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George Dockrell and his Ireland Under-19 team are feeling the benefits of a tough winter training regime as they prepare for an ICC U19 Cricket World Cup campaign in Australia this summer.

New Zealand Cricket today announced a 15 player squad to travel to Australia for the ICC Under-19 World Cup in August this year.

India Under-19 captain Unmukt Chand's brilliant hundred helped his side to beat Australia in the final to clinch the Quadrangular series trophy on Sunday.

India are through to the final of the Quad Series after a surprise 63-run win over England at Tony Ireland Stadium on Friday.

Australia held on to claim a four-run win over New Zealand in the Under-19 quadrangular one-day series, securing a spot in Sunday's final against India.

William Bosisto scored 67 not out and Josh McLelland took four wickets as Australia easily defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the International Under 19 Quad series in Townsville on Monday.

England Under-19s secured an exciting four-wicket win over India with two balls remaining to set up a Quadrangular Series semi-final with the same opponents on Friday.

The New Zealand Under 19s have suffered a nine wicket defeat in the quadrangular series following their meeting with England at Endeavour Park, Townsville.

Kurtis Patterson was man of the match after scoring a vital 99 that helped the home side chase down a challenging target of 261 in hot and sunny conditions at Tony Ireland Stadium.

India under-19 began its campaign in the four-nation tournament in Australia on a disastrous.

Daniel Bell-Drummond carried his bat in a deserved man of the match performance at Tony Ireland Stadium in Townsville as England reached Australia's target of 8/203 with three wickets in hand.

Some the world's best young talent will be on display in Townsville over the next 10 days with the U19 International Quadrangular Series taking place between Australia, England, India and New Zealand.

Cricket Australia (CA) has today advised that Pat Cummins will join the Australia U19 squad for its International Quad Series starting in Townsville next week.

The New Zealand Under-19 cricket team will arrive cross the ditch on Monday, as they prepare to take on Australia, England and India in an age group Quadrangular Series.

Pakistan Under 19 Captain Babar Azam has praised his team mates for their great performance on the South African tour.

The England selectors today announced a 15-man England Under 19 squad for their forthcoming tour of Australia where they will take on the host country, India and New Zealand in a quadrangular One-Day Series.

Cricket Australia's Youth Selection Panel (YSP) has today announced the 30-player preliminary squad for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in August, along with a 15-player squad for the U19 International Quadrangular Series next month in Townsville.

New Zealand Cricket today announced a 15-player squad to compete in a quadrangular series along with England, India and hosts Australia.

Australia will aim to match Pakistan's achievement when it launches the defence of its ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup title against traditional rival and former champion England at the Tony Ireland Stadium in Townsville on the opening day of the 16-day tournament on Saturday 11 August.

Pakistan's cricket Under 19 coach Sabih Azhar has said the South African tour has been useful in preparing for the forthcoming World Cup in Australia.

Cricket Australia (CA) today announced that Townsville will host an U19 International Quadrangular Series in April between Australia, England, India and New Zealand.

The Cricket South Africa (CSA) Under-19 ODI Series came to an explosive end when Pakistan beat the hosts by two wickets in a match that came down to the wire at the Maties Oval in Stellenbosch on Sunday. This means that Pakistan clinch the series 2-1.

The efforts of Brett Hutton and Sam Wood proved in vain as England Under-19s suffered a four-wicket defeat to Bangladesh to slip 3-1 down in their seven-match one-day series.

Ben Foakes' century helped England Under-19s halve the deficit in the one-day series with their Bangladesh counterparts

A mature innings of 92 from Daniel Bell-Drummond proved in vain as England Under-19s slipped 2-0 down in their seven-match one-day international series against Bangladesh courtesy of a 19-run defeat in Chittagong.

England Under-19s suffered a 44-run defeat in the first of seven one-day internationals against their Bangladeshi counterparts in Chittagong.

The South Africa under-19s were completely out-matched when they faced Pakistan in the 10th match of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Under-19 Triangular Series at the University of Stellenbosch (Maaties) on Thursday.

Zimbabwe under-19 lost its sixth straight game as it went down to Pakistan by seven wickets. At the Stellenbosch University Ground. Zimbabwe, batted first.

Chad Bowes hit his second half-century of Cricket South Africa's (CSA) under-19 triangular competition at Somerset West on Tuesday to get the hosts home to a three-wicket victory over Zimbabwe.

The South Africa under-19 team claimed the second round in their rivalry with Pakistan when they beat them by 42 runs in the seventh match of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Under-19 Triangular Series between South Africa, Pakistan and Zimbabwe on Monday.

Pakistan under-19 team continued its winning streak beating Zimbabwe by 90 runs at Franschhoek.

Shaylen Pillay hit an unbeaten 91 runs to return South Africa to its winning ways on Saturday in the fourth ODI of the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Youth Under-19 Triangular Series between South Africa, Zimbabwe and Pakistan.

Pakistan's Sami Aslam and captain Babar Azam shared an opening stand of 143 runs to set the foundation for a 54-run victory over South Africa in the third Cricket South Africa (CSA) Under-19 triangular series match at Coetzenburg in Stellenbosch on Friday.

The annual Cricket Australia National Championships are set to continue this week, with the Under-19 Male National Championship getting underway tomorrow in Adelaide and the Under-18 Female National Championship commencing on 18 January in Ballarat.

The Pakistan Cricket Board's National Selection Committee on Monday named a 15-man Under-19 squad for the upcoming South Africa tour.

The International Cricket Council has announced it is seeking requests for proposals (RFP) from companies interested in providing signage services for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2012 in Australia next year.

Cricket Ireland and the ECB on Tuesday announced that England and Ireland will play two Under 19 One-Day Internationals next summer.

An all-round show by Baba Aparajith helped India U-19 register a comfortable six-wicket win against Australia in the four-nation Quadrangular tournament.

The six remaining teams that will join the Full Members at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2012 in Australia are now known following the completion of the qualifying tournament in Ireland.

The Cricket Australia Youth Selection Panel (YSP) has announced a 14-player squad who will travel to India for a three week tour against the hosts and Sri Lanka, led by coach David Fitzgerald.

Debutant Aneesh Kapil picked up 4-36 to star in England U19's four wicket win over the touring South Africa U19 at the Northampton County Ground on Monday.

Outside of the Test world, one bowler who really impressed during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 was Ireland left-arm spinner George Dockrell.

The most thrilling finish of the opening day of the tournament came at Shaw's Bridge, where Scotland got home off the final ball against Ireland.

The ECB has announced a 14-man England U19 squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka U19s beginning on Wednesday, 21 July in Northampton.

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ICC President David Morgan has praised the cricketers for upholding the Spirit of Cricket during a highly successful ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 which concluded in New Zealand on Saturday.

Australia bowlers clinically shut down Pakistan's batting threat to help their side win its third ICC U19 Cricket World Cup title with a hard-fought 25 runs victory at Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Christchurch on Saturday.

Australia has won its third ICC U19 Cricket World Cup title with a 25-run win over Pakistan ? after its bowling attack expertly neutralized Pakistan?s batting threat.

There's a 17th team in action at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup - and it's a pretty handy line-up with some well-known international names.

Canada snatched 11th place from Papua New Guinea when the teams met at Nelson Park in Napier for the Plate Championship play-off, winning a low-scoring match by two wickets.

Two-time former winner Pakistan held its nerve to beat traditional rival and defending champion India by two wickets in the quarter-final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 in front of ESPN STAR Sports cameras in Lincoln on Saturday.

Zimbabwe's Nathan Waller is one of many famous cricketing names competing at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup. Waller's uncle, Andrew, played for Zimbabwe in the 1990s, and his cousin Malcolm is currently in the Zimbabwe senior side.

India's Under-19 pace bowler Jaydev Unadkat is relishing the chance to bowl on New Zealand's green, seamer-friendly wickets.

Papua New Guinea captain Jason Kila is a natural talent at the game - captaining his national Under-19 side for the past two years, even though he only played cricket for the first time just five years ago.

The youngest player at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 has mature dreams - as well as cricketing talent that will likely take him a long way.

Big wins for England, New Zealand and Australia, while Bangladesh recover to beat Papua New Guinea

Qualifier overcomes Zimbabwe by 10 runs India begins title defence with an eight-wicket win over Afghanistan while Pakistan and South Africa also make winning starts

England Under-19 captain Azeem Rafiq is confident he has the right squad and that each of his players is hitting form at the right time to have a real crack at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup title which they have only won once, back in 1998.

Ireland and USA face tough task to make second round

A run-a-ball 76 from Pakistan U19 opener Ahmad Shahzad set his side up for a three-wicket win over New Zealand to clinch its three-match series ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.

Newcomers Hong Kong and Afghanistan set to push England for second qualifying spot. First of four group previews being sent out in the final build-up to the event, which starts on 15 January

England's Under-19 cricketers face a tough workout in Wellington tomorrow when they face one of international cricket's most explosive batsmen - New Zealand BLACKCAP and Bangalore Royal Challengers opener Jesse Ryder.

Hong Kong U19 beat Canterbury U17 by 41 runs to get its warm-up preparations for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup off to a solid start.

The USA's U19 team received a boost ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup after achieving an excellent four-wicket practice match victory over a Canterbury Select X1.

India have been declared winners of the U19 tri-series involving hosts South Africa and Sri Lanka, after the final against the Proteas at Johannesburg, was washed out without a ball being bowled.

The Pakistan U19 team has levelled its three-match series against New Zealand with a six-wicket win at Blenheim on Tuesday.

A worldwide audience of millions is expected to watch defending champion India take on Afghanistan in the opening match of the ICC U19 ICC Cricket World Cup (U19 CWC) 2010 in New Zealand on 15 January 2010.

While players at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup (U19 CWC) will be focused on battling for the world title, they will also be learning about the responsibilities and pressures of playing the game at international level.

The last group match between India and South Africa at King Edward VII School Ground, Johannesburg was abandoned without a ball being bowled, thrashing all hopes of Sri Lanka making it to the final of the Tri-nation U19 tournament.

World champions India continued its dominance in the Tri-nations U19 tournament with a crushing ten-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fifth match played at St John's College Ground, Johannesburg on Saturday.

New Zealand U19s have made a strong start to its preparations for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup later this month, with a comfortable five-wicket win over Pakistan.

Rumesh Buddika and Banuka Rajapaksa starred in Sri Lanka's convincing 148-run victory over the South African home side in the fourth 50-over match of the Tri-nation U19 series played at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on Thursday.

The ICC has announced the match officials for the upcoming ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010, to be held from 15 to 30 January in New Zealand.

India skipper Ashok Meenaria displayed an all-round performance to lead his side to a 45-run victory over Sri Lanka in the third 50-over match played at King Edward VII School Ground, Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Apart from New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Canada are the three teams who make up Group C of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.

Corey Anderson is one of the more well-known members of a young New Zealand side that tops Group C of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 on the basis of its third seeding.

India registered its opening victory in the tri-nation U19 series with an 18-run victory over the hosts in the 50-over match played at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on Monday, despite an unbeaten century by South Africa?s Colin Ackermann.

South Africa opened its tri-nation U19 series campaign with a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the 50-over match played at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on Sunday.

Sri Lanka U19s scored an easy victory over Gauteng helped by an all-round performance that led to its five wicket victory in the second 50-over match played at St John's College Ground, Johannesburg on Thursday.

The India U19s made a winning start to its tour of South Africa, beating Gauteng U19 by five wickets, in a tour match played on Wednesday.

Former India U19 captain shares the discussion he had with his players after his side was bowled out for 159 in the ICC U19 CWC 2008 final against South Africa

Haroon Lorgat: "I'm confident that next year's tournament will again reveal some new talented players who will soon become future stars in our Great Sport"

The United States of America Cricket Association (USACA) announced its squad for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2010 next month in New Zealand.

Auckland's Craig Cachopa has been named captain of the New Zealand Under-19 side to play in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup next month.

Dressed in their India blazers, the under-19 cricket team is polished and groomed for their media unveiling. Though new to attention, they smile for the pictures.

After a series loss to West Indies last week, Canada U19s scored a comeback with a convincing 139-run victory over St. Kitts U23s at Warner Park on Sunday.

Players from the Hong Kong U19 squad participated in a special training session at Hong Kong Cricket Club's (HKCC) new Cricket Centre of Excellence last week.

South Africa captain Joshua Richards hopes it will be third time lucky for his side in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup which takes place in New Zealand from 15 to 30 January.

Group B includes Full Members Australia and South Africa as well as qualifiers Ireland and the USA

New Zealand Cricket has announced the New Zealand Under-19 team to participate in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010, to be held in New Zealand throughout January.

Omar Khan, the West Indies U19 Manager, has stressed the importance of the squad's one-week training camp ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand next month and believes the camp has helped the squad prepare for its campaign.

The USA U19 cricket team is currently in a training camp and is receiving assistance from New Zealand Cricket as part of its new strategic partnership.

The Cricket Australia Youth Selection Panel (YSP) today announced the final 15-player squad for the ICC Under-19 World Cup to be held in New Zealand in January 2010.

On this week's ICC Cricket World audio show New Zealand international Tim Southee looks back on his time in the New Zealand U19 side ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup due to take place in January in New Zealand.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced its 15-member squad for the Triangular U19 series between India and Sri Lanka this month, and the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 in New Zealand in January.

The Ireland U19 squad will attend a training camp in Sydney as part of its preparations for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 in New Zealand next month.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced its squad for the upcoming ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 in New Zealand next month and the Triangular Series in South Africa.

West Indies U19s ended Canada's hopes of levelling the two-match series with a six-wicket victory at Warner Park in St. Kitts on Wednesday.

Cricket in the USA may have endured a difficult start to the century but Don Lockerbie is one man who believes exciting times are ahead for the sport in North America.

Kraigg Brathwaite smashed a century to help West Indies U19s to victory by 71 runs (Duckworth Lewis method) over Canada in a rain-affected match played in St. Kitts on Monday.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its U19 team for the upcoming New Zealand tour and the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand in January 2010.

Two-time winner India will launch the defence of its ICC U19 Cricket World Cup title when it takes on qualifier Afghanistan on the opening day of the tournament on 15 January in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Christchurch will be the base of Group A sides in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 which includes defending champion India, former winner England and qualifiers Afghanistan and Hong Kong.

Enjoying a break ahead of India's One-day series against Sri Lanka, senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar today handed out tips to the Under-19 cricket team which is attending a camp at Bandra-Kurla Complex Ground here.

New South Wales has taken out the men's Under-19 Championship for the second year running, going through the 2009-10 tournament undefeated.

Canada U19s will travel to St. Kitts later this month to take on West Indies U19s and St. Kitts U23s in warm-up matches and also attend a training camp ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand in January 2010.

Bahrain opener Nouman Yousuf smashed a half-century to help take his side to a seven-wicket victory over Maldives on the second day of the ACC U19 Cup Challenge at Gymkhana in Thailand.

Hong Kong has announced its squad for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 in New Zealand next month.

Ireland U19 star Stuart Thompson believes his side is capable of causing a major upset at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand next month.

Thailand overcame rivals Maldives by a handsome margin of 86 runs in the opening match of the ACC U19 Challenge Cup at Gymkhana on Wednesday.

The current U19 world champions, India, will undertake a tour of South Africa for a tri-nation series, prior to the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand in January 2010.

Sri Lanka U19s grabbed victory in the last ball as it defeated Pakistan by one wicket in the final of the Tri-nation U19 tournament played at P Sara Oval, Colombo on Tuesday.

Ashok Menaria will lead India at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand in January 2010.

A good display by Bangladesh's batting order helped it gain a consolation five-wicket victory over hosts Sri Lanka in the Tri-nation U19 tournament played at P Sara Oval, Colombo on Sunday.

Sri Lanka spinners Maduka Liyanapathirana and Nadeera Rajaguru starred in Sri Lanka's seven-run victory over Pakistan in the Tri-nations U19 tournament played at Tyronne Fernando Stadium, Moratuwa on Saturday.

The Tri-nations U19 clash between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium was abandoned due to persistent rain on Thursday. Both teams will now share two points each.

Heavy rains called off play and saved Sri Lanka embarrassment from a crushing defeat against Pakistan in the Tri-nation U19 tournament played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla on Wednesday.

An all-round performance by Sri Lanka helped beat Bangladesh by 20 runs (D/L method) in the rain-affected second match of the Tri-nations U19 tournament played at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Monday.

Pakistan made a winning start in the Tri-nation U19 Tournament played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium with a convincing 68-run victory over Bangladesh on Sunday, despite a five-wicket haul by Bangladeshi bowler Abul Hasan.

Two of Cricket Australia's major National Championships are underway, with the men's Under-19 Championship starting in Canberra

ECB today announced the squad for the ICC Under 19 World Cup taking place in New Zealand from 16th-30th January 2010. The bi-annual tournament involves 16 teams with England facing Afghanistan, Hong Kong and India in the group stages.

Cricket Ireland has announced its squad for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup to be held in New Zealand in January 2010. Selectors have also named Andrew Balbirnie to captain the 15-man squad.

The build-up to the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup entered its final phase on Monday when the competition was officially launched in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Former India stumper Chandrakant Pandit is all set to be the coach of the India squad which would be defending its title in the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup scheduled in New Zealand from January 15-30.

Openers Anamul Haque and Amit Majumdar smashed centuries to lead Bangladesh to a comfortable 121-run victory over Zimbabwe in the fifth and final U19 ODI played at Shaheed Chandu Stadium, Bogra on Friday.

New Zealand's leading Under 19 cricketers begin their preparation for next year's ICC U19 Cricket World Cup with a series against a Sri Lanka development side in Christchurch starting this weekend.

Man of the Match Mominul Haque smashed a half-century to help Bangladesh defeat Zimbabwe by 43 runs in the fourth U19 ODI of the five-match series at Bogra on Thursday.

The USA Cricket Association (USACA) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have announced the commencement of formal discussions with the intention of establishing a strategic partnership agreement between the two national cricket boards in the near future.

The Cricket Australia Youth Selection Panel (YSP) today announced the preliminary 30-player squad for the ICC U19 World Cup to be held in New Zealand in January 2010.

Bangladesh's Abul Hasan starred with an all-round performance to help his side defeat Zimbabwe by 21 runs in the third U19 ODI played at Khulna on Monday. With this victory, the home side now claims the five-match series 3-0.

Abul Hasan's brilliant all-round display inspired Bangladesh U19 to a memorable one-wicket win over Zimbabwe U19.

PNG middle order bat, Vagi Oala was in scintillating form on Friday when he hit a superb 86 to help the PNG under 19s record a 80 run victory against the EAP Emerging squad in Brisbane.

Bangladesh U19 won the opening match of its series against Zimbabwe U19 by six wickets on Friday.

Paul Best believes that England's U19 squad benefitted from its trip to Bangladesh despite losing the series 5-2.

Bangladesh U19 secured a dramatic eight-run win over England U19 to secure the seven-match series 5-2.

Zimbabwe's U19 side is feeling confident ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010.

England's U19 side continued its recovery on its tour of Bangladesh with an impressive three-wicket victory.

Bangladesh U19s have taken an unassailable 4-0 lead in their seven match ODI series against England U19s.

The match schedule for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 has been confirmed.

Bangladesh U19s cruised to a third straight victory helped by an all-round performance which saw the side win by 87 runs in the third U19 ODI of the seven-match series played at Narayanganj Osmani Stadium, Fatullah on Tuesday.

Medium pacer Saikat Ali picked up a three-wicket haul to help Bangladesh to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over England in the second U19 ODI of the seven match series in Fataullah on Monday.

Spinner Shaker Ahmed picked up a four-wicket haul to seal Bangladesh's opening victory by a thrilling one run against England in the opening U19 one-day international at Chittagong.

Bangladesh U19 wicket-keeper batsman Anamul Haq smashed a half century to snatch a two-wicket win for his side against England in the one-off Test in Chittagong on Monday.

England gave itself an outside chance of victory over its Bangladesh counterparts on the penultimate day of the one-off U19 Test in Chittagong.

England U19s require a stabilising innings from captain Azeem Rafiq, after it slipped to 124-5 by close of play in Chittagong.

Pakistan U19 captain Azeem Ghummam smashed a fine half-century to lead his side to victory by 58 runs over Zimbabwe

An excellent bowling display by Rushan Jaleel and Nadeera Rajaguru helped Sri Lanka Under-19s to secure a six-wicket win over Australia at the Marrara Cricket Ground in the fifth and final ODI and with it, a series victory.

Australia cruised to an easy six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka with 72 balls remaining in the fourth U19 ODI of the five-match series at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin on Friday.

Pakistan U19s put on a strong bowling display to beat Zimbabwe by 36 runs in the third ODI of the five-match series at the St John's College Ground in Harare on Tuesday. Usman Qadir completed a three-wicket haul to be the pick of the bowlers for the visitors.

Fine performances by both bat and ball helped Sri Lanka U19 defeat Australia by five wickets in the third match of the five-ODI series in Darwin on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka U19's Banuka Rajapaksha smashed an unbeaten century to help his side record a seven-wicket win over Australia in the second match of the five-ODI series played at Darwin on Sunday.

Pakistan U19 won an exciting Twenty20 match against Zimbabwe U19 by three wickets on Friday.

The ECB today announced Nottinghamshire Director of Cricket Mick Newell has been seconded to lead the England Under 19s tour of Bangladesh in October.

Australia U19 won the opening match of its series ahead Sri Lanka U19 by 16 runs in a match that was reduced to 25-overs per side.

Pakistan opener Hammad Azam scored 39 runs and followed it up with a three-wicket haul to help his side defeat Zimbabwe by 126 runs in the first ODI of the six-match U19 series at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

Bangladesh has named its U19 squad to face England in a Test and one-day series in October.

ECB today announced a 16-man squad for the England U19s Tour to Bangladesh which will begin next month.

Ryan Corns has been named the Player of the Tournament at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.

Hong Kong skipper Jamie Atkinson revealed his delight after his side secured qualification to the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010, despite losing by one wicket to the USA.

A dramatic day at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Toronto on Friday has set up a fascinating finish to the event with three teams competing for the final qualification spot separated only by net run-rate.

Canada secured a place in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup after an exciting 23-run victory over Vanuatu in Toronto on Thursday.

The Zimbabwe national U19 squad will be in camp from Friday September 11 in preparation for the upcoming age-group series against Pakistan U19 scheduled for the beginning of October.

Captains James Atkinson (Hong Kong) and Rustum Bhatti (Canada) have both been found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during their match in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier on 5 September 2009.

Cricket fans can gain a unique insight into the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier by viewing new video features on the tournament that were released on Thursday.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has selected 15 players for the upcoming tour by the Pakistan Under-19 team to Zimbabwe from 29 September to 14th October 2009 as part of its preparations for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 in New Zealand.

Afghanistan, Ireland, Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the USA secured their places in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup after recording victories in the U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Toronto on Tuesday.

A video feature on the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier is now available for viewing on the tournament website.

Afghanistan beats USA while Netherlands and Hong Kong also record victories

The ICC has confirmed that the Sierra Leone under-19 cricket team will not be able to take part in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Toronto because it has failed to secure the visa documentation necessary to gain access to Canada.

Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Ireland and the Netherlands all win matches on Monday in Toronto.

The third round of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier underlined the promise of Papua New Guinea (PNG) with a third straight victory. The round also saw the USA surprise favourite Ireland, Canada beat the Netherlands and Afghanistan defeat Hong Kong.

Ireland bounced back from a surprise defeat to USA to record a convincing 73 run victory over PNG on Saturday 5 September.

Afghanistan, Canada, Papua New Guinea and USA all winners on Friday at qualifier.

An excellent all-round performance from skipper Andrew Balbirnie inspired Ireland to a 72-run defeat of Afghanistan at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Toronto.

Brilliant all-round performance from captain inspires win over Afghanistan.

The Netherlands stages remarkable fight back to defeat Hong Kong, while Uganda also achieves its first win at the qualifier

The ICC today confirmed that Afghanistan will arrive in Toronto in time to play its ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier opener after resolving travel issues.

The fixture schedule for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier is still subject to revision due to the ongoing visa issues that have impacted upon the tournament.

Canada, Ireland, PNG and USA all win on opening day of tournament.

The ICC has announced that the fixture schedule for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Canada is being revised due to the visa issues that have impacted upon the tournament.

The ICC has confirmed that the Afghanistan under-19 cricket team will not be able to take part in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Toronto because it has failed to secure the visa documentation necessary to gain access to Canada.

Canada skipper Rustum Bhatti believes that his side's knowledge of the local conditions will help the side in its efforts to qualify for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.

PNG U19 captain Tony Pala Ura his confident his side can qualify for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup and do well at that tournament.

The following is a statement by the event technical committee for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, which is scheduled to take place in Toronto from 1 to 13 September.

Andy Bichel believes that next week's ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier will be an excellent test for Papua New Guinea's U/19 site.

Tim Gruijters, the skipper of the Netherlands U19 side, is hoping his side can be inspired by the performances of the senior team and qualify for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.

James Atkinson has revealed that he is determined to help his Hong Kong side achieve qualification for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.

Cricket Australia's Youth Selection Panel announced on Tuesday a 14-man squad to play Sri Lanka in five one-day matches in early October.

Shiva Vashishat, captain of the US U/19 team, has said his only dream is to take his country to the ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup.

Abubakar Kamara, captain of Sierra Leone U/19, believes his side has the potential to do well in Canada and qualify for New Zealand next year.

The final step on the road to qualification for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup will be taken next month as the global qualifying event takes place in Canada from 1 to 13 September.

Ireland U/19 skipper Andrew Balbirnie is hopeful that he can lead his side to a place in the ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup in 2010.

Vanuatu skipper Simpson Obed believes that his side can use its 'underdog' tag to surprise the opposition at the ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.