region afterwards, leaving the Scottish players stranded in their hotel rooms.
“The airport in Hamilton was shut down and the squad were unable to make their connection to Toronto,” Cricket Scotland chief executive Roddy Smith said. “The guys were confined to their rooms all day to escape the worst of the wind and heavy rain.
"We were given the option of delaying the start of the Canada match by 24 hours, but we decided against that because of the tight schedule next week when the lads go to Belfast for the European Championships."
Scotland will have less than a day to acclimitise to conditions which are far removed from those experienced in Bermuda as the match in Toronto starts on July 16.
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July 15, 2008
Kenya deny accusations over Aga selection
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1 week, 2 days ago in Kenya
Cricket Kenya has angrily denied claims in the Daily Nation that it broke its own selection rules in picking former captain Ragheb Aga for their European tour.
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July 14, 2008
Europe victorious in Wales
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1 week, 3 days ago in Slovakia
All three eastern European national teams won their matches in the Carmel Twenty/20 tournament in Carmel, Wales yesterday.
In the first match, Croatia defeated the all locally born Slovakia by 123 runs, while Poland overtook the hosts' 111 with three overs to spare in the middle game and the Czech Republic defeated a Cricket Board of Wales outfit by nine runs in the last over to finish the day's play.
Results:
Croatia 148-2 Slovakia 25 all out
Carmel CC 110 all out Poland 111-5
Czech Republic 119-7 Cricket Board of Wales 108 all out
The other competing teams are Estonia and Russia.
The tournament website, including the draw and some background information on the teams can be found at: www.eurotwenty20.eu
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Candangos the champions of Brazil
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1 week, 4 days ago in Brazil
Candangos cricket club are the Distrito Federal Champions after having to use a run rate count to determine the winners. Ian Webster of the Candangos managed to clinch the championship with 40 not out in four-and-a-half overs, helping to bump up the run rate to win by 0.2 runs - a very exciting finish to a championship.
The 7th Ambassador’s XI game was played on June 21 and Great Britain won by 130 runs. Matt Featherstone, the Brazil captain, played his first Ambassador’s game and struck 78. Michael Dobson (GB) was Man of the Match with an unbeaten 52 not out and four wickets.
With this win, the results stand Australia 4 Great Britain 3.
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July 13, 2008
Mexico junior schools tournament
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1 week, 4 days ago in Mexico
The Mexico Cricket Association Junior Schools tournament took place on June 8, 2008 with teams from Lancaster, Edron, Victoria and Lomas Altas taking part. The games were played in excellent spirit and many promising female players took part, according to ICC Americas.
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Israelis 'would make great cricketers' - Rhodes
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1 week, 4 days ago in Israel
Now in Israel as part of a unique Israel team with several Jewish cricketers, Jonty Rhodes says he's excited by the talent in a country with no cricket culture. In an interview with the Jerusalem Post, he says the book Exodus by Leon Uris really drew him to the country.
"My knowledge of Israel comes from the 'Exodus' and how tenacious and determined the people here are to have transformed the desert into this thriving economy. It's genius, and the people here are tenacious to be able to make a living in a really harsh environment."
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Peru off to Brazil in October
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1 week, 4 days ago in Peru
From ICC Americas' June 2008 newsletter
The Peru Cricket Federation (PCF) held its AGM on June 6 at Lima Cricket & Football Club and we were delighted to have the region’s ICC Development Officer, Grant Dugmore, in attendance.
After the usual administrative items, he presented Peru Captain Harry Hildebrand with his Volunteer of the Year award. During the AGM, we were able to reflect on an eventful and productive first year as an ICC affiliated cricketing nation, with particular highlights being the ICC Americas Division 3 Championship in Buenos Aires, featuring Peru’s first international victory and the highly successful inaugural Twenty20 Championship played between four local teams.
There was of course lots of talk of continuing development, to build on these foundations. Grant held a seminar for the new PCF Committee on the morning of June 7th to outline ICC fund allocation, use and accounting. With this in mind, we are putting together a proposal for ICC assistance in the construction of cricket nets at Biram Bingham School, Lima, with the goal of providing much needed extra practice facilities and kickstarting schools cricket. Cricket has been reintroduced to two English language schools in Lima, Markham and Cambridge colleges, and a competitive match between them is in the pipeline.
In the realm of adult cricket, the PCF is hopeful of sending a team to play in Curitiba, Brazil in October 2008. They are also looking forward to hosting the Hollywood Golden Oldies team in March 2009.
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Welch moves on from Bahamas
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1 week, 5 days ago in Bahamas
John Welch, the Bahamas coach, has resigned his position to move to Scotland.
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July 12, 2008
Bahamas Under-15s warm-up for Bermuda challenge
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1 week, 5 days ago in Bahamas
Bahamas' Under-15s continue to prepare for their upcoming tour of Bermuda (August 2–10, 2008). This will be their first tour against multiple teams after competing against Cayman Islands in a few friendly matches. They will play against Canada, USA, Bermuda and Cayman Islands.
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Dynasty Stars continue to dominate
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1 week, 5 days ago in Bahamas
Dynasty Stars cricket club continue to dominate cricket in the BCA league. They have acquired an impressive 4-0 record so far this season. With the acquisition of fast bowler O’Neil Levy and players who perform as a military unit, they seem to be on a roll to another Championship! It remains to be seen if they can continue this pace into the second round of matches.
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Argentina Women in Trinidad & Tobago
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1 week, 5 days ago in Argentina
Catalina Greloni, Delfina Canton, Veronica Vasquez and Cecilia Birnie took part in the Cricket Coaching Academy held in Trinidad and Tobago. The players gained valuable experience during the course of the two weeks and no doubt will apply this to their game in the seasons to come. The Argentine Cricket Association would like to thank Ann Browne-John and her team for the excellent work done at the Academy and for all that they are doing to develop the game in the Americas region.
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July 11, 2008
Argentine Cricket Officials Association
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1 week, 6 days ago in Argentina
The Argentine Cricket Association has recently formed the first ever Argentine Cricket Officials
Association (ACOA) which is being driving by the ACA’s High Performance Manager Hamish Barton, who is acting as Chairman of the ACOA Committee. The committee consists of two local umpires (Malcolm Gibson and David Gibson) and two local scorers (Brandy Auld and Vicky Gibson).
The ACOA Mission Statement is - to establish a governing body that, in conjunction with the High Performance Manager of the Argentine Cricket Association, administers the development of umpiring and scoring (officiating) in Argentina and provides opportunities for people to become
officials through the necessary tools, promotion, accreditation, remuneration and career pathways.
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Hamish Barton starts Level 3 Coaching Qualification
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1 week, 6 days ago in Argentina
Hamish Barton (National Coach/High Performance Manager) recently returned to New Zealand for three weeks to start the New Zealand Cricket Level 3 coaching qualification. This is the highest cricket coaching accreditation in New Zealand and is run over two years with coaches required to complete 10 modules (5 per year).
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Australian Old Collegians Tour
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1 week, 6 days ago in Argentina
The AOC touring team commenced their world tour with a short stop over in Buenos Aires where they played two matches against local composite teams. Their first match was played against the ACA Presidents XI.
AOC won the toss and elected to bat first, making a respectable 200 for 7 in their allotted 40 overs. The ACA Presidents made a strong start but fell one run short of their target.
In the second match, played on a wet and cold day, the Buenos Aires XI won the toss and elected to field first. The AOC got off to a good start and ended with 198/8. The BA XI got off to a disastrous start, losing their first 2 wickets with the score on 5 runs. G. Savage (30) and
T. Francis (16) restored some order, but they were all out for 160 giving the visitors a victory by 38 runs.
The AOC departed for Canada where they will continue their world tour before heading off to
New York, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, England, Nepal and India.
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Busy season in Japan
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1 week, 6 days ago in Japan
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The Japanese season, which extends from April to October, is well under way. Not only have the domestic competitions been in full swing, but Japan has had two tours from Australia’s Melbourne CC and the Ned Flanders XI from Queensland. The men’s national team has also taken part in the World Cricket League Division 5.
Robert Walters Japan KK continued their support of the men’s national team and enabled them to play in full coloured clothing for the first time.
The women’s national team will tour Shanghai in September, where they will take part in the six-a-side tournament, and will also play international matches against China and other touring nations. The Greg Chappell Cricket Centre Player of the Year Awards will be awarded at the annual JCA Awards in November to the best performed Japanese player in domestic and international cricket.
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Watts fights hard for Scotland
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1 week, 6 days ago in Scotland
Fraser Watts has denied Bermuda with a courageous 93 on the first day of Scotland's Intercontinental Cup match at Hamilton. Click here for the report.
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Botha motors onwards
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1 week, 6 days ago in Ireland
Andre Botha reached his 150 for Ireland against Netherlands, on a frustrating second day's play in Rotterdam yesterday. Click here for the brief report.
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July 8, 2008
Speight delighted to have 38 new bosses in a day
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2 weeks, 2 days ago in Bermuda
Bermuda’s executive director, Neil Speight, has been elected to the ICC's executive board for a two-year term. The board is responsible for managing the affairs of the ICC, with the prime aim of advancing the objectives of the ICC.
The board is made up of a representative of each Full Member country and three representatives elected by the Associate Members - Samir Inamder (Kenya), Imran Khwaja (Singapore), and Neil Speight (Bermuda).
Speight said: "It is a great responsibility and humbling honour to be elected to the Executive Board. It is not often that in one day a person gets 38 new bosses, but today I join Samir and Imran irepresenting the 33 Associate and 58 Affiliate countries on the Executive Board.
“I believe that this elevation is in part a reflection of the esteem that Bermuda is now held in world cricket. We participated at the World Cup, the Under-19s got to the World Cup, the ladies qualified for the World Cup qualifier and the BCB were just awarded the Global Best Overall Development Program.
“I feel the honour for this appointment should be placed at the grounds of the men that have brought Bermuda cricket to where it is today - Alma Champ Hunt, Edward P Bailey, Hon. Elvin G James and Reginald Pearman. These men are the true leaders and visionaries in our sport and I am privileged to have had the opportunity to work with the three of them."
This news first appeared in the ICC Americas Newsflash
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Women's Academy a success
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2 weeks, 2 days ago in Argentina
Argentina’s Catalina Greloni, Delfina Canton, Veronica Vasquez and Cecilia Birnie took part in the Cricket Coaching Academy held in Trinidad and Tobago. The players gained valuable experience during the course of the two weeks. An Argentina spokesperson said: “The Argentine Cricket Association would like to thank Ann Browne-John and her team for the excellent work done at the Academy and for all that they are doing to develop the game in the Americas region.”
This news first appeared in the ICC Americas Newsflash
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Titans triumph
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2 weeks, 2 days ago in Papua New Guinea
Telikom Titans became the first cricket team to win the inaugural SP Super Series
Trophy after a seven-wicket win over Trukai Invincible side at Amini Park in Port
Moresby on 22 June. Assad Vala made his third half century to lead the Titans to their first SP Super Series grand final win. Titans made 143 for 3, which was just enough as they bolwed out Invincibles for 141.
This news first appeared in the ICC EAP Newsflash
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July 7, 2008
Hussain called up to Scotland squad
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2 weeks, 3 days ago in Scotland
Omer Hussain, the 23-year-old left-hander, has been called up to Scotland’s squad for their Intercontinental Cup matches against Bermuda and Canada.
Hussain, the cousin of Majid Haq, adds youth to the squad and he arrives in good form after averaging 62 for his local club, Ferguslie. His stand-in captain, Ryan Watts, is insistent that the presence of some younger faces is by no means for show.
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July 4, 2008
Third Associate to replace Zimbabwe in Twenty20
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2 weeks, 6 days ago in Associates
Zimbabwe's withdrawal from the ICC World Twenty20 in England in 2009 has opened the way for a third Associate county to be invited from next month's ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers.
The leading Associates meet in Belfast between August 2 and 4 with the top two gained an automatic place in the main event the following June.
"The third associate will come through the qualifiers in August this year," Samir Inamdar, the chairman of the ICC's Affiliates and Associates, told Cricinfo. "I have had a conversation with Giles Clarke, the ECB chairman, who has agreed that it is logical to replace Zimbabwe with an Associate."
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Guernsey granted Associate status
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2 weeks, 6 days ago in Guernsey
Guernsey have become the 34th country to be granted Associate membership of the ICC after their application was unanimously approved during the annual conference in Dubai.
Vanuatu had also applied but they failed to meet the necessary playing requirements as they had not beaten two existing Associates in competition. Mozambique withdrew their application.
A further three countries from the Europe region - Bulgaria, Estonia and Turkey - were granted Affiliate status, taking the ICC's total member count to 104.
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July 3, 2008
Inamdar wins election to head Affiliates/Associates
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3 weeks ago in Associates
Samir Inamdar, the chairman of Cricket Kenya, was elected as the chairman of the Associate and Affiliate members of the ICC at the annual conference in Dubai.
Inamdar, who was already one of the three representatives of the non Test-playing countries on the ICC executive board, replaces H.H. Tunku Imran who stood down because of his commitments with the IOC.
Inamdar, who polled 26 votes, is joined on the ICC executive board, by Imran Khwaja (Singapore, 22 votes) and Neil Speight (Bermuda, 21). Rene van Iashort from the Netherlands received 18 votes while Israel’s Stanley Pearman, who was a sitting representative, finished bottom of the pile with 16 votes.
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Thailand season draws to a close
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3 weeks ago in Thailand
Fortune CC will play top of the table team Bangkok 11 in the B Division final on Sunday July 13. After a delayed start, the season is coming to an end.
Southerners 20/20 Challenge finals are on weekend 12th and 13th at Harrow International School. Siam Parrots will play BCC in the Cup Final. Shield and Bowl finalist still to be decided though Punjab and Asia United will play for the Global Turf Plate Final. Southerners have raised about 15,000 baht from this tournament to go towards junior cricket in the rural areas
of Thailand.
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July 2, 2008
Uganda off to a flying start
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3 weeks, 1 day ago in Tanzania
Emmanuel Nakaana’s 58 guided Uganda to a ten-wicket win over Rwanda in the opening round of the ICC East Africa Under-17 tournament. In the day’s other game, Kenya thrashed defending champions Tanzania by 100 runs.
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July 1, 2008
Vora appointed NPCA chairman
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3 weeks, 2 days ago in Kenya
Almost three years late, the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association has finally elected a new board, paving the way for the overdue Cricket Kenya elections.
The NPCA saga has blighted Kenyan cricket for several years with a virtually dysfunctional board failing to holding meetings or produce accounts. The failure to implement a new constitution, as agreed back in 2005, led to a postponement in national elections. The new NPCA executive now has 60 days to put their house in order.
Bipin Vora won the vote to become the new chairman by 29-19, while other officials appointed include: Nilesh Lakhani (vice-chairman), John Moyi (secretary), Harshes Patel (assistant secretary), Kalpesh Solanki (treasurer), Shashikant Sanghani (assistant treasurer), Shahid Bwibo (fixtures secretary), and Michael Kibe (assistant fixtures secretary). The committee is completed by Rajesh Patel, Seiffudin Maloo, Oduor Ambala and Sheikh Najani.
Rumours that former KCA chairman Sharad Ghai would mount a comeback bid amounted to nothing. He did not even attend the meeting.
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June 28, 2008
Future bright beyond the Test world
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3 weeks, 5 days ago in Associates
Next week's ICC annual get-together promises to have more than its fair share of politicking, posturing and controversy. But, unless there is a major about-turn, it should also be a watershed for the Associates and Affiliates.
In 2009, income from the ICC's six-year media deal with ESPN-Star, worth over US$1 billion, kicks in, and while the game's big boys will still keep the lion's share, the rest will see substantial increases in their incomes.
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Kenya's elite fail to inspire
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3 weeks, 5 days ago in Kenya
Kenya's National Elite League has hardly been the success that Cricket Kenya hoped for, and with one round of matches remaining, there are three sides in with a shout of the title - but the more important question is whether anyone actually cares.
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Rwanda frustrated by exams
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3 weeks, 5 days ago in Rwanda
Rwanda’s Under-17 manager Emma Byiringiro has expressed frustration about the team’s preparations ahead of next month’s ICC/ACA U-17 tournament. The New Times quoted Byiringiro as saying: “It’s very difficult to have the boys during the course of the week because they are busy doing their exams. So this has limited us to weekends, which is not enough time for them to perfect their game.”
Despite facing Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, Byiringiro was upbeat. “Kenya and Uganda are favorites but we shall give them a good run for their money. But more certainly, we shall target to beat Tanzania. They are ICC Associate members but we humiliated them during last year’s ICC U-15 regional tournament and we are looking to do it again with the U-17s this year,”
The tournament is being held from July 1 to 5 in Kampala.
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June 27, 2008
Morgan pulls out of tri-series
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3 weeks, 6 days ago in Ireland
Ireland's squad to face New Zealand and Scotland in the tri-series next week has been further depleted by the withdrawal of Eoin Morgan.
Yesterday Morgan confirmed to Paul Simmons, the Ireland coach, that he had made himself unavailable, prompting Ireland to call up Chris Doughtery, the Bready opening batsman.
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Netherlands announce squad to face Ireland
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3 weeks, 6 days ago in Netherlands
Netherlands have announced a squad of twelve for their Intercontinental Cup match against Ireland in Rotterdam on July 9.
They miss the services of Eric Szwarczynski, whose broken toe has yet to recover but, more crucially, Ryan ten Doeschate who is committed to Essex. There was a recall for Nick Statham, however, who was part of the Netherlands team who lost to Scotland last year.
Netherlands only have an outside chance of reaching the final of the competition, unless they secure maximum points against Ireland and Kenya.
Squad
Jeroen Smits (capt, wk), Peter Borren, Mudassar Bukhari, Daan van Bunge, Tom de Grooth, Maurits Jonkman, Alexei Kervezee, Geert-Maarten Mol, Edgar Schiferli, Pieter Seelaar, Nick Statham, Bas Zuiderent
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June 25, 2008
Weakened Scotland head west
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4 weeks, 1 day ago in ICC Intercontinental Cup
Scotland will travel to Bermuda and Canada next month without several front-line players who are being rested for other matches later in the summer.
Scotland captain Ryan Watson, along with Gavin Hamilton, Craig Wright, Glenn Rogers and John Blain, have not been included in the 13-man squad which will play Intercontinental Cup matches in Bermuda (July 10-13) and Canada (July 16-19).
But, after discussions with the selectors, they will leave behind a group of experienced players who are being ‘rested’ in preparation for other major matches later in July and August.
“Although Scotland cannot now hope to win the Cup itself, we will certainly take these matches seriously, and the players know that they represent an excellent platform for their talents,” Peter Steindl, Scotland’s coach, said. “For our own ranking in the global game, we aim to win both matches."
Roddy Smith, Cricket Scotland’s chief executive, added: "It is vital that we build strength in depth among our international squads - particularly with next year’s World Cup qualifying tournament in mind."
Scotland squad Fraser Watts (capt), Richie Berrington, Dewald Nel, Sean Weeraratna, Gordon Drummond, Gordon Goudie, Dougie Lockhart, Majid Haq, Ross Lyons, Qasim Sheikh, Neil McCallum, Gregor Maiden, Colin Smith (wkt).
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