Category: CRICKET
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Kubra strikes to take six against Ireland, Six-wicket haul for Ismail
Dhaka, ICC Press Release, Nov 18, 2011: Khadiza Tul Kubra claimed six wickets against Ireland today to lead Bangladesh to its second win of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier. Bangladesh captain, Salma Khatun, had helped the side to a total of 209 after the 21-year-old struck 73 runs at BKSP* 3, but in response…
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Richardson dazzles with bat and ball to steer Ireland to victory
Dhaka, ICC Media Release, 17 November 2011: Eimear Richardson helped Ireland to its first victory of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2011 in Dhaka today after the 25-year-old all-rounder hit a half-century and claimed five wickets to steer the team to 255-run victory over Japan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka…
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ICC Nominations Committee meets in Dubai
Dubai, ICC Media Release, 16 November 2011: The ICC Nominations Committee, chaired by ICC President Sharad Pawar, has met in Dubai to review the progress of the process for nominating the next ICC Vice-President(2012-2014). In Accordance with the ICC Constitution, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) were asked by the…
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Sri Lanka defeats Netherlands at ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2011
Dhaka, ICC Media ReleaseNov 15, 2011: Sri Lanka bounced back from yesterday’s defeat to South Africa by beating Netherlands by seven wickets today at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier Group A fixture at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh (ICC Womens World Cup Qualifier). Meanwhile, hosts Bangladesh also recovered from its loss to Pakistan…
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Malinga inspires Sri Lankan win over Pakistan
ICC News, Tue, Nov 15, 2011: Sling-action pace man Lasith Malinga took three wickets to help Sri Lanka to a 25-run win over Pakistan in the second one day international to level the five-match series 1-1 on Monday. Malinga took two wickets in the first over and then returned in his second spell to finish…
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Pakistan, West Indies, Netherlands and South Africa all win on opening day of ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2011
Dhaka, ICC Media Release, 14 November 2011: Pakistan, West Indies, Netherlands and South Africa all claimed victories on the opening day of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Dhaka, Bangladesh today (ICC Womens World Cup Qualifier). Sana Mir’s Pakistan defeated hosts Bangladesh by 73 runs in a hard-fought game played in front of strong…
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ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2011, Dhaka, begins today
ICC News: The ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2011, Dhaka, begins today according to the following schedule. Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2011: Mon, Nov 14, 2011 4:00 AM, Bangladesh vs Pakistan, Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur Mon, Nov 14, 2011 4:00 AM, South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Venue: Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium Mon, Nov 14, 2011 4:00 AM,…
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Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards 2011 launched
Dubai, ICC Media Release, 13 November 2010: The International Cricket Council has announced details of the annual Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards for 2011. This is the tenth year of the awards, which form part of the ICC’s commitment to promoting excellence in cricket development outside the ICC’s Full Members. The awards are designed to recognise…
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Steyn becomes only the 20th bowler in history to break 900-point mark threshold
Dubai, ICC Media Release, 12 November 2011: South Africa’s Dale Steyn has become only the 20th bowler in history to break the 900-point mark barrier in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers after claiming six wickets in his side’s eight-wicket win against Australia in Cape Town on Friday. Steyn began the Test on 899…
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Leg-spinner Shahid Afridi capped an excellent return to international cricket
Dubai-ICC News, Nov 11, 2011: Leg-spinner Shahid Afridi capped an excellent return to international cricket with three wickets as Pakistan thumped Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first day-night match here on Friday. Afridi took 3-27 in his first match since returning from a six-month exile, helping Pakistan dismiss Sri Lanka for a paltry…