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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.”

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[ad_1] Indian cricket (Men’s and Women’s) in UAE in recent years (PC: BCCI/X) New Zealand thrashed Pakistan to secure their spot in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals from Group A, alongside Australia. This meant that India suffered a group-stage exit with only two wins from four games. The UAE continues to be a tough hunting ground for Indian cricket, both men and women, in recent times. The men’s team faced a group-stage exit in the 2021 T20 World Cup and failed to win the Asia Cup the following year. Now, the women’s team has also had a disappointing World Cup campaign. The struggle to crack the UAE code continues. The UAE’s pitches are similar to subcontinent ones, with balls spinning, gripping, and coming slowly on to the bat. Subcontinent teams like India are expected to do well here, but the opposite has been true. In this campaign, batters like Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana struggled to time the ball. Both players thrive when the ball comes on to the bat, allowing them to play their natural game. But when the spinners were introduced early, even in powerplays, they could not rotate the strike. India’s spin bowling unit consisted of Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, and Deepti Sharma. Apart from Asha, the others struggled, especially Shreyanka and Deepti, who could not find the right pace for the Dubai and Sharjah surfaces. For example, against Australia in Sharjah, where bowlers were getting spin and low bounce, Shreyanka still went for 32 runs in her four overs at an economy of 8, which was well above par for such conditions. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here India Women vs Australia (Image: ICC) Both the men’s and women’s teams have struggled against top sides in the UAE. The men lost to Pakistan and New Zealand in the T20 World Cup, and to Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the ‘Super 4’ stage of the Asia Cup. Similarly, the women’s team lost to New Zealand and Australia, though they managed wins over weaker sides like Pakistan and Sri Lanka. What is the solution? The quality of India’s players is unquestionable. So, is there a need to adapt their techniques? Probably not. The issue may be in the mind. The team needs to strengthen its mindset, especially in crunch moments. India’s players, though suited to these conditions, could not exploit them when it mattered most. Teams like Australia and New Zealand have this mental edge, and it shows in critical games. Building this mentality comes from consistently winning such matches. It is the process that instills belief. This World Cup was another wasted opportunity for the Indian women’s team to start building that winning mentality. But Indian fans hope that it will only be a matter of time before the team overcomes this UAE jinx. With the right mindset, future tournaments could finally bring success. Also Read: India’s defeat to Australia: 5 Talking Points The post Indian cricket’s UAE jinx continues with this Women’s T20 World Cup exit appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Indian cricket (Men’s and Women’s) in UAE in recent years (PC: BCCI/X) New Zealand thrashed Pakistan to secure their spot in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals from Group A, alongside Australia. This meant that India suffered a group-stage exit with only two wins from four games. The UAE continues to be a tough hunting ground for Indian cricket, both men and women, in recent times. The men’s team faced a group-stage exit in the 2021 T20 World Cup and failed to win the Asia Cup the following year. Now, the women’s team has also had a disappointing World Cup campaign. The struggle to crack the UAE code continues. The UAE’s pitches are similar to subcontinent ones, with balls spinning, gripping, and coming slowly on to the bat. Subcontinent teams like India are expected to do well here, but the opposite has been true. In this campaign, batters like Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana struggled to time the ball. Both players thrive when the ball comes on to the bat, allowing them to play their natural game. But when the spinners were introduced early, even in powerplays, they could not rotate the strike. India’s spin bowling unit consisted of Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, and Deepti Sharma. Apart from Asha, the others struggled, especially Shreyanka and Deepti, who could not find the right pace for the Dubai and Sharjah surfaces. For example, against Australia in Sharjah, where bowlers were getting spin and low bounce, Shreyanka still went for 32 runs in her four overs at an economy of 8, which was well above par for such conditions. For the Latest Sports News: Click Here India Women vs Australia (Image: ICC) Both the men’s and women’s teams have struggled against top sides in the UAE. The men lost to Pakistan and New Zealand in the T20 World Cup, and to Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the ‘Super 4’ stage of the Asia Cup. Similarly, the women’s team lost to New Zealand and Australia, though they managed wins over weaker sides like Pakistan and Sri Lanka. What is the solution? The quality of India’s players is unquestionable. So, is there a need to adapt their techniques? Probably not. The issue may be in the mind. The team needs to strengthen its mindset, especially in crunch moments. India’s players, though suited to these conditions, could not exploit them when it mattered most. Teams like Australia and New Zealand have this mental edge, and it shows in critical games. Building this mentality comes from consistently winning such matches. It is the process that instills belief. This World Cup was another wasted opportunity for the Indian women’s team to start building that winning mentality. But Indian fans hope that it will only be a matter of time before the team overcomes this UAE jinx. With the right mindset, future tournaments could finally bring success. Also Read: India’s defeat to Australia: 5 Talking Points The post Indian cricket’s UAE jinx continues with this Women’s T20 World Cup exit appeared first on Sports News Portal | Latest Sports Articles | Revsports. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Concerns have been raised over the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli into the T20I scheme of things, just five months before the T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and the West Indies. Their conservative approach to the game's shortest format was heavily criticised as India incurred a forgettable group-stage exit in the 2021 T20 World Cup and failed to end their ICC trophy drought in 2022 with a semifinal knockout against England. India, over the course of the last 14 months, seemed to have moved on to explore other options in the format, and despite the fresh talents proving their worth, selectors fell back on the two veterans, as they were named for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. Virat Kohli has been named in the 16-man squad for the T20I series against Afghanistan. Even for Kohli, who has been a prolific run-getter in the format, at least what the IPL numbers have reflected for the past few seasons, a significant drawback was outlined as experts and veterans weighed in on his T20I return. It has been his numbers against the spin variety through the middle overs that has been concerning. Since 2020, Kohli has managed to record a strike rate of just 116.27 between overs 7 and 16, scoring a boundary every 10.6 balls. The numbers drop further when up against a spinner - strike rate of 105.53 with a boundary every two and a half over. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here It has, however, been reported by Cricbuzz that Kohli received clarity over his role in the T20I format as India continue to build towards the World Cup in June. It happened during a meeting with chief of the selection committee, Ajit Agarkar, who had travelled to Cape Town at the start of this month, ahead of the second Test against South Africa. The report further revealed that there is no surety over whether Agarkar had a similar conversation with Rohit as well, but the former India cricketer did have a word with head coach Rahul Dravid over India's planning for the T20 World Cup. The Indian players are expected to assemble in Mohali on the morning of January 10. The opening game of the series will be played on Thursday. ABOUT THE AUTHOR At HT Sports Desk, passionate reporters work round the clock to provide detailed updates from the world of sports. Expect nuanced match reports, previews,reviews, technical analysis based on statistics, the latest social media trends, expert opinions on cricket, football, tennis, badminton, hockey,motorsports, wrestling, boxing, shooting, athletics and much more. ...view detail [ad_2] Source link

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Namibia Secures Their Berth at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA

The perfect record of five victories for Namibia in five matches has helped them confirm their spot in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. The Eagles currently sit on top of the table with 10 points, with their victory against Tanzania ensuring a top-two finish, which is required to qualify for the mega showpiece event that is going to be held next year.

The fight for the remaining spot is still on, with Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria still in the reckoning. Uganda and Kenya hold their destiny in their hands, while Zimbabwe and Nigeria rely on favorable outcomes in other matches.

This will be the third edition in a row that Namibia will be playing in the Men's T20 World Cup. In 2021, they managed to make it to the Super Bowl after finishing second in the group stage, but they failed to replicate their same performance last year.

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The Allure of Cricket: A Worldwide Sporting Phenomenon

Global Tournaments

International cricket tournaments like the ICC Cricket World Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup are among the most prestigious and widely followed events in the sport of cricket. These tournaments bring together top cricketing nations from around the world to compete for the coveted titles.

1. ICC Cricket World Cup: The ICC Cricket World Cup is the premier One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament. It was first held in 1975 and is contested every four years. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 edition was postponed to 2021. The tournament features a round-robin format followed by knockout stages. Teams play a series of matches in a group stage, and the top teams from each group advance to the semi-finals and ultimately the final. The Cricket World Cup has seen significant growth in terms of participating teams, with the early editions having fewer teams, but now it includes 10 full-member teams and several associate member teams. Australia has historically been the most successful team in the Cricket World Cup, having won the tournament multiple times. Other strong contenders include India, West Indies, Pakistan, and England.

2. ICC T20 World Cup: The ICC T20 World Cup is the premier Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket tournament. It was first held in 2007 and is typically contested every two to four years. T20 cricket is known for its fast-paced and high-scoring nature, making the T20 World Cup a fan favourite. The tournament features shorter matches, with each team facing 20 overs (120 balls). Like the ODI World Cup, the T20 World Cup has a round-robin group stage followed by knockout rounds, including semi-finals and a final. The T20 World Cup has gained immense popularity since its inception, with teams like India, Pakistan, West Indies, Australia, and England among the top contenders. The Women's T20 World Cup is also a significant event, showcasing the talent and skills of women cricketers from around the world. Both the ICC Cricket World Cup and the ICC T20 World Cup serve as platforms for cricketing nations to showcase their talent, foster international rivalries, and bring excitement to cricket fans worldwide. These tournaments have played a crucial role in the global expansion and development of cricket and continue to capture the imagination of millions of fans with thrilling matches and unforgettable moments.

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The Upcoming Show on July - Goldin Performance at Imperial Club Lounge

The upcoming show in July and August at the Goldin Performance in the Imperial Club Lounge at Atlantis The Palm is set to be an unforgettable experience. Lisa Goldin, a fearless artist with a passion for touching hearts and lighting up rooms with her music, will be taking the stage on July 31st from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. You can know more about this event at the Dubai Calendar website.

Highlights of Lisa Goldin’s Career

Lisa Goldin has established herself as a talented songwriter, with twelve of her songs being aired internationally on radio and TV. Her achievements include being named Amazon UK's 'New and Emerging Artist for 2008' and having her wardrobe sponsored by the renowned Vivienne Westwood. She has also been featured in Grazia Magazine, Channel 24, and Expresso TV, further cementing her status as a rising star.

Her talent has not gone unnoticed, as she has been recognized as the 2nd Top Emerging South African Artist, and her song "My Fire" was listed as the 2nd most played song on Hot 1027 FM in 2016. In 2019, she was acknowledged as the Top Emerging Artist in the UAE. Additionally, her single "Kept In A Locket" reached No. 1 on Heart FM in December 2022. Goldin's accomplishments speak to her immense talent and growing popularity.

Goldin's career has taken her to various locations around the world, including the UK, South Africa, and the UAE. She has toured London, Ibiza, Dubai, and Asia, sharing stages with renowned artists such as Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Scouting For Girls, and Barbara Tucker. Her international exposure has helped her amass a dedicated fan base across different countries.

Notable accolades further highlight Goldin's ambition and commitment to her craft. She won Best Band in Beijing and received the "Best Theatrical Performance" award at the Time Out Dubai Nightlife Awards 2013 for her theater production "Kalubela." She was also nominated as a top ten finalist for Yasalam's UAE Emerging Talent Competition in 2019 and was a nominee for Best New Homegrown Artist in the UAE in 2022. 

Goldin's diverse performances include being an EMCEE for the ICC T20 Men's World Cup 2021 and performing at the UEFA Champions League Final 2022.

Her talent and dedication have been recognized by Dubai Culture and Arts, leading to her being awarded the Honorable Golden Visa in the UAE. Goldin's efforts to create a difference through her music have not gone unnoticed.

How Can You Enjoy the Performance?

To enjoy the Goldin Performance at the Imperial Club Lounge, book a stay at Atlantis The Palm's beautiful Ocean or Palm Hotel Rooms. By booking the Imperial Club, you'll gain daily access to the Imperial Club Lounge and enjoy premium benefits throughout the resort.

One of the highlights of the Imperial Club Lounge is the Sunset Happy Hour. Guests can start their evening with drinks and canapés in the cozy lounge or enjoy the beautiful sunset with the beachside happy hour. The Sunset Happy Hour takes place daily from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, creating the perfect ambiance to relax and enjoy the setting.

So, Don't miss the opportunity to experience the captivating talent of Lisa Goldin at the Goldin Performance in the Imperial Club Lounge. Her music is sure to touch your heart and leave a lasting impression. And for further details, you can visit the Dubai Calendar website and get the full insights and dates of the performance.

Let us tell you that Dubai Calendar is a website where you can get a detailed list of upcoming events, festivals, concerts, exhibitions, shows, and parties in Dubai. So if you are planning to attend any festivals or concerts or anything then you can visit our website and get the full insights of your desired requirements. 

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Which team will Babar Azam lead in Ramadan tournament?

Cricket – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 – Super 12 – Group 2 – India v Pakistan – Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 24, 2021 Pakistan’s Babar Azam in action. — Reuters Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who is resting during the ongoing Afghanistan T20 International series, will be seen in action in the Ramadan cricket tournament set to be staged in Lahore. In a press…

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Ajit Agarkar Weighs In On, Whether India Should Tinker With ICC T20 World Cup Squad

The stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) in the United Arab Emirates has given some headaches to the Indian selectors and the team management. The Indian roster for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup was announced on September 8, 11 days before IPL resumed in the UAE. Since then, several selected players from the squad have not shown any performance in the T20 league. This is of great concern to the management of the Indian team, as the World Cup will also be held in the United Arab Emirates and Oman under similar conditions.

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T20 World cup live streaming

The 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup is scheduled to be the seventh ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament, with matches taking place in the United Arab Emirates and Oman There was due to be a preceding 2020 T20 World Cup held in Australia from 18 October to 15 November 2020,but in July 2020, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that this tournament had been postponed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2020, the ICC confirmed that India would host the 2021 tournament as planned, with Australia being named as the host for the succeeding 2022 tournament. However, in June 2021, the ICC announced that the tournament had been moved to the United Arab Emirates due to growing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic situation in India, and a possible third wave of the pandemic in the country. The tournament is scheduled to begin on 17 October 2021, with the tournament's final scheduled to be played on 14 November 2021. The preliminary rounds of the tournament are set to be shared between the UAE and Oman.

In August 2021, concerns and doubts were raised over the participation of Afghanistan cricket team in the T20 World cup live streaming ever since Afghanistan was brought under the control of the Taliban. Afghanistan cricket team's media manager Hikmat Hassan confirmed that Afghanistan would play in the T20 World Cup despite the political turmoil in the country.In April 2020, the ICC confirmed that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament was still planned to go ahead as scheduled.However, the following month a senior ICC official said that it would be "too big a risk" to host the tournament in 2020, The ICC also stated that reports of postponing the tournament were inaccurate, with multiple contingency plans being looked at. A decision on the tournament was originally deferred until the ICC's meeting on 10 June 2020,[23] with a further announcement scheduled to be made in July 2020.[24] In June 2020, Earl Eddings, the chairman of Cricket Australia, said that it was "unlikely" and "unrealistic" that the tournament would take place in Australia as scheduled. Eddings also suggested that Australia could host the event in October 2021, and India stage the tournament a year later in 2022. The ICC also considered moving the tournament to be played around the next Women's ODI World Cup, which was originally scheduled to take place in New Zealand for February 2021.

A month before the official postponement, Australian federal tourism minister Simon Birmingham announced that the Australian government expected that the country's borders would be closed to international travel until 2021.[26] The ICC also confirmed that either Australia or India, the hosts for the tournaments originally scheduled to take place in 2020 and 2021 respectively, would host this tournament.[27][28] In August 2020, the ICC confirmed that India are expected to host the 2021 tournament, with Australia expected to the 2022 tournament.[29] In the same month, the ICC confirmed that Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates were being considered as back-up venues for the tournament.[30] In April 2021, the ICC's CEO Geoff Allardice confirmed that back-up plans were still in place if India were unable to host the tournament due to the pandemic.[31] Later the same month, Dhiraj Malhotra of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the UAE would be used as a contingency,[32] if the pandemic in India continued to get worse.[33] The BCCI were also in talks with Oman as a potential co-host of the tournament.[34] On 1 June 2021, the ICC gave the BCCI the deadline of 28 June 2021 to make its decision on where the tournament would be played.[35] Regardless of the actual location of the tournament, the ICC also confirmed that the BCCI would remain as the hosts of the competition.[36] Later, the ICC confirmed that the tournament had been moved to the UAE and Oman.[6] It was the first time for both the UAE and Oman to be hosting a global ICC event, and also the first occasion that a cricket World Cup was being held entirely outside of the elite Test-playing nations.[37]As of 31 December 2018, the top nine ranked ICC Full Members, alongside hosts India, qualified directly for the 2021 tournament.[38][39] Of those ten teams, the top eight ranked sides qualified for the Super 12s stage of the tournament.[38] Sri Lanka and Bangladesh did not qualify for the Super 12s, instead being placed in the group stage of the competition.[38] They were joined by the six teams who had qualified for the tournament via the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier.[38] Of the teams in the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings, the United Arab Emirates and Nepal could only qualify through regional competitions.[9] The top four teams from the group stage will then advance to the Super 12s.[38]

Papua New Guinea were the first team to secure their position via the Qualifier, after they won Group A of the tournament, finishing above the Netherlands on net run rate.[40] It was the first time that Papua New Guinea had qualified for a World Cup in any format.[41] Ireland became the second team to qualify via this route after they won Group B, also on net run rate.[42]

In the first match in the playoffs, the Netherlands qualified for the T20 World Cup when they beat the United Arab Emirates by eight wickets, after the UAE only scored 80 runs in their innings.[43] The second qualifier match saw Namibia advance to their first T20 World Cup after beating Oman by 54 runs.[44] Scotland beat tournament hosts the United Arab Emirates in the third qualifier by 90 runs to secure their place in the T20 World Cup.[45] Oman become the final team to qualify for the T20 World Cup, when they beat Hong Kong by 12 runs in the last playoff match.[46]Squads Main article: 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup squads Prior to the tournament, each team selected a squad of fifteen players. Each team was also able to select up to seven additional players, if needed, with regards to COVID-19.[47] On 10 August 2021, New Zealand were the first team to announce their squad for the tournament.[48]

Schedule With a total of 42 matches, the T20 World Cup will be composed of two rounds. Round 1 will include twelve matches between eight teams (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland, Namibia, Oman and Papua New Guinea) from which four teams will progress to the Super 12s.[49] The Super 12s, scheduled to start from 24 October 2021, will consist of 30 matches between the four teams from Round 1 and the top eight ranked T20I teams. Those teams will be split into two groups of six each. This will be followed by the two semi-finals and then the final.[5] On 16 July 2021, the ICC confirmed the groups for the tournament,[50] which were decided on the rankings of the teams as of 20 March 2021.[51] On 17 August 2021, the ICC confirmed the final fixtures for the tournament including the first round and super 12 matches.[52]

Venues On 17 April 2021, the BCCI proposed the name of the cities which are scheduled to be hosting the matches.[53] Bangalore, Chennai, Dharamshala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and New Delhi were the venues along with Ahmedabad, hosting the final of the event.[54] On 18 April 2021, it was announced that Pakistan would play two of their group matches in Delhi, while Mumbai and Kolkata would host the semi-finals.[55] On 28 June 2021, BCCI President Sourav Ganguly confirmed that due to the COVID-19 situation in the country the board has officially communicated to the ICC about their decision to move the event from India to the UAE.[56] Some of the preliminary round matches of the event are also set to be held in Oman.[57][58] On 29 June 2021, the ICC confirmed that the T20 World Cup would be played in the UAE and Oman.[59] The tournament will take place in four venues: the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, and the Oman Cricket Academy Ground.[60] During July 2021, the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi was awaiting accreditation by the ICC to also be used as one of the venues for the tournament.[61]

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ICC T20 World Cup Dates Announced, Schedule, Teams and Venues

ICC T20 World Cup Dates Announced, Schedule, Teams and Venues

ICC T20 World Cup Dates Announced, Schedule, Teams and Venues. ICC T20 World Cup: The 2021 edition’s Men’s T20 World Cup is all set to be staged in the UAE, starting October 17, two days after the completion of the suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Earlier, ANI had reported that the cash-rich Indian T20 League will resume on September 17 in the UAE and will have a month-long window to…

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T20 World Cup decision at the ICC poll led to a dead-end

There Are four more months until Australia’s T20 World Cup, But there’s still debate about whether to postpone or continue the event. On Wednesday, the ICC will meet again electronically as the sixteen competing nations wait for a word as to whether or not the event will take place.

Australia’s health situation improvement may raise expectations for the T20 World Cup. Still, with sus improving pended international travel, quarantine rules and extra expenses involved, no crowds and rusty cricketers, it seems increasingly difficult to stage the big-ticket event. For example, ICC’s guidelines for returning to T20 cricket recommends at least five weeks of training ahead of a match, and players in many countries, including India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, have not yet returned to some training.

A resolution on the World Cup was shelved by the governing body to attend an internal communication leakage during the last ICC meeting held two weeks back. Subsequently, an ethics inquiry was initiated, and the ICC CEO is scheduled to share its findings at the meeting. A timeframe for ICC presidential elections is also on the list.

Arun Dhumal, the BCCI treasurer, said the fans are expecting the ICC to decide for the T20 World Cup. The boards of ICC have their meeting to attend, and the final decision should be made by then.

The decision to postpone the Asia Cup was also postponed at an Asian cricket council (ACC) meeting on Monday, although pulling off a six-nation competition in three months seems impossible. Chairman Ehsan Mani of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering running for ICC Chairmanship. Mani also heads the Finance and Commercial Affairs Committee of the ICC, which has no representation from the BCCI. BCCI blames the current ICC chairman Shashank Manohar for wiping off India ‘s presence from the crucial ICC finance committee, with Mani ‘s help. Manohar also scuttled the proposed “Big Three” formula after he became ICC chairman, which would have given the ICC a significantly higher share of revenue to BCCI.

Chairman Colin Graves of England and Wales cricket board (ECB) is the frontrunner to replace Manohar in July. That is if he receives support from BCCI. The Indian board is not revealing its position, but the name of BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has also done the rounds for the chair of the ICC.

If it’s agreed to postpone the T20 World Cup, the other window would have to be sought for it as well. Cricket Australia prefers postponing it to October 2021, but it’s India ‘s turn to host a T20 World Cup next year and BCCI won’t want to mess with that.

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Top 2 Teams to Emerge as Qualifiers from Group A In ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022

The ICC T20 World Cup is one of the most-watched international ICC tournaments, drawing millions of cricket fans. Because of its fast-paced, action-packed, short-duration nature, many Fantasy Cricket fans enjoy this game format. After months of anticipation, the 2022 T20 World Cup kicked off this week.

The T20 World Cup in 2022 has already produced some memorable moments. Namibia's upset of Sri Lanka was the highlight of Group A, as was UAE leg-spinner Karthik Meiyappan's magnificent hat-trick against the Asia Cup champions.

With all teams having played two matches, it is still unclear which two teams will advance to the Super 12s.

Scenarios for Group A Qualification: Who will succeed in making the Super 12s?

●    Netherlands

★ 4 points

★ Net Run Rate: +0.149

★ Final Match-Sri Lanka

The Netherlands moved into first place after a thrilling win over Namibia on Tuesday. They pulled off a similar run chase against the UAE two days earlier, reaching the modest target of 112 in the 20th over.

The Dutch bowled beautifully and held their nerve in crucial moments. However, even though they are at the top, their qualification is far from certain. Sri Lanka now has a higher net run rate than Scott Edwards' team following their dominant win over the UAE. As a result, any defeat against Sri Lanka will leave the Dutch relying on the UAE to defeat Namibia.

If they win, they will finish first in their group and advance to Group 1, which currently includes Australia, New Zealand, England, and Afghanistan.

●   Namibia

★ 2 points

★ Net Run Rate: +1.277

★ Final Match: UAE

Namibia suffered a heartbreaking defeat against the Netherlands, especially considering David Wiese and JJ Smit batted only nine balls between them. Despite the loss, Gerhard Erasmus' team is still in good shape to qualify due to their high net run rate. The equation is straightforward: beat UAE by any means necessary.

The earlier game features Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. If both Sri Lanka and Namibia win, they will advance on net run rate because they are already ahead of the Netherlands' +0.149. Who finishes first or second is also determined by the net run rate. Sri Lanka will be eliminated if the Netherlands and Namibia win.

●   Sri-Lanka

★ 2 points

★ Net Run Rate: +0.600

★ Final Match: Netherlands

After a hiccup against Namibia, Sri Lanka now controls their destiny. They will qualify for the Super 12s if they defeat the Netherlands. Which group they end up in is determined by the margin of victory, as well as Namibia's performance against the UAE. If they lose, they will need UAE to beat Namibia by a large margin to qualify by miracle.

●    United Arab Emirates (UAE)

★ 0 points

★ Net Run Rate: -2.028

★ Final Match: Namibia

UAE can still qualify mathematically. But they require a miracle. First, the Netherlands must defeat Sri Lanka. Second, they must thrash Namibia by a massive margin to reverse their net run rate of -2.028 versus the African nation's much superior +1.277.

Our Verdict

Sri Lanka has not yet qualified for the Super 12 round. The results of the remaining matches will determine which team advances to the next round. To advance to the Super 12s of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, Sri Lanka must win its respective game against the Netherlands.

The Super 12 stage kicks off on Saturday with Australia vs. New Zealand at the SCG, followed by England vs. Afghanistan in Perth.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.  How many teams will compete in the T20 World Cup in 2022?

The tournament format calls for approximately 16 teams to compete in the 2022 edition.

The winner of the 2021 edition, Australia, second-placed New Zealand, and other teams such as India, England, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have gained direct entry into the Super 12 stage.

Group A feature four teams:Netherlands, Namibia, Sri-Lanka and United Arab Emirates.

Whereas Group B feature four teams: West Indies, Sri Lanka, Namibia, and Scotland.

2.  Which are the groups of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022?

While talking about the groups in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 Top, you will get group A and group B for group round matches, and there will be 4 teams in each group. From there, 2 teams from each group will go to the next round as super 12 in group 1 and group 2. These groups already have 4 teams in each to play.

3.  Which country will host the men's T20 Cricket World Cup in 2022?

The 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup is the tournament's eighth edition. It will be staged in Australia from October 16 to November 13, 2022.

4.  Which team in Group A has the most appearances?

If you are talking about the highest number of appearances in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 from group A, then it will be Sri Lanka. This is their 8th appearance, in this very tournament. Also, this is the only regular full-time team in this group.

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Cricket Australia says it misplaced $5 million final monetary 12 months regardless of World Cup and Ashes wins

Cricket Australia (CA) says it misplaced $5.1 million up to now monetary 12 months, largely as a consequence of COVID restrictions and a altering media rights panorama. Key factors: Australia’s males’s and ladies’s groups each gained Ashes sequence and world cups up to now monetary 12 months CA solely reported a $151,000 deficit in 2020-21, however the nationwide groups didn’t play a lot in that point CA chair Lachlan Henderson mentioned “this can be a time of appreciable change for cricket” That’s regardless of a 2021-22 that included victorious males’s and ladies’s Ashes sequence at residence, a girls’s 50-over World Cup win, and a males’s T20 world title. CA chalked up the web deficit to “the prices of staging cricket all through the pandemic and a difficult UK media rights market impacting this consequence”. CA reported a $151,000 deficit in the course of the top of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-21, however the nationwide groups barely performed throughout that point and in addition made a lot of employees redundant to chop prices. The CA administrators mentioned groups being compelled to tour with heightened biosecurity measures “had impacts on each revenues and prices”. “We acknowledge that this can be a time of appreciable change for cricket with the emergence of various codecs and competitions the world over, in addition to new industrial and partnership alternatives,” CA chair Lachlan Henderson mentioned. “As an organisation we are going to confidently embrace the long run, whereas making certain all our selections profit everybody from our elite gamers by way of to grassroots members and volunteers. “We’re enormously happy with the unbelievable success our girls’s and males’s groups have loved over the previous 12 months and, notably, the way in which they’ve embraced their roles as ambassadors for Australian cricket.” CA chief govt Nick Hockley thanked these concerned for delivering robust outcomes “in essentially the most difficult of circumstances”. “Whereas cricket suffered some monetary headwinds with added biosecurity prices and diminished match income, our partnerships with the gamers, broadcasters, industrial and authorities companions once more demonstrated what may be achieved once we work collectively and we imagine an excellent platform has been set for future collaboration,” Hockley mentioned. “Coming into a summer time that options the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup, a file six worldwide touring groups and the energised W/BBL, I’m assured the exhausting work completed over the previous season, in addition to our new five-year strategic plan, has us properly positioned to attain our aim of constructing cricket a sport for all that makes Australians proud.” Originally published at Sunshine Coast QLD News

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The ICC announced that the winning team at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 in Melbourne on November 13 would receive a massive prize of $1.6 million, with the runners-up receiving half that amount. The losing semi-finalists in the nearly month-long 16-team tournament will each receive $400,000 from the $5.6 million total prize pool. The eight teams that are eliminated at the Super 12 stage will each receive $70,000 in prize money. A win in each of the 30 games in the Super 12 phase will be worth $40,000, as it was last year at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021. #ICC #ICC2022 #T20WorldCup2022 #cricket #cricketnews #pakistancricket https://instagr.am/p/CjIf2uhIAGC/

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Bangladesh announces squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2022

Sep 14, 2022 16:24 IST Dhaka , September 14 (Always First): Bangladesh announced its squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia on Wednesday, with veteran and former skipper Mahmudullah being a notable omission from the squad. The 15-member squad will be led by Shakib Al Hasan. A lot of players from the Asia Cup squad like Parvez Hossain Emon, Anamul Haque, Mahedi Hasan and Mohammad Naim will not travel to Australia after a disastrous Asia Cup campaign that saw them exit from the tournament in Group Stage after losing both their matches against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Another name missing from the squad is Mushfiqur Rahim, who recently announced his retirement from the shortest format after his side's Asia Cup exit. Litton Das, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan, Hasan Mahmud and Najmul Hossain Shanto have been recalled to the side after they could not make it to the Asia Cup squad. Das could not play in Asia Cup after sustaining a hamstring injury during the tour of Zimbabwe and has now made full recovery. Nurul, who faced a finger injury has also recovered fully. Soumya Sarkar and Shoriful Islam, a part of last year's squad during the 2021 T20 World Cup, could only make it to the standby list along with Rishad Hossain and Shak Mahedi Hasan. The same team will be travelling to New Zealand for a tri-series between October 7 to 15, which will also involve Pakistan. ICC T20 World Cup 2022 will start from October 16 and will go on till November 13. Bangladesh had a disastrous T20 World Cup. After qualifying for the Super 12 stage after Round one, they lost all their Super 12 matches and finished last in Group 1 with five losses in five matches. Squad: Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Sabbir Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain, Mossadek Hossain, Litton Das, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Najmul Hossain, Nasum Ahmed. Standby: Soumya Sarkar, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan. (Always First) Read the full article