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Knight hopes less girls stick out like sore thumbs in junior cricket
England captain Heather Knight hopes fewer girls will stick out like sore thumbs thanks to The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund. Knight spent the majority of her junior career as the only girl in boys and men's sides for her local club Plymstock. The Devon native first played for a women's side aged 13 before making her England debut aged 20. 'Plymstock Cricket Club was my club growing up,' Knight said. 'I played all through the age groups and then for the first team. 'I really enjoyed being down there and being around mainly men and boys, I was really the only girl and that was my start in it.
2024-05-13 15:18:37
'We'll fight for county cricket to stay at iconic New Road home'
Worcester's Labour leaders say they'll do 'all they can' to help Worcestershire County Cricket Club remain at New Road. The iconic ground flooded eight times over the winter and is still waiting for its first taste of cricket this summer. Worcestershire's first two home County Championship games back in Division One were played in Kidderminster and supporters have been asked to lend a hand next Wednesday in getting New Road ready for women's and men's cricket to return next week. STATEMENT: Councillors Jabba Riaz and Lynn Denham (Image: Labour) In a statement, the leader of Worcester's Labour group Lynn Denham and deputy leader Jabba Riaz said: 'We have noted the recent publicity around the future of cricket at New Road.
2024-05-13 04:00:00
12 teams to take part in JNT cricket tournament
Kanpur: As many as 12 teams will participate in 12th edition of JNT Under-12 cricket tournament to be held at the Kanpur South ground from Wednesday. Though the tournament was inaugurated on Tuesday, no match was played. Chief guest Arvind Srivastava, secretary, UP Cricket Association drew a lottery of teams and thereafter presented kits to the team members of all 12 teams. Naveen Jain, chairman of the host organization, praised the efforts of the selectors who had made 12 balanced teams of young cricketers to participate in the tournament, The inaugural program concluded with colourful fireworks.
2024-05-15 03:25:00
Cricket Hong Kong officials visit Shanghai to discuss growing game in mainland
Cricket officials from Hong Kong have visited their counterparts in mainland China to discuss ways to work together to promote the sport. The sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and the potential for it to be included in the National Games of China were also on the agenda. A delegation representing Cricket Hong Kong met officials from the General Administration of Sport of China and China Cricket Association, with discussions taking place in Shanghai, Beijing and Jinan, the capital of Shandong province.
2024-05-10 14:51:33Bell believes more all-girls cricket teams will help grow the game
England cricket star Lauren Bell believes more all-girls teams are vital if the sport is to open its doors to even more players. Bell took her first steps in the game at Hungerford Cricket Club but spent much of her youth playing against the boys. While that was no problem for fast-bowling Bell, the 23-year-old knows it is not for everyone and is keenly aware of the value of girls playing alongside each other. 'It's really key in making sure that more girls get involved,' said Bell, who was speaking at the launch of the Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund.
2024-05-13 12:50:26ECB announces plans to turbocharge growth of women and girls' game
The ECB has announced plans to ‘turbocharge the growth' of women and girls' grassroots cricket following a record-breaking 2023 Women's Ashes series. The series made history when Trent Bridge hosted the first-ever women's Test in England to be played over five days. Australia won the Test by 89 runs but England went on to claim the T20I series 2-1, the first T20I defeat for Australia since the 2017/18 Ashes. A second Nat Sciver-Brunt ODI century helped England to a 2-1 ODI series victory as Australia narrowly retained the Ashes with an overall 8-8 draw.
2024-05-09 12:54:04
As Chicago teams look to build new stadiums, suburban cricket squad gets quick approval of its future home in Oswego
While professional sports teams in Chicago are taking a look at new stadiums, and facing roadblocks along the way, a professional cricket team in the far west suburbs got quick approval for a stadium that could hold up to 24,000 fans. The future Breybourne Stadium in Oswego is planned to be the seat of the Breybourne Cricket Club, which currently has teams in a number of regional amateur and professional leagues. Club Chairman and CEO Paresh Patel, an Oswego resident, hopes that the stadium will also allow the club to one day field a team in the newly-formed Major League Cricket.
2024-05-13 11:00:06
Cricket catching on in northeastern Ontario
The south Asian population of northeastern Ontario has been growing rapidly in recent years, and with that has come a rapid growth in the sport of cricket. In a few short years, cricket clubs have been founed in in North Bay, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury, which is about to get its second cricket club. Kings Cricket Club Sudbury will hold a launch party on May 11. It will operate alongside Big Nickel Cricket Club, which has been playing in the city since 2014. Gurpreet Singh Broca, one of the founders of the new club, said they saw a need to establish another team because of the growing number of newcomers who are interested in playing.
2024-05-10 09:00:00
Three-day JNT cricket camp gets underway
Kanpur: Former Ranji trophy cricketer Obaid Kamal highlighted the skills of a fast bowler and answered all the queries regarding the game at a three-day JNT cricket camp being held here at Kanpur South ground starting Thursday. Earlier, Vikas Yadav and Dinesh Kumar tested the skills of batsmen and bowlers to make teams and asked the trainees to follow them in exercise. Besides, the JNT group will organised an Under-12 cricket tournament for Sigma Griplock trophy from May 15. It is also conducting a camp for budding cricketers in the city to further hone their skills.
2024-05-10 03:25:00
ECB partners with RISE Worldwide to monetize virtual, digital ad assets in India
The England Cricket Board ( ECB ) has partnered with Reliance Industries-owned RISE Worldwide to monetize its virtual and digital ad inventory in the country. The partnership , which will run until 2026, will cover marquee matches including England's bilateral series with Australia and India . "We want to grow the audience reach and engagement for English cricket in India in a holistic way," said ECB chief commercial officer Tony Singh. RISE Worldwide head Nikhil Bardia said monetization is a byproduct of this partnership as the main objective is to grow the fan base for English cricket.
2024-05-15 07:58:00
Fans divided over ‘creepy' Cricket World Cup stunt
For once, the acting powers of an Australian cricketer were not the most horrific part of the latest advertising stunt that's dividing cricket fans. Usman Khawaja has starred in the latest campaign launched by Prime Video ahead of the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies. Watch every match of the 2024 IPL Playoffs LIVE on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start Your Free Trial Today > The opening batter has signed up to be one of the faces of the streaming giant's coverage of the tournament, which begins on June 2.
2024-05-14 04:09:00
CA to host fan zones for Indians during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy
NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia (CA) has taken steps to enhance the experience for Indian cricket fans during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy . The organization has designated specific seating areas for Indian supporters at all venues, including the renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). "Aligned with Cricket Australia's Multicultural Action Plan, these fan zones will foster an inclusive environment for Indian cricket fans, promising an electrifying atmosphere," a statement from CA read.
2024-05-14 07:34:00
As Chicago teams look to build new stadiums, suburban cricket squad gets quick approval of its future home in Oswego
While professional sports teams in Chicago are taking a look at new stadiums, and facing roadblocks along the way, a professional cricket team in the far west suburbs got quick approval for a stadium that could hold up to 24,000 fans. The future Breybourne Stadium in Oswego is planned to be the seat of the Breybourne Cricket Club, which currently has teams in a number of regional amateur and professional leagues. Club Chairman and CEO Paresh Patel, an Oswego resident, hopes that the stadium will also allow the club to one day field a team in the newly-formed Major League Cricket.
2024-05-13 11:00:00
An opportunity to grow cricket, remove expat tag: US cricket chief
Cricket awaits a new dawn in the United States of America, home to some of the world's most successful sporting leagues. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is finally making headway with cricket being re-introduced in the Olympics at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The immediate push in the USA comes with the T20 World Cup which it co-hosts with the West Indies next month. Although for now, cricket is just a curiosity for the average American – baseball's cousin trying to find its feet. This despite expatriates from the Indian sub-continent comprising the biggest captive audience in the US.
2024-05-13 14:15:54
Zimbabwe Cricket clears all-rounder duo Madhevere, Mavuta to make return in competitive cricket
Harare [Zimbabwe], : Zimbabwe Cricket on Thursday cleared all-rounders Wessly Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta to return to competitive cricket after the duo completed their four-month suspensions which were imposed due to "recreational drug use". Along with the ban, the duo were fined 50 per cent of their salaries as well. Madhevere and Mavuta's rehabilitation was overseen by ZC's medical personnel and they had been ordered to train in the high-performance programme. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India's general elections, only on the HT App.
2024-05-09 09:10:57
BCCI invites applications for new head coach of Indian men's team
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) invited applications for the position of the head coach of India's men's cricket team on Monday. The applications for the position is to be submitted by 6PM on May 27, 2024. The term of the head coach will be for a period of 3.5 years (July 1st, 2024, to Dec 31st, 2027). 'The selection process will include a thorough review of applications, followed by personal interviews and assessments of shortlisted candidates,' said the media release. Should have played minimum of 30 Test Matches or 50 ODI's; or Head Coach of a full member Test Playing Nation, for a minimum period of 2 years; or Head Coach of an Associate member /IPL Team or Equivalent International League/First Class Teams/ National A teams, for a minimum period of 3 years; or Should have BCCI Level 3 Certification or equivalent; and Should be below 60 years of age.
2024-05-13 18:06:33
Red Rose wants fans to bring the Thunder to women's game
Lancashire is stepping up for women's cricket and asking the North West to show support as it launches #BatForWomensCricket with Lancashire Thunder. Only four in 10 people in the North West have been to a cricket match in person, according to a new study, and of those just 11 per cent watched women's cricket. The survey was carried out on behalf of Lancashire Cricket as part of its wider campaign to drive change within the sport - and particularly the women's game - through its Red Rose Together campaign.
2024-05-13 07:28:00
Burnley: TV chef joins vicars and imams for inter-faith cricket match
TV chef Andi Oliver has added a culinary twist to an inter-faith cricket match as part of a new BBC Two cookery series.The annual match between the Church of England in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese) and Lancashire Council of Mosques (LCM), took place at Calder Vale Sports Club in Burnley last year.Ms Oliver, who is host of the BBC's Great British Menu, created a special tea for the event which was filmed for new show, Fabulous Feasts, due to air on BBC Two at 7pm.Councillor Afrasiab Anwar, leader of Burnley Council and member of the LCM cricket team, said the match celebrated unity in Lancashire.
2024-05-08 16:21:25
Blue Jays' Cricket Night cross-promotes ball-and-bat sports at Rogers Centre
Saad Zafar is ready for cricket to take the next step in Canada, both on the pitch and in the stands. Zafar, Canada's captain for the upcoming Cricket World Cup, was getting set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Friday before the Toronto Blue Jays hosted the Minnesota Twins. His appearance was part of Cricket Night at Rogers Centre, an event designed to bring fans of the two bat-and-ball sports together. 'It's going to put us in the limelight. It's going to put us in the news,' said Zafar, standing in the 200-level concourse of the ballpark hours before the game.
2024-05-11 05:15:57
Kohli, Gavaskar & what social media's done to cricket
It is a sign of the times we live in that self-proclaimed cricket lovers on X and Instagram are not just asking who Sunil Gavaskar is, they're suggesting he has no locus standi to comment on Twenty20 cricket. It is pointless trying to list Gavaskar's achievements as a player, the positions he has held in cricket since and a near lifetime spent as a broadcaster. Because those who choose to believe he does not have the credentials to comment are not going to change their minds. Why let facts get in the way of a robustly held opinion that powers trolling? Suffice it to say that what Gavaskar doesn't know about batting, in particular, and cricket, in general, is not worth knowing.
2024-05-11 03:21:35
Cricket Night cross-promotes ball-and-bat sports
TORONTO – Saad Zafar is ready for cricket to take the next step in Canada, both on the pitch and in the stands. Zafar, Canada's captain for the upcoming Cricket World Cup, was getting set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Friday before the Toronto Blue Jays hosted the Minnesota Twins. His appearance was part of Cricket Night at Rogers Centre, an event designed to bring fans of the two bat-and-ball sports together. 'It's going to put us in the limelight. It's going to put us in the news,' said Zafar, standing in the 200-level concourse of the ballpark hours before the game.
2024-05-10 21:57:28
Divyang board, AUM Sportainment team up for para-cricket world cup in Lucknow
Lucknow: The Divyang Cricket Control Board of India (DCCBI) and AUM Sportainment Pvt Ltd have collaborated for the upcoming para-cricket world cup , set to take place in Nov 2024 in Lucknow. Led by Aushim Khetarpal , founder of AUM Sportainment Pvt Ltd and renowned actor (popular for his role as Sai Baba), this joint venture aims to showcase the spirit of cricket and inclusivity on a global scale. Under the leadership of Haroon Rasheed, founder, and general secretary, the DCCBI has endeavoured to bring this event to fruition.
2024-05-10 03:38:00
Profit trumps all in plans for the Hundred
Selling stakes in the Hundred teams to private equity is a seismic moment in cricket's history (Selling off the summer? Why Hundred plans should matter to all cricket lovers, 9 May). It points to a future where profit trumps all other factors. There is no detail on how the sale makes cricket more sustainable and accessible. Most of the new money will surely go on higher player and executive pay. Private equity won't care whether more young people play the game or whether top players can help England win the Ashes.
2024-05-13 16:10:56
Profit trumps all in plans for the Hundred
Selling stakes in the Hundred teams to private equity is a seismic moment in cricket's history (Selling off the summer? Why Hundred plans should matter to all cricket lovers, 9 May). It points to a future where profit trumps all other factors. There is no detail on how the sale makes cricket more sustainable and accessible. Most of the new money will surely go on higher player and executive pay. Private equity won't care whether more young people play the game or whether top players can help England win the Ashes.
2024-05-13 16:10:56
Patil is Mumbai's new chief selector, Salvi to stay as coach
Mumbai: Former spinner Sanjay Patil will be the Mumbai chief selector for the 2024-25 season while, in an expected move, Omkar Salvi has been retained as men's head coach, after having coached the domestic giants to the Ranji Trophy triumph last season. Former off-spinner Vikrant Yeligati , who played two First-Class matches for Mumbai from 2007 to 2010 and five white-ball games, has been added to the selection panel, the Mumbai Cricket Association announced after a meeting of the Cricket Improvement Committee along with its advisors Milind Rege (men) and Diana Edulji (women) on Friday.
2024-05-11 02:11:00
