New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill is to return as Derbyshire’s overseas player for the 2012 season.
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Pakistan angry at match-fixing ad
The Pakistan Cricket Board calls a New Zealand beer advert ‘unethical’ and ‘disrespectful’ for making fun of match-fixing scandals.
Grange and Uddingston host Scots
The Grange in Edinburgh will be the venue for four of Scotland’s CB40 home games, with Uddingston hosting two others in May.
Scots axe national league system
A new regional set-up of four divisions is to replace Scotland’s national league from next season.
Scots welcome return by England
Scotland will host England for the third time in a one-day international, Cricket Scotland announces.
Namibia dig in to hold Scotland
Scotland’s Intercontinental Cup match in Namibia ends in a frustrating draw after a rain-affected final day.
Counties learn draw for 2012 CB40
New CB40 holders Surrey are drawn against runners-up Somerset and semi-finalists Durham in the group stages of the 2012 competition.
Punishing schedule for the Dutch in the UAE
With only two qualification places on offer, the Netherlands – like the other 15 participating nations – will face a tough programme at the World Twenty20 qualifier in March.
Van der Gugten added to Dutch Calypso Cup squad
Young NSW seamer Timm van der Gugten is set to appear for the Netherlands for the first time when the Dutch play in the Caribbean Twenty20 tournament.
Tim Gruijters to rejoin Quick Haag for 2012 season
Dutch international allrounder Tim Gruijters will be back in the Quick Haag side for next season’s Topklasse competition, the club has announced.
Leading Dutch clubs have plenty to debate
This week’s meeting between KNCB chiefs and the clubs from the top three divisions will have a full agenda, from powerplays to the scheduling of the domestic competitions.
Flamingo Indoor Tournaments continue to grow
With 48 teams from sixteen clubs across four age-groups, next year’s indoor youth tournaments in the Netherlands will be bigger and better than ever.
2011 Dutch Player of the Year Poll
The six nominations for the 2011 Dutch Player of the Year and your chance to vote in the poll.
34 schools sign up for Dutch bilingual schools scheme
Next year’s Cricket Challenge in the Netherlands will introduce cricket to more than 1000 14-year-olds, with 34 schools participating in the first edition.
Sky Sports to televise live from Amstelveen in July
The KNCB has confirmed that the Dutch CB40 match against Gloucestershire in Amstelveen on 27 July will be shown live by the UK-based sports channel.
Scotland’s top performers in 2011
Neil Drysdale runs the rule over the top six Scotland performers in 2011 ahead of the poll on CricketEurope.
Peter Borren wins CricketEurope’s Dutch Player of the Year poll
Dutch national and VRA Amsterdam captain Peter Borren has won the 2011 Player of the Year poll, taking 34.5% of the votes.
Peter Borren wins CricketEurope’s Dutch Player of the Year poll
Live streaming of England v ICC Associate & Affiliate XI
CricketEurope will be partnering Quipu TV to provide pay-to-view coverage of the three-day match in Dubai which begins on January 7.
It’s all about cricket awareness: Tim de Leede
Former Netherlands allrounder Tim de Leede reflects on the current state of Dutch cricket and what is needed for the sport to start growing again.
Century of the year – Ireland’s sporting highlight
It was the unlikeliest underdog triumph of the sporting calendar Kevin O’Brien inspiring the Irish team to a famous victory against England at the Cricket World Cup.
ICC Europe’s 2012 tournament schedule
The tournament structure consists of eight competitions over the summer including the European World Cricket League 8 Qualifier, Division 2 Championship (T20) and Women’s T20 qualifier.
Changes agreed for next year’s Dutch competitions
Wednesday evening’s discussion between clubs and tje KNCB is reported to have agreed to significant structural changes to both the 50-over and T20 competitions.
Eight-match programme for Dutch women in ECB championship
A restructured English county championship means that the Orange Lionesses will have three more games in 2012 than they did this year.
Ireland drawn in Scotland group
Ireland and Scotland meet each other in the International Cricket Council’s qualifying tournament for the World Twenty20 in 2012.
Jones handed Cricket Ireland role
Ireland international player Nigel Jones is one of two new development officers who have been appointed by Cricket Ireland.
Rankin to tour with England Lions
Ireland fast bowler Boyd Rankin is named in the England Lions squad for the tour of Bangladesh in January.
Irish to face Kenyans in February
The dates for Ireland’s matches in Kenya in February are confirmed by the International Cricket Council.
Irish to face Aussies in Belfast
Ireland will take on world number one side Australia in a one-day international at Stormont next year.
Limavady banned from hosting ties
Limavady must play all Irish Senior Cup games away from home for the next two years as punishment over an incident in the tie against Instonians in June.
Irish again too strong for Canada
Captain William Porterfield’s half century helps Ireland beat Canada by 56 runs in the second and final of this week’s one-day games between the sides.
Irish call up Sorensen for Sixes
South African-born all-rounder Max Sorensen will make his Ireland debut in next month’s Hong Kong Sixes.
Irish ease to victory over Canada
Ireland cruise to a 133-run win over Canada in the one-day international at Clontarf on Monday.
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India’s last cricketing frontier
Hopes are high for India’s first Test series win in Australia since 1977-78
Dravid’s recipe for reforming cricket
The India batsman makes the cricketing world sit up with his ideas for regenerating the game
Sehwag hits record one-day score
India opener Virender Sehwag breaks the record one-day international score after hitting a double century against West Indies in Indore.
Shakib loses Bangladesh captaincy
Shakib Al Hasan is sacked as Bangladesh captaincy after their dismal performance against Zimbabwe.
Australia power to win over India
Australia dismiss India for 169 in their second innings to secure an impressive 122-run victory in Melbourne in the the first of four Tests.
Tendulkar short of landmark ton
India’s Sachin Tendulkar is still seeking a historic 100th international century after being dismissed for 73 on the second day of the first Test against Australia.
Cowan & Hilfenhaus in for Aussies
Australia will hand a debut to opener Ed Cowan in Monday’s first Test against India in Melbourne, while India delay naming their line-up.
Ponting keeps spot as duo dropped
Australia drop batsmen Phillip Hughes and Usman Khawaja for the Boxing Day Test against India at Melbourne, but Ricky Ponting keeps his place with uncapped opener Ed Cowan set for his debut.
Australia warn Ponting over place
Australia coach Mickey Arthur warns former captain Ricky Ponting he will only be picked for this winter’s four Tests against India on merit.
Warne outshone on cricket return
Spin bowling great Shane Warne makes an underwhelming comeback to cricket as his team Melbourne Stars lose their opening match in Australia’s Big Bash League.
England must unpack UAE flat tracks
England spent last year making Test history and they will need to do the same this month and next to beat Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
England v ICC XI to be streamed live
England’s three-day tour game against an ICC Combined Associate and Affiliate XI in Dubai will be available to watch live online due to Quipu TV.
Newell: James Taylor-made for Tests
Mick Newell believes it is only a matter of time before James Taylor makes his Test debut. “He’s very driven, very ambitious and very hard-working,” explained Nottinghamshire’s director of cricket.
Umar and Riaz back for England Tests
Pakistan have recalled batsman Umar Akmal and seamer Wahab Riaz for the Tests with England in the United Arab Emirates, beginning next month.
Ball eyes continued development
England Under-19 captain Adam Ball believes his side’s tour of Bangladesh represents a crucial step in their preparations for next summer’s World Cup.
High self-esteem boosts Taylor
Much has been made of James Taylor’s diminutive height, but this in no way reflects the stature of his self-belief. Having joined Nottinghamshire, he is sure his first-class average can go back above 50.