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England crush woeful Pakistan

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:00:17 +0000

England showed no sign of relinquishing their hold over Pakistan as they wrapped up the NatWest International T20 series courtesy of a comprehensive victory at the SWALEC Stadium.

England crush woeful Pakistan

England revel in lofty status

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:00:04 +0000

Captain Paul Collingwood believes England’s successive NatWest International T20 wins over Pakistan prove they can handle the added pressure that comes with being world champions.

England revel in lofty status

In memoriam Peter Hargreaves

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:27 +0000

Denmark has lost Peter Hargreaves

In memoriam Peter Hargreaves

What a weekend!

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:27 +0000

The Danish Championship will be decided in a replay next week while Esbjerg was relegated by an inferior NRR and will be replaced by Ishoj.

What a weekend!

Irish beaten by Canada in Toronto

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:25 +0000

Ireland suffer a four-run defeat by Canada on the Duckworth-Lewis method in the opening one-day game in Toronto.

Irish beaten by Canada in Toronto

England v Pakistan second T20 as it happened

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:59:33 +0000

England beat Pakistan by six wickets in the second Twenty20 international in Cardiff to take the series 2-0.

England v Pakistan second T20 as it happened

Stirling ton sets up Ireland win

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:49:03 +0000

Paul Stirling hits a record Ireland one-day international score of 177 as the visitors defeat Canada by 92 runs in Toronto to draw the two-match series.

Stirling ton sets up Ireland win

Winning run delights Collingwood

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:23:30 +0000

England captain Paul Collingwood hails the spirit of his side after they equal the Twenty20 international record with a seventh successive victory.

Winning run delights Collingwood

England cruise to T20 series win

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:40:35 +0000

England record their seventh successive victory in Twenty20 internationals and a 2-0 series win over Pakistan with an emphatic six-wicket victory in Cardiff.

England cruise to T20 series win

Smith pips Brunt as Reading prevail

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:00:26 +0000

Teenage prospect Linsey Smith added to her burgeoning reputation by taking 5-9 to help Reading beat Ransome & Marles and become Women’s Premier League champions.

Smith pips Brunt as Reading prevail

Academy progress clear to Shaw

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:00:26 +0000

Paul Shaw, ECB high performance manager for women’s and girls’ cricket, says the responsibility given to members of the England Academy is easing their passage to international cricket.

Academy progress clear to Shaw

Kirk Edwards hits match-winning ton for Wanderers in Barbados

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:59:36 +0000

West Indies A team batsman Kirk Edwards hit a match-winning century for Wanderers in the Barbados Cricket Association’s Sagicor Cup 50-over tournament on Sunday. The tall right-hander, who is among the players offered developmental contracts by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), hit 113 not out as Wanderers easily defeated the Banks CC by six wickets.

Kirk Edwards hits match-winning ton for Wanderers in Barbados

No excuse for corruption – Broad

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:00:11 +0000

Stuart Broad insists there can be no excuse for any cricketer to be caught up in corruption – and especially as support and guidance from the ECB and International Cricket Council is so explicit.

No excuse for corruption – Broad

Pietersen fined for Twitter rant

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:47:21 +0000

England batsman Kevin Pietersen is given an undisclosed fine by the ECB over his Twitter tirade.

Pietersen fined for Twitter rant

Pietersen fined over Twitter comments

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Kevin Pietersen has been fined an undisclosed sum by the ECB after pleading guilty to two charges relating to comments made on Twitter at his omission from the NatWest Series squad.

Pietersen fined over Twitter comments

Sri Lanka cricketer investigated

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:59:28 +0000

A leading Sri Lanka cricketer has been investigated by the anti-corruption unit of the world cricket governing body, BBC Sport has learned.

Sri Lanka cricketer investigated

‘Sting cash’ found on cricketers

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:00:26 +0000

Cash paid to an agent as part of a sting operation by the News of the World was found by police after they searched the rooms of three Pakistan players suspected of spot fixing in last week’s Lord’s Test, the BBC understands.

‘Sting cash’ found on cricketers

‘Banish Pakistan trio if guilty’

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:00:26 +0000

Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan says the three cricketers accused of spot-fixing should receive life bans from cricket if found guilty.

‘Banish Pakistan trio if guilty’

England wear crown with style

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:00:14 +0000

Paul Collingwood was delighted with a “100%” performance by world champions England, who made a winning return to Twenty20 courtesy of Eoin Morgan and Michael Yardy’s calm stand.

England wear crown with style

Morgan and Yardy fend off Pakistan

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:00:13 +0000

Superb innings under pressure by Eoin Morgan and Michael Yardy guided England from a worrying mid-innings wobble to a comfortable five-wicket win in the opening NatWest International T20 in Cardiff.

Morgan and Yardy fend off Pakistan

England v Pakistan Twenty20 as it happened

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:00:03 +0000

England beat Pakistan by five wickets with 2.5 overs to spare in the first Twenty20 international in Cardiff.

England v Pakistan Twenty20 as it happened

Hameed hits out at fixing ’sting’

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:38:53 +0000

Pakistan’s Yasir Hameed says a meeting he had with the News of the World that was secretly recorded has been “inaccurately reported” by the tabloid.

Hameed hits out at fixing ’sting’

England cruise to win in Twenty20

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:06:00 +0000

England underline their status as World Twenty20 champions as they cruise to victory in the first of two internationals against Pakistan.

England cruise to win in Twenty20

Hughes runs hot again at Lord’s but Derbyshire lose

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:40 +0000

Chesney Hughes continued his impressive form with a half-century for Derbyshire but his side still went under to Middlesex in the English County 40-Over competition at Lord’s on Saturday. The left-handed opener batted with great freedom to hit 64 from 59 balls but Derbyshire suffered a seven-wicket, their eighth defeat in 12 games.

Hughes runs hot again at Lord’s but Derbyshire lose

Shillingford elated with Central Retainer Contract offer

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:39 +0000

Roseau, Dominica – West Indies off-spinner Shane Shillingford says he is elated to have been offered a central retainer contract from the West Indies Cricket Board. Shillingford, who has played three Test matches since making ma…

Shillingford elated with Central Retainer Contract offer

Retainer boost for Adrian Barath

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:39 +0000

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Rookie West Indies opener Adrian Barath says his new central retainer contract will be a boon for his game, allowing him to devote his full attention to playing for the regional side.

Retainer boost for Adrian Barath

Chairman Butts backing Windies girls to deliver in South Africa

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:38 +0000

St John’s Antigua: Chairman of West Indies Selectors Clyde Butts has thrown his full support behind the West Indies women’s team selected to play in the International Cricket Council’s Women’s Challenge in Potchefstroom, South Af…

Chairman Butts backing Windies girls to deliver in South Africa

WICB and Digicel join forces to launch Youth Development Programme

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:37 +0000

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and Digicel, proud sponsor of cricket in the West Indies today announced details of the Digicel Youth Cricket Development Programme. The two-year agreement will see youth development clinics take place with hundreds of aspiring young cricketers being coached with a view to creating a pool of talented young West Indian cricketers.

WICB and Digicel join forces to launch Youth Development Programme

Shiv’s 51 helps Lancashire in race to finish against Hampshire

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:37 +0000

West Indies batting stalwart Shiv Chanderpaul made a crucial half-century to help his team Lancashire to a vital victory over Hampshire on the final day of their English County Championship match on Friday. The 36-year-old left-hander topscored with 51…

Shiv’s 51 helps Lancashire in race to finish against Hampshire

Selectors name strong team for ICC Women’s Tourney in South Africa

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:36 +0000

The West Indies Board’s Selectors today named the team to represent the West Indies at the International Cricket Council?s Women’s Challenge in Potchefstroom, South Africa in October. The 14-member squad incudes two newcomers, who have not yet played at the international level.

Selectors name strong team for ICC Women’s Tourney in South Africa

Hughes plays amazing knock as Derbyshire record historic win

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:34 +0000

Chesney Hughes played a superb innings for Derbyshire to help them record an amazing come-from-behind victory in their English County Cricket match against Gloucestershire on Wednesday. For Derbyshire it was one of the most astonishing wins in history as they recovered from being bowled out for just 44 in their first innings to beat Gloucestershire by 54 runs.

Hughes plays amazing knock as Derbyshire record historic win

WICB provides clarifications on Sarwan, Taylor and Deonarine

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:34 +0000

St John’s, Antigua – The WICB has received numerous queries from the media regarding the Selection Committee not having recommended Ramnaresh Sarwan, Jerome Taylor and Narsingh Deonarine for Central Retainer or Developmental contracts for the period October 1 2010 to September 30, 2011.

WICB provides clarifications on Sarwan, Taylor and Deonarine

Statement by ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:33 +0000

Haroon Lorgat, Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC) today issued a statement in the light of the ongoing investigation into allegations of corruption during the England v Pakistan Test match at Lord’s, which concluded on Sunday.

Statement by ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat

Hughes on 47 not out as 24 wickets fall on opening day

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:32 +0000

On a day when 24 wickets fell, Chesney Hughes ? the teenaged left-hander from Anguilla — batted doggedly to reach 47 not out for Derbyshire in the second innings against Gloucestershire in their English County Championship match.

Hughes on 47 not out as 24 wickets fall on opening day

WICB announces list of players offered Central Retainer and Developmental contracts

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:32 +0000

St John’s Antigua – The WICB, on Friday August 27, offered Central Retainer Contracts for the period October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011 to the following players: 1. Chris Gayle, 2. Shivnarine Chanderpaul, 3. Sulieman Benn, 4. Dwayne Bravo, 5. Darren Sammy, 6. Kemar Roach, 7. Brendan Nash, 8. Adrian Barath, 9. Darren Bravo, 10. Shane Shillingford, 11. Kieron Pollard, 12. Nikita Miller, 13. Devon Smith, 14. Ravi Rampaul, 15. Nelon Pascal

WICB announces list of players offered Central Retainer and Developmental contracts

Scoreboard: Guyana v Trinidad and Tobago (Match 2)

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:31 +0000

Full scoreboard from the Airtel Champions League warm-up T20 match between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence on Sunday night:
Toss: Trinidad and Tobago
Result: Guyana won by 48 runs

Scoreboard: Guyana v Trinidad and Tobago (Match 2)

Sarwan topscores with 68 as Guyana warm-up in style

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:31 +0000

Captain Ramnaresh Sarwan returned to form with a fluent half-century as Guyana beat Trinidad and Tobago by 48 runs on Sunday night in their final warm-up match in preparation for next month’s Airtel Champions League in South Africa.

Sarwan topscores with 68 as Guyana warm-up in style

Bajans thrilled to clinch seventh Under-13 title in eight years

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:30 +0000

Barbados played like true champions on Saturday to defeat Nevis and win the St Kitts and Nevis Under-13 Cricket Festival. Playing at the Elquemedo Willett Park, the Bajans made a challenging 191-2 off their 25 overs to win by 42 runs. The home side batted well and replied with 149-5 off their 25 overs in front a vocal and supportive crowd, to finish second in the tournament.

Bajans thrilled to clinch seventh Under-13 title in eight years

Scoreboard: Guyana v Trinidad and Tobago

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:30 +0000

Full scoreboard from the Airtel Champions League warm-up T20 match between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence on Saturday night:
Result: Trinidad and Tobago won by 9 runs

Scoreboard: Guyana v Trinidad and Tobago

WICB Office closed until further notice

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:29 +0000

St John’s, Antigua – The government of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a Hurricane Warning as a result of Hurricane Earl. Consequently the WICB Office will be closed until further notice.

WICB Office closed until further notice

WICB launches recruitment process for Windies Team Manager

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:27 +0000

St John’s, Antigua – The WICB has launched a recruitment process for a Team Manager for the West Indies Team.
Legendary former West Indies fast bowler Joel Garner filled the position for an interim period until the end of the Digicel Series 2010.

WICB launches recruitment process for Windies Team Manager

Sagicor West Indies HPC Director happy with first three months

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:26 +0000

The members of the Sagicor West Indies High Performance Centre are preparing for their tour to Canada after completing their first three-month stint at the 3Ws Oval at the Cave Hill Campus of the West Indies in Barbados. Toby Radford, the Director and Head Coach, spoke about the progress made by the players and the expectations as they prepare for the trip.

Sagicor West Indies HPC Director happy with first three months

Barbados beat Nevis to win St Kitts and Nevis Under-13 Festival

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:26 +0000

Summarised scores in the seventh and final round of matches in St Kitts Under-13 Cricket Festival played on Saturday. All matches are 25-over-per-side:

Barbados beat Nevis to win St Kitts and Nevis Under-13 Festival

Clive Lloyd gives Guyana his full support for Champions League

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:25 +0000

West Indies cricket legend Clive Lloyd is backing the Guyana team to do the entire region proud when they journey to South Africa for the Airtel Champions League T20 tournament. Lloyd, the outstanding former Guyana and West Indies captain, is throwing his full support behind the team as they continue their intense preparation for the September 10-26 event.

Clive Lloyd gives Guyana his full support for Champions League

Barbados and Nevis in showdown for Under-13 title

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:24 +0000

Barbados and Nevis set up a last-day showdown on Saturday when they scored wins in the penultimate series of matches in the St Kitts Under-13 tournament on Friday. While the defending champions Barbados defeated Bermuda by 54 runs, Nevis also rema…

Barbados and Nevis in showdown for Under-13 title

WICB exposes WIPA’s misinformation and stymieing of the arbitration process

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:21 +0000

St John?s, Antigua ? The WICB notes WIPA?s response of August 23rd, to its release of August 21st which exposed WIPA?s rejection of the joint ICC/FICA proposal to intervene in an attempt to bring final settlement to years of acrimonious relations.

WICB exposes WIPA’s misinformation and stymieing of the arbitration process

Round 6 scores in the St Kitts Under-13 Cricket Festival

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:21 +0000

Summarised scores in the sixth round of matches in St Kitts Under-13 Cricket Festival played on Friday. All matches are 25-over-per-side:At Edgar Gilbert Cricket Complex: Barbados beat B…

Round 6 scores in the St Kitts Under-13 Cricket Festival

Collins new ball burst gives Middlesex lead over Derbyshire

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:00:05 +0000

Barbados and West Indies left-arm pacer Pedro Collins starred with the ball on Friday as Middlesex dominated Derbyshire on the third day of their four-day English County Championship match. The 34-year-old took the first three wickets with the new ball…

Collins new ball burst gives Middlesex lead over Derbyshire

De (On)gein van Onstein – 7

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:59:37 +0000

Ruud Onstein reflects on a Clydesdale Bank 40 campaign which saw few successes on the field but which gave the Dutch some valuable lessons.

De (On)gein van Onstein – 7

‘Banish Pakistan trio’ if guilty

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:14:15 +0000

Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan says the three cricketers accused of spot-fixing should receive life bans from cricket if found guilty.

‘Banish Pakistan trio’ if guilty