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Debutants Canada delivered a stirring performance on the first day of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up matches. Canada defeated Nepal in Dallas, winning by 63 runs with Namibia triumphing in an all-African battle against Uganda by five wickets. Oman left it late to beat Papua New Guinea by three wickets requiring some quick …
Shahid Saikat will become the first Bangladeshi umpire to officiate at an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup when he stands in the tournament opener between USA and Canada. Saikat, 47, took charge of five matches at last year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and has also been on the panel at two ICC Women’s Cricket …
Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will open its doors to the public for the first time on 1 June, as Bangladesh plays India in a warm-up match ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Early access to tickets will be made available to Nassau County residents, existing World Cup ticket-holders, and fans who …
USA Co-hosts USA make their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup debut in 2024, with an opening match against rivals, Canada, in Texas the perfect way to announce themselves. It has been a rapid rise since a first T20I against the UAE only five years ago, but American cricket has gone from strength to strength since …
The biggest ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in history will include more teams and more matches than ever before. For the first time, 20 nations will take to the stage and battle for world glory in the United States and West Indies across 55 matches and four weeks of thrilling action. You may be familiar …
The official warm-up match fixtures for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 have been announced. Matches are scheduled to be played from Monday 27 May to Saturday 1 June across the USA and at two venues in Trinidad and Tobago in the West Indies. The venues to host the 16 warm up matches are …
From the moment Chris Gayle scythed the first delivery of the inaugural ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for four, a new form of entertainment was born. The West Indies batter ushered in a new era for cricket with a sizzling 117 against South Africa, the first of countless unforgettable T20 World Cup moments. For the …
Sri Lanka opener Chamari Athapaththu and England bowlers Sarah Glenn and Lauren Bell have made notable progress in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings after some fine performances over the past week. Athapaththu’s match-winning knock of 102 against Scotland in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier has helped the captain move …
Qualification for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 begins this week with Indonesia playing host to Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Samoa. With direct qualification to the second edition of the World Cup on the line, all teams have reason to believe and represent their country with pride. Hosting the event for the …
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the departure of Hilton Moreeng as the Proteas Women head coach upon...
Last night’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final was all about Chamari Athapaththu stamping her class and authority and doing so in style! I had mentioned earlier that she is a big match player who is truly world-class and someone who can win any game on her own and last night’s terrific ton was …
Sri Lanka captain, Chamari Athapaththu, scored a scintillating century, the second of her T20I career, to spearhead her side’s comprehensive, 68-run victory over Scotland in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday night. Athapaththu’s dazzling 102 came from just 63 deliveries including 13 boundaries and …
The International Cricket Council and Sky have today announced a new five-year deal for Sky to be the exclusive New Zealand broadcaster for all ICC men’s and women’s events through to the end of 2028. Under the new partnership, Sky will broadcast 16 international events, including ICC Men’s and Women’s Cricket World Cups, ICC Men’s …
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) proudly congratulates its former President and Lifetime Honorary Member Mr. Ray Mali on receiving the prestigious...
ICC Ambassador Yuvraj Singh took the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy Tour into top gear at the Miami Grand Prix, walking the grid with the prized silverware 20 international teams will be vying for from 1-29 June in the West Indies and USA. The collaboration with Formula One, which also saw the Trophy …
While I had predicted Ireland and Sri Lanka to confirm their tickets for Bangladesh and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, I am happy to see my prediction go wrong thanks to Scotland, who produced an incredible, all-round performance and were surely the deserving winners of the first semi-final where their inspirational captain, Kathryn …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today unveiled the latest lists of contenders hoping to claim the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards following April’s international contests. Three elite performers comprise the shortlist for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month. Sri Lanka’s influential skipper Chamari Athapaththu is nominated for her outstanding runscoring …
Sri Lanka have joined Scotland as the second qualifier for this year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup which will be played in Bangladesh from 3 to 20 October. The experienced Sri Lanka side was given a run for their money by hosts, United Arab Emirates (UAE), in defence of their 149-run total in the do-or-die …
A dominant, all-round performance by Scotland saw them knock out semi-final favourites, Ireland, in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Their comprehensive, eight-wicket win was spearheaded by an inspirational performance by captain, Kathryn Bryce (4/8), earning them their first-ever ticket to …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the fixtures for the ninth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 taking place from 3 to 20 October in Bangladesh, an event that promises to inspire and connect with a new generation of fans across the globe. Ten teams will play 23 matches, over 18 action-packed days, at …
Amanzimtoti’s local tourism, businesses, and the hard-working Lions Club were given a major boost on Saturday, 27 April with the successful Highland Gathering held at Hutchison Park. Crowds flocked to enjoy the day’s festivities, which included several new features and prize giveaways, with the proceeds going towards community initiatives by The Lions Club of Amanzimtoti. …
I have really enjoyed the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier so far. The tournament has produced some real moments of cricketing brilliance with all 10 teams giving it their all. The 20 group games were keenly contested and we are now down to the business end of the tournament, where one moment of brilliance …
Ireland recorded an unequivocal, 54-run win over Netherlands to knock them out of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier. Tournament hosts, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have sealed the fourth semi-final spot, moving one step closer to qualification for the main event in Bangladesh later this year. Needing to win the match following the …
Scotland have joined Sri Lanka and Ireland in the semi-finals line-up of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi. The last spot is still up for grabs as Netherlands take on Ireland in the last group stage match under the lights at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Friday night. On Friday afternoon, …