Matches (18)

ENG-A vs IND-A (1)

IPL (1)

WCL 2 (1)

TNPL (1)

ENG vs WI (1)

Vitality Blast Men (10)

Vitality Blast Women (3)

Lunch • 2nd Unofficial TEST • Northampton

IND-A

(21 ov) 75/2

LIONS

Day 1 - Session 1: Eng Lions chose to field.

Schedule Series

RESULT • Final • IPL • T20 • Ahmedabad

RCB

190/9

PBKS

(20 ov, T:191) 184/7

RCB won by 6 runs

Schedule Table Report Videos

Beyond the Test World

Concern over state of Albert Park

The Fiji Times has a disturbing report on the poor state of Albert Park in Suva, the capital of the country

Will Luke

25-Feb-2013

The Fiji Times has a disturbing report on the poor state of Albert Park in Suva, the capital of the country. Safety aspects have been "compromised," and the outfield is littered - literally - with rubbish, pot holes and overgrown grass.

The article also has news of the latest match in the Suva Cricket Association league, where Army Cricket Club beat Willow Whisperers. And finally, there's this:

A highlight of the round was seeing clubs showing initiative to turn up with coloured tops and white longs. While on uniforms one thing that should be mentioned here is that some clubs are still flouting tradition and disrespectful to the sport by not playing in their white longs or even the same coloured longs.

Some ill-mannered players put a slap in the face to this respectable game by rocking up and playing Cricket in different coloured shorts. I feel that W.G. Grace is really turning in his grave and for that matter ironically these players have shown shortcomings in their performances this first round.

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Bonus incentive for Canada

Should Canada reach the final of the World Cricket League - to be held in Nairobi at the end of this month - thus qualifying them for the Twenty 20 World Cup in September, each player will receive a bonus of USD$5,000

Will Luke

25-Feb-2013

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Bermuda prepare for World Cricket League in Trinidad

Bermuda are in Trinidad to prepare for the World Cricket League which gets underway at the end of this month

Will Luke

25-Feb-2013

Bermuda are in Trinidad to prepare for the World Cricket League which gets underway at the end of this month. Three club sides - Clico Preysal (who won all five of their matches on a tour to Bermuda last September), Wanderers Cricket Club and Clarke Road United have all been lined up.

“Trinidad really is a good fit for us,” Logie said of his homeland yesterday.

“It’s obviously where we are going to be playing our World Cup matches so it’s important we give the players as much time as possible to get used to the conditions there. And we’ve got everything we need in terms of practice facilities and support.

“Traditionally we’ve always done quite well after a training camp down there and with the World Cricket League tournament coming up at the end of January (in Nairobi, Kenya), we saw it as a perfect opportunity to get the guys away from everything again and prepare thoroughly.

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Leverock named sports personality of the year

Dwayne Leverock, Bermuda’s supersized spinner, and Teresa Perozzi - the boxer who defended her world title twice while running a business and raising her son - are the Bermuda Sun's sports personalities of the year for 2006.

Martin Williamson

25-Feb-2013

Dwayne Leverock, Bermuda’s supersized spinner, and Teresa Perozzi - the boxer who defended her world title twice while running a business and raising her son - are the Bermuda Sun's sports personalities of the year for 2006.

Both have faced public and media scrutiny away from the sports arena, but have proved their critics wrong where it counts - on the pitch and in the ring. Leverock's battle with his weight and Perozzi's ability to juggle work, family and intense periods of training have endeared them to the public.

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Tikolo awarded in honours list

Tom Tikolo, elder brother of Steve and the former Kenya captain, has been awarded the Head of State’s Commendation (HSC Civilian Division) in the President’s Jamhuri day honours list

Will Luke

25-Feb-2013

Tom Tikolo, elder brother of Steve and the former Kenya captain, has been awarded the Head of State’s Commendation (HSC Civilian Division) in the President’s Jamhuri day honours list.

Mr. Tikolo was born in 1961. He is the first Kenyan of African descent to be selected to the Kenya National Cricket Team in September, 1980 and subsequently became its Captain in June 1986. He was also elected to the Cricket Association in Kenya and also worked for the International Cricket Association. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Cricket Kenya and Tournament Director of the Africa Cricket Association. He is awarded the Head of State’s Commendation (HSC- Civilian Division) for his commendable achievements in promoting cricket in the country.

Via CricketEurope.

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Review of Kenya in 2006

Nick Deverell provides an excellent, comprehensive timeline and round-up of Kenya's year in 2006 over at Cricket Europe

Will Luke

25-Feb-2013

Nick Deverell provides an excellent, comprehensive timeline and round-up of Kenya's year in 2006 over at Cricket Europe.

Do you support Kenya? Let us know your thoughts on their year by leaving a comment.

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Junior tournament in Abu Dhabi

The former Sri Lanka batsman, Aravinda De Silva, is the star guest to open next month's junior tournament in Abu Dhabi

Will Luke

25-Feb-2013

The former Sri Lanka batsman, Aravinda De Silva, is the star guest to open next month's junior tournament in Abu Dhabi. Strong teams from England and India have been invited and it will be umpired by officials from England and the UAE.

"We have decided to make the event more competitive by inviting strong teams from England and India," said Shehzad Altaf, the former UAE team player turned coach and chief organiser of the tournament.

The tournament has been divided into three categories. The Under-11, Under-13 and Under-17. "The U-11 and the U-13 will be a 25 overs event the U-17 will play a 30-overs tournament. All the matches will be umpired by professional umpires from UK and UAE," added Altaf.

The tournament gets underway on January 7. More info can be read at Gulf News.

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What has everyone got to hide?

There is widespread confusion in US cricket circles over the almost secret marketing deal reportedly agreed last October between the USA Cricket Association and a company called Centrex

Martin Williamson

25-Feb-2013

There is widespread confusion in US cricket circles over the almost secret marketing deal reportedly agreed last October between the USA Cricket Association and a company called Centrex. The deal, which was flagged in outline to Cricinfo before it was finalised, has reportedly been signed and a payment made to the USACA, and yet it has proved almost impossible to find any information about what it involves and how much money has changed hands now and is expected to in the coming years.

What we have been told is that the agreement will mean a joint-venture company will run most aspects of the game and its promotion, with the USACA reaping a financial benefit. But a source close to the USACA said that a number of issues remain unresolved, although it is not expected that the ongoing dispute over the association’s constitution and elections will affect the deal.

Wild sums have been bandied around behind the scenes, with some claiming that the deal could net the USACA millions of dollars a year. While this appears to be an exaggeration, the sudden influx of cash could account for the association’s reluctance to make the arrangement public. The already ultra-secretive board of directors are unlikely to be happy about potential rivals becoming aware of a new income stream.

And what of Major League Cricket, the organisation which threatened to usurp the USACA and which seemed to be expanding rapidly into the void left by the shambolic organization of the association? Insiders report that if the Centrex deal goes through, it spells the end of MLC as much of its raison d’etre centres on doing what the USACA should be expected to do in any normal board.

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Same old, same old for Nepal

Nepalcricket.com have a good, if dispiriting, round-up of Nepal's last year in cricket

Will Luke

25-Feb-2013

Nepalcricket.com have a good, if dispiriting, round-up of Nepal's last year in cricket. Progress is undoubtedly being made, but they are yet to win the big matches.

Successful year with distasteful failures in the important matches, as always, remained the story of Nepali cricket in the year 2006.
Youth teams returning triumphant and senior teams performing well except in one or two important matches marked the year with hopes flying high in the cricket administration with the return of one of the most influential cricket administrators in power.