Worldwide News 2015
Shahzad century leads to Afghan win Shahzad century leads to Afghan win ZZZZ9:10 amZZZZ
Afghanistan go 2-0 up in their ODI series against Zimbabwe thanks to a Mohammad Shahzad century.
Afghanistan win low scoring ODI against Zimbabwe Afghanistan win low scoring ODI against Zimbabwe ZZZZ8:43 amZZZZ
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe in Sharjah despite being bowled out for 131.
Internationals not internationals, eleven not equalling eleven Internationals not internationals, eleven not equalling eleven ZZZZ9:47 amZZZZ
England's match against the UAE last night continued the tradition of farcical warm-up matches and unfair treatment of associates.
Chapman shines in Hong Kong defeat Chapman shines in Hong Kong defeat ZZZZ11:59 amZZZZ
A Mark Chapman 50 is the sole bright spot as Hong Kong lose to Pakistan.
Anwar fifty leads to UAE win Anwar fifty leads to UAE win ZZZZ5:12 pmZZZZ
UAE record their first win of the November associate internationals by beating Oman.
Oman beat Hong Kong in low scoring T20I Oman beat Hong Kong in low scoring T20I ZZZZ10:25 amZZZZ
Oman have beaten Hong Kong in the first of three T20Is between the two sides in the UAE.
Namibia's Raymond van Schoor dies after stroke Namibia's Raymond van Schoor dies after stroke ZZZZ9:06 pmZZZZ
Namibian international Raymond van Schoor has died aged 25.
Afghanistan and Oman draw in three-day match Afghanistan and Oman draw in three-day match ZZZZ8:05 pmZZZZ
Afghanistan draw with Oman in last Intercontinental Cup warm-up match.
Oman pick up first tour win Oman pick up first tour win ZZZZ1:06 pmZZZZ
Oman record the first win of their UAE tour by beating Nepal in Abu Dhabi.
PNG edge high scoring game at ICC Academy PNG edge high scoring game at ICC Academy ZZZZ6:51 pmZZZZ
Papua New Guinea beat Oman in a high scoring close game in Dubai.
Oman draw in multi-day bow Oman draw in multi-day bow ZZZZ4:08 pmZZZZ
Oman's first multi-day international ends in a draw against the UAE.
Nepal lose to Pakistan Nepal lose to Pakistan ZZZZ3:39 pmZZZZ
Nepal's 50 over match against Pakistan ends in a 121 run defeat.
Hong Kong warm up for Intercontinental Cup with defeat to England Hong Kong warm up for Intercontinental Cup with defeat to England ZZZZ2:20 pmZZZZ
Hong Kong are defeated by England as preparations for their next Intercontinental Cup match continue.
T20 All-Stars Series underway in New York T20 All-Stars Series underway in New York ZZZZ8:17 pmZZZZ
A look at the first T20 All-Stars match at Citi Field in New York.
Hong Kong and Nepal draw two-day game Hong Kong and Nepal draw two-day game ZZZZ1:51 pmZZZZ
Hong Kong just have the edge in a drawn two-day match against Nepal in Abu Dhabi.
Busy month in UAE for associates Busy month in UAE for associates ZZZZ9:14 pmZZZZ
Six associates to play matches in all three formats during busy November in the UAE.
Hong Kong A win East Asian T20 Championship Hong Kong A win East Asian T20 Championship ZZZZ8:20 pmZZZZ
Hong Kong A win the East Asian Men's T20 Championship after beating Japan and China on the final day.
Double Dragons on day three of East Asia Championship Double Dragons on day three of East Asia Championship ZZZZ6:46 amZZZZ
Hong Kong Dragons play twice on day three of the East Asian Men's T20 Championship.
Easy win for Japan over China Easy win for Japan over China ZZZZ10:13 amZZZZ
Japan cruise to a nine wicket win over China as the East Asian Men's T20 Championship continues.
East Asia Men's T20 Championship underway East Asia Men's T20 Championship underway ZZZZ11:55 amZZZZ
Hong Kong A start the East Asia Men's T20 Championship with a win over the Hong Kong Dragons.
Successful Zimbabwe tour for Afghanistan Successful Zimbabwe tour for Afghanistan ZZZZ11:01 amZZZZ
Afghanistan win both the ODI series and T20I series on their tour of Zimbabwe.
Afghanistan lose in 3rd Zimbabwe ODI Afghanistan lose in 3rd Zimbabwe ODI ZZZZ7:31 amZZZZ
Afghanistan go down 2-1 in the third ODI against Zimbabwe with two games still to play.
Eligibility of Suriname squad members called into question Eligibility of Suriname squad members called into question ZZZZ8:49 amZZZZ
The ICC is understood to have received a dossier alleging that as many as six players who saw their side to victory in WCL Division 6 should never have been allowed to take part.
Afghanistan level Zimbabwe ODI series Afghanistan level Zimbabwe ODI series ZZZZ6:35 amZZZZ
A Mohammad Nabi century leads Afghanistan to a win in the second ODI against Zimbabwe.
Uganda send Papua New Guinea crashing out Uganda send Papua New Guinea crashing out ZZZZ9:20 amZZZZ
A comprehensive win for Uganda eliminates Papua New Guinea from contention for Under-19 World Cup qualification.
Nepalese attack again runs riot Nepalese attack again runs riot ZZZZ10:07 amZZZZ
Another outstanding performance from the Nepalese bowlers, coupled with a century by captain Raju Rijal, gave their side a 171-run win over Uganda on Friday.
First blood to Nepal and USA in Malaysia First blood to Nepal and USA in Malaysia ZZZZ5:57 amZZZZ
Nepal's demolition of Papua New Guinea and a comfortable win for the USA were the features of the opening day of the Under-19 World Cup Qualifier in Kuala Lumpur.
China win East Asia Women's Cup China win East Asia Women's Cup ZZZZ9:53 amZZZZ
China win the first East Asia Women's Cup tournament.
Inaugural women's East Asian Cup set for this month Inaugural women's East Asian Cup set for this month ZZZZ10:17 amZZZZ
Four teams to contest event in South Korea.
First Asia Twenty20 Cup to feature one associate First Asia Twenty20 Cup to feature one associate ZZZZ10:05 amZZZZ
The first Asia Twenty20 Cup will take place in March, and will feature one associate.
ICC holds US cricket meeting in Chicago ICC holds US cricket meeting in Chicago ZZZZ9:19 amZZZZ
ICC has held a "town hall" meeting to bring together various stakeholders of US cricket.
New documentary rattles cricket skeletons New documentary rattles cricket skeletons ZZZZ8:02 amZZZZ
A stunning new documentary has the potential to rattle a few of the skeletons that blight the top level of world cricket.
We would love to play against Pakistan or India at the World T20 We would love to play against Pakistan or India at the World T20 ZZZZ12:00 amZZZZ
Captain of the Oman team which recently became the lowest ranked team to qualify for the 2016 World T20 tournament, the Pakistan born Sultan Ahmed can rightly be proud of his team's achievement.
No excuses - but there is hope for the future No excuses - but there is hope for the future ZZZZ9:59 amZZZZ
If there is any comfort to be drawn from Kenya's performance in the recent T20 WCQs it is that two teams from their group shared the trophy.
The achievement of an idiot with an idea The achievement of an idiot with an idea ZZZZ9:44 amZZZZ
Patrick Demaerschalk's dream of a combined Continental Women's XI came to fruition in Utrecht this weekend.
Richardson offers little hope for Associates Richardson offers little hope for Associates ZZZZ8:31 amZZZZ
THE head honcho of the International Cricket Council was in town yesterday and all but confirmed that the next ICC World Cup would be a 10-team event.
England PD to play in Newcastle T20 Series England PD to play in Newcastle T20 Series ZZZZ9:58 amZZZZ
NUSC’s preparation for hosting Guernsey’s ICC World League warm up tour given a boost.
Vanuatu well out in front after day two Vanuatu well out in front after day two ZZZZ11:13 amZZZZ
Vanuatu have four wins from four matches as the Pacific Games men's tournament continues in Port Moresby.
Vanuatu on top after day one in Port Moresby Vanuatu on top after day one in Port Moresby ZZZZ3:37 pmZZZZ
Vanuatu are the only unbeaten team after day one of the men's Pacific Games tournament.
Canada qualify for Under-19 World Cup Canada qualify for Under-19 World Cup ZZZZ8:33 amZZZZ
Canada have qualified for the Under-19 World Cup after beating the USA in Bermuda yesterday.
Samoa win first ever women's cricket Pacific Games gold Samoa win first ever women's cricket Pacific Games gold ZZZZ4:49 pmZZZZ
Samoa are the first ever women's cricket gold medallists at the Pacific Games after beating Papua New Guinea in the final today.
PNG secure place in gold medal match PNG secure place in gold medal match ZZZZ8:23 amZZZZ
Papua New Guinea beat Samoa to secure a place in the gold medal match as the women's cricket tournament at the Pacific Games continues.
A day for the bowlers as Bermuda narrowly beat USA A day for the bowlers as Bermuda narrowly beat USA ZZZZ5:36 amZZZZ
In a very low scoring game, Bermuda sneak past the USA at the Americas Under-19 Championship.
Switzerland take triangular series win Switzerland take triangular series win ZZZZ12:03 amZZZZ
A look at a recent tri-series between Poland, Switzerland and the Czech Republic.
PNG and Samoa progress in World Twenty20 Qualification PNG and Samoa progress in World Twenty20 Qualification ZZZZ9:45 amZZZZ
Papua New Guinea and Samoa secure their places in the next stage of qualification for the 2018 Women's World Twenty20 as the Pacific Games continues in Port Moresby.
Canada beat USA in close game Canada beat USA in close game ZZZZ7:31 amZZZZ
The match between Canada and the USA at the Americas Under-19 Championship goes down to the wire with Canada emerging as winners.
Samoa and PNG still unbeaten after day two Samoa and PNG still unbeaten after day two ZZZZ9:34 amZZZZ
Samoa and Papua New Guinea are both unbeaten after three games each at the Pacific Games women's cricket tournament.
Second defeat for hosts as Canada win easily Second defeat for hosts as Canada win easily ZZZZ10:30 pmZZZZ
Canada beat Bermuda by 71 runs as the Americas Under-19 Championship continues in Bermuda.
Papua New Guinea out in front after day one Papua New Guinea out in front after day one ZZZZ9:30 amZZZZ
Papua New Guinea win two from two on the opening day of the first women's cricket tournament at the Pacific Games.
Hosts thrashed as Americas Under-19s gets underway Hosts thrashed as Americas Under-19s gets underway ZZZZ8:01 amZZZZ
USA get off to a flyer with a 136 run win over Bermuda at the Americas Under-19 Championship.
Pacific Games cricket underway this weekend Pacific Games cricket underway this weekend ZZZZ6:51 amZZZZ
The Pacific Games cricket tournaments start on Sunday, with a women's tournament being played for the first time.
A real worldwide World Cup A real worldwide World Cup ZZZZ6:27 amZZZZ
Ger Siggins puts a proposal to revolutionise the 50 over event
White slams myopic ICC White slams myopic ICC ZZZZ7:39 amZZZZ
AS soon as it was known that the decision to make the next World Cup in England a 10-team event was not even discussed at last week’s ICC Annual conference, the tweets started to come in from ‘angry of Ireland’.
Poland retain Central Europe Cup title Poland retain Central Europe Cup title ZZZZ10:41 amZZZZ
A look at the recent Central Europe Cup tournament in the Czech Republic.
Shane Warne announces plans for cold weather cricket Shane Warne announces plans for cold weather cricket ZZZZ1:40 pmZZZZ
Shane Warne announces plans for three all star T20 matches in November at baseball stadiums in the US, including in cities where the temperatures are usually in single figures and snow is a possibility.
The good news and the bad news of cricket in America The good news and the bad news of cricket in America ZZZZ6:43 pmZZZZ
Will having the Caribbean Premier League play matches in the US help popularise the sport there? Jamie Harrison thinks otherwise.
Guernsey join Gateshead International Cricket Series Guernsey join Gateshead International Cricket Series ZZZZ6:49 pmZZZZ
Guernsey to visit North East of England as part of WCL6 preparation.
Kenya announce squad for Uganda tour Kenya announce squad for Uganda tour ZZZZ11:11 amZZZZ
Kenya will tour Uganda as they prepare for the World Twenty20 Qualifier.
Norway qualify for WCL Division 6 Norway qualify for WCL Division 6 ZZZZ5:39 pmZZZZ
Norway secure their place in Division Six of the World Cricket League after beating France.
Easy win for Namibia on final day Easy win for Namibia on final day ZZZZ7:11 pmZZZZ
Namibia start their Intercontinental Cup campaign with a win over Hong Kong.
Hong Kong face tough chase on final day Hong Kong face tough chase on final day ZZZZ6:28 pmZZZZ
Hong Kong need 301 more runs on the final day to win their Intercontinental Cup match against Namibia.
Namibia on top after second day Namibia on top after second day ZZZZ6:56 pmZZZZ
Hong Kong are 70 runs behind Namibia with one wicket left in their first innings after day two in Windhoek.
Canada win Americas Championship Canada win Americas Championship ZZZZ7:19 amZZZZ
Canada win the Americas Championship after beating USA in the final match, whilst Suriname surprise Bermuda.
Intercontinental Cup underway in Namibia Intercontinental Cup underway in Namibia ZZZZ4:37 pmZZZZ
The Intercontinental Cup kicks off in Windhoek as Namibia host Hong Kong.
USA earn global qualifier spot USA earn global qualifier spot ZZZZ8:07 amZZZZ
Hosts USA beat Suriname in Indianapolis to secure their place at the World Twenty20 Qualifier.
Canada through to global qualifier, USA close Canada through to global qualifier, USA close ZZZZ6:11 amZZZZ
Canada book their ticket to the World Twenty20 Qualifier as the Americas Championship resumes.
Canada move clear at top Canada move clear at top ZZZZ6:16 amZZZZ
Canada beat the USA to move out on top of the table on their own, whilst Bermuda record their first win of the tournament.
Canada and USA remain unbeaten after day two Canada and USA remain unbeaten after day two ZZZZ6:55 amZZZZ
Canada and the USA win again on day two of the Americas Championship in Indianapolis.
Canada and USA take honours on day one in Indianapolis Canada and USA take honours on day one in Indianapolis ZZZZ7:30 amZZZZ
Day one of the Americas Championship in Indianapolis sees wins for Canada and the hosts.
A lack of information in the information age A lack of information in the information age ZZZZ8:04 amZZZZ
Why is the ICC so bad at providing information on associate & affiliate tournaments?
Namibia & Kenya invited to Africa T20 Cup Namibia & Kenya invited to Africa T20 Cup ZZZZ2:46 pmZZZZ
Cricket South Africa launches the Africa T20 Cup, with Namibia & Kenya invited.
Mohammad Nabi steps down as Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi steps down as Afghanistan captain ZZZZ8:37 amZZZZ
Mohammad Nabi resigns as Afghan captain to focus on his performance as a player.
Implications for associates after ICC meetings Implications for associates after ICC meetings ZZZZ9:09 amZZZZ
Nepal to host Under-19 qualifier, decisions on USACA deferred, changes to structures in Asia.
Asian Cricket Council to be dissolved? Asian Cricket Council to be dissolved? ZZZZ5:04 pmZZZZ
The Asian Cricket Council may no longer operate as an independent organisation.
Namibia win ICC Africa T20 Namibia win ICC Africa T20 ZZZZ10:36 amZZZZ
Namibia beat Kenya to win the ICC Africa T20. Both teams will play in July's global qualifier.
Kenya secure World Twenty20 Qualifier place Kenya secure World Twenty20 Qualifier place ZZZZ1:56 pmZZZZ
Kenya are in the World Twenty20 Qualifier after beating Tanzania, whilst Uganda surprise Namibia.
ICC take the world out of the world cup ICC take the world out of the world cup ZZZZ4:53 pmZZZZ
Richardson and Srinivasan offer little hope for associate countries in their media briefings at World Cup final.
Namibia still out in front Namibia still out in front ZZZZ2:38 pmZZZZ
Namibia are still on top - with Kenya close behind - after day three of the ICC Africa Twenty20.
Kenya & Namibia remain unbeaten Kenya & Namibia remain unbeaten ZZZZ11:41 amZZZZ
Kenya and Namibia are out in front after day two of the ICC Africa T20 Championship
Kenya, Uganda clash stirs the blood Kenya, Uganda clash stirs the blood ZZZZ3:05 pmZZZZ
A look at tomorrow's Kenya v Uganda match.
Africa T20 qualifier underway Africa T20 qualifier underway ZZZZ1:47 pmZZZZ
Wins for Kenya, Namibia and Uganda on day one in South Africa.
Why isn't Zimbabwe fighting the 10 team World Cup? Why isn't Zimbabwe fighting the 10 team World Cup? ZZZZ1:41 pmZZZZ
The 10 team World Cup is as damaging to Zimbabwe as it is to Ireland and yet, there isn’t much noise coming from their camp.
Afghanistan fight back, but are still defeated Afghanistan fight back, but are still defeated ZZZZ8:13 amZZZZ
Afghanistan are beaten by New Zealand and are out of running for the quarter finals.
Fourth defeat for UAE Fourth defeat for UAE ZZZZ8:47 amZZZZ
The UAE crash to a fourth consecutive defeat in the World Cup.
Record breaking defeat for Afghanistan Record breaking defeat for Afghanistan ZZZZ1:36 pmZZZZ
Australia beat Afghanistan by 275 runs, the biggest win by runs in World Cup history.
ICC threat to suspend USACA no empty one ICC threat to suspend USACA no empty one ZZZZ3:53 pmZZZZ
A strongly worded letter sent to USACA president Gladstone Dainty threatens to suspend the organisation "with immediate effect".
UAE crash to heavy defeat UAE crash to heavy defeat ZZZZ1:36 pmZZZZ
India defeat the United Arab Emirates by nine wickets in Perth.
Afghanistan triumph a victory for development programme Afghanistan triumph a victory for development programme ZZZZ10:09 amZZZZ
Afghanistan's first World Cup win is a victory for those who support global development. But that development is now under threat.
Afghans give Sri Lanka a scare, but batting lets them down Afghans give Sri Lanka a scare, but batting lets them down ZZZZ8:21 amZZZZ
Afghanistan come remarkably close to a win over Sri Lanka at the World Cup, but are let down by some ropey batting.
UAE get close against Zimbabwe UAE get close against Zimbabwe ZZZZ7:48 amZZZZ
UAE push Zimbabwe close in their opening World Cup match.
Afghanistan World Cup debut ends in defeat Afghanistan World Cup debut ends in defeat ZZZZ10:54 amZZZZ
Afghanistan are defeated by Bangladesh on their World Cup debut.
Kuwait close in on qualification Kuwait close in on qualification ZZZZ6:11 amZZZZ
Kuwait are the only unbeaten team after three rounds of matches in the ACC Twenty20 Cup.
The good - and the not so good - of the ICC announcement The good - and the not so good - of the ICC announcement ZZZZ2:43 pmZZZZ
Afghanistan and Ireland on ODI rankings table, Nepal and Kenya in WCLC. But is the announcement all good news?
Kuwait and Oman unbeaten in ACC T20 Kuwait and Oman unbeaten in ACC T20 ZZZZ7:31 pmZZZZ
Kuwait and Oman remain unbeaten after day two of the ACC Twenty20 Cup.
ACC Twenty20 Cup underway ACC Twenty20 Cup underway ZZZZ3:05 pmZZZZ
The ACC Twenty20 Cup has begun in the UAE.
Book review - Second XI: Cricket in its Outposts Book review - Second XI: Cricket in its Outposts ZZZZ11:30 amZZZZ
A thoroughly researched and well written book that is a must have for any cricket lover.
Change in ICC rules could open door for ACF Change in ICC rules could open door for ACF ZZZZ8:28 amZZZZ
A change in the ICC membership criteria could pave the way for the American Cricket Federation to replace USACA as ICC member in the USA.
Zimbabwe A edge second Canada match Zimbabwe A edge second Canada match ZZZZ2:49 pmZZZZ
Zimbabwe A win the second match against Canada by one wicket in the last over.
Canada easily beaten in first Zimbabwe tour match Canada easily beaten in first Zimbabwe tour match ZZZZ3:07 pmZZZZ
Canada's first match in almost a year ends in a 111 run defeat to Zimbabwe A.