Beyond the Test World
Guernsey beat Jersey to claim Under-15 Championship
Guernsey secured their first ever title when they beat Jersey in the final of the European Under-15 Division 2 Championship in La Manga, Spain on Saturday
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
Guernsey secured their first ever title when they beat Jersey in the final of the European Under-15 Division 2 Championship in La Manga, Spain on Saturday. Click here to read the full story.
Full postGrand return for Nepal
The Nepal Under-19s have returned home to a heroes welcome after winning the Asian Cricket Council U-19 tournament and earning their place in the U-19 World Cup next February.
Andrew McGlashan
25-Feb-2013
The Nepal Under-19s have returned home to a heroes welcome after winning the Asian Cricket Council U-19 tournament and earning their place in the U-19 World Cup next February.
Full postPNG beat Fiji for title
Papua New Guinea beat Fiji by 30 runs in the final of the South Pacific Games tournament.
Andrew McGlashan
25-Feb-2013
Papua New Guinea beat Fiji by 30 runs in the final of the South Pacific Games tournament.
PNG fought their way to 164 after electing to bat, but couldn't use up their overs as they were dismissed for 164.
However, it proved more than enough as Fiji folded for 135.
Full postKeeping Dubai cricket alive
Tariq Butt is almost single handedly keeping cricket in Dubai alive, according to an interesting report in Gulfnews .
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
Tariq Butt is almost single handedly keeping cricket in Dubai alive, according to an interesting report in Gulfnews.
Tariq Butt, one of the UAE's leading umpires, is a passionate organiser of tournaments. Since 1989 Butt has staged tournaments in different parts of Dubai and is keen to see that cricket continues to thrive in Dubai.
"For the last 18 years I have organised cricket festivals to mark the Indian and Pakistan Independence Day. I made sure that absence of grounds does not put to an end to this tradition," said Butt, who hails from Pakistan.
Full postPapua New Guinea smash 572 for 6
The Chinese People’s Daily - admittedly an unlikely source of cricket news – reports that Papua New Guinea scored 572 for 6 in a South Pacific Games match against New Caledonia.
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
The Chinese People’s Daily - admittedly an unlikely source of cricket news – reports that Papua New Guinea scored 572 for 6 in a South Pacific Games match against New Caledonia.
It broke the previous Games record of 502 for 9, also by PNG against New Caledonia four years ago.
PNG won the toss and started (relatively) sedately, reaching 121 for 0 in thr 14th over before losing two quick wickets, including Kepena for a duck. Opening batsman Uda was the third man out for 123 (299 for 3). Mahuru Dai, who scored a 16-ball fifty in the 1999 Under-19 World Cup, weighed in with 105 and Pala made 142.
Full postCricket comes to Magnuson Park, Seattle
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
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Seattlites more used to baseball were introduced to the finer game recently, when Worcestershire's Over-50s toured the city.
The players, all over 50, matched up against Seattle Cricket Club on Wednesday for a five-hour-long event at Magnuson Park in Seattle. Worcestershire scored 135; Seattle scored 124.
There was also a break for a proper high tea in the afternoon — complete with little cucumber sandwiches, dainty cakes and, of course, tea — set up right on the playing field.
Full postBulgarian cricket stops play
A Bulgarian travel blog has an interesting (albeit rather confusing) report on the poor state of the country's pitches which it blames on the insect of the same name
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
A Bulgarian travel blog has an interesting (albeit rather confusing) report on the poor state of the country's pitches which it blames on the insect of the same name. At least, we think that is the case. Have a read and leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Full postAll out for 20
Fiji's good form in the Pacific Games continued today when the humbled, or embarrassed, New Caledonia by a whopping 383 runs
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
Fiji's good form in the Pacific Games continued today when the humbled, or embarrassed, New Caledonia by a whopping 383 runs. Batting first Fiji made 403 for 8 before dismissing New Caledonia for a paltry 20.
They face Tonga on Friday and Samoa on Saturday.
SportingPulse have a full report:
Full postNetherlands advertise for new coach
At long last, Netherlands have advertised for a new coach
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
At long last, Netherlands have advertised for a new coach. Paul Jan-Bakker has been in charge since Peter Cantrell's resignation after the 2007 World Cup, and the ICC have the full advertisement at their site.
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB), one of the six ICC High Performance Program Associate Members. The Netherlands have qualified for the last two ICC Cricket World Cup tournaments.
The KNCB is seeking a highly qualified National Coach initially to develop and prepare their National Team to qualify in 2009 for the next World Cup. The National Coach will be responsible for the overall management of the international program which includes planning, development, implementation and evaluation of specialised cricket training and competition programs, and development of younger talent for the future.
A programme of international fixtures is in place including the Intercontinental Cup (First Class), World Cricket League and regional events, and plans are being explored for further ODI’s against Full and Associate ICC member countries outside of ICC feature tournaments.
Full postPicturesque Faleata, Samoa
SportingPulse has an enjoyable round-up of the ongoing Pacific Games in Fiji, and of cricket in the region - specifically Samoa .
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
SportingPulse has an enjoyable round-up of the ongoing Pacific Games in Fiji, and of cricket in the region - specifically Samoa.
As the cricket venue for the 2007 South Pacific Games the Faleata Complex provides the idyllic backdrop for national teams
Yesterday's epic battle between traditional cricket rivals Samoa and the Kingdom of Tonga exemplified the spirit of cricket and the competitiveness of athlete's representing their country with pride and distinction.
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