Category: CRICKET
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Inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame Arthur Morris
Dubai, 27 July 2016: The International Cricket Council today announced that Muttiah Muralidaran, Karen Rolton, Arthur Morris and George Lohmann will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame later this year. Record-breaking off-spinner Muralidaran becomes the first Sri Lankan player to be inducted along with twice ICC Women’s World Cup winner and former…
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Gayle aiming to whip up a storm at CPL
Lauderhill, July 26, 2016: Jamaica Tallawahs captain Chris Gayle believes, that, the historic Lauderhill leg of Hero CPL Caribbean Premier League www.cplt20.com, matches starting this week in Central Broward Stadium (Gayle aiming). The West Indies star says he hopes the six matches can elevate the profile of the competition to a new level as the…
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Smith receives ICC Test Championship mace
Dubai, July 25, 2016: Australia captain Steve Smith today received the ICC Test Championship mace and US$1 million in prize money for leading his side to the number-one ranking on the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings on the annual 1 April cut-off date. ICC Chief Executive David Richardson made the presentations to Smith in…
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ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 logo unveiled
Dubai, July 23, 2016: With exactly a year to go to the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, the International Cricket Council today released the event logo which reflects the unique connection between the spirit of the sport and its place of origin in England and Wales (World Cup 2017 logo unveiled). The…
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Tallawahs qualify for Hero CPL knockouts after Tridents victory
Kingston, July 20, 2016: The Jamaica Tallawahs have secured a place in the knockout stages of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a win over the Barbados Tridents at Sabina Park. The Tallawahs have won all four of their home games as they became the first team to gain a place at finals week…
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ECB’s Steve Elworthy appointed Managing Director of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Dubai, 19 July 2016: The International Cricket Council and the England and Wales Cricket Board today jointly announced that Steve Elworthy had been appointed as Managing Director of the ICC Cricket World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales in 2019. Elworthy will also have an oversight of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017…
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Hero CPL honours Sir Garry Sobers ahead of 80th birthday celebrations
Bridgetown, July 16, 2016: The great Sir Garry Sobers received a special presentation ahead of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) between Barbados Tridents and Trinbago Knight Riders at the Kensington Oval on Saturday morning. One of the game’s greatest players, whose influence and legacy extends across the Caribbean and beyond, Sir Garry will celebrate…
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Early wickets fail to stop Jamaica Tallawahs romping home at Hero CPL
Kingston, 15 July 2016: A remarkable match at Sabina Park saw the Jamaica Tallawahs recover from the loss of four wickets in seven balls at the start of their innings to defeat the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The Amazon Warriors batted first and set a sub-par total that should…
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Dominant Amazon Warriors Defeat Patriots in Hero CPL
Georgetown, July 09, 2016: A brilliant display from the Guyana Amazon Warriors bowlers was backed up by their batsmen as they made it four wins in four matches against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL). They won the match with 22 balls to spare thanks to runs from…
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ICC Annual Conference concludes in Edinburgh
Edinburgh, July 2, 2016: The 2016 ICC Annual Conference concluded on Saturday in Edinburgh with the ICC, IDI and IBC Board meetings, which were held under the chairmanship of Shashank Manohar. Among the discussions held, decisions made and reports received were: Significant progress made in the ongoing review of the ICC’s governance structure The Board…