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NIGERIA SET FOR ICC U19 CRICKET WORLD CUP DEBUT

Had a young Sylvester Okpe not been so fond of wandering off, then perhaps Nigeria’s journey into new territory would never have been possible. Nigeria U19s For it was while being distracted during an Independence Day celebration that Okpe, teeming with interest, stumbled across a group playing with bat and ball. Curiosity got the better […]

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ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP QUALIFIER 2019 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

Last time’s joint-winners Scotland and the Netherlands will begin their campaigns on the opening day of the tournament in the UAE Media releases, match reports, images and videos during the tournament will be available on the Online Media Zone Scotland and the Netherlands, joint winners of the previous qualifying event in 2015, will feature on […]

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WOMEN’S T20 CRICKET TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

“This is a truly historic moment for women’s cricket and for the global cricket community, who were united in their support of this bid,” said Manu Sawhney, Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council. “Women’s cricket continues to go from strength to strength, and we are delighted and honoured the Commonwealth Games Associations voted to […]

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NAMIBIA AND NIGERIA TO COMPETE IN ICC WOMEN’S AND MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Namibia will compete in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019, replacing Zimbabwe which has been suspended by the ICC. The event which gets underway in Scotland later this month will see Namibia join hosts Scotland, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands, Papa New Guinea, Thailand and USA to compete for the two remaining spots at the […]

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ICC MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP LEAGUE 2 SERIES ANNOUNCED

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the first eight series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 to begin in August 2019 on the Road to India 2023. The Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 provides more competitive cricket for Namibia, Nepal, Oman, PNG, Scotland, UAE and USA, with each team playing […]

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CLAIRE POLOSAK SET TO CREATE HISTORY BY BECOMING FIRST WOMAN UMPIRE TO STAND IN A MEN’S ODI

Australia’s Claire Polosak will create history as the first woman umpire ever to stand in a Men’s One Day International when she takes the field in the final of the ICC World Cricket League Division 2 today. The 31-year-old, who is breaking new ground for women cricket officials has previously stood in 15 women’s ODIs, […]

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MATCH OFFICIALS FOR ICC MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP 2019 ANNOUNCED

The International Cricket Council today announced the appointments for the league phase of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, which comprises the best 22 match officials from around the globe. The 16 umpires and six match referees finalised for the 48-match tournament include prominent members of past World Cup-winning sides who will play a […]

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WINNER OF ASIA QUALIFIER COMPETING TO CLAIM 13TH ICC U19 CRICKET WORLD CUP 2020 SPOT

Following Nigeria’s success in claiming an ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 spot, the battle for the four remaining places heads to the Asia Qualifier in Malaysia, with six teams vying for the top spot. Kuwait, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Singapore and the UAE will compete in the tournament taking place between 12 and 18 April, […]

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ALL TO PLAY FOR IN LAST EVER WORLD CRICKET LEAGUE TOURNAMENT

One Day International (ODI) status and a place in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 will be decided this month, as six teams compete in the last ever ICC World Cricket League Division 2 in Namibia between 20 and 27 April. Canada, Hong Kong, Namibia, Oman, PNG and USA will battle it out […]

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ICC TO WORK WITH INTERPOL IN FIGHTING CORRUPTION

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has met with Interpol, the organization that facilitates worldwide police cooperation, to discuss closer working relations as part of its ongoing efforts to combat corruptors in the game. The General Manager of ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit, Alex Marshall, was at Interpol headquarters in Lyon last week to explore how the two […]

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THE MALL SET TO CROWN OPENING OF THE ICC MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will launch with a bang as London’s iconic Mall plays host to a spectacular Opening Party on the eve of the event. 4000 fans and a global live broadcast audience will be treated to a music and sporting spectacular on 29 May in what will be the most celebrated […]

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DESIGNING THE ROADMAP TO CAPTIALISE ON CRICKET GROWTH IN EAP

Designing the regional roadmap for cricket growth to hit new heights across East-Asia Pacific (EAP) was the theme of the ICC EAP Regional Conference in Papua New Guinea last week. The conference brought together 12 cricket leaders from nine countries including Full Members Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket, with collaboration at the core of […]

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