Tag: cricket
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Event Technical Committee confirms replacement
Dubai, Jan 21, 2013: The ICC has confirmed the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women’s World Cup India 2013 has approved Renee Chappell as a replacement player for Jess Jonassen in the Australia squad for the tournament. The event is scheduled to be playing in India from 31 January to 17 February 2013. The…
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Amla closes in on #1 batting ranking
Dubai, Jan 15, 2013: South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has moved within striking distance of claiming the number-one ranking on the Reliance ICC Test Player Rankings for batsmen for the first time in his career. Amla has moved up a place to second in the latest rankings that were released on Tuesday, a day after…
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Nasir move in the Reliance Player Rankings
Dubai, Jan 07, 2013: Pakistan opener Nasir Jamshed has made the biggest move in the latestReliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI batsmen. The latest rankings were released today, a day after the conclusion of the three-ODI series between traditional rivalsIndia and Pakistan. Nasir has jumped 45 places to 31st spot, while India captain Mahendra Singh…
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Pakistan takes series as India batting fails
Kolkata – India, Jan 03, 2013: They lost eight successive overseas Tests. They lost a home Test series. And now the ODI world champions have lost a home bilateral series for the first time in more than three years. They are in free fall, and continue to touch a newer nadir each time. The failure…
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Pakistan squad for Women’s World Cup
Lahore – Pakistan, Jan 01, 2013: Sana Mir, PCB Women Wing today announces the following 15 Women Players for the ICC Women’s World Cup in Mumbai, India 2013 from 26th January- 17th February. 1. Sana Mir – Captain 2. Syeda Nain Fatima Abidi 3. Bismah Maroof – V Captain 4. Nida Rashid 5. Javeria Wadood…
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USACA announces CEO Appointment
Florida (December 31, 2012) – The United States of America Cricket Association, Inc. (“USACA”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Beazley as its new Chief Executive Officer. This appointment concludes an extensive international search by a sub-committee comprising Gladstone Dainty, Ahmed Jeddy, Sunil Kumar of USACA, Tim Anderson of the International Cricket Council…
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Glenn McGrath to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Dubai, Dec 31: The International Cricket Council today announced that former Australia bowler Glenn McGrath will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on 4 January 2013 during the lunch interval of the third Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka in Sydney. McGrath becomes the 68th male member of the Hall of…
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Junaid and Jamshed set up Pakistan win
Chennai – India, Dec 30: Fortunes swung in an absorbing opening one-dayer, but it was Pakistan who held their nerve to record a six-wicket win and go one-up in Chennai. Junaid Khan had India reeling with a remarkable spell of swing bowling, MS Dhoni bailed India out with a tenacious, unbeaten century but the target…
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ICC expresses sadness at Tony Greig’s passing
Dubai, Dec 29, 2012: ICC chief executive David Richardson expressed his sadness on hearing the news that former England captain and respected commentator Tony Greig had passed away in Sydney today. Mr Richardson said: “This is extremely sad news for cricket and the ICC send their condolences to Tony’s family and in particular his wife Vivian.…
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Yuvraj, Dinda take India to series-levelling win
Ahmedabad – India, Dec 28: India overcame a Mohammad Hafeez masterclass to win by 11 runs and level the two-match series. His wristwork and effortless clearing of the ropes would have inspired admiration from those he tormented today. But Ashok Dinda bowled an excellent second spell at a time when Pakistan, led by Hafeez, were…