#ICC Player of the Month | Explore Tumblr posts and blogs

the-garbanzo-annex-jr · 11 months ago

Text

by Ben Cohen

South African Jews reacted with outrage on Friday after the country’s governing body for the sport of cricket stripped the Jewish captain of the U-19 national team of his role, citing the “risk of conflict or even violence” as the reason.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced that David Teeger, who is Jewish, would no longer captain the side just one week before the opening of the U-19 Cricket World Cup, when teams from 16 nations will compete in South Africa for the sport’s top prize.

In a statement released on Friday, CSA said that its security team had advised “that protests related to the war in Gaza can be anticipated at the venues for the tournament.”

It added that such protests would likely focus on Teeger — an observant Jew and resident of Johannesburg who made his professional cricket debut in 2023, scoring an impressive 51 runs for the South Africa Emerging Players side against North Cape. Teeger was only appointed to the captaincy of the U-19 team last month.

The targeting of Teeger could result “in conflict or even violence between rival groups of protestors,” CSA said. Invoking its “duty to safeguard the interests and safety of all those involved in the World Cup,” it said that Teeger had been “relieved of the captaincy … in the best interests of the players, the U-19 team, and David himself.” Teeger would “remain an important and active member of the team and we wish him and the team every success in the tournament,” CSA concluded.

CSA’s decision — against the background of rising antisemitism in South Africa, widespread support for Hamas in the wake of its Oct. 7 pogrom in Israel, and the charge of “genocide” brought by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) — provoked fury in South Africa’s Jewish community.

Prof. Karen Milner, chair of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD), told The Algemeiner that CSA’s decision was “an outrageous act of antisemitism.”

“There is no basis for this decision, other than the fact that Teeger is Jewish,” Milner said. “It is shameful that CSA is embarking on a path that is dangerously reminiscent of Nazi Germany, when Jews were actively discriminated against, including among sporting clubs.” She stressed that the SAJBD “would do everything in its power to fight against this vicious prejudice.”

In a separate statement, the South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) said it would be calling on the International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport’s global governing body, “to investigate the CSA’s blatant act of discrimination.”

“The ANC [ruling African National Congress] government’s political hostility to Israel and its friendship with Hamas has created a climate in which it is entirely acceptable to target a sportsman because he is proudly Jewish,” the SAZF stated.

Among those expressing sympathy for Teeger on social media was three-time MLB All-Star Kevin Youkilis. “Heart goes out to this young Jewish man,” Youkilis posted on X/Twitter. “The ‘security risk’ excuse is bullshit.”

Former Boston Red Sox star Youkilis also referred to a speech that Teeger made just weeks after the Hamas pogrom, delivered after he received the “Rising Star” Award at a Jewish community ceremony. Teeger paid tribute to the Israeli military, saying, “Yes, I’ve been [given] this award, and yes, I’m now the Rising Star, but the true rising stars are the young soldiers in Israel.” He went on to dedicate the award to “the State of Israel and every single soldier fighting so that we can live and thrive in the diaspora.”

Teeger was being “punished for showing gratitude to the State of Israel,” Youkilis commented.

#david teeger #cricket south africa #cricket #kevin youkilis

94 notes · View notes

shithowdy · 2 years ago

Text

there is a lot of funny wyrmrest accord server history but i think my favorite piece is that after 4 months of ICC being out no guild on the server had killed the lich king yet and then one day the memorial statue abruptly appeared in dalaran because a group of PvE players with hentai RP profiles who had killed the lich king transferred to the server and simply having the achievements on the server triggered the event, and all the roleplayers stopped their rp and started rping the news of the lich king being dead because the organic moment got ruined lmao

#such vivid memories of everyone in ((ooc))#being like #wtf do we do???#well all those people are acknowledging it #we cant keep pretending against half the server #fuck #i guess this is it #goes to the cathedral and types slash kneel #oh man oliver asked his paladin friend to kill him when he was gone #and his friend was like ok #and then that night he got to be like #no :)#anyway #it was funny #i forget what guild eventually got the legit first kill #valhalla?#probably

65 notes · View notes

batbricks7 · 5 months ago

Text

For her stellar batting display against South Africa, Vice-Captain smriti mandhana becomes the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for June 👏👏

#smritimandhana #batbricks7 #bb7 #cricket #india #women #cricketfans #south africa

2 notes · View notes

beardedmrbean · 8 months ago

Text

The future of the French international women’s cricket team is in doubt after 17 players called for an investigation into allegations that its governing body staged fake matches to secure funding from the International Cricket Council. With cricket set to become an Olympic sport after the 2024 Paris Games, FRANCE 24 looked at the reasons behind the team's collapse.

Tara Britton turned up to training, held every Thursday for the men’s and women’s French national cricket teams, last November 16 as scheduled. It wasn’t a big turnout for the women’s side, as she was one of only two who showed.

A day earlier, she had joined 16 of her national side teammates in signing an open letter calling for an official investigation into France Cricket following allegations published by FRANCE 24 in November, including that the governing body was staging fake women’s matches to access more funding from the International Cricket Council (ICC).

“If the allegations are true, we condemn the actions as outrageous and, as players of the national Women’s team, we wish to strongly and firmly dissociate ourselves from the behaviour and actions of France Cricket,” the letter read.

France Cricket’s sporting director Saravana Durairaj arrived at the track in the 15th arrondissement (district) of Paris as they finished their session, Britton recounted.

Durairaj, who was recently made CEO of the association, had coached the women through the highs and lows of international tournaments since 2019. Their greatest success: promotion to Division One of the ICC 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, beating Sweden, Turkey, Jersey and Germany along the way.

That was the pinnacle of French women’s cricket, which has now arrived at its nadir.

“He told us, ‘You’re not welcome anymore’ – that we’re suspended,” said Britton, a wicket-keeper and right-handed batter who has played 29 matches for France. “He was visibly quite angry. He wouldn't let us say anything, wouldn’t let us explain our side. He was basically saying he was disappointed in us. He felt let down that – after all the time and effort he put into us – that we have treated him like this.”

It is against France Cricket rules for national team players to criticise the governing body publicly at risk of being “excluded from the French national team”, reads a code of conduct signed by players.

“We dared to say that we knew there were some problems within the federation,” said Lara Armas, a left-handed batter who, like Britton, debuted in 2021. “Can you really say that that is criticism? It’s factual.”

From 2019 to 2023, Armas was on France Cricket’s committee and was appointed head of their commission for the women’s game.

“We didn’t accuse anyone in particular. We didn’t name anyone, we simply asked for clarifications,” said Magali Marchello-Nizia, a right-arm bowler who made her debut in 2019.

The team made France Cricket aware they were going to publish the letter before they did so. “Some of us were even pressured by France Cricket not to publish anything. You could even qualify some of these as threats,” said Alix Brodin, a left-handed batter who debuted after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Asked what exactly was threatened, Armas recalled that Durairaj told one of the players, “If you do that, I can’t protect you anymore.”

Contacted by FRANCE 24, Durairaj said that a decision about the women’s team would be published in May. He did not respond to more detailed allegations.

‘No communication’

Without any further communication from their governing body, players were removed from WhatsApp groups involving them. On November 19, they found out – via social media – that they would no longer be participating in the inaugural Women’s European Cricket Championship, scheduled to begin less than a month later on December 17.

The organisers, the European Cricket Network (ECN), announced that a team from England would be replacing France at the tournament in Malaga involving the national sides of Spain, the Netherlands, Italy and Austria.

“In a recent development, the French Cricket Federation, Association Française de Cricket, has unfortunately withdrawn their team’s participation,” read a press release. ECN declined to comment further.

“I’ve received no email, no communication from France Cricket explaining anything at all,” said Brodin.

Word spread in January that the women could only apply to be part of the national team this year if they apologised.

“We’ve done nothing wrong,” said Armas. “I’m not apologising for saying, ‘There’s an investigation going on, I want the truth’.”

To this day, the only written communication the women’s national team has received from France Cricket was an email sent on March 1 asking each of them to return their uniforms “for logistical reasons”.

Shut up and play cricket

FRANCE 24’s investigation last November raised questions over whether France was eligible to participate in ICC tournaments as it has done since 2021, given the difficulty of proving that the country has the requisite minimum of eight domestic women’s teams “competing in a minimum of five hard-ball matches for the previous two years”, as per ICC rules.

Players acknowledged having their suspicions.

“It’s always the same three or four clubs that provide women’s national team players,” said Brodin. “We know very well that what’s been written is true, we just never went looking for proof.”

Several said their decision to take part regardless came down to the lack of other opportunities to play cricket. Even for the women’s first division, for instance, only three match days were organised last season.

“The dilemma we’re faced with is absolutely unjust,” said all-rounder Poppy McGeown, who played 27 matches for France. “In France there are very few opportunities to play … either you shut your mouth and play cricket, or you decide to take a more ethical approach and speak up to condemn things that you find unfair or illegal, and that comes with being kicked out of the team.”

“You have to choose between the sport you love and the values you hold dear. So for two years I closed my eyes, and I’m not particularly proud of it,” she said.

Armas said she also turned a blind eye.

“I was egotistical,” she said. “I wanted to play, so yes, I did close my eyes on some things. I have to say thank you to all those girls who didn’t.”

More evidence of ‘ghost matches’

The women’s first- and second-division tournaments have disappeared from France Cricket’s plans for this year, replaced by a “France Women’s Cup” featuring 10 teams due to kick off this Saturday, April 13.

Out of the four first-division teams from last year, only Lille Cricket Club and Paris Université Club are slated to participate, with Nantes Cricket Club not renewing its affiliation with France Cricket in the wake of the scandal and Lisses Cricket Club planning to do the same for its women’s team.

The other eight clubs include seven from last year’s Division Two, which was the subject of November’s FRANCE 24 report.

Since its publication, more evidence of irregularities in this division has come to light.

On April 16, six Division Two matches were scheduled to take place on Chantilly cricket ground. All six were subsequently rubber-stamped as having taken place by France Cricket’s sporting commission.

Edward Hoyle, captain of Chantilly Cricket Club, said he arrived just before 2pm to renovate the wicket, only to be told a women’s match was about to start.

“That match did take place, but it was all over in 20 minutes. That’s 10 minutes an innings,” recalled Hoyle. “Whether that constitutes a match or not, I don’t know.”

Once the short match was over, Hoyle proceeded to strip and relay the wicket, a process that took several hours.

It is clear that the fourth, fifth and sixth matches did not happen at the time and place for which they were certified.

In its response to FRANCE 24’s November report on women’s ghost matches, France Cricket said “the results shown on its website are those communicated via the match reports handed in by the umpires at the end of each match”.

The chair of one of the clubs that was responsible for umpiring on April 16 denied his club was involved in matches that did not actually take place. He said he had delegated responsibility for the women’s team to the club captain and wasn’t aware of specific events that day.

When asked how his club planned to field a women's team this year, he acknowledged it would be a challenge. “We have women’s teams, but they’re students – you have to organise it during school holidays. It’s a bit difficult.”

France Cricket did not respond to a request for comment.

On November 16, Nantes Cricket Club sent a request to state prosecutors and police asking for an investigation into alleged fraudulent activity by the association.

In April 2022, the Versailles public prosecutor dismissed defamation charges brought by France Cricket against Hoyle, which he said were brought after he wrote a letter to clubs criticising the organisation.

“The ICC has investigated the allegations in relation to France Cricket and are satisfied that the issue is now closed,” a spokesperson for the sport's global administrator told Alison Mitchell of the BBC’s "Stumped" podcast. “Each Member is wholly responsible for the participation data that is submitted per the census and accuracy of these records remains of utmost importance and are audited by the ICC.”

From New Caledonia with cricketers

During a meeting with the France Cricket board while she was head of the women’s commission, Armas recalled pushing for a recognition of the reality on the ground. “Come on, among us we can admit it,” she said. “There are only four women’s teams in cricket. We know there are only four teams in Division One, and Division Two is fake.”

In response, she recalled, “I was almost insulted. Like, ‘How can you say this?’ I got shut down badly.”

She also remembered conversations with Durairaj in which he shared his conviction that the way to develop women’s cricket in France was not via domestic competitions, but “to have a strong national team”.

But now, France Cricket must assemble an entirely new one – notably ahead of another ECN tournament in December to which France has been invited, according to one source, but not confirmed by ECN.

The governing body emailed clubs on January 16 asking for candidates for both national teams, but none of the previous women’s squad who spoke to FRANCE 24 have put their names forward.

One avenue that France Cricket is exploring to bolster its women’s team lies far from the French mainland, in New Caledonia. A traditional form of cricket, played mostly by indigenous Kanak women, has been popular in the French overseas territory since the sport was introduced by English missionaries.

France Cricket chairman Prebagarane Balane visited the southwest Pacific islands in March, accompanied by Durairaj, where he signed an agreement with New Caledonia’s sports minister Mickaël Forrest and cricket committee head Jean-Marc Ihily. The deal obliges the committee to register all of its players with France Cricket by August 31, which could add some 3,000 to the 1,800 players that the association currently claims are on its books.

It also grants France Cricket the right to call up players in New Caledonia for the French national team, but not if they play the non-standard form of the game.

On March 30, at France Cricket’s annual general meeting at their office in Saint-Maurice near Paris, Balane was joined by Ihily in person to announce plans for a women’s tournament in Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia, this September. Balane stressed the importance of recruitment ahead of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup in India.

Marchello-Nizia said that two years ago, Durairaj told her about looking to New Caledonia for potential women’s national team players. “Things might have accelerated, given recent developments,” she said.

Death of a national team?

Asked if the current national team was dead, Britton was equivocal. “The team obviously doesn't stop with us. But as far as the players are concerned, I feel like we've been asked not to come back.”

McGeown lamented the state of French cricket. “When you have the honour and pride of playing for your country, no matter what the sport, it’s a huge motivator. And now we’ve lost it because we’re not ready to play as part of this system.”

#nunyas news

5 notes · View notes

thesportsgrail · 2 years ago

Text

Buttler, Adil Rashid, Shaheen among nominees for ICC Player of the Month Award for November #Buttler #AdilRashid #shaheen #iccplayerofthemonth

2 notes · View notes

tfgadgets · 15 days ago

Text

No Indian Visa for Pakistan Players For This Championship Ahead Of Champions Trophy

File photo of India and Pakistan flags Amid the ICC Champions Trophy stand-off between India and Pakistan, other sporting events also seem to be taking a toll. The Indian High Commission has now refused to issue visas to most Pakistani players from the upcoming Asia Cup Youth Scrabble Championship and Delhi Cup. It has been reported that Pakistan players had submitted applications two months in…

View On WordPress

0 notes

odnewsin · 15 days ago

Text

Noman Ali, Melie Kerr named ICC Players of Month for October

Dubai: Pakistan spinner Noman Ali and New Zealand all-rounder Melie Kerr have bagged the ICC Player of the Month award for October in men’s and women’s category respectively, Tuesday. Noman edged out South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada and New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner to claim the monthly award, and become the first men’s winner from Pakistan since Babar Azam was rewarded in August last…

0 notes

werindialive · 15 days ago

Text

Champions Trophy Could Be Shifted to South Africa Amid Concerns Over Security and Infrastructure

In a surprising development for cricket fans worldwide, the much-anticipated 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, originally set to be hosted in Pakistan, may be shifted to South Africa due to concerns about security, infrastructure, and logistics in the subcontinent. According to sources close to the International Cricket Council (ICC), discussions are underway as governing bodies weigh the feasibility of holding the tournament in Pakistan, a country still working to restore its reputation as a safe destination for international sports. This is the top news headlines India today!

Pakistan was awarded the hosting rights in 2021 as part of the ICC's commitment to expanding cricket to countries that had been largely sidelined due to safety concerns. The decision was seen as a significant boost for Pakistan's cricketing community, who have long sought to welcome international tournaments back to their home grounds. However, recent events have raised doubts about Pakistan's ability to manage a high-profile event of this scale. Issues such as regional political tensions and challenges in meeting the stringent security requirements set by the ICC have sparked debates within cricket's governing body.

South Africa, which last hosted a major ICC event in 2009 with the same Champions Trophy, has reportedly emerged as a strong alternative due to its well-established cricketing infrastructure, safety protocols, and experience in managing international tournaments. South Africa’s cricket venues, such as Newlands in Cape Town, Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, and Kingsmead in Durban, offer world-class facilities that could seamlessly accommodate the Champions Trophy if the shift occurs. These grounds have a proven record in both crowd management and hospitality, enhancing South Africa’s appeal as a potential host.

While no final decision has been made, an ICC spokesperson recently stated, “The safety of players, staff, and spectators is our top priority. We are committed to ensuring a successful and secure event, wherever it may be held.”

The possible shift has drawn mixed reactions from the cricketing community. Many Pakistani fans express disappointment, seeing this as a lost opportunity to restore international confidence in Pakistan's hosting capabilities. Others, however, recognize the importance of security and the challenges of ensuring a smooth, world-class event under present conditions.

The ICC is expected to announce its final decision in the coming months, leaving cricket fans eagerly awaiting updates. Should South Africa be confirmed as the new host, it would mark a significant change in the tournament’s trajectory and spotlight South Africa as a safe and vibrant home for international cricket.

For latest cricket news India In Hindi, subscribe to our newsletter!

#werindia #leading india news source #top news stories #top news headlines #top news of the day #live cricket score #latest cricket news #national news #indian cricket team #cricket news

0 notes

fitsportsindia · 2 years ago

Link

#cricket #shubman gill #mohammed siraj #team india #icc player of the month

0 notes

news365timesindia · 1 month ago

Text

[ad_1] With Diwali just around the corner, there is renewed excitement, and shoppers are preparing their wishlists. The Diwali offers on mobiles bring more festive cheer, making purchasing premium and mid-range smartphones ultra-affordable. By shopping on the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network from October 15 to November 5, you can buy your favourite smartphones at markdown prices, thanks to discounts of up to 20%! Shopping on the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network allows you to divide the cost of the device into Easy EMIs, with instalments starting from as low as Rs. 833!Shop for the latest smartphones on Easy EMIsLeading brands like Xiaomi, Apple, and Samsung unveiled a range of feature-rich smartphones in 2024. Samsung, for instance, launched the Galaxy S24 series phones with Artificial Intelligence (AI) powering the devices. To avoid being left behind, Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 series, and these models come with Apple Intelligence (AI)-Apple's take on AI. Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, and other top brands have also recently launched feature-optimised devices powered by robust chips, giving smartphone users plenty of options.The Diwali offers on mobiles allow shoppers to buy their desired phones at discounted rates, going easy on their festive budget. Besides lucrative discounts, customers can enjoy exclusive offers by shopping on the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network this October. From zero down payment to free home delivery on select models, the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network offers unrivalled offers and deals. While shopping for a new smartphone on the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network, you can split the bill into instalments, with flexible repayment durations ranging from 1 to 60 months. The Diwali offers on mobiles further add to the convenience, with discounts of up to 20% on various models.Benefits of shopping with Bajaj FinservCompetitive prices: Enjoy great value for money with competitively priced products at any of the Bajaj Finserv's partner stores.Easy EMIs: Purchasing your desired product is simple with Easy EMI options, allowing you to choose a repayment tenure that suits your budget.Zero down payment: For select products, benefit from zero down payment option, eliminating the need for upfront payment at purchase.Options and accessibility: Choose from a wide variety of products available at Bajaj Finserv partner stores across multiple cities, offering unmatched convenience.You can opt for Bajaj Finservs financing options including Easy EMI and zero down payment schemes for financial ease and convenience. Break the cost into Easy EMI to enjoy a hassle-free shopping experience.*Terms and Conditions ApplyBajaj Finance Ltd. ('BFL', 'Bajaj Finance', or 'the Company'), a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., is a deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC-D) registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and is classified as an NBFC-Investment and Credit Company (NBFC-ICC). BFL is engaged in the business of lending and acceptance of deposits. It has a diversified lending portfolio across retail, SMEs, and commercial customers with significant presence in both urban and rural India. It accepts public and corporate deposits and offers a variety of financial services products to its customers. BFL, a thirty-five-year-old enterprise, has now become a leading player in the NBFC sector in India and on a consolidated basis, it has a franchise of 69.14 million customers. BFL has the highest domestic credit rating of AAA/Stable for long-term borrowing, A1+ for short-term borrowing, and CRISIL AAA/Stable & [ICRA]AAA(Stable) for its FD program. It has a long-term issuer credit rating of BB+/Positive and a short-term rating of B by S&P Global ratings.To know more, visit www.bajajfinserv.in. [ad_2] Source link

0 notes

news365times · 1 month ago

Text

0 notes