CricketEurope Netherlands News 2005

NED Dutch Lions learning to roar - with discipline ()

In the second of a series of interviews with key figures in Dutch cricket, Rod Lyall talks with national youth coach Roland Lefebvre.

NED The professional age in Dutch cricket ()

Rod Lyall looks at the contribution made by the �coaches' to cricket in The Netherlands, and picks a fantasy XI from the best of them.

NED VRA: simply the best in 2005 ()

Rod Lyall reviews the 2005 Hoofdklasse competition in The Netherlands, with VRA winning their fifth title in the last eight seasons.

NED Tough choices for March 2006 and beyond ()

In Part 2 of his review of the Dutch international squad, Rod Lyall assesses how the selection will need to be pared down for the projected games in Kenya next March.

NED Building a bridge to the future ()

Rod Lyall analyses the strategic issues facing the Dutch as their squad starts its World Cup preparations.

NED Cantrell's eye on longer term ()

Newly-appointed Dutch national coach Peter Cantrell discusses the prospects for the next two years - and beyond � with Rod Lyall.

NED Challenges for Dutch cricket (2) ()

In Part 2, Rod Lyall assesses how the ICC's new Associate Member international cricket framework affects The Netherlands.

NED Challenges ahead for Dutch cricket (1) ()

In the first of two articles, Rod Lyall looks back on the 2005 season and reflects on its ups and downs as well as the long-term challenges which it presents to the KNCB.

ALL European XI to face MCC ()

The MCC has confirmed that an MCC side will meet a European XI on 29 June, during the club's visit to The Netherlands.

CE More trouble for the ACU&S; ()

A special AGM of the ACU & S has been called for with proposals to remove members from office

DEN Dane off to New Zealand Academy ()

Christian Pedersen is going to New Zealand for 2 years to acquire a cricket education besides playing club cricket.

ALL WTC fosters "professionalism" for Associates ()

The ICC's Winter Training Camp has wrapped up in Pretoria and now it is time for the post-mortems to begin.

ALL Under 19 World Cup umpires named ()

Germany's Paul Baldwin and Trevor Henry of Ireland will officiate at the forthcoming Under 19 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

NED Dutch champions to take on Denmark ()

In a pre-season warm-up, Dutch champions VRA will play two matches against the Danish national side in Copenhagen in April.

SCO Scottish Cup 2006 ()

Holders Ferguslie have home advantage as they look to retain the Scottish Cup in 2006.

IRE 2006 Ulster Cup draw ()

The draw has been made in Belfast for the 2006 ClubTurf Ulster Cup.

ALL Zuiderent is European Player of the Year ()

CricketEurope visitors choose Dutch batsman Bas Zuiderent as the European Player of the Year for 2005.

IRE Holders look to the heavens ()

North Down will begin their bid for a fourth successive NCU Challenge Cup triumph desperately hoping for good weather.

ALL 2006 European tournament schedule ()

The European Cricket Council has announced its 11 event tournament schedule for 2006 - Israel will host its first international cricket event.

GER Auction for Tsunami victims ()

Bill Frindall's unique radial chart of Brian Lara's world record Test innings of 400 not out is up for online auction on this site. Full details of the chart and how to bid.

IRE Interview with ICU Chairman ()

An audio interview with ICU Chairman Joe Doherty, covering the Irish team's sponsorship, finance in general, and other current topics of interest.

IRE West bound for Instonians ()

Northern Ireland Player of the Year, New Zealander Regan West, is rejoining Instonians.

IRE Bank extends Ireland sponsorship ()

The Bank of Ireland is to extend its lead sponsorship of the Irish international team for another two years.

IRE Morgan leads Irish Under 19s ()

Eoin Morgan will captain a strong Ireland Under-19 squad to the World Cup finals in Sri Lanka in February.

NED Dutch internationals on the move ()

Several current or former members of the Dutch national side will be appearing for different Hoofdklasse sides next season.

IRE Ireland names winter squad ()

Jason Molins is prepared to return to Irish club cricket to regain his place in the international team.

SCO Clubs vote for status quo for next five years ()

At a special meeting held in Perth the SNCL clubs agreed that there should be three leagues for the next five years.

NED Optimistic financial prospects for Dutch cricket ()

The KNCB financial picture looks promising in the wake of The Netherlands' World Cup qualification.

SCO Scotland to meet Pakistan in 2006 ()

Scotland will meet Pakistan twice in June 2006 in their first official ODI's.

SCO Umpire receives top honour ()

Umpire Bill Smith was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for his services to Scottish cricket at the Scottish Cricket Awards dinner.

ALL Changes to Intercontinental Cup ()

The ICC is to introduce significant changes to the structure and format of its Intercontinental Cup, including a possible expansion.

SCO No changes for five years ()

After consulting the clubs and regional forums, Cricket Scotland proposes there be no changes to the SNCL structure for the next five years.

SCO Scottish cricket through �G1M barrier ()

Cricket Scotland made a profit of �G15,958 for the past year, with income passing the million pound mark.

DEN Danish league changes inevitable ()

A week away from the presentation of the new Danish plan it is apparent that a restructuring of the top league must be on the cards.

GER Hercules waits for "Snow-one"! ()

The worst snow storms to have hit Germany for 50 years are a mere detail for the 8 teams playing in the 2nd Bochum CC Invitational tournament this coming wekend

IRE Jeremy Bray signs for Eglinton ()

Ireland opening batsman Jeremy Bray has signed for Eglinton.

CE ACU&S; forging ahead under new leadership ()

The Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers have announced the nominations for Officers of the Association, to be voted for at the AGM in March.

GER BA(G) announce series against NRW state team ()

British Army (Germany) will play a 3 match series against German state side Nord Rhein Westfalen next season.

IRENEDSCO World Cup ticketing arrangements ()

The ICC announced at a media conference in Jamaica the ticketing programme and prices for the ICC World Cup 2007.

NED Dutch name preliminary World Cup squad ()

Dutch coach Peter Cantrell has announced a squad of 23 players to take part in winter training in preparation for the 2007 World Cup.

ALL An idea that's caught its moment? Perhaps ()

There's been an enthusiastic response to Robin Marlar's idea of an MCC v Rest of Europe XI match, but considerable difficulties remain.

NED Dutch cricketers fail drugs tests ()

Three players, including Dutch international Pieter Seelaar, face disciplinary measures after positive drugs tests.

IRE Irish Senior Cup draw ()

NORTH County will follow a familiar route when they begin their defence of the Irish Cup next June with a trip north to Bangor.

NED Returning van Bunge to join Excelsior Schiedam ()

Dutch star Daan van Bunge will return to domestic cricket next season to play for Schiedam's Excelsior '20.

SCO Scotland name Under 19 squad ()

Scotland has named its squad of 14 players who will compete in February's Youth World Cup in Sri Lanka.

NED KNCB sets out ambitious 2006 programme ()

The Dutch governing body (KNCB) has outlined a programme of at least nine one-day internationals next year as part of its build-up to the 2007 World Cup.

IRE Ireland's 2006 international programme announced ()

Complete details of Ireland's packed international programme for the 2006 season.

IRE Ireland's first ODI will be against England ()

Ireland will play its first-ever full One Day International on 13 June 2006 at home against England.

IRE Cricket in line for rare recognition ()

An Irish cricketer will be the first in more than thirty years to win a Texaco Sports Star Award at a ceremony in Dublin later this month.

CE Last place in Under 19 World Cup up for grabs in Nepal ()

The final place in next year's ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka will be decided over the next 12 days in Kathmandu, Nepal.

SCO Proposals for restructuring of Scottish domestic cricket ()

Cricket Scotland have produced a discussion paper outlining the problems facing Scottish club cricket and proposing a number of options for the restructuring and use of professionals.

SCO 'Saltires' Arafat heroics in vain against England ()

Scottish Saltires overseas player Yasir Arafat returned match figures of 9 for 76 against England for the Patron's XI in Rawalpindi.

IRE Ireland's quiet leader moves on ()

Irish coach Adrian Birrell could not stay long to enjoy his team's celebrations in Windhoek as he moved on to Pretoria to spend the next fortnight at the ICC Cricket Academy.

DEN Michael Pedersen in Tasmania ()

The Danish Under 19 captain is the first player to benefit from a new arrangement between the Danish board and the Tasmanian Cricket Association.

IRENEDSCO Ireland defeat Kenya to win the Intercontinental Cup ()

A tactical declaration on Friday by Ireland captain Trent Johnston helped to turn what looked like a certain draw into an almost incredible victory in the final of the Inter-Continental Cup.

IRE White gives Ireland renewed hope ()

Two wickets in two balls from Andy White gave Ireland a faint hope of victory going into the last day of the final of the Inter-Continental Cup against Kenya in Windhoek.

IRE Ireland face uphill struggle as Kenyan batsmen dominate ()

James Fitzgerald reports on the opening day of the Intercontinental Cup Final when Kenya's Tikolo and Modi established a record partnership against Ireland.

IRE Injury rules Mooney out of Final ()

A back injury has ruled allrounder Paul Mooney out of the Ireland side for the final of Intercontinental Cup against Kenya.

IRE Kenya and Ireland in final showdown ()

After 14 matches involving 12 teams in four different regions over a six-month period, just two sides � Ireland and Kenya � are left as the ICC Intercontinental Cup reaches a climax in Windhoek.

SCO New ground being completed in St Kitts ()

Work is well advanced on the new Warner Park Stadium at Basseterre, St Kitts, where Scotland will play Australia, South Africa and Holland in the 2007 Cricket World Cup.

CE Suji ton secures final place for Kenya ()

A solid partnership between Tony Suji and Thomas Oboyo saw Kenya to a winning draw against Bermuda and put them through to the Intercontinental Cup final.

IRE Ireland have to settle for draw but reach Intercontinental Cup Final ()

Ireland will play Kenya in the final of the Inter-Continental Cup after dominating their semi-final against the United Arab Emirates in Windhoek over the last three days.

IRE Bray closes in on Irish record score as Irish dominate UAE ()

James Fitzgerald reports on the second day in Windhoek, as Jeremy Bray made it almost certain that Ireland will reach the Intercontinental Cup final.

IRE Morgan puts Ireland on top against UAE ()

Eoin Morgan helped Ireland take control on the first day of their ICC InterContinental Cup semi-final against the UAE, scoring a blistering 151.

SCO Gavin Hamilton to return to Scotland ()

The Scotland all-rounder and former England Test player has retired from county cricket and is to return north of the border.

SCO Scotland to meet Kenya and Zimbabwe in triangular tournament ()

Scotland's scheduled meeting with Zimbabwe in a tournament in Nairobi in January 2007 is already causing political ripples.

CE Unavailability tests UAE resources ()

The prospects for the UAE in the finals of the ICC Intercontinental Cup depend on their ability to come to terms with mass player unavailability.

IRE Irish players stranded at Gatwick Airport ()

Four of the Irish squad bound for the Intercontinental Cup play-offs missed their connecting flight from Gatwick and will arrive two days late in Namibia.

IRE Ireland out to prove there is life after Ed Joyce ()

A look at Ireland's prospects for the Intercontinental Cup play-offs in Windhoek, which start on 23 October.

IRESCO Under 19 World Cup match schedule ()

Scotland and Ireland will represent Europe in the tournament which begins in Sri Lanka on 5 February.

IRE Fixtures Pile Up For Ireland ()

Ian Callender looks at the daunting fixture list that awaits Ireland in the coming fifteen months, including C&G; Trophy, Intercontinental Cup, European Championship and World League commitments.

IRE Irish club faces relegation over South African player ()

NCU top division club Derriaghy face relegation for using a South African player who may not have met the union's residential qualifications.

IRE Intercontinental Cup finals squads announced ()

The four semi-finalists have named their squads for the ICC Intercontinental Cup play-offs in Namibia.

IRENEDSCO World Cup preparations gear up with Winter Training Camp ()

Players from Bermuda, Canada, the Netherlands, Ireland, Kenya and Scotland will benefit from an 11-week Winter Training Camp in South Africa as the prepare for the 2007 World Cup.

CE Women adopt universal playing conditions ()

The ICC Women's Committee has agreed a universal set of playing conditions for all women's internationals from November 2005 onwards.

IRE Ireland to play England in ODI. ()

England are to play Ireland on 13 June next year.

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