ICC World Cup Qualifiers, 2009 news from Cricinfo.com

Afghans return home to heroes welcome

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Afghanistan team has returned home to a warm welcome after they gained ODI status at the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa

Scotland may look to youth as they rebuild

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Roddy Smith has hinted Scotland may turn to youth as they look to rebuild in the wake of their failure to qualify for the 2011 World Cup

Ireland's manager hails their 'greatest team'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Roy Torrens, Ireland's manager, has called his side that won the ICC World Cup Qualifier tournament in South Africa on Sunday as the best to represent the country

Cann and Tucker join Bermuda exodus

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Two more of Bermuda's senior players have announced their international retirements in the wake of the team's failure to qualify for the 2011 World Cup

Bermuda the only blight

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Will Luke gives marks out of ten to the top six Associates in the World Cup Qualifiers

Netherlands take third, Afghanistan win again

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A round-up from the final play-off matches at the ICC World Cup Qualifiers

Schiferli named Man of the Tournament

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Edgar Schiferli, the Netherlands medium-pacer, has won the Man of the Tournament for his consistent bowling performances in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers

Porterfield and Johnston lead Ireland romp

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Trent Johnston and William Porterfield produced outstanding displays as Ireland crushed Canada to take the ICC World Cup Qualifiers trophy

Who gets what from the ICC Qualifiers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

As the dust settles on the ICC World Cup Qualifiers we highlight what each team comes away from South Africa with

Ireland target crowning glory

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ireland can further reinforce their claim to being the leading Associate nation if they secure the ICC World Cup Qualifier trophy in the final against Canada, at Centurion Park, on Sunday

Afghanistan want to play Pakistan, Australia

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Afghanistan could look towards India as a "temporary base" to play matches because of the lack of facilities in their country and the unfavourable security situation in Pakistan

Tikolo to bow out before 2011 World Cup

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kenya captain Steve Tikolo, who has played in four World Cups, has said he will not play in the 2011 World Cup

Afghanistan achieve ODI status

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

After a memorable three weeks where they have caught global attention, Afghanistan's 21-run win over Namibia in Krugersdorp earned them official ODI status

Hamilton saves Scotland's ODI status

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

When it mattered, Scotland finally produced a performance meriting their pre-tournament status as one of the two favourites, thumping UAE by 122 runs and, with it, retaining their status as an international country by the thinnest of margins

Kenya and Netherlands book World Cup places

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A round-up of matches from the final round in the Super Eights of the World Cup Qualifiers tournament in South Africa

Hurdle banned after row with coach

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Bermuda's fall from grace has intensified in the aftermath of their elimination from the World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa

One match left and all to play for

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

We look at what is at stake for the leading Associates as the ICC World Cup Qualifiers come down to the wire

UAE spinner Fayyaz Ahmed's action deemed suspect

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

United Arab Emirates bowler Fayyaz Ahmed has been reported during the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2009 on suspicion of an illegal bowling action, particularly while bowling the doosra

Watson under fire as Scots face exit

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The former Scotland bowler, Paul Hoffmann, has slated the performance of the Scots at the World Cup qualifying tournament in South Africa and called on current captain, Ryan Watson, to step down from the role, following a miserable run of form

Pearman backs Logie's Bermuda criticism

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Days after coach Gus Logie's no-holes-barred attack on the players' attitude, board president Reggie Pearman has joined in the criticism of the Bermuda team

Scotland's status hangs by a thread

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Afghanistan held their own against one of the pre-tournament favourites, Scotland, in a tense and impressive 42-run win in Benoni, successfully defending 280

Ireland seal World Cup berth

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A round-up of matches from the Super Eights of the World Cup Qualifiers tournament in South Africa

Logie unrepentant over criticism

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Gus Logie has defended his criticism of Bermuda's side and remains tight-lipped over his future as coach of the team

Billcliff dashes Afghanistan dreams

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A mature and bruising 96 from Ian Billcliff helped Canada maintain their impressive form at the top of the table, beating Afghanistan by six wickets

Ireland ease closer to 2011 World Cup

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A round-up of matches from the Super Eights of the World Cup Qualifiers tournament in South Africa

Snyman desperate for success

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Gerrie Snyman is one of those infuriating sportsmen who undersells his own talent

Burger's Namibia humble UAE

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

With Afghanistan shocking Ireland by one wicket and Canada beating Kenya, Namibia - winless and bottom of the table - managed to upset UAE who before today were happily placed in fifth position of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers

Ireland shocked by Hassan's five

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A round-up of matches from the Super Eights of the World Cup Qualifiers tournament in South Africa

No desire, no interest: Logie slams Bermuda

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Bermuda are almost certainly going to lose a passionate coach who once believed his side had what it took to beat the best

ICC approves changes to Scotland, Canada and Ireland squads

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Gordon Drummond replaced Gordon Goudie in the Scotland squad, Ashif Mulla replaced John Davison in the Canada squad and Phil Eaglestone replaced Andre Botha in the Ireland squad

Gopal and Saqib steer UAE to victory

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A team of baggage handlers and bursars overwhelmed the romantics' choice Afghanistan, beating them by five wickets thanks to a composed 81 from Nithin Gopal and an impressive all-round performance from their bowlers

Bermuda lose ODI status after defeat

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A round-up of matches from the fifth day of the World Cup Qualifiers tournament in South Africa

Logie hopes Hemp's form rubs off on teammates

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Bermuda coach Gus Logie hopes vice-captain David Hemp's current form, boosted by a maiden ODI century against Kenya at the World Cup Qualifiers (WCQs), rubs off on the other batsmen in the team

Afghanistan's Karim Khan suspended for one match

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Afghanistan batsman Karim Khan has been suspended for one match and his team-mate Mohammad Shehzad reprimanded following separate incidents during the team's defeat against Netherlands

Ireland frustration at Morgan call

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Eoin Morgan's call-up to the England World Twenty20 squad means Ireland face losing another of their talented players

Oman's Amir Ali reported for suspect action

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Oman offspinner Amir Ali has been reported for a suspect bowling action

Calm Morgan steers Ireland home

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Eoin Morgan's mature and calculated 84, and a free-spirited 89 from Kevin O'Brien, led Ireland to a convincing six-wicket win, condemning Canada to their first loss of the tournament. Though both sides are already through to the Super 8s, which get underw

Bermuda facing elimination

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A round-up of matches from the fourth day of the World Cup Qualifiers tournament in South Africa

Arshad Ali reprimanded for breaching code of conduct

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

United Arab Emirates allrounder Arshad Ali has received an official reprimand for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his team's two-wicket win over Netherlands in their Group B match in Potchefstroom

Ireland and Canada qualify for Super Eights

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A round-up of matches from the third day of the World Cup Qualifiers tournament in South Africa

Afghanistan sweep aside complacent Bermuda

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Afghanistan's unquenchable confidence drove them unerringly to a convincing 60-run win over Bermuda, condemning them to their second loss in as many days

Ireland and Netherlands emerge as frontrunners

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A round-up of matches from the second day of the World Cup Qualifiers tournament in South Africa

Kenya downed by ten Doeschate

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A round-up of matches from the first day of the World Cup Qualifiers tournament in South Africa

Porterfield hundred sinks Scotland

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

William Porterfield led from the front with a fine 101 as Ireland cruised to a seven-wicket thumping of their old rivals Scotland in the opening fixture of the World Cup Qualifiers. Ireland, chasing a below-par 233 on a flat deck, reached their target for

Veterans eye another World Cup

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Several veteran players from the Associate nations have targeted adding another World Cup to their resume ahead of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa

Less adulation but greater honour

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Will Luke previews the ICC World Cup Qualifiers 2009

Afghanistan forced to withdraw batsman

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Afghanistan have withdrawn Riffatullah Momand from their squad for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers after deciding he was not eligible to play for them

Ireland win but Scotland falter

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ireland eased to an eight-wicket win over UAE in their final warm-up match ahead of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers, but Scotland went down by seven runs to Kenya

Ireland finally win to dent Afghan hype

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ireland, stung by two dispiriting defeats, finally got their act together with a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in a hastily-arranged practice match

Klokker keeps his hopes up for WCQs

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Denmark captain Freddie Klokker is determined his team will work hard and focus intently on the World Cup Qualifiers (WCQs) which gets underway in South Africa from April 1

Ireland woes mount after rout by Zimbabwe A

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ireland's preparations for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers continued to go off the rails as they were convincingly beaten by seven wickets by Zimbabwe A

The ICC World Cup Qualifiers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A brief history of the ICC Trophy and ICC World Cup Qualifiers

Oman upbeat ahead of qualifiers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Oman's captain Hemal Mehta has acknowledged that his team will face its toughest ever task in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa next month

Broken thumb rules Douglas out of Qualifiers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Bermuda's Chris Douglas has broken his left thumb during a warm-up match in South Africa and has been ruled out of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers

World Cup berth vital for Kenyan cricket - Tikolo

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kenya begin their campaign for a 2011 World Cup berth in the upcoming ICC World Qualifiers to be held in South Africa. They have been a fixture in each of the World Cups since 1996, and their captain Steve Tikolo is keen to seal a place in the tournament

Uganda aiming for ODI status

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Junior Kwebiha, the Uganda captain, has singled out earning the ODI status as his team's main objective going into the World Cup Qualifiers set to begin on April 1 in South Africa

Khurram pleased with UAE's preparations for WCQs

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

United Arab Emirates (UAE) captain Khurram Khan believes the time is right for cricket in the Emirates to make a long-awaited comeback from the heights it attained by reaching the 1996 World Cup in the subcontinent

Canada and Ireland to face Zimbabwe A

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Canada and Ireland will meet Zimbabwe A as part of their preparations for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers, but any potential political embarrassment will be diluted as the games will take place in South Africa

Namibia no match for resurgent Zimbabweans

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Zimbabwe A completed their brief tour of Namibia with a 100% record after wins in both one-day matches as well as the one-off Twenty20 international and a warm-up game

Board denies claims of Kenya pay dispute

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Cricket Kenya Samir Inamdar has dismissed claims in the Nation newspaper that national team members boycotted training in a dispute over pay

Watson downplays 'favourites' tag for WCQs

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ryan Watson, the Scotland captain, is confident of his side's chances at next month's World Cup Qualifiers but has said they are not the clear "favourites". Scotland were victorious in the WCQs held in Ireland four years ago, thus ensuring qualification f

Rafatullah to play for Afghanistan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rafatullah Mohmand, the Peshawar and Habib Bank batsman, has been included in the 15-member Afghanistan team named ahead of the 2009 ICC World Cup Qualifiers due to take place in South Africa next month, the Dawn reported

Romaine confident about Bermuda's chances

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Bermuda captain Irving Romaine has said that his team has a "realistic chance" of making it to the 2011 World Cup

Kenya drop veteran Suji for World Cup Qualifiers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kenya's selectors have finally lost patience with veteran allrounder Tony Suji who is the most notable omission from their squad for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers

Namibia captain wants team to adapt to 50-over game

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Nambian captain Louis Burger wants the team to make the adjustments needed to carry forward the good performances in the longer versions into the limited-overs format for this year's World Cup Qualifiers (WCQs)

Canada cancel Zimbabwe warm-up tour

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Canada's proposed tour of Zimbabwe, which was part of their preparations for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers, has been scrapped

'No excuses for undisciplined behaviour' - Logie

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Offspinner Delyone Borden's decision to down tools in a dispute over pay let his team down and cost him his place in the squad for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers

Bermuda drop Borden after pay dispute

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kevin Hurdle and Delyone Borden are the surprise absentees from Bermuda's squad to the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa next month

UAE pull out of Sri Lanka tour

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The UAE squad have pulled out of their tour of Sri Lanka following this week's attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore

Ireland stick with the tried and trusted

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

There were no surprises in Ireland's 15-man squad for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa in April

Zimbabwe A to tour Namibia

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Zimbabwe will help out Namibia with much-needed preparation for April's ICC World Cup Qualifiers by sending their A side there at the end of this month

Tikolo calls for improvement

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Steve Tikolo, the Kenya captain, has said the team will have to pull up their socks before the ICC World Cup Qualifier in South Africa in April

ICC announces schedule for World Cup Qualifiers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Three ODI venues are among the nine set to host the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa, according to the schedule released for the 12-team tournament from April 1 to 19

Scotland name squad for World Cup bid

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Scotland have named their 15-man squad for April's ICC World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa

Colin Wells to coach UAE

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Sussex and Derbyshire allrounder Colin Wells will coach the United Arab Emirates at the World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa in April

David Hemp appointed Bermuda vice-captain

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

David Hemp has been named Bermuda's vice-captain for the ICC World Cup qualifiers in South Africa in April

Bermuda lose two players to school

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Two of Bermuda's youngsters, Malachi Jones and OJ Pitcher, have been forced to pull out of the World Cup qualifiers because of school commitments

Kenya busy in build-up to World Cup qualifiers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Samir Inamdar, Cricket Kenya's chairman, has revealed plans to ensure that Kenya are prepared for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers next April.

Ireland announce World Cup Qualifiers squad

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ireland have announced an 18-man squad for next year's World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa

Associates prepare to play for the earth

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The groupings for the crucial ICC world Cup qualifiers in South Africa next April are likely to pit Scotland against Ireland, with Kenya in the same group as Netherlands, Bermuda and the fast-improving UAE