Beyond the Test World
Another washout in Ayr
As widely predicted yesterday, the miserable weather in Ayr prevented Scotland's second ODI against Kenya from taking place
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
As widely predicted yesterday, the miserable weather in Ayr prevented Scotland's second ODI against Kenya from taking place. So bad was the weather that it was called off some three hours before the scheduled start of play. Attention now turns to Scotland's next ODI on Monday, against England.
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The itinerary for the international Tour of the Under-17 USA team to England has been finalized at last, and the tour will begin on August 14, 2008
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
The itinerary for the international Tour of the Under-17 USA team to England has been finalized at last, and the tour will begin on August 14, 2008. The USA Team will be playing four 40-over and two 20-over matches during their visit.
Unfortunately, it proved to be impossible to schedule any matches with an English Under-15 team because of their already pre-arranged schedule, Hopefully, this will happen in 2009 and beyond, as the idea of U-15 cricket gets more established in world cricket circles.
The USA team contains several players who have already proved themselves in international competition. Among them are Akash Jaganathan, Jason Fox, who is an accomplished batsman, bowler, and keeper from Kansas; Pranay Suri, who captained the Western region team which won the US National championship.and who also performed extremely well in the recently concluded Americas U-15 championship in Bermuda.
Other squad members include: Vinay Suri, an opening bowler who is also a top-order batsman on the winning squad in the US U19 national tournament; Alok Mehta, a bowler who won the Man-of-the-Match award during the recently concluded US Junior National tournament in California; Adhiraj Watave, a talented all-rounder who is the youngest player on the team; Deep Sathe, a legspin bowler who has taken five wickets a few times in youth games and is also extremely strong batsman with the bat.
Full postScotland impress before the rain
The weather hasn't been kind to Associate cricket over the past week, and that drizzly trend continued at Ayr where Scotland's first ODI against Kenya was washed out.
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
The weather hasn't been kind to Associate cricket over the past week, and that drizzly trend continued at Ayr where Scotland's first ODI against Kenya was washed out.
In the play that was possible, Kenya struggled to 141 for 8 in 35 overs. Dewald Nel and John Blain each took two wickets as Kenya's fragile top-order failed to deliver, slipping to 32 for 3 when Steve Tikolo was caught behind for 2. However, Thomas Odoyo smashed four sixes in a brief 45 from 39 balls to loft Kenya's score towards something resembling respectable, before the rain fell once more.
Set 141 from a revised 35 overs, Scotland lost Gavin Hamilton for 9 but the rain again returned and the match was abandoned.
The second ODI at Ayr is scheduled for Wednesday, but the forecast is no more promising than today's.
Full postJersey cling on to beat Guernsey
Jersey retained the Inter-Insular Challenge Trophy with a three-wicket victory over Guernsey at Grainville.
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
Jersey retained the Inter-Insular Challenge Trophy with a three-wicket victory over Guernsey at Grainville.
Guernsey, who were elected to Associate status by the ICC in July, lost early wickets after winning the toss and struggled to 119 all out in 46 overs, with Jeremy Frith’s 38 the only innings of substance. Jersey found the going equally difficult, but Ryan driver followed his two wickets with an gritty unbeaten 45 to steer them home.
Full postLambert captains team to Belize
Clayton Lambert, the former West Indies batsman, will lead the Atlanta Lions Cricket Club of the USA on a tour to Belize in August 2008
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
Clayton Lambert, the former West Indies batsman, will lead the Atlanta Lions Cricket Club of the USA on a tour to Belize in August 2008. The visiting team will play two matches against the national champion and the national team. While in Belize, Lambert will also coach junior cricketers on behalf of the Belize National Cricket Association.
Full postMatch drawn but Ireland close gap
Ireland's rain-affected match against Canada was frustratingly cut short with no play possible on the fourth and final day, but Ireland have closed the gap on an already tightly packed top four in the Intercontinental Cup table
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
Ireland's rain-affected match against Canada was frustratingly cut short with no play possible on the fourth and final day, but Ireland have closed the gap on an already tightly packed top four in the Intercontinental Cup table
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Full postMultimar Junior Winter Cup
The highlight of a quiet month for Argentina was the Third Multimar Junior Winter Cup which was played on the first weekend of July
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
The highlight of a quiet month for Argentina was the Third Multimar Junior Winter Cup which was played on the first weekend of July. The full details are from the ICC Americas Newsflash:
Unfortunately the weather once again played a major part as the day’s play was brought to an early end. The tournament was once again kindly hosted by St. George’s College. There were four teams from Lomas A.C, Belgrano A.C, St. Alban’s and St.George’s that took part in the event, with each team playing two matches.
All matches were based on 15 overs per side. It was encouraging to note the improvement of many of the players, thanks to these Winter Cups and the coaching clinics held over the past three months. Unfortunately the rain came towards the end of another successful day with both matches still to complete their final innings. The day was completed with some drinks and food for the kids and the group watching a DVD on international cricket. Once again, another successful day and looking good for a busy three months before the 2008/09 season kicks off.
Full postTraining camp for Under-19s
Kelvin Williams has led an "intensive training" session for a group of 12 Under-19 cricketers from various countries
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
Kelvin Williams has led an "intensive training" session for a group of 12 Under-19 cricketers from various countries. The sessions got underway at the National Cricket Complex in Trinidad on August 5 and they will last 11 days.
Full postCanada win Under-15 Americas Cricket Championship
Canada have won the Under-15 Americas Cricket Championship in Bermuda after completing the tournament with an unbeaten record.
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
Canada have won the Under-15 Americas Cricket Championship in Bermuda after completing the tournament with an unbeaten record.
Canada were run closest by Bermuda who reduced them to 85 for 6 chasing 168 in their penultimate match, but an unbeaten 44 from Bryan Henry ensured they squeezed home with three balls in hand.
“Grassroots development through talent identification and development programs instituted in the winter of 2007-2008, helped put together a strong team which has taken Canada to this pinnacle and promises to be an indicator of things to come for Canadian cricket,” Atul Ahuja, Cricket Canada’s chief executive, told Cricinfo.
“Cricket Canada has a stated goal to win the Under-19 World Cup that Canada will host in 2012. Many players that were part of the winning team today could well be part of that squad. Programs are being put in place to develop this talent pool to help Canada achieve this goal.”
Full postMusic concert leaves Ulster club homeless
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
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A club in Ulster have had their entire season wiped out because of a music festival which left their ground at Dungannon Park unusable.
Dungannon CC use a council-owned pitch, and last weekend the local authority agreed to the staging of UTV CountryFest, attracting almost 10,000 spectators. But heavy rain had left the outfield sodden, and lorries used to construct the various stages to host the bands churned up the outfield and left it an unusable mudbath.
The concert organisers did erect fencing round the square, but for access to the stage area they drove over the outfield. “It looks like a ploughed field with an oasis of the square in the middle,” a club official told Cricinfo. “It didn’t take a lot … a car would have done considerable damage but they were using lorries.”
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