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Cummins on cricket in Canada
There's a fascinating article with Anderson Cummins , the former West Indies allrounder who now lives in Canada
Will
25-Feb-2013
There's a fascinating article with Anderson Cummins, the former West Indies allrounder who now lives in Canada. While cricket in Canada is booming, Cummins is aware of the need to market it to the local people and not simply rely on immigrants from cricket-playing nations.
"It's important to market it appropriately so it doesn't remain something that is played primarily by the immigrant population," he said.
One rare homegrown cricketer is Zubin Surkari. His father came here in the '70s from India and Surkari, 26, got involved with the game through programs at the Toronto Cricket Club at an early age. He's been on the senior national team since he was 19.
"It's hard to get homegrown players to play at a level that is good enough, when there are people coming in from other countries where they play cricket all the time," he said. He scoffs at the notion that cricket is a slow or boring game.
Full postThreats force Israel game to be scrapped
srael's cricketers have become victims of the escalating crisis in the Middle East after they were forced to cancel their European Championship game with Jersey, which was due to played at Glasgow Academicals CC today, after they were targetted by
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
srael's cricketers have become victims of the escalating crisis in the Middle East after they were forced to cancel their European Championship game with Jersey, which was due to played at Glasgow Academicals CC today, after they were targetted by the local Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS).
A rather vague press release issued by the European Cricket Council on Wednesday claimed that he match was off because the ground was unavailable.
But in The Jerusalem Post, Stanley Perlman, the president of the Israel Cricket Association, said that Cricket Scotland officials had received anonymous calls on Wednesday warning that the safety of the Israel players could not be guaranteed. He added that Glasgow police had approved a Muslim demonstration at "a Glasgow cricket club field" for approximately 2,000 demonstrators.
Click here for the full story on Cricinfo.
Full postTest umpires for Bermuda's Cup match
After unprecedented scenes during last year’s Somerset-St George’s Cup match, the Bermuda Cricket Board has brought in two top English umpires to officiate in this year’s game
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
After unprecedented scenes during last year’s Somerset-St George’s Cup match, the Bermuda Cricket Board has brought in two top English umpires to officiate in this year’s game. Retired Test umpires David Shepherd and Mervyn Kitchen will take charge of a two-day game which in among the most fiercely competitive in the world.
Randy Butler, the secretary of the local umpires’ association, was less than thrilled at his men missing out, and he had a warning for both teams:
“I just hope they realise the seriousness of abiding by the ICC’s code of conduct because these guys are very experienced and will not tolerate any of the nonsense that we saw in Cup Match last year or fans running onto the pitch.”
European cricket in World League
The European Cricket Council's European Cricket Championships, which are being held in Scotland, are the first to be organised under the auspices of the International Cricket Council’s World Cricket League.
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
The European Cricket Council's European Cricket Championships, which are being held in Scotland, are the first to be organised under the auspices of the International Cricket Council’s World Cricket League.
The tournament will feature 13 countries in two divisions playing 30 matches in seven days at 12 west of Scotland grounds, starting on Thursday (August 3).
The Division 1 sides - Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Denmark and Italy - will play a round-robin tournament, from which there is no relegation. The three matches involving the first three named teams are deemed by the International Cricket Council as official One-Day Internationals, and will be played at Ayr Cricket Club, where ground facilities have been upgraded with support from South Ayrshire Council.
Scotland’s other two matches will be played at New Anniesland (against Denmark) and Hamilton Crescent (against Italy).
Full postChaugai could miss ACC trophy
Kanishka Chaugai, one of Nepal's most exciting talents, is in doubt for the forthcoming ACC Trophy when it was revealed his college, in the USA, might not allow him the extra time off:
Will
25-Feb-2013
Kanishka Chaugai, one of Nepal's most exciting talents, is in doubt for the forthcoming ACC Trophy when it was revealed his college, in the USA, might not allow him the extra time off:
“I have requested the college to give me a week,” Kanishka said. “My term start on August 28 and I am expected to be at the college on August 20 for the freshmen orientation.” If the college rejects, Kanishka will fly on August 18.
“I would have loved to play in the ACC Trophy because it’s a very important event for Nepal,” the batsman said. Kanishka has been representing the country in various age-group and senior team since 2000.
Full story at nepalcricket.com
Full postAustralia to begin season in Malaysia
Australia could prepare for their 2006-07 season with a tri-series in Malaysia according to Bernama , a Malaysian news agency:
Will
25-Feb-2013
Australia could prepare for their 2006-07 season with a tri-series in Malaysia according to Bernama, a Malaysian news agency:
The tournament would most likely comprise six pool matches and a final, with four matches to be played in Malaysia and three in Singapore.
The tournament would be Australia's first international series since it toured Bangladesh in April, and would be the first step in what will be a massive six-month period which includes the Champions Trophy, the home Ashes series against England and the World Cup in the Caribbean, starting in March.
Full postArgentina benefit from MCC donation
MCC and the ICC have each donated $2500 to Argentinia Cricket who will use the proceeds to develop a turf pitch at St George's College
Will
25-Feb-2013
MCC and the ICC have each donated $2500 to Argentinia Cricket who will use the proceeds to develop a turf pitch at St George's College. Read the full story at Cricinfo.
Full postScottish umpires angry after assault let-off
Scottish umpires were reportedly disgusted after Saleem Sajjadm, who admitted verbally and physically attacking umpire Vic Hadcroft in a league match, escaped with a ban until the end of the season
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
Scottish umpires were reportedly disgusted after Saleem Sajjadm, who admitted verbally and physically attacking umpire Vic Hadcroft in a league match, escaped with a ban until the end of the season. Many had been demanding a life ban for Sajjadm.
Umpire training officer Jim Connell insisted the sentence had been a cop-out. He declared: "We have been let down badly - but, sadly, this is what I expected to happen, knowing who were making the decision. Sajjad's actions were not a spur-of-the-moment thing, they were pre-meditated. He was angry after being given out - but it was almost 15 minutes later when he re-entered the field of play to confront Vic.”
Click here for a full report from The Scotsman.
Full postACC Trophy Schedule
The opening match of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Trophy gets underway next month, and here's the schedule:
Will
25-Feb-2013
The opening match of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Trophy gets underway next month, and here's the schedule:
Groups
A: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Brunei, Malaysia
B: Oman, Maldives, Bahrain, Singapore
C: Kuwait, Nepal, Myanmmar, Hong Kong, Bhutan
D: Qatar, Afghanista, Iran, Thailand, Indonesia
14th August
Afghanistan v Thailand
Bhutan v Nepal
Indonesia v Qatar
Kuwait v Myanmar
15th August
Malaysia v Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan v Iran
Maldives v Oman
Bahrain v Singapore
Full postNigeria a potential cricket nation
Hoosain Ayub, the ICC development officer for Africa, has said that Nigeria has the potential to become a major power in the cricket world
Will
25-Feb-2013
Hoosain Ayub, the ICC development officer for Africa, has said that Nigeria has the potential to become a major power in the cricket world. Ayub gave a presentation entitled "Good governance and leadership create good cricket team" at the council of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) in the capital Abuja.
"All stakeholders and lovers of cricket must unite and work to turn Nigeria into a cricket giant not only in Africa but in the entire world," he said.
"Countries and regions like Uganda have made tremendous achievements in women's cricket and I believe Nigeria can make similar gains, if you take the proper steps."
He also advised them to seek for corporate funding to sponsor their programs rather than rely solely on funding from the ICC.
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