30 aspiring coaches have been in Singapore on the latest ACC Level II course.

Former Australian international Geoff Lawson, previously Pakistan coach and then one-time ACC Level III course presenter is to be coach of Afghanistan at the ICC U/19 World Cup in Australia in August.

Malaysia registered a thrilling one-wicket win over Nepal to win the ACC U16 Elite Cup on Sunday.

Nepal, Malaysia reached the final of the ACC U16 Elite Cup with thumping wins in the semi-final on Friday.

China's coach Rashid Khan on Tuesday expressed high hopes for his women's team at this year's Asia Cup Twenty20, saying that they were outperforming the men.

Nepal registered a thrilling one-wicket win over Malaysia in the ACC U-16 Elite Cup on Wednesday.

Singapore, Nepal and Bahrain posted wins on the fifth day of the ACC U-16 Elite Cup on Tuesday.

Singapore beat Oman by 12 runs on the fourth day of the ACC U16 Elite Cup on Monday.

On the opening day of the ACC U16 Elite Cup, Nepal beat Kuwait by 78 runs.

Thailand posted a narrow nine runs win over Singapore on the second day of the ACC U16 Elite Cup.

Nepal beat Bahrain by eight wickets at the Kinrara Oval at the ACC U16 Elite Cup on Sunday.

The Asian Cricket Council U16 Elite Cup 2012commences on Friday, 4 May 2012.

Thailand has completed their third National Youth Cricket Championship, this time in the eastern province of Chanthaburi.

Eight delegates from the Korea Cricket Associaton, Incheon Cricket Association, Incheon Sports Council and Incheon Asian Games Organising Committee were in Dhaka as guests of the Asian Cricket Council during the Micromax Asia Cup.

Debutant Afsar Zazai produced a masterful knock to earn Afghanistan a hard-fought three wicket win over Netherlands on the third day of the ICC Intercontinental Cup match at Sharjah.

In another action-packed day of the ICC Intercontinental Cup, 15 wickets fell on the second day of the contest between Afghanistan and Netherlands at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

In all 21 wickets fell on the opening day of the ICC Intercontinental Cup match between Netherlands and Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

The International Cricket Council today announced that the venue for the fourth round ICC Intercontinental Cup 2011-2013 fixture between Ireland and Afghanistan will be Leinster Cricket Club and not Hills Cricket Club as previously released.

Ireland's Trent Johnston has broken back into the top 20 of the Reliance ICC Twenty20 International (T20I) Rankings for bowlers after the 37-year-old fast-medium bowler helped his side to victory in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 and thereby played a part in the side's qualification for the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 to be played in September.

Alexei Kervezee (83 n.o.: 63b, 13x4, 2x6) starred in Netherlands nine wickets win over Afghanistan in the first ODI of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Championship.

Afghanistan, Canada, Namibia and Netherlands turn their attention to ICC CWC 2015 qualification and four-day competition

ICC President Sharad Pawar has thanked the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) for hosting a fantastic ICC World Twenty Qualifier UAE 2012, for the second successive time.

Aftab Alam of Afghanistan has been reprimanded and warned of his future conduct for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his country's five wickets defeat against Ireland in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 final on Saturday at the DICS.

Ireland beat Afghanistan by five wickets in the Final of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 to emerge champion at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Saturday evening.

Ireland became the second side to qualify for the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 when it comprehensively beat Namibia by nine wickets in the 2nd Qualifying Final of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Saturday afternoon.

Ireland inched closer to its target of joining Afghanistan in the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 when it beat The Netherlands by seven wickets in the Preliminary Final of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Friday morning.

Scotland claimed a consolation victory over Canada in its fifth/sixth play-off of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 when the side won by four wickets on Friday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in a last ball thriller that saw the side requiring four runs off the last ball of the match.

Nepal skipper Paras Khadka led from the front to star in a six-wickets win over PNG in a play-off contest in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier on Saturday.

Hong Kong ended its campaign in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier with a comprehensive 77 runs win over USA on Friday.

Janeiro Tucker hit an unbeaten 62 off 41 balls to lead Bermuda to a 41 runs victory over Uganda to seal the 13th place in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012.

Kenya beat Italy by 38 runs to take the ninth place in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012.

The ICC has confirmed the Event Technical Committee (ETC) of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 has approved Tim Murtagh to replace the injured Alex Cusack in the Ireland squad.

Afghanistan qualified for its second successive ICC World Twenty20 when it comprehensively beat Namibia by 47 runs in the 1st Qualifying Final of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Thursday afternoon.

Afghanistan has secured its place at the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 after the side beat Namibia in the first qualifying final of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 by 47 runs at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

USA captain Sushil Nadkarni led his side to a fine 34 runs victory in a play-off match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Nepal beat Kenya by five wickets in a play-off match at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012.

Irfan Ahmed's all-round show (3-32 and 55) helped Hong Kong claim the 11th spot in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier

Oman beat Denmark by 17 runs to take the 15th place in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012.

Netherlands kept its hopes of making the ICC World Twenty20 alive with a three-wicket win over Scotland at the ICC Global Cricket Academy Oval 1 in a Twenty20 International on Thursday.

Ireland continued its assault on ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 qualification on Thursday at the side defeated Canada by ten wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

The ICC today announced the match official appointments for the 22 March fixtures of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012.

The ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 will this week become the first ICC Development event, featuring only Associate and Affiliate Members, to be shown on a live global television broadcast.

The United States of America (USA) produced the biggest shock of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 when it defeated Scotland by seven wickets in a Group B fixture at the ICC GCA Oval 2, Dubai Sports City, Dubai, on Tuesday.

Papua New Guinea finished in fourth place in Group A after winning their third game of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012, a 14 runs victory over Denmark, who finished bottom.

Nepal lost out on an opportunity to feature in the play-offs of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.

Namibia defeated Italy by 27 runs to finish unbeaten in Group B and set up a 1st Qualifying Final date with Afghanistan in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA Oval 1 on Tuesday.

Kenya kept its slim chances of finishing in the top three of Group B alive when it defeated Uganda by 48 runs in its seventh and last first round match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA Oval 2, Dubai Sports City, on Tuesday.

Ireland rounded off its Group B fixtures today (20 March) with a 44-run win over Oman at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012.

Netherlands ended the league stage of ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 with six wins out of its seven games.

Afghanistan reached Thursday's 1st Qualifying Final after topping Group A of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 following its 15 runs victory over Bermuda at the ICC GCA Oval 1 on Tuesday.

Berrington, Gunasekera, Porterfield hit sparkling half-centuries; Zadran, Odhiambo, Dockrell share bowling honours; Burger shines with both bat and ball

Namibia prevailed yet again in a tight contest, this time over Oman by 36 runs in a Group B match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.

Janeiro Tucker smashed sixes off the first three balls of the last over to guide Bermuda to a stunning five wickets victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) in a crucial Group A fixture of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA Oval 1 on Monday.

Dollat Zadran's brilliant spell of 5-14 helped Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by nine wickets in a Group A match of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012.

A 76 runs second wicket partnership between Richard Berrington and Preston Mommsen kept Scotland in the hunt for a place in the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 when it defeated Italy by seven wickets in a Group B fixture of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA Oval 2, Dubai Sports City, on Monday.

Bermuda's Curt Stovell and Lionel Cann have both received official reprimands for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during their side's 24-run loss against Nepal at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi yesterday (18 March).

The ICC has confirmed the Event Technical Committee (ETC) of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 has approved Mohammad Asghar Stanikzai and Aftab Alam to replace the injured Noor Ali Zadran and Shahpoor Zadran in the Afghanistan squad. The ETC has also confirmed Andrew Poynter to replace the injured John Mooney in the Ireland squad.

Afghanistan and Namibia extended their unbeaten run in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 to five matches after they won their respective matches on Sunday.

The ICC has confirmed the Event Technical Committee (ETC) of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 has approved Moneeb Iqbal as a replacement for an injured Gordon Goudie in the Scotland squad.

Afghanistan confirmed yet another time that it is the strongest contender for the title at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier with an impressive 41 runs win over Canada in a Twenty20 International.

Ed Joyce clubbed the last two deliveries of Ireland's innings for maximum which proved to be the cornerstone of his side's 17 runs victory over Scotland in a Group B match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

The Netherlands continued its winning formula as the side cruised to victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) by nine wickets in its Group A fixture at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012.

Namibia continued its impressive run in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier with a seven-wicket win, this time over Kenya at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Opener Irfan Ahmed's unbeaten 91 off 60 balls with 10 boundaries and two sixes helped Hong Kong beat Denmark by 35 runs in a Group A encounter at the Global Cricket Academy Oval 1, at Dubai.

Nepal captain Paras Khadka hit an unbeaten 65 and claimed 1-31 to help his side score a 24-run victory over Bermuda in the side's Group A fixture at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

The United States of America (USA) notched up its first victory in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 when it defeated Oman by 30 runs in a Group B match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

In a low-scoring match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Italy prevailed over Uganda by 13 runs in a Group B encounter in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.

Nepal captain Paras Khadka has received an official reprimand for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's 35-run loss against Papua New Guinea (PNG) at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Thursday.

Namibia notched up its fourth win in a row at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 after the side beat Uganda by just four runs in its Group B match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Friday.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) held its nerves to beat Hong Kong by four wickets in a last over thriller in a Group A match in the ICC World Twenty Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Afghanistan continued its impressive winning run in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 with yet another win.

Kenya ended its losing streak in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 when the fourth seed defeated Italy by seven wickets in its Group B fixture at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Ireland gave the United States of America (USA) a 64 runs dressing down in a Group B match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA Oval 2, Dubai Sports City, on Friday.

Callum MacLeod's third Man of the Match award in four matches helped Scotland register a comprehensive 52 runs win over Oman in a Group B Match of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012.

A punishing knock by opener Ruvindu Gunasekera set up a thumping 72 runs victory for Canada over Bermuda in a Group A match of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Captain Peter Borren grabbed three for 13 and opener Stephan Myburgh scored a fine unbeaten 55 as Netherlands defeated Denmark by seven wickets to notch up its third win in four matches in Group A of the ICC World Twenty Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA Oval 2, Dubai Sports City, on Friday.

Ireland stretched by Italy; Karim Sadiq's all-round performance sinks Denmark; Obanda and Allan put on 105 runs for first wicket against Oman; PNG ends Nepal's winning streak; Scotland outsmarts Uganda; Bermuda makes Dutch sweat for victory

Fourteen players from four matches out of the eight played on the opening day of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012, have received an official reprimand and warning each after breaching the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.

Netherlands scored its second victory of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 when the team defeated Bermuda by a narrow margin of four runs at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, on Thursday.

Scotland recorded its second victory in three matches when it defeated Uganda by 34 runs in a Group B match in the ICC Global Cricket Academy, Oval.1, Dubai Sports Stadium, on Thursday.

Openers Alex Obanda and Duncan Allan featured in a century partnership which helped Kenya beat Oman by 35 runs for its first victory in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA, Oval 2, Dubai Sports City on Thursday.

Afghanistan opener Karim Sadiq turned in a fine all-round performance (91 and four for 12) to star in his side's 89 runs win over Denmark on the third day of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.

Canada notched up its second win in three matches when it defeated Hong Kong by eight wickets in a Group A match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA No.1 on Thursday.

Louis van der Westhuizen continued his fine form with the bat when the 23-year-old smashed his way to the first century of the tournament. His unbeaten 54-ball 106 (8x4, 8x6) against Scotland helped Namibia to its second victory in as many days of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012, this time at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Afghanistan registered a hard-fought four wicket win over Netherlands to continue its impressive showing in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.

India women cricket team on Wednesday suffered a huge loss against a visiting Australian side at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium in the second ODI of the three-match series. They lost by a record margin of 221 runs.

Louis van der Westhuizen continued his fine form with the bat when the 23-year-old smashed his way to a 51-ball century against Scotland to help the side to its second victory of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012, this time at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Zeeshan Siddique's all-round performance went in vain as Uganda defeat Oman by three wickets in a Group B match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA, Oval 2, on Wednesday.

Shakti Gauchan took a hat-trick as Nepal notched up his second successive victory in Group A of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 when it defeated Denmark by nine wickets in a one-sided contest at the ICC GCA Oval 1 on Wednesday.

Italy's Carl Sandri ensured Italy continued its winning ways at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012, as his side beat United States of America at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi in its Group B fixture by eight runs, on Wednesday.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) stretched Canada to the limits before going down fighting by six runs in a Group A match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA, Oval 1, on Wednesday.

A century second wicket partnership between captain James Atkinson and Irfan Ahmed helped Hong Kong hand a shocking eight wickets defeat to Bermuda in a Group A match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC Global Cricket Academy on Wednesday morning.

Ireland stormed back into top form as it beat Kenya by 10 wickets to win its second Group B match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Scotland's top order made a blistering start to the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 as the European side defeated Kenya by 14 runs in a Group A match at the ICC GCA, Over 1, Dubai Sports City on Tuesday.

Denmark had it easy in the opening match of the ICC WT20Q UAE 2012 against Bermuda. Europe's qualifier, Denmark, won by seven wickets beating the Americas side in another low-scoring encounter at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Netherlands began its bid to qualify for the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 today by defeating Canada by 42 runs after a strong performance by all-rounder Mudassar Bukhari.

A sparkling half-century by Nepal captain Paras Khadka turned out to be the cornerstone of his side's 30 runs victory against Hong Kong in a Group A match in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC GCA, Oval 2, Dubai Sports City, on Tuesday.

East Asia-Pacific regional Twenty20 qualifier Papua New Guinea were outclassed in its first ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 (WT20Q) against Afghanistan, the side slumped to a defeat by six wickets at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, on Tuesday.

In the feature match of the day at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012, Namibia began its race to qualify for the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 in style when it defeated the number-two ranked side, Ireland, by four runs in its Group B fixture at the ICC Global Cricket Academy Oval 2, Dubai Sports City.

In Group B, Uganda posted its first victory of the tournament after it defeated United States of America (USA) by four wickets in Sharjah.

Michael De Venuto and Peter Petricola put on 84 runs for an unbroken second wicket partnership which helped Italy to record a convincing nine wickets victory over Oman in a Group B match of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the ICC Global Cricket Academy, No.1, Dubai Sports City on Tuesday.

Afghanistan registered a 92-run win over Thailand in the final of the ACC U-16 Challenge Cup at the Prem Oval in Chiang Mai, Thailand on Saturday.

Canada's new captain Rizwan Cheema is confident of starting off his tenure by helping his side become one of the two sides to qualify from the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 scheduled to be held in UAE from 13-24 March.

Uganda skipper Davis Arinaitwe believes that the current ICC Africa Twenty20 champions have the potential to cause some upsets at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012.

QuipuTV has secured an agreement with the International Cricket Council to stream fourteen group matches in next week's ICC World Twenty20 2012 Qualifier in the United Arab Emirates.

The ICC has announced that the last three days of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 will be shown live by ESPN STAR Sports.

Nepal captain Paras Khadka admits that to qualify for September's ICC World Twenty20 2012 in Sri Lanka would be the biggest achievement in Nepalese sporting history.

Afghanistan captain Nawroz Mangal is hoping that the return of coach Kabir Khan will act as a motivation for his side at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier from 13- 24 March.

United Arab Emirates register a four-wicket win over Scotland in the first one-dayer in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Championship at Sharjah on Wednesday.

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) today confirmed that Aaqib Javed has been appointed as the coach for the UAE National Team.

Hong Kong qualified for the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 by virtue of finishing in the top four of the regional Twenty20 qualifier for in Asia which was held in Nepal at the end of last year.

Oman captain Hemal Mehta is confident that his side will spring a surprise by becoming one of the two sides to qualify from the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 scheduled to be held in UAE from 13-24 March.

Namibia has a new captain in the form of Sarel Burger and the 29-year-old is dreaming of leading the side to victory at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 which will be played across the five venues from 13-24 March.

Papua New Guinea captain Rarua Dikana is hoping former England wicket-keeper Geraint Jones plays a huge part in his side becoming one of the two sides to qualify from the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 scheduled to be held in UAE from 13 to 24 March.

Afghanistan started the ACC U-16 Challenge Cup with a bang by defeating Maldives by 316 runs. In the other game, UAE beat Bhutan by 151 runs.

The Asian Cricket Council has invited the 2014 Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee to attend the Micromax Asia Cup in Dhaka.

ACC Development Officer Venkatesh Prasad conducted a Level I coaching program in Sharjah at the end of February. 41 aspiring coaches, including five ladies, three of them national team players, took part in the course. Among the men, former national player Ali Asad and current national team vice-captain Mohammad Tauqir were in the group.

With four places up for grabs in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, the top eight Associate and Affiliate sides go head to head in the latest round of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL) Championship in June and July.

Cricket Ireland took the top prize of the Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards 2011, claiming the Best Overall Cricket Development Programme, while Kanaksi Khimji of Oman Cricket was this year's recipient of the Lifetime Service award.

Argentina all-rounder Matias Paterlini has received two suspension points for a Level 2 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's 146 runs defeat to Singapore at the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div. 5) in Singapore on Friday.

Malaysia and Singapore both won promotion from Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div. 5) in Singapore today.

A fine bowling spell from Ryan Bovell and strong batting from Ainsley Hall ensured Cayman Islands continued its winning streak at Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div. 5) when the side defeated Argentina by a comprehensive 10 wickets to ensure the team's second win of the event.

The ACC has selected five regional winners for this year's Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards.

Malaysia continued its winning ways today at Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div. 5) after the side defeated host Singapore at Kallang in a rain-affected match.

Malaysia and Singapore secured its second victories of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL Div. 5) tournament in Singapore today after the teams beat Cayman Islands and Guernsey respectively.

Elite panelist and five-time ICC Umpire of the Year Simon Taufel to officiate and mentor during event

United Arab Emirates fought hard on the third day of its ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Scotland at Sharjah on Saturday.

The six captains in Singapore this week for Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div. 5) are all confident of promotion and feeling well prepared for the hot and humid conditions that the country has to offer.

Scotland edged past host United Arab Emirates on the opening day of the ICC Intercontinental Cup match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

He is the rugged face of Afghan cricket with a story fit for the big screen, and he embodies not only his nation's turbulent past, but its hopes for a brighter future.

Former Australia international Trevor Chappell returns as coach of Singapore during the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5.

Cayman Islands were relegated from Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 4 (WCL Div. 4) in Bologna in the summer of 2010 and coach Theo Cuffy is keen to rectify the relegation with promotion from WCL Div. 5 in Singapore back into WCL Div. 4.

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq on Saturday praised the Afghan team's fighting spirit despite their loss in a one-day international to his side, saying they could give other teams a tough time.

Nepal won the ACC U-19 Women's Championship beating Thailand by six wickets in the final on CFriday.

Expats from both Pakistan and Afghanistan thronged the Sharjah Stadium for the first-ever one-day international here on Friday, with the fans uncertain who to support for a win.

Nepal and Thailand made it to the final of the ACC U-19 Women's Championship with contrasting wins in the semi-final on Thursday.

Early pace-setter and three-time former champion Ireland travels to Mombasa this week to take on Kenya in what will kick-off the third round of the ICC Intercontinental Cup 2011-2013.

Less than four years after playing their first tournament against teams including Japan and Norway, Afghanistan will write a new chapter in their remarkable rise with a one-day international against Pakistan on Friday.

The International Cricket Council today confirmed that following significant remedial work, an independent test has found the bowling action of India women's team's bowler Snehal Pradhan to be legal and, as such, the player can resume bowling in international cricket.

Thailand made it to the semi-final of the ACC U-19 Women's Championship 2012.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that the current 50-Over League played by the top eight Associate and Affiliate Members (AMs) will now be called the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Championship (WCL Championship).

Nepal, Bhutan and host Kuwait made it to the semi-final of the ACC U-19 Women's Championship.

Host Kuwait snatched a narrow three wicket win over Hong Kong in the ACC U-19 Women's Championship 2012.

Nepal. China, Qatar and host Kuwait posted wins on the second day of the ACC U-19 Women's Championship on Saturday.

On the opening day of the ACC U-19 Women's Championship in Kuwait, Bhutan, Kuwait, Thailand and Nepal posted wins.

The women's cricket movement gains further momentum with the latest ACC U-19 Women's Championship, the third of its kind, following its inception in December 2008. Kuwait hosts its second consecutive ACC women's tournament and is proving to be a most hospitable base for cricket in the Gulf.

The International Cricket Council today announced that the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed, that following significant remedial work and a home board assessment, the bowling action of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) off-spinner Vikrant Shetty is found to be legal and, as such, the player can resume bowling in international cricket.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the 14-man squads for the six teams scheduled to compete in the upcoming Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div. 5) which will be held in Singapore from 18 to 25 February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced a change in date for two of the four upcoming 50-Over League and ICC Intercontinental Cup third round fixtures that are scheduled to be played in March and April.

Venkatesh Prasad and Rumesh Ratnayake were in Chiang Mai in January to conduct an ACC Level I coaching course. Cricket in Thailand will benefit in many ways from their week long visit.

Tournament to be played in Singapore from 18-25 February

Rain has beset Yangon this year and it has pushed back the completion of the ground - the outfield still has patchy grass, but the progress has been good.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has completed its second Level III coaching programme, this time in Sri Lanka following the inaugural one in Dhaka in October 2009. Twenty five aspiring national coaches from 17 ACC member countries took part in the event.

England began its tour of the UAE for the series against Pakistan with a three-wicket win over the ICC Combined Associate and Affiliate (AM) XI on Monday.

ICC Combined Associate and Affiliate (AM) XI continued its impressive showing in the three-day warm-up match against England on the second day as well.

A brilliant innings of 98 from Christi Viljoen helped the ICC Associate and Affiliate XI record a respectable 281 all out on the opening day of the warm-up match against and England XI.

In what will be the busiest year yet for Maldives cricket, 11 domestic tournaments will be played, along with two ACC tournaments.

A newly-formed Scottish media company has been given the non-exclusive rights for live online streaming of their multi-camera coverage of the England v ICC Combined Associate and Affiliate (AM) XI match to be played in the United Arab Emirates next week in the lead-up to England's series against Pakistan.

Bangladesh will meet Pakistan in the opening match of the four-nation Asia Cup cricket tournament starting in Dhaka in March, an official said Monday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the schedule for the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2012 which will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 13 to 24 March, 2012.

The 42nd edition of the Saudara Cup ended as a draw at the close of the third and final day in Kuala Lumpur.

Pakistan and Afghanistan will play their first ever one-day international cricket match in Sharjah next February, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Friday.

The aftermath of civil war and chronic political instability have given Nepalis little to cheer about in recent years but the nation's cricketers have emerged as a surprise source of inspiration.

Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by eight runs in the ACC Twenty20 Cup final to retain their title in thrilling fashion.

Oman won a thrilling third-place play-off against Nepal by two runs on Saturday at Tribhuvan University.

Hong Kong joined Afghanistan in the ACC Twenty20 Cup final thanks to a stunning innings from Munir Dar.

Afghanistan beat hosts Nepal by nine wickets in Friday's first ACC Twenty20 Cup semi-final.

Oman beat Maldives to secure a spot in the last four of the ACC Twenty20 Cup while Nepal also claimed a semi-final position - and place in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier - after UAE failed to defeat Saudi Arabia by a sufficient margin in their last group match

Hong Kong achieved a comfortable win against Kuwait to secure their place in the semi-finals of the ACC Twenty20 Cup.

Afghanistan completed a 100 per cent record in the group stage of the ACC Twenty20 Cup with a 62-run win over Maldives on Wednesday.

Afghanistan and Hong Kong both enjoyed convincing victories in the later matches on the fourth day of the ACC Twenty20 Cup.

ACCT20 - Day 4 - Table

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that Kenya's David Odhiambo will replace Namibia's Theunis van Schalkwyk on the ICC Associate and Affiliate International Umpires' Panel following the annual review and selection process.

Day four of the ACC Twenty20 Cup saw two exciting finishes in the early matches.

Monday's fixtures in the ACC Twenty20 Cup saw Hong Kong and Malaysia kick-start their campaigns.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the third round of ICC Intercontinental Cup fixtures to be played at the beginning of next year.

ACCT20 - Day 2 - Stats and Table

UAE enjoyed a convincing win over Nepal in the ACC Twenty20 Cup on Sunday to move out in front of Group B.

Afghanistan's bowlers made up for a below-par batting display to see their side to victory against Oman at the ACC Twenty20 Cup on Sunday.

Oman made an emphatic start to the ACC Twenty20 Cup in Nepal with a 124-run victory over Bhutan.

Afghanistan eased to a 59-run win in their opening ACC Twenty20 Cup match against Malaysia on Saturday in Nepal.

This Saturday sees the opening round of fixtures in the all-important ACC Twenty20 Cup in Nepal.

Hong Kong played out a thrilling tie against a strong Sri Lankan Cricket Board XI in the second match of their pre-ACC T20 Cup 2011 tour.

Maldives coach Mohammed Bazeeghzaka believes adjusting to the cold weather in Nepal will be the key to his side doing well in the upcoming ACC Twenty20 Cup.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) coach Kabir Khan is hoping to repeat the formula that helped him take Afghanistan to ICC World Twenty20 2010 in West Indies, during the upcoming ACC Twenty20 Cup.

Hong Kong coach Charlie Burke is looking at the ACC Twenty20 Cup as a base to build a team for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Qualifiers in 2014.

Nepal's new coach Pubudu Dassanayake is confident that his team can make most of the home advantage during the ACC Twenty20 Cup.

Malaysia captain Suhan Alagaratnam is confident that his side's youngsters will be the backbone of a good showing at the ACC Twenty20 Cup.

Kuwait coach Basil Jayawardene is banking on the rapid improvements made by his side in the last one year to come in handy at the ACC Twenty20 Cup. Kuwait will compete with nine other teams to have the right to be part of the ICC World Twenty20 2012 Qualifier to be held in UAE in March 2012.

Oman's new coach Roy Dias is banking on his knowledge of the conditions in Nepal to steer his side during the ACC Twenty20 Cup 2011.

Asian Cricket Council (ACC)'s Development Officer Iqbal Sikander will double up as the consultant coach of the Saudi Arabia side at the ACC Twenty20 Cup. The tournament will be held from 3-11 December in Kathmandu.

Bhutan's young coach Damber Gurung is hoping for his side to give a tough fight to the other teams at the ACC Twenty20 Cup to be held in Kathmandu from 3-11 December.

Afghanistan captain Nowroz Mangal is confident that his team's batsmen will be able to make the most of a training camp in India ahead of the ACC Twenty20 Cup, to be held in Kathmandu from 3-11 December.

Sri Lanka defeats South Africa in third/fourth play-off

Hosts of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2011, Bangladesh, today secured One-day International status for first time for its women's side after Salma Khatun's side beat USA in a low-scoring fixture.

Migrants and their children have been almost exclusively representing the Arab countries in international cricket.

Sri Lanka and Pakistan won its vital cross-over matches today in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2011 (WWCQ) in Dhaka, Bangladesh and by virtue of doing so have qualified for the ICC Women's World Cup 2013.

Khadiza Tul Kubra claimed six wickets against Ireland today to lead Bangladesh to its second win of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier.

The ICC has confirmed the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2011 has approved Akhona Nyiki as a replacement player for the injured Chloe Tryon in the South Africa squad for the tournament.

Eimear Richardson helped Ireland to its first victory of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers 2011 in Dhaka today after the 25-year-old all-rounder hit a half-century and claimed five wickets to steer the team to 255-run victory over Japan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur.

Sri Lanka bounced back from yesterday's defeat to South Africa by beating Netherlands by seven wickets today at the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier Group A fixture at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

United Arab Emirates, runners-up at the ACC T20 2009, has announced its squad for this year's edition to be held in Nepal.

ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year 2011 Stafanie Taylor and team-mate Juliana Nero both score centuries to defeat Ireland

Afghanistan announced its squad for the upcoming ACC Twenty20 Cup 2011 to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Anyone looking closely at the coin toss ahead of Friday's One-Day International between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium at Dubai Sports City will have noticed the two captains were not the only ones wearing playing gear.

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes team spirit, strength in depth and experience are the keys to his side's 11-match unbeaten run in all forms of cricket.

India's lanky fast bowler Ishant Sharma is all buoyed up with his present role as the senior bowler of the team that has now three speedsters capable of striking up a pace of over 90 miles per hour.

The International Cricket Council today confirmed that a home board assessment had found the bowling action of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) off-spinner Vikrant Shetty to be illegal and, as such, the player has been suspended from bowling in international cricket.

Hong Kong became the first squad to be named for the upcoming ACC Twenty20 Cup scheduled to be held in Nepal from 3-11 December

Coach Pubudu Dassanayake will field a blend of young and senior players in the upcoming ACC Twenty20 Cup.

National captain Nawroz Mangal and former captain Raees Ahmadzai were among the prominent candidates in the first ACC Level I coaching program held in Kabul recently.

Iran's cricketers going through the mill in international competition in the past years.

The Asian Cricket Council has announced the fixtures for the ACC Twenty20 Cup that will take place in Nepal in December.

The Chief Executives, General Secretaries and Treasurers of the ACC's Associate and Affiliate members are attending a Management Course in Kuala Lumpur.

Blistering half centuries by Abdul Razzaq and Sohail Tanvir guided Pakistan to a 35-run victory over England to be crowned champions at the Hong Kong Sixes on Sunday.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the 10 squads for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2011 (WWCQ).

42 women and 27 men in Iran have been the latest to go through an ACC Level 1 coaching programme conducted by Development Officer Iqbal Sikander.

Days after she stepped down as captain of Sri Lanka's women's team, Shashikala Siriwardena steered the national team to an impressive 82-run win over touring Bangladesh at Dambulla on Tuesday.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) registered a 69 run win over Afghanistan in the second and last 50-over League match at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday.

United Arab Emirates registered a 15 run win over Afghanistan in the first game in the two-match 50-over Associate and Affiliate League encounter on Monday at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

UAE off-spinner Vikrant Shetty has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action.

The four-day ICC Intercontinental Cup match between Afghanistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) ended in a draw at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium at Sharjah on Saturday.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) gained total control of the four-day ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.

An unbeaten century by Mohammad Nabi (108 not out: 173b, 9x4, 5x6) led Afghanistan's strong reply on the second day of the four-day ICC Intercontinental Cup match against United Arabd Emirates at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Daqing, a city in north-east China, is the latest in the People's Republic to take to cricket.

Afghanistan will take on United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 5-8 October in the second-round fixture of the ICC Intercontinental Cup in Sharjah.

Afghan captain Mohammad Nabi said Friday his fast-rising cricket team were batting for a fresh berth in the World Twenty20, hoping that competing in Pakistan had helped to mature young talent.

Bangladesh women's cricket team will tour India and Sri Lanka in October 2011.

Oman's cricketers are growing in number. With an increasing number of native Arabs taking to the game there is a need for more places to play.

Jersey stumbled to victory over Nigeria today in Kuala Lumpur in Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 (WCL Div. 6). The fixture was a re-play of the round

Sharjeel Tahir of Kuwait has received an official reprimand and warning after breaching the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel at the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 in Malaysia.

Another rain-affected day in Kuala Lumpur saw two out of three games completed of round four of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 (WCL Div. 6) today.

Seventeen candidates, including national men's captain Hemal Mehta and women's captain Vaishaly Jesrani took part in a Level I ACC Coaching in Oman this month.

Malaysia cruised its way to a eight-wicket victory over Fiji today at Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 (WCL Div. 6) at Kinrara Oval in Kuala Lumpur.

Kuwait defeated Jersey in a final-over thriller to complete an exciting game today (Monday) at Pepsi ICC World Cricket League (WCL Div. 6) in Kuala Lumpur. The two sides faced-off today after rain forced its fixture to be abandoned yesterday.

Guernsey and Malaysia both claimed victories on day two of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 (WCL Div. 6) here in Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia, Guernsey and Fiji all scored victories on the opening day of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 (WCL Div. 6) in Kuala Lumpur today (Saturday).

The ICC Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) met in London on 12 September 2011 for a routine meeting and discussed the following issues.

After the Twin Towers fell, international sport faced an unfamiliar world which sent Pakistan cricket into the wilderness but also kickstarted a rare good news story from embattled Afghanistan.

Match officials for the upcoming WCL Div. 6 has been announced.

Anisa Mohammed bowled yet another magical spell of 5 for 7 to help West Indies register an impressive 89-run win over Pakistan at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent on Tuesday.

Tournament will take place in Kuala Lumpur from 17-24 September.

They may look like UAE cricketers in their grey kit but they are actually Afghan girls, potentially the basis of the country's first women's team.

One-time ACC Trophy finalists (2004), ACC Twenty20 winners and 2011 World Cup Qualifier contenders Oman, after several years of drift, have shifted to a higher gear.

On the theme of sustainable, and not just situational, development, Hong Kong have redesigned its domestic cricket structure to account for the increasing numbers of players and the wide differentials in the players' abilities.

Afghanistan, Namibia and PNG sealed the three available slots for next year's ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup to be held in Australia with convincing wins on the final day of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Derry.

Afghanistan clinched a second victory over Canada on Tuesday in a match that was affected by rain.

Afghanistan recorded a dramatic two-wicket victory over Canada in Toronto on Sunday.

The ICC Global Cricket Academy (ICC GCA) is offering "Unique Cricketing Experience" positions for up and coming talented players for a period of 12 weeks.

Afghanistan, Nepal, PNG, Scotland and USA registered wins on the seventh day of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Derry.

Defending champions Afghanistan kickstarted its campaign in ICC Intercontinental Cup 2011-2013 with a convincing nine-wicket win over hosts Canada at King City.

Ten wickets from Hamid Hassan helped Afghanistan move in on victory against Canada after an eventful day in the ICC Intercontinental Cup in Toronto on Thursday.

Rain washed out all of the second day's play between Canada and Afghanistan on Wednesday at the ICC Intercontinental Cup.

In another sign of cricket's grass-roots growth in Afghanistan, Jalalabad, for long the 'home of cricket' in the country has a new academy.

Hosts Ireland, Afghanistan, Canada, Scotland and PNG registered wins on the fifth day of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Derry.

At the end of the Dublin leg of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Ireland, three players have been reprimanded and warned for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.

Saudi Arabia had a 135% increase in juniors playing, from 2009 to 2010, and to feed the growing demand for cricket news and views, the Saudi Gazette an English-language daily has re-launched its weekly Fun Times magazine, aimed at younger readers, with a cricket theme.

A brilliant spell of fast bowling from Afghanistan?s Hamid Hassan ensured that there was a dramatic finish to the opening day's play of the ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Canada in Toronto.

The third match of the new season of the ICC Intercontinental Cup will be played on Tuesday when current champions Afghanistan take on hosts Canada in Toronto.

Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will meet in the first round of ICC Intercontinental Cup on Thursday (28 July 2011) in Nairobi.

Even in the baking heat of a 45ºC Qatari summer, the grass is green and lush at Qatars' Mesaieed Stadium. 45 kilometres from the centre of Doha, home to a thriving commercial area, after four years work Mesaieed Industrial City has a new multi-purpose stadium.

The ground made famous during the Guangzhou Asian Games by the speed with which it was constructed at the Guangdong University of Technology has been given a new lease of life.

The Asian Cricket Council has announced that the dates for Asia Cup 2012, originally to be played in Dhaka from the 1-11 March 2012, have been adjusted.

In a sign of growing awareness from broadcasters that cricket below ODI and Test level is a marketable proposition, domestic cricket in Hong Kong and Singapore is being televised.

The government of Nepal has joined with the Asian Cricket Council in funding the construction of a ground at Mulpani.

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait booked a place in the final of the ACC U19 Challenge Cup 2011 with comprehensive wins in the semifinals in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.

Saudi Arabia registered a massive 482 run win over Brunei at the Kinrara Oval in Kuala Lumpur in the ACC U-19 Challenge Cup 2011 on Wednesday.

On the second day of the ACC U-19 Challenge Cup 2011 in Malaysia, Kuwait posted a massive 216 run win over Brunei.

Maldives registered the most comprehensive win on the opening day of the ACC U-19 Challenge Cup 2011 at the Selangor Turf Club in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.

The International Cricket Council today announced the dates the for the first round of fixtures for the ICC Intercontinental Cup 2011-13 which features teams from Afghanistan, Canada, Ireland, Kenya, Netherlands, Namibia, Scotland and United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Afghan cricket team coach Rashid Latif has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to include Afghanistan in the forthcoming domestic Twenty20 tournament.

Afghanistan XI started its tour of Pakistan with a five-wicket defeat on Wednesday. The visitors were playing Pakistan A at the Diamond Cricket Club ground in Islamabad.

Afghanistan cricket captain Nawroz Mangal Tuesday said he hoped that his team's tour to Pakistan would help the return of international cricket to the country.

The fixtures for the ICC ACC U19 Challenge in Malaysia have been announced.

Pakistan cricket authorities on Thursday pulled a one-day match against Afghanistan which had been scheduled to take place in the town where US forces shot dead Osama bin Laden.

Pakistan has scheduled a cricket match against Afghanistan in the town of Abbottabad where al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed in a U.S. raid.

The International Cricket Council's first-class tournament, the ICC Intercontinental Cup 2011-13 will feature eight teams.

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has found the bowling action of UAE off-spin bowler Nasir Aziz to be legal after analysis of his action revealed it was in accordance with ICC regulations.

Afghanistan XI will play three one-day matches against Pakistan A team later this month, becoming the first international side to tour Pakistan in more than two years.

Japan slips to fourth defeat; Germany shocks Kuwait to its first loss of the tournament

Kuwait cruised to its third victory of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 7 (WCL Div. 7) when it defeated Nigeria by nine wickets at Lobatse today.

Botswana bounced back from yesterday's defeat at Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 7 (WCL Div. 7) to beat Japan by eight wickets at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1.

Afghanistan coach Rashid Latif hopes to unearth new cricket stars among poor refugee communities during matches being played in the Pakistani border city of Peshawar, he said on Friday.

Pakistan women's team captain Sana Mir is excited about getting an opportunity to play the upcoming Quadrangular series in Sri Lanka.

The United Arab Emirates off-spinner Nasir Aziz has been reported with a suspected illegal bowling action during the final of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 against Namibia which was played on Friday.

United Arab Emirates beat Namibia by five wickets in the final of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 (WCL Div. 2) at the Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium in Dubai today (Friday).

United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Namibia secured its places in the final of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 as the hosts continued its winning streak by defeating Bermuda and Namibia clinched victory against Hong Kong on the final day of group fixtures.

The hosts of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 (WCL Div. 2) continued its winning streak at the event today, when United Arab Emirates (UAE) defeated Uganda by eight wickets.

United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bermuda and Namibia all secured victories on day two of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 (WCL Div. 2) here in Dubai today.

United Arab Emirates started its Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 (WCL Div. 2) with hard-fought victory over Namibia in a low-scoring affair at the Dubai Sports City (DSC) Stadium today. A valiant effort by UAE captain Khurram Khan saved the hosts after a batting collapse saw the side struggle before claiming victory on the opening day of the event.

The ICC has announced the warm-up fixtures for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2.

A UAE XI warmed up for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 with an eight-run win over a Bermuda XI.

Hong Kong's cricketers have prepared for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 with a week-long training camp in Perth, where the players had the chance to train alongside the likes of Adam Gilchrist and Brad Hogg.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the 14-man squads for each of the six teams participating in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division (WCL Div. 2) next month in the United Arab Emirates.

Teams from four continents prepare to meet in Dubai, United Arab Emirates next month as the truly global nature of international cricket is illustrated once again with the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 (WCL Div. 2).

Singapore Cricket has had a large increase of participation in the game and now holds some impressive figures; as well as promoting officials' courses.

Cricket Scotland took the top prize of the Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards 2010, claiming the Best Overall Cricket Development Programme, while Mazhar Khan of the Emirates Cricket Board was this year's recipient of the Lifetime Service award.

The Final of the ACC Women?s T20 Championship 2011 was played today at the KEC in Kuwait where Hong Kong defeated China in a thoroughly exciting final; to finish off a great tournament.

Cricket fans are being given the chance to win some fantastic prizes if they can successfully predict the results of qualifying tournaments for the ICC World Twenty20 2012.

Singapore registered the most comprehensive win on the opening day of the ACC Women's Twenty20 Championship 2011 in Kuwait on Friday.

Afghanistan won the ACC U19 Elite Cup tournament on Thursday after beating Nepal by 61 runs at the Thailand Cricket Ground in Bangkok.

UAE, Malaysia and Singapore won its respective teams' classification matches in the ACC U19 Elite Cup on Wednesday.

Afghanistan and Nepal have made it through to the ICC U19 CWC qualifiers by entering the final of the ACC U19 Elite Cup after registering impressive wins in the semi-finals on Tuesday.

Canada XI registered a four wicket win over Netherlands XI in a warm-up game played as a build up to ICC CWC

Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Qatar and Nepal booked their places in the semi-finals of the ACC U19 Elite Cup to be played on 8 February.

Afghanistan registered its second impressive win in the ACC U19 Elite Cup on Wednesday. In a Group B match, Afghanistan trounced Oman by nine wickets.

Afghanistan started its campaign in the ACC U19 Elite Cup with a comprehensive 249 run win over hosts Thailand on Tuesday in a Group B encounter. Hong Kong also registered an impressive 109 run win over Bahrain in a Group A match at the Prem Oval in Chiang Mai on the first day of the tournament.

Fast bowler Hamid Hassan's first match in charge as captain of Afghanistan XI did not go as well as expected.

Hong Kong begins its title defence at the ACC U19 Elite Cup 2011, to be held from 1-10 February in Thailand.

Hong Kong beat Papua New Guinea (PNG) by four wickets in the final of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3 (WCL Div.3) at the Kowloon Cricket Club in Hong Kong on Saturday.

Papua New Guinea and Hong Kong will participate in Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 (WCL Div. 2) in April after hosts Hong Kong defeated PNG by 93 runs at Hong Kong Cricket Club (HKCC) on Friday.

Afghanistan coach Rashid Latif said Thursday the future of cricket in the war-torn country was bright, citing progress shown by the under-19 team on its tour of Pakistan.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has secured itself promotion to Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 (WCL Div. 2) to be held in April in Dubai after Rarua Dikana's men beat Denmark in Hong Kong today to take its fourth victory in a row of Pepsi ICC WCL Div. 3.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) captain Rarua Dikana led his side to its third successive victory here in Hong Kong at Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3 (WCL Div. 3) as he claimed four wickets in the side's seven-wicket win over the USA in a match that saw the USA all out for a mere 44 runs.

Denmark captain Michael Pedersen led his side to a 30-run victory over the United States of America (USA) today at Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3 (WCL Div. 3) in Hong Kong.

Italy, Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the United States of America (USA) all scored victories on the opening day of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3 (WCL Div. 3) in Hong Kong today (Saturday).

Afghanistan XI's new one-day and Twenty20 skipper Hamid Hassan will face his first test in his new role very soon.

Hong Kong Cricket Association named a 14-man team to defend its title at the ACC Under-19 Elite Cup 2011 to be played in Thailand from 1-10 February 2011.

Hong Kong Cricket Association named a 14-member squad to defend its title at the ACC Women's Twenty20 Championships to be played in Kuwait from 17-25 February 2011.

ICC Europe has today announced the European regional winners of the Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards for 2010.

Hosts, Hong Kong XI won its final warm-up game against Papua New Guinea XI by three wickets on Thursday, before the start of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3 tournament.

In a tight fought warm-up match, Italy XI beat Hong Kong XI by just one run after some tight bowling from Vincenzo Pennazza and Gayashan Munasinghe.

Italy's Alessandro Bonora is confident that his side will acclimatise to Hong Kong's conditions for Pepsi ICC WCL Div. 3 despite the side only getting together a week before the event begins on 22 January.

USA captain Steve Massiah believes his side will have completed plenty of preparation ahead of the start of Pepsi ICC WCL Div. 3 in Hong Kong on 22 January. The 31-year-old believes that his team's early arrival in Hong Kong will be key to its success in the tournament.

Hong Kong coach Charlie Burke feels his side are more than ready to take on the five teams it is set to face in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3 (WCL Div. 3) that begins in Hong Kong on 22 January.

Dr Hamid Shinwari, Chief Executive Officer of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Tuesday stepped down from his post after eight months in the job.

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) on Tuesday announced the appointment of fast bowler Hamid Hassan as the new captain of the national Twenty20 and One-Day International team.

A Hong Kong XI has lost its opening match of its tour to Sri Lanka as part of its preparations for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3.

New ball bowler Stefan Kelly's spell of 4-39 helped Bermuda XI to register an impressive eight-wicket win over hosts United Arab Emirates XI at the ICC Global Cricket Academy Oval on Friday.

Bermuda captain David Hemp has brought his side to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a two week training camp at the ICC Global Cricket Academy ahead of the side's Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 2 campaign in April in the country.

The International Cricket Council (ICC)'s five Regional Development Managers (RDMs) are pleased with the achievements and progress of their respective Regions during 2010.

The ICC today announced the final squads for the six-team Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 3 (WCL Div. 3) tournament which will be played from 21 to 29 January 2011 in Hong Kong.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that umpires Theunis van Schalkwyk (Namibia), Courtney Young (Cayman Islands), Mark Hawthorne (Ireland) and Richard Smith (Cyprus) have been added to the ICC Associate and Affiliate International Umpires panel following the annual review and selection process.

The Maldives clinched a dramatic ACC Trophy Challenge title after a sealing a one-wicket win over Saudi Arabia in Bangkok on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia and Maldives will play the final of the ACC Challenge Trophy 2010 on Saturday, 11 December. At the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok, Saudi Arabia won the toss and batted first in the first semifinal on Thursday. Saudi Arabia made 223 for nine in its 50 overs and then restricted Thailand to 158 for nine to knock the hosts out by 65 runs.

Afghanistan's national team returned home to Kabul on Tuesday evening to a grand welcome. A crowd of around 1000 turned up at the Kabul International Airport to greet the team.

Qatar, Maldives and Saudi Arabia booked their places in the semi-finals of the ACC Trophy Challenge 2010 on Tuesday. The final round of league matches was played out on Tuesday in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

Maldives continued its impressive run in the ACC Trophy Challenge 2010. Maldvies beat China at the Gymkhana, Chiang Mai on Sunday, 5 December.

Saudi Arabia overwhelmed China by a massive 234 runs on the opening day of the ACC Trophy Challenge 2010 at the Chiang Mai Gymkhana and Prem International School ground on Saturday

Namibia captain Craig Williams slammed his second hundred, making 113 off 95 balls, in the final of the ICC Intercontinental Shield to lead his team to a six-wicket win over United Arab Emirates on the fourth and final day at the ICC Global Cricket Academy Oval.

Afghanistan coach Rashid Latif, a former Pakistan wicketkeeper, was full of praise for the man of the match, Hamid Hassan for his spell in the ICC Intercontinental Cup Final.

Matthew Parker of Scotland has been reprimanded and warned of his future conduct for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his country's Intercontinental Cup Final match against Afghanistan today.

United Arab Emirates' former captain Saqib Ali scored his fourth first-class hundred to push the contest in the ICC Intercontinental Cup Final into the fourth and final day.

Afghanistan cricket team created history on Saturday when it beat Scotland by seven wickets to win the ICC Intercontinental Cup trophy for the first-time ever.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced the appointment of former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad as its new Development Officer.

Four years into the division of ACC teams into Elite and Challenge events and it has become clear just what each of the two events mean to the countries that get relegated and promoted.

Samiullah Shenwari of Afghanistan has been reprimanded and warned of his future conduct for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct immediately during his country's Intercontinental Cup final match Scotland.

A resurgent Scotland took the upper hand in the early part on day two of the ICC Intercontinental Cup 2009-10 final here in Dubai after the side dismissed Afghanistan for 171, some 41 runs short of the target set by Scotland in the first innings only for the Scots be left floundering on 64-6 at the close of play.

'Out of the Ashes', a documentary film on the rise of the Afghanistan cricket team from refugee camps to the heights of participating in the ICC World Twenty20 2010 in West Indies has won a Special Jury Prize at the Peace and Sports Awards 2010.

The International Cricket Council today announced the team of the tournament for the group stage of the ICC Intercontinental Shield 2009-10, the final of which takes place between UAE and Namibia at ICC Global Cricket Academy from tomorrow (2 December) to 5 December.

The International Cricket Council today announced the team of the tournament for the group stage of the ICC Intercontinental Cup 2009-10, the final of which takes place between Afghanistan and Scotland at Dubai Sports City International Stadium from tomorrow, 2 December to 6 December.

Afghanistan coach Rashid Latif reckons the self-belief in his side will be the key to extending its winning run in the ICC Intercontinental Cup as it prepares for the final against Scotland, which will take place from 2 to 6 December 2010 at the Dubai Sports City International Cricket Stadium.

Jubilant Bangladesh cricketers saluted their vanquished rivals Afghanistan on Friday by predicting the war-torn nation will soon become a major force in the sport.

United Arab Emirates batsman Naeem Aslam looks ahead to the ICC Intercontinental Shield final against Namibia next week at the ICC GCA

Afghanistan knocked out Pakistan in a stunning 22-run upset victory on Thursday to set up a final against Bangladesh in the Asian Games Twenty20 event.

The West Indies Cricket Board's Selection Panel has named a strong team to represent the West Indies Women against India in the sub-continent early next year.

The four squads for both the ICC Intercontinental Cup and ICC Intercontinental Shield 2009-10 finals was announced on Wednesday.

Afghanistan outclassed Hong Kong by eight wickets to reach the semifinals of the Asian Games cricket tournament on Tuesday, skittling their opponents for 63 in a one-sided contest.

The International Cricket Council (ICC), in association with Cricket Scotland, announces live streamed online video coverage of the forthcoming ICC Intercontinental Cup 2009/10 final between Afghanistan and Scotland.

A large crowd of cricket enthusiasts watched on Tuesday as Finance Minister Mohammad Omer Zakhiwal and United States Ambassador Karl W. Eikenberry laid foundation stones to inaugurate the renovation of the Kabul National Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh's international-studded team cruised to victory over Malaysia by 70 runs on Tuesday to join Pakistan in the semifinals of the Asian Games cricket tournament.

Pakistan captain Khalid Latif smashed the first century of the Asian Games cricket tournament as the favourites crushed China by 128 runs to reach the semi-finals.

Skipper Mohammad Nabi's Afghanistan squad does not want to leave Guangzhou without a medal, and is hopeful of achieving something that would have been unthinkable when the decision was made to add cricket to the Asian Games sports program.

The Asian Games gold-winning Pakistan women's cricket team returned home from China to a rousing reception from the fans at the Karachi airport.

Malaysia crushed China by 89 runs with a blistering display of power hitting in the first ever men's cricket match played on Chinese soil at the Asian Games.

Pakistan's Asian Games team coach Sadiq Muhammad has backed the decision to have cricket at such multi-sport events.

Pakistan created history Friday in crushing Bangladesh by 10 wickets to win the first-ever Asian Games women's cricket tournament.

England's Charlotte Edwards marked her record-breaking 142nd ODI by producing a career best bowling performance against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Wednesday ? but her team was ultimately frustrated by the weather after the second One-Day International was abandoned due to bad light and rain.

China clinched a nail-biting one-run victory over Thailand to reach the Asian Games women's cricket semi-finals. In the other game Japan beat Nepal by 45 runs to also enter the semi-finals.

Afghanistan captain Nowroz Mangal has admitted that his side will be under pressure in the final of the ICC Intercontinental Cup against Scotland from 2 December-6 December.

Fast bowler Nattaya Boochatham's four-wicket haul kept Thailand in contention for a semifinals spot with a 31-run victory over Malaysia on Tuesday in the Asian Games women's Twenty20 cricket tournament.

Former Sri Lanka captain Bandula Warnapura, now Regional Development Manager with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and International Cricket Council (ICC), feels it can get an entry into the Olympics soon.

Kuwait beat Germany by six wickets in the final of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 8 (WCL Div.8) at the Hubara ground on Friday.

Cricket continues its spiralling growth in Afghanistan with the Afghanistan Cricket Board choosing a talented 20-member National A Team.

The International Cricket Council has announced details of the annual Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards for 2010.

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is about to create a National Women's Cricket Team for the 2011 Asian Elite Cup Tournament in February 2011.

All tickets for the women's cricket at the Asian Games have sold out, organsiers said on Wednesday, as the sport attempts to secure a foothold in China.

Kuwait dominated once again on day three of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 8 after ripping through Bhutan's batting line-up and skittling the Asian side for just 31 runs.

Kuwait once again showed it was the side to beat at Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 8 (WCL Div. 8) as it defeated Vanuatu in its Group A fixture at Hubara. The locals put on a mammoth total of 401 that was just too great a mountain for the Pacific Islanders to scale.

Saad Khan Janjua has been appointed captain of the Singapore XI for the annual Stan Nagaiah Trophy against a Malaysia XI to be held in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) from 12-14 November.

Hosts Kuwait scored victory on the opening day of the first-ever Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 8 (WCL Div. 8) as it defeated Suriname in its Group A fixture at Sulaibiya today (Saturday).

Afghanistan has named its squad for the ICC Intercontinental Cup final against Scotland.

Eight teams from across the globe today will begin their campaigns at the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 8.

China's cricket coach predicted that the women's national side could clinch a podium spot at the Asian Games in Guangzhou as the sport debuts to sold-out crowds next weekend.

Afghanistan coach Rashid Latif believes the main reason for his side's consistent run of success in the ICC Intercontinental Cup is because of the strong self belief.

Myanmar have inaugurated their new cricket ground at Saw Pong in Yangon yesterday, Cricket Federation President U Nyunt Win along with his fellow administrators, planting the ceremonial first flower on the boundary's edge.

500 young people came together in Kabul this week to participate in the trials to become members of Afghanistan's U19 cricket team.

The ICC today announced the final squads for the eight-team Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 8 (WCL Div. 8) tournament which will be played from 6 to 12 November in Kuwait.

Mohammad Nabi has been named as the new captain of Afghanistan's ODI and T20 side ahead of the Asian Games.

Afghanistan coach Rashid Latif is optimistic that his team will perform well at the Asian Games later this month in China.

Mahmood Karzai, brother of Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai, has donated a large tract of land in Kandahar city for the construction of an international standard cricket stadium.

The Myanmar Cricket Federation has received government approval to build a dedicated cricket ground.

Within hours of tickets being made available, the first two days of the Asian Games cricket - 13 November and 14 November, along with 21 November - have been sold out at Guanggong Cricket Stadium.

Afghanistan, who won through with Hong Kong to play in the ICC U-19 World Cup in New Zealand earlier this year, has started their campaign to qualify for the ICC U-19 World Cup in February 2012.

Unfancied China should not be underestimated when cricket makes its debut at the Asian Games next month, according to Pakistan great Javed Miandad.

Nepal were drawn against Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Thailand in Group B of the ACC U-19 Elite Cup 2011 to be held in Thailand from 1-10 February.

Pakistan is aiming to clinch the cricket title at next month's Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, where the sport makes its debut in the Asiad.

Following the success of the AYCSO led cricket camps held in Jalalabad earlier this month, 50 girls gathered in Kabul city to participate in an Afghan Connection, MCC Spirit of Cricket camp facilitated by the AYCSO on Tuesday.

Construction began this week on Afghanistan's first international standard cricket stadium in the Ghazi Amanullah Khan township in Nangarhar Province.

Hosts Kenya XI completed a 4-0 series sweep over the visiting United Arab Emirates XI with a 24-run win in the final one-dayer on Saturday.

The schedule for the men's and women's twenty20 tournament during the XVI Asian Games, to be held in Guangzhou, was released on Tuesday.

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)'s plans to tap into fresh talent in the country paid rich dividends in the recently concluded inter-provincial T20 tournament.

The dates for the finals of the ICC Intercontinental Cup (I Cup) and ICC Intercontinental Shield (I Shield) 2009-10 have now been finalised.

Nepal emerged champions in the ACC U-19 Women's Championship in a rain-curtailed title clash on Tuesday. In the final, Nepal beat Bhutan by five wickets at the Indian Association Ground in Singapore on Tuesday.

Bhutan and Nepal made it to the final of the ACC U-19 Women's Championship with comprehensive wins in the semi-finals on Monday.

Children in Afghanistan this week will benefit from a cricket camp supported by one Afghanistan's leading players.

Bhutan, Hong Kong and UAE confirmed their berth in the semi-finals of the ACC U-19 Women's Championship on Sunday. Nepal had already confirmed their place in the final four.

Pakistan women's team captain Sana Mir is excited about the ICC Women's Cricket Challenge because of the opportunity to play One-Day International cricket after almost two years.

Afghanistan fast bowler Hamid Hassan ran through the Kenya lower-order on the final day of their final ICC Intercontinental Cup league match to hand the visitors a massive 167-run win.

Afghanistan look at all set to top the ICC Intercontinental Cup points table with just one more day to go in their final league game against hosts Kenya.

Afghanistan gained complete control of their final ICC Intercontinental Cup league match against hosts Kenya at the Nairobi Gymkhana on Sunday.

Nepal men's team skipper Paras Khadka won yet another award for leading the side to a win in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 tournament.

Former Afghanistan cricket coach Kabir Khan said on Saturday that he had agreed to accept a position as coach of the United Arab Emirates.

Afghanistan captain Nawroz Mangal starred for the visitors on the first day of their final ICC Intercontinental Cup league game against hosts Kenya with an unbeaten knock of 168 (185: 23x4, 1x6).

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Wednesday announced plans for restructuring the domestic cricket in the country.

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that the four regional councils will take charge of cricket in the seven emirates.

Teams from eight nations spanning five continents prepare to meet in November as the truly global nature of international cricket is illustrated once again, this time with the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 8 (WCL Div. 8).

Afghanistan paceman Hamid Hassan has said that the team wants to win the ICC Intercontinental Cup as a gift for former team coach Kabir Khan.

Afghanistan XI rounded off their tour to United Arab Emirates with yet another emphatic win over hosts Emirates Cricket Board Development XI. The two-match day-night series was a warm-up for the Afghanistan team before their upcoming ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya.

Afghanistan XI tuned up for their upcoming ICC Intercontinental Cup league game against Kenya with an emphatic 135-run victory over Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Development XI at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, in the first of the two day and night warm-up matches on Thursday.

The Afghanistan cricket team have begun preparations for their upcoming ICC Intercontinental Cup game against Kenya.

Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has taken over as the coach of the Afghanistan national team.

Nepal national captain Paras Khadka won the Male Sportsperson of the Year Award at the annual awards night of the Nepal Sports Journalists Forum.

Afghanistan has named an 18-man squad for its vital ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya next month.

Nepal's title-winning performance in the ICC World Cricket League Division 5 is all set to be feted

Bhutan Cricket Council Board launched the third cycle of national school tournaments. The national school tournaments follow the completion of the inaugural Super League for seniors.

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced earlier this week that Nary Thapa will lead the women's team in the defence of the title in the ACC U-19 women's championship.

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) confirmed on Sunday that national coach Roy Dias will be standing down from his position in December.

The Chinese Women's team are heading to Andhra Pradesh in south-east India for a three-week tour in order to prepare for the Asian Games later this year.

Thailand's Women's Team will be in Bangalore for two weeks in September, training at the National Cricket Academy. They will be playing four Twenty20 matches against Karnataka representative sides.

Papua New Guinea's National Coaching Director Andy Bichel has revealed his excitement at staging a four-team event on home turf next month.

Following the success of the Inter-Provincial one-day tournament in May this year, the Afghanistan Cricket Board will be staging an Inter-Provincial T20 tournament in September.

The Hong Kong National Selectors have announced the following squad of 22 players that will be the National Squad for the coming 12 months.

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif today resigned as the batting coach of Afghanistan's national cricket team citing irreconcilable differences with the officials and the Afghan association.

Fifty girls participated in a cricket camp that was held in the Karte Naw District of Kabul City last weekend.

Hong Kong will start their new season in September with a new ground, the redeveloped Po Kong Village Road Sports Centre. It is the tenth cricket ground in the region and is being leased on a long-term basis from the government.

The first tournament has been held at the state-of-the-art Guangzhou stadium in the grounds of the Mega High Tech Education Centre.

Watch Video: Anil Mandal of Nepal talks in Nepalese about the side's win

After a long wait, the Cricket Association of Thailand (CAT) has finally achieved its own ground in Bangkok on land leased from a former cabinet minister.

The Iran Cricket Federation (ICF) conducted a Level I Coaching Course in Chabahar where ACC Development Officer Iqbal Sikander was assisted by local Level II coaches Yousef Raeisi and Mohzdeh Bavenpour.

Watch Video: Nepal coach Roy Dias speaks of his disappointment over the side's poor batting against Tanzania

Excellent centuries from Karim Sadiq and Mohammad Shahzad gave Afghanistan a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Scotland on Monday.

A female Pakistani coach will guide Iran's young women cricketers in their preparations for the Under-19 Women's Championship later this year, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said.

Associate cricket will shift its focus to ODI action this week after the conclusion of ICC Intercontinental Cup matches between Scotland-Afghanistan and Ireland-Netherlands.

Afghanistan's star bowler Hamid Hassan has revealed that he had battled with severe pain to bowl his side to an excellent victory over Scotland in the top-of-the-table ICC Intercontinental Cup clash in Ayr on Saturday.

Another five-wicket haul from Hamid Hassan inspired Afghanistan to a 229-run over Scotland in the ICC Intercontinental Cup on Saturday.

The teams for the Twenty20 cricket event in the Asian Games in Guangzhou, the XVI Asiad, have been confirmed.

The Hong Kong Cricket Association has revealed the fixtures for the 2010-11 men's season, with a number of format changes planned.

The Singapore Cricket Association has announced a 14-man squad for the men's national team's upcoming tournament in Papua New Guinea.

An inspired bowling display from Hamid Hassan inspired Afghanistan to a huge first innings lead over Scotland after day two of the vital ICC Intercontinental Cup in Ayr.

Afghanistan put themselves in an excellent position on the opening day of the ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Scotland.

Nepal vice captain Gyanendra Malla smashed a century to help his side to a massive 288-run victory over Bologna Cricket Club in its first warm-up game ahead of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 4 event in Bologna, Italy on Tuesday.

The Cricket Board of Maldives (CBM) is conducting an ACC Level I Coaching Course for school teachers in Malé.

An all-round performance by Najeeb Amar helped Peaks to a 73-run win over Victory in the final of the inaugural T20 Hong Kong Elite Player Series 2010 played on Sunday.

The Nepal squad to participate in Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 4 has left for Italy on Saturday to participate in the tournament slated for 14-21 August.

74 young women braved the heat of a Kuwaiti summer to attend selection trials for the ACC U19 Women's Championship to be held in Singapore in October this year.

The Twenty20 Elite Player Series in Hong Kong is gearing up for a dramatic finals day on Sunday (August 8).

After years of planning, false starts and overweening ambition, the Oman Cricket Board finally look to be on the verge of securing its own turf training facility, with room for nets

The dates for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League events in the first half of 2011 have been confirmed.

The International Cricket Council today announced the squads from all six competing nations at the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 4 (WCL Div. 4) 2010 that will take place in Bologna, Italy later this month.

After coaching the UAE national side for more than a year, Colin Wells has opted out of the position and taken up a coaching role with a school in Abu Dhabi.

Two weeks after winning the ACC U19 Challenge and three months after reaching the final of Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6

Hong Kong Cricket has recruited former Australia ODI player Ryan Campbell to lend his coaching expertise as part of their preparations for the Asian Games and ACC Under-19 Women's Championships.

On this week's ICC Cricket World audio show ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat explains the importance of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 4 which will be staged in Italy from 14-21 August.

Singapore Cricket Association (SCA) President, Imran Khwaja, believes that the time has come for cricket in Singapore to elevate itself.

The Cricket Board of Maldives has begun an initiative to promote its core values to the nation's young cricketers and their families.

Former South Africa batsman Jonty Rhodes will be the special guest star at the fourth International Youth Cricket tournament, jointly organised by the Kuala Lumpur Cricket Association (KLCA) and Royal Selangor Club (RSC).

Following the success of last year's tournament, Oman Cricket Board (OCB) is holding its second All Omani Summer Cricket Tournament. The event was set up to increase the playing opportunities for those of ethnic Omani origin.

Oman won the ACC U16 Challenge Cup 2010 by defeating Iran by 30 runs in a nail-biting finish at Penang Sports Club, Malaysia on Sunday.

China ended the ACC U16 Challenge Cup 2010 on a high after it beat Maldives by 107 runs at the Universiti Sains Malaysia on Sunday.

Iran edged through to a final meeting with Oman following a nailbiting semi-final victory over Afghanistan on Saturday.

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has accepted the job of batting coach for the Afghanistan national team.

Day five of the ACC U16 Challenge Cup saw the final Group B matches result in victories for Oman and Iran to send both sides into the last four.

Heavy rains caused the encounter between Bhutan and Maldives to be abandoned on the fourth day of the ACC U16 Challenge Cup 2010 at Penang Sports Club, Malaysia.

Nepal will begin training for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 4 event in Italy next month due to unsuitable weather conditions back home.

Afghanistan and Oman both recorded successful campaigns against Bhutan and Myanmar respectively on the third day of the ACC U16 Challenge Cup 2010 played in Penang, Malaysia on Wednesday

Oman defeated Iran comfortably by 86 runs at Universiti Sains, Malaysia on the second day of the ACC U16 Challenge Cup on Tuesday.

Afghanistan sealed a comfortable win against Maldives in the first game of the ACC U16 Challenge Cup 2010 at the Penang Sports Club. Opening bowler Qayoum Zazai and off-break bowler Shamsurhman Karokhil took four wickets each to help Afghanistan to a nine-wicket win.

Netherlands right-hander Tom Cooper has made an instant impact on the Reliance Mobile ICC Player Rankings for ODI batsman as he has moved up to sixth place among Associate and Affiliate players and 65th position overall following his excellent performance at the ICC World Cricket League Division 1 (WCL Div. 1) tournament that concluded in Amsterdam yesterday.

The ICC today announced the team of the tournament for the ICC World Cricket League Division 1 which finished in the Netherlands on Saturday.

Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad has received an official reprimand after breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's five-wicket victory over the Netherlands in the ICC World Cricket League Division 1 in Rotterdam on Saturday.

A 160-run fourth wicket partnership between Kevin O'Brien and Andrew White set up a comfortable six-wicket victory for Ireland over traditional rival Scotland in the final of the ICC World Cricket League Division 1 at VRA in Amstelveen on Saturday.

Ireland sealed a place in the final of the ICC World Cricket League Division 1 with a fourth successive victory and will now wait for the winner of the Afghanistan - Scotland match on Friday to know which side it will face when it defends its title on Saturday 10 July.

Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced its squad to participate in the upcoming 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China in November 2010.

The President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, AHM Mustafa Kamal FCA MP, has been appointed the ACC's 21st President. Mustafa Kamal takes over from Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt, who had held the post since 2008. The appointment took place at the ACC's AGM in Singapore.

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Bermuda will host United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the ICC Intercontinental Shield clash from 5-8 July at the National Sports Centre, North Field. The series will also include two 50-over matches and two Twenty20s

Hong Kong Cricket Association announced on Friday (July 2) a new T20 competition for the best male and female players in the country.

Captain of the Sri Lankan team Kumar Sangakkara and bowler Muttiah Muralidaran took time off ahead of the Asia Cup final to speak to children from Matale, about good nutrition, sanitation and girls' education.

After enjoying mixed results in different formats of the game in the past 15 months, Afghanistan is now planning to use the ICC World Cricket League Division 1 in the Netherlands as a launching pad to prepare for the qualifying tournaments of the ICC World Twenty20 2012 and 2014, and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

The Hong Kong Cricket Association (HKCA) has shortlisted a squad of twenty players for both the men's and women's teams for the upcoming Asian Games in November 2010 in Guangzhou. The final 15 will be selected at the end of August.

The Hong Kong Under-15 cricket team has beaten the visiting Singapore Under-15 cricket team by 15 runs in the first of two matches between the sides played at Kai Tak cricket ground.

A galaxy of top ODI performers from the Associate and Affiliate cricket world will assemble in the Netherlands next month after they are named in their respective squads for the ICC World Cricket League Division 1 which will be staged from 1 to 10 July.

A new and expanded global qualification system will be established to give the ICC Associate and Affiliate Members a distinct pathway towards the ICC World Twenty20, it has been decided.

The Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong (SF&OC) has confirmed that it will include both men's and women's cricket teams for the 16th Asian Games to be held in Guangzhou, China.

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) held a Level 0 coaching course at the end of May to focus on the basics of cricket which went hand-in-hand with a workshop by ACC Development Officer Rumesh Ratnayake. The 'Thinking Out-of-the Box' workshop was designed to provide coaches with more coaching options rather than a by-the-book approach.

Ten Development Officers from the ICC's five Development Regions - Africa, America, Asia, East Asia ? Pacific and Europe - have returned from Dubai where they attended the second ever ICC Development and Performance Officers Forum.

Singapore Cricket Association (SCA) conducted a Level 0 Course for 27 aspiring new umpires conducted by Singaporean umpires Sarika Prasad, M.V. Ramesh and Mithilesh Mishra.

The Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB) is taking cricket into four more districts in the country - Wangdue and Punakha in the centre, Sarpang in the south and Paro in the east - in a bid to improve team quality. The project aims to build ground and net facilities to involve more youth to take up the game.

Maldives Minister of Human Resources, Youth and Sports, Mohamed Rasheed Hussain met with ACC Chief Executive Syed Ashraful Huq in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the building of an international cricket stadium in Hulhumale.

Development Officers from the ICC's five development regions are about to gather in Dubai for an ICC Development and Performance Officers Forum.

The ICC has today published its report into incidents which took place at a Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 game on 26 February 2010 between Nepal and USA in Kathmandu with no evidence being found to support complaints filed by the Singapore Cricket Association (SCA).

The Cricket Control Board of Maldives, already aware that youthful talent needs to be seasoned with some experience for cricketing success, is organizing a U25 tournament in June from which future international players will be selected.

Sarpang is situated in southern Bhutan and consists of 14 gewogs (group of villages). Targeted by the Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB) to become the next cricket centre after the capital Thimphu, plans have been made to develop more grounds and nets to cater to the growing interest there.

Afghanistan coach Kabir Khan wants professional teams around the world to help his players build on their performances at the ICC World Twenty20.

Riding on Suresh Raina's power packed 60-ball 101, India became the first team to move into the Super Eight stage with a convincing 14-run win over South Africa here Sunday.

The six Chinese national team members who were training in Karachi are now in Lahore for a 12-day coaching camp. With national-level cricket games taking place in Karachi

Afghanistan's Hasti Gul and Nepal's Gyanendra Malla have achieved much for their countries on the playing field, now they are trying to achieve more off the field.

Six players from China national squad are in Karachi at the special invitation of Pakistan's Ambassador for Cricket to China, Javed Miandad.

Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) held a junior cricket tournament last week where 150 under 13 cricketers played on turf ground for the first time in Doha.

New Hong Kong coach Charlie Burke has said that he plans to raise standards across Hong Kong cricket rather than just focus on the men's senior team.

An Asian Cricket Council (ACC) team including Chief Executive Syed Ashraful Huq and Development Manager Bandula Warnapura has completed a high-profile inspection tour of Saudi Arabia.

As the build-up towards this year's ICC World Twenty20 in the West Indies gathers pace, ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat visited Karachi, home of defending champion Pakistan, to show off the trophy that Shahid Afridi and his team will be traveling to the Caribbean to defend.

The ICC has announced the schedule of warm-up matches to be played in the lead-up to the ICC World Twenty20 2010 to be staged in the West Indies from 30 April to 16 May.

China women's team is preparing for the Asian Games in November 2010 with its first tour of Bangladesh at the National Academy BKSP, Dhaka.

With just 18 days to go, the ICC is ready for a festival of cricket highlighting the diversity, passion and skill of the global game

Afghanistan continued its good run of form by winning the ACC Trophy Elite 2010 event with a 95-run win over Nepal in Kuwait on Friday.

A brilliant half-century by Vaibhav Wategaonkar helped Oman defeat UAE by 65 runs (Duckworth-Lewis method) in the ACC Trophy Elite 2010 in Kuwait on Thursday.

The final of the ACC Trophy Elite 2010 in Kuwait will be contested between Afghanistan and Nepal after both teams registered semi-final victories against Hong Kong and Malaysia respectively on Wednesday.

A brilliant half-century from Malaysia batsman Suhan Kumar helped his team beat UAE by two wickets and reach the semi-finals of the ACC Trophy Elite 2010 at Unity on Tuesday.

An all-round performance from Oman helped it secure a five-wicket win over Kuwait on the fifth day of the ACC Trophy Elite 2010 played at Unity on Sunday.

The Canadian Embassy in Afghanistan organised a fund-raising cricket tournament on Saturday, 3 April 2010 in support of the Jalalabad team, which composed of landmine explosion victims.

Afghanistan recorded an astonishing victory over Malaysia on Saturday to keep its hopes of winning the ACC Trophy Elite alive.

The UAE continued its excellent record in 50-over cricket against Afghanistan with an exciting two-wicket at the ACC Trophy Elite 2010 on Friday.

UAE batsman Saqib Ali smashed an unbeaten century to help his side maul Bhutan by a massive 437 runs at Unity on the second day of the ACC Trophy Elite 2010 event on Thursday.

Afghanistan's rapid rise to achieve a place in the ICC World Twenty20 2010 is one of the most remarkable tales in the history of the game.

Nepal registered a 118-run victory over Hong Kong on the opening day of the ACC Trophy Elite 2010 played at Unity, Kuwait on Wednesday.

Kuwait coach Sameer Desai expects a tough fight from every participating team in the ACC Trophy Elite 2010 and is confident of his team's a good performance in the tournament.

Oman national coach Mazhar Saleem Khan is confident of his team doing well in the ACC Trophy Elite 2010 after a string of memorable performances in recent times.

Hong Kong Cricket Association (HKCA) has appointed Charlie Burke as coach for its national squad.

Cricket is now firmly established as a part of the Thai sporting landscape with its introduction into the 10,000 athlete, 30-event National Youth Games in Phetchabun province in north-central Thailand.

The ACC's most recent Level II Coaching course was held in Malaysia with 32 participants from 16 countries, including four women from Bahrain and Kuwait.

On this week's ICC Cricket World, we take an in depth look at the upcoming 2010 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Trophy Elite which is due to take place in Kuwait from 31 March to 9 April.

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Development Officer, Iqbal Sikander, spent a week in Teheran where the Iran Cricket Federation (ICF) conducted its first Level I coaching course.

Fans are being given a chance to inspire their teams to victory at the ICC World Twenty20 2010 by selecting the images that will go on the dressing room walls at the tournament.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has joined hands with United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) with the understanding that cricket players can be agents of change and role models for children and families to develop advocacy initiatives aimed at promoting good nutrition

Rajiv Seth, coach of the Malaysia senior squad, believes that his team, considered to be the underdogs at the ACC Trophy Elite 2010 in Kuwait, is capable of 'raising a few eyebrows' in the event.

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) Chairman and Finance Minister, Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, has laid the foundation stone of the first-ever cricket stadium in Afghanistan this week.

Hong Kong beat China by 179 runs in a friendly match played at the Kai Tak Cricket Ground ahead of the ACC Trophy Elite 2006 in Kuwait.

Singapore beat Nepal by 68 runs in its own den, winning the ACC U16 Elite Cup 2010 in Kirtipur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu on Tuesday. It was the first time Nepal had lost an ACC final at home since 1998.

Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced its squad for the upcoming ACC Trophy Elite Cup 2010 in Kuwait.

Skipper Syahadat Ramli slammed an unbeaten half-century to help Malaysia to a seven-wicket victory over Hong Kong and claim third place in the ACC U16 Elite Cup 2010 played at Army School Ground on Monday.

A hard-fought encounter between two closely-matched teams ended in a win for Nepal by 32 runs against Malaysia in the first semi-final of the ACC U16 Elite Cup played at Tribhuvan University Ground on Sunday.

Singapore defeated Saudi Arabia by five wickets on the fourth day of the ACC U16 Elite Cup 2010 played at Army School Ground, Nepal on Friday.

Nepal's Nischal Pandey starred with both bat and ball to help his side to an 85-run victory over Bahrain at Army School Ground on the third day of the ACC U16 Elite Cup on Thursday.

ACC Umpiring Resource members, K. T. Francis, Mahaboob Shah and Peter Manuel have conducted a first-of-its-kind 'Train the Umpires Trainer' course in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Hosts Nepal scored a comfortable 101-run victory over Kuwait on the second day of the ACC U16 Elite Cup 2010 played at Tribhuvan University on Tuesday.

Singapore registered an opening day victory against Malaysia in the ACC U19 Elite Cup played at Army School Ground, Nepal on Monday.

After a successful run of three ACC Trophy Elite competitions in Malaysia, Kuwait will be hosting the event for the first time.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) U16 Elite Cup 2010 gets underway today and this new U16 category heralds a significant step in the evolution of development practice in the ACC.

The ICC has today announced the team to investigate the events surrounding the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 match at Tribhuvan University Ground, Kathmandu between home side Nepal and the United States of America (USA).

China's women cricketers will spend a month in Bangladesh in March as part of its preparations for the Asian Games.

Host Nepal defeated the United States of America (USA) by five wickets in the final of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 in front of a house,full at Tribhuvan University ground in Kathmandu on Saturday.

Afghanistan will be going to the Twenty20 World Cup in West Indies to do more than just meet their heroes... they want to beat them, teenage wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahzad has warned.

Nepal secured its fourth victory in a row at Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div. 5) after defeating Fiji by 193 runs in front of another large crowd of adoring fans, this time at Tribhuvan University Ground.

Shahzad hits an undefeated 214 as the winner scores an incredible 454 runs on final day

Nepal and USA took a step closer to securing the two promotion places from the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 after defeating Bahrain and Jersey respectively in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Jersey batting duo Mathew Hague and Dean Morrison made up for the side's first-day loss in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div. 5) by securing a nine-wicket win over Fiji today in Nepal.

Host Nepal secured victory today over Jersey on the first day of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div. 5) with a six-wicket win.

The Asian Cricket Council has congratulated Afghanistan on its receiving of Sharjah Cricket Stadium as its 'home ground' for use in ODIs and first-class cricket.

Afghanistan will take the next step on the path of its development from Saturday as it takes on Canada in the ICC Intercontinental Cup 2009-10 at Sharjah.

Ten players from the national squads have been the first to undergo bio-mechanical testing in China's new focus on sports science as a tool to improve their players' performance.

Leading Afghanistan players believe that their side has the potential to compete with India and South Africa at the ICC World Twenty20 2010.

The ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier was still wide open with all four remaining sides still in with an equal chance of securing the two available slots in the ICC World Twenty20 2010 to be staged in the West Indies from 30 April to 16 May.

Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continued their fairytale run in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier when they stormed into the Super Four stage where they were joined by defending joint-champions Ireland and the Netherlands at the end of the group stage matches on Thursday.

Afghanistan continued its giant-killing run in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier when it defeated third-seed Scotland by 14 runs to take a big step forward in its quest to qualify for the ICC World Twenty20 2010 that will be staged in the West Indies from 30 April to 16 May.

The long and winding journey towards the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 makes its next stop in Nepal shortly with six teams competing in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div. 5) from 20 to 27 February.

The UAE's hopes ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier received a boost after a five-wicket win over USA on Friday in a warm-up match.

United Arab Emirates coach Colin Wells thinks his side could be the surprise package of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, which takes place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from 9 to 13 February.

Afghanistan registered a thrilling five-wicket victory with a ball to spare against Canada in the fifth match of the Quadrangular Twenty20 series played at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo on Thursday.

Even a brief glance at Group A of the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, which takes place in the United Arab Emirates from 9 to 13 February, reveals two huge occasions.

Sri Lanka A continued its unbeaten run in the Quadrangular T20 tournament with a win over Afghanistan

Kuwait Cricket Association (KCA) has welcomed the first intake into its new Academy at the Entertainment City ground. 160 children from leading international cricket-playing schools in Kuwait turned up on the first day of tutoring at the new facilities in Doha, on the outskirts of Kuwait City.

Sri Lanka and Pakistan registered opening victories on the second day of the South Asian Games on Monday, beating Nepal and Maldives respectively. The 11th edition of the event began in Bangladesh on Sunday, with cricket making its debut as a Twenty20 U21 tournament.

An unbeaten half-century by opener by Milinda Siriwardena helped Sri Lanka A to an easy nine-wicket victory over Canada in the first Twenty20 match of the Quadrangular series played at P Sara Oval, Colombo on Monday.

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.

A four-wicket haul by Trent Johnston helped Ireland pull off a five-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the second twenty-over match played at P Sara Oval, Colombo in the Twenty20 Quadrangular also involving Sri Lanka A and Canada.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be the scene of some exciting and high-octane cricket when the finest cricketers from the Associate and Affiliate world descend on Dubai and Abu Dhabi next month. All eight squads for the event, which will be staged between 9 and 13 February, have now been finalised.

An all-round performance by Sri Lanka A helped it register a 34-run victory over Afghanistan in a 50-over match played at P Sara Oval, Colombo on Thursday.

In a battle between former champions, Australia and Pakistan go head to head in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 final at Burt Sutcliffe Oval, Christchurch, on Saturday with both the sides aiming to become the first country to win the tournament three times.

UAE defeated Uganda by a narrow two-run margin in the first T20 match played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Bangladesh fast bowler Kamrul Islam Rabbi became the first bowler to record a hat-trick in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 when he bowled his side to a thumping 195 runs victory over Ireland in the Plate Championship final at McLean Park in Napier on Thursday.

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Development Officer for China, Aminul Islam, is on a three-week visit to Guangzhou to join national coaches Rashid Khan of Pakistan and Mamatha Maben of India to start preparations for the Asian Games in November.

Bangladesh set up a Plate Championship final with Ireland in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 when it defeated Papua New Guinea (PNG) by 168 runs in Palmerston North on Tuesday.

Hammad Azam hit an unbeaten 92 to power two-time former champion Pakistan to its fourth ICC U19 Cricket World Cup final when it defeated the West Indies by four wickets in the first semi-final in front of ESPN STAR Sports cameras at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval on Monday.

Singapore Cricket Association (SCA) has named Marvan Atapattu as its national coach for the current year beginning with the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 event in Nepal next month, where six teams will compete for a place to be the top two to advance to Division 4.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has selected seven regional winners for this year's Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards.

Sri Lanka outsmarted South Africa by 146 runs to set-up a semi-final against Australia which defeated host New Zealand by 62 runs in the other quarter-final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2010 on Sunday.

Afghanistan collected six points for securing a 69-run first innings against Ireland as their ICC Intercontinental Cup 2009-10 match headed for a high scoring draw in Dambulla on Saturday.

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.

An all-round display by hosts UAE helped it regain control on the third day of the ICC Intercontinental Shield game against Uganda played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Afghanistan, powered by three half-centuries, made a strong reply to Ireland's 405 when it reached 263-3 at stumps

Brunei, a small country on the tip of the north-eastern Malaysia, is aiming to make a substantial impact on the cause of cricket development.

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UAE middle-order batsman Naeemuddin Aslam smashed an unbeaten century to help his side set up a massive total on the first day of the four-day ICC Intercontinental Shield match against Uganda played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Pakistan and South Africa both scraped through to thrilling victories in the final over of their respective group matches at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand today.

First-time qualifier at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan, produced a clinical performance in Christchurch on Tuesday when it defeated Hong Kong by eight wickets for its first-ever victory in any World Cup finals.

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.

The ICC U19 Cricket World Cup (U19 CWC) gets under way in New Zealand tomorrow (Friday 15 January) with 16 teams vying for the highest honour in international youth cricket. A global audience of millions, through ESPN STAR Sports, will watch defending champion and cricketing powerhouse India take on debutants Afghanistan at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Christchurch.

The revised schedule for Associate and Affiliate games in Sri Lanka for January and February has been announced.

The stage is set for the opening round of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup (U19 CWC) 2010 in New Zealand with defending champion India looking to make a convincing start in defence of its title.

Bhutan's rise from ACC Challenge to ACC Elite Divisions at U15 and U19 level over the past three years, as well as its launch of a promising women's cricket team, has infused the side with ambition and optimism for the challenges ahead.

ICC President David Morgan attends medal presentation for special volunteers

The A to Z of international cricket was on show today when Afghanistan met Zimbabwe in a warm-up match at Lincoln, ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup starting later in the week.

Uganda will be hoping to consolidate its position at the top of the ICC Intercontinental Shield when it faces the UAE in Abu Dhabi between 20-23 January.

Pakistan will face stiff opposition from Bangladesh and West Indies as it looks to secure a hat-trick of titles in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup (U19 CWC), which runs from 15 to 30 January in New Zealand.

New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive Justin Vaughan: "ICC U19 Cricket World Cup is a great showcase for the best young cricketers in the world"

Hong Kong has started a campaign to find and groom cricketers of sufficient quality to represent them in both the men's and women's T20 events at the Asian Games in Guangzhou in November 2010.

Host nation New Zealand will face a rampant Sri Lanka in the race for the top qualifying spot in Group C at the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, while form would suggest that Zimbabwe and Canada look set to battle it out in the Plate competition.

Ireland and USA face tough task to make second round

The Prem Cricket Academy based at the school in Chiang Mai, north Thailand where half of the recent ACC U19 Challenge Cup was played, has donated a mat to the Myanmar Cricket Federation (MCF).

The 11th South Asian Games to be held in Dhaka at the end of January will feature cricket for the first time.

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.

Uganda team has regrouped at Lugogo Oval after a festive break to prepare itself for its crunch ICC Intercontinental Shield clash against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai from 17-24 January.

Afghanistan will begin its new year campaign with its youth side participating in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup tournament

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.

Regional Development Manager for the Asia region, Bandula Warnapura,

24 aspiring coaches took part in a Level I coaching course held by the Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA) in conjunction with the ACC, at the Kinrara Oval in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia had hosted many courses for the ACC previously and this was the second time the MCA has taken the lead in developing its home-grown coaches.

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"

Sharad Vasawkar will not be part of the Nepal squad that will compete in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 in Kathmandu in February 2010.

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.

Bahrain defeated home team Thailand by five wickets in the final to win the ACC U19 Challenge Cup 2009 at Prem Oval on Friday. Maaz Zafar struck with a four-wicket haul to be named Man of the Match.

Maldives claimed fifth place in the ACC U19 Challenge Cup 2009 with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Myanmar at Prem Oval on Thursday.

In a thrilling game played at Prem Oval on Wednesday, Bahrain defeated Kuwait by 13 runs to progress to the finals of the ACC U19 Challenge Cup 2009. Batting first, It posted 191 in 44.4 overs with Man of the Match Cyrus D'Souza top-scoring with 48 runs.

The ICC today announced the schedule for the eight-team ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier 2010, which will be hosted by the Emirates Cricket Board in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 9 to 13 February 2010.

An all-round performance by Thailand helped it steal a four-wicket victory over Iran in the ACC U19 Challenge Cup played at Prem Oval on Tuesday.

Iran beat Bahrain by eight runs in a thrilling clash at the ACC Under-19 Challenge Cup on Sunday, claiming the last six wickets for just 15 runs when it had earlier looked like Bahrain were virtually through to the semi-finals.

China enjoyed a crushing victory over Myanmar by 117 runs at the ACC U19 Challenge Cup on Saturday.

The United Arab Emirates sealed a second consecutive 50-over victory over Namibia on Friday to wrap up the series in Windhoek.

Saad Khalid took an amazing seven wickets as Kuwait defeated Brunei by ten wickets on Friday at the ACC U19 Challenge Cup.

Close on the heels of its ICC Intercontinental Shield victory over Namibia by four wickets, United Arab Emirates defeated the same team by two wickets in the first 50-over match played between the sides in Windhoek.

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.

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.

Eight Asian teams will compete this week to be named champions in the ACC U19 Challenge Cup 2009 which will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 9-18 December.

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.

Afghanistan thrashed UAE by 84 runs to be crowned ACC Twenty20 Cup 2009 champions in the final played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Monday.

The latest Bukhatir cricket project, Al Dhaid Sports Village and its turf ground was officially inaugurated during the Afghanistan - Saudi Arabia match of the ACC Twenty20 Cup by the father of cricket in the United Arab Emirates, Abdulrahman Bukhatir.

Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates will contest the final of the ACC Twenty20 Cup after both sides comfortably won their semi-finals on Sunday in the UAE.

Kuwait claimed the last available spot in the semi-finals of the ACC Twenty20 Cup in the UAE despite losing its final group match to Oman on Saturday.

Afghanistan, UAE and Oman all maintained their 100 per cent records on the fourth day of action in the ACC Twenty20 Cup in the UAE.

Hong Kong's tales of woe continued after it was thrashed by 120 runs by Afghanistan

Nepal stole a thrilling victory over Kuwait by a 3-2 bowl-out after both team scores were tied at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Saudi Arabia defeated China by 55 runs on the second day of the ACC Twenty20 Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday.

UAE followed up its opening day victory against Singapore with a 27-run win over Hong Kong in the second day of the ACC Twenty20 Cup

Afghanistan won its opening game of the ACC Twenty20 Cup at Al Dhaid Cricket Village, Sharjah on Sunday by defeating China by nine wickets.

On an exciting opening day of the ACC Twenty20 Cup in the UAE, Saudi Arabia provided the shock of the day with a dramatic one-wicket win over Hong Kong.

Twelve teams from Asia will converge in the UAE this weekend for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Twenty20 Cup 2009 which will be contested from 22-30 November.

Bahrain skipper, Azeem-ul-Haque, hopes for a place in the final of the ACC Twenty20 Cup and says the team is well-balanced and will put in its best efforts to achieve its goal.

Captain of Hong Kong national team, Najeeb Amar, is confident of his squad's success in the ACC Twenty20 Cup

The ICC Development Committee this week confirmed that the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 8 will take place in Kuwait.

Colin Wells, coach of the UAE team, is looking forward to a good performance by his squad in the ACC T20 Cup and believes that it can win the tournament after being placed fourth in the 2007 event in Kuwait.

The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA) has invited the Nepal national team to play four matches as preparation for the ACC Twenty20 Cup in the UAE.

Malaysian captain Suhan Kumar is confident of winning the ACC T20 Cup and believes fielding and fitness to be a key element in the event.

176 of Thailand's best young cricketers are part of the country's first National Youth Cricket Championship. It is the latest blossoming of a chain of events which started eight years ago in Thailand when local cricketers were first introduced to the game through a concept called 'Sawasdee Cricket'.

China coach Rashid Khan believes that the ACC Twenty20 Cup is an important step for the growth of cricket in China.

Qatar coach Aruna De Silva believes that the ACC Twenty20 Cup will be an opportunity to showcase the growing interest in the sport in his country.

Oman skipper Hemal Mehta hopes that his side can become outright winners of the ACC Twenty20 Cup.

Nepal coach Roy Dias has revealed that he believes that fielding will be an important factor in the ACC T20 Cup.

The schedule for the 12-team ACC Twenty20 event was confirmed by the Asian Cricket Council on Monday.

Nepal coach Roy Dias hopes that his attendance at the ACC's Level Three coaching course in Dhaka this week will give a long-term boost to cricket in the region.

The International Cricket Council has announced details of the annual Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards for 2009.

In their latest press conference in Guangzhou, the Olympic Council of Asia has emphasised its excitement at having cricket appear in the Asian Games for the first time, in its 16th event.

An 18-member China U19 team arrived in Dhaka today (Wednesday) for a month-long training tour.

As the PCA stadium broke into an impromptu bhangra after an Indian boundary, a group of women looked at each other in disbelief. They had heard cricket was huge in India, but so huge, they had never imagined.

10 former international cricketers were among the 29 coaches in attendance in Dhaka for the first ever ACC/CA Level III coaching course.

Hong Kong suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the final of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes on Sunday, but can still take much pride from its fantastic performance during the course of the event.

The Singapore Cricket Association has announced its squad for the ACC T20 Championships.

Nepal will warm-up for a busy period of cricket by playing practice matches against the Delhi District Cricket Association later this month.

Two workshops for ACC members have been held in Bangkok and Dubai to help Members prepare for the ACC and ICC funding in 2010, which needs to be well managed if countries are to deserve, retain and increase their funding from the global body in future years.

Singapore Cricket Association has announced its squad to take part in the forthcoming Asian Cricket Council Twenty20 Cup in UAE from 22-30 November 2009.

Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) will conduct a refresher course' for prospective cricket umpires in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi this week.

Former player Afzal Haider, 37, has been appointed temporary coach of the Hong Kong national squad. He steps in following the sudden departure of Aftab Habib, and will be in his role until February 2010.

China's women's cricket team will be visiting India early next week

Thailand's women have come a long way in a short period of time as the result of planning, dedication and skill. Six years ago, not a single Thai female - and by that one means a native Thai - knew anything about cricket.

The ICC Board meeting in Johannesburg today confirmed the groups for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.

The ICC Board met in Johannesburg today on day one of a two-day meeting, one of the four scheduled meetings it holds in a year.

The Hong Kong Cricket Association has announced that former England batsman Aftab Habib has quit as national coach.

Among the items for discussion include the Future Tours Programme post-2012, the groupings for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 and the development of cricket in China and USA

The Emirates Cricket Board will be aiming to further increase the popularity of the game within the UAE through the launch of a junior development initiative.

The ICC confirmed today that the line-up for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 8 will be decided by the ICC Development Committee when it meets in November.

Nepal has begun its preparations for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 with a series of training camps aimed at making the team ready for the event.

The Singapore Cricket Association has announced that off-spinner Dharmichand Mulewa will lead the side in the annual Saudara Cup match against Singapore.

The UAE has named a 24-man squad for a conditioning camp ahead of the ACC T20 Cup in November.

UAE coach Colin Wells has revealed his support for the announcement that Andrew Flintoff will assist him with coaching the national team on a part-time basis.

Freelance England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff will coach the United Arab Emirates national team while he recovers in Dubai from a knee surgery, his agent told a newspaper here.

Long searching for a ground to call their own, where they could properly train and play and even hold full-international matches, the Hong Kong Cricket Association (HKCA) have finally found what they have been looking for at Kai Tak, site of the former airport in Kowloon.

West Indies young vice-captain Darren Sammy is ready to put up solid all-round performance to take his team through to the semi-finals and hopefully the finals of the ICC Champions Trophy.

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

Oman Cricket Board is organizing a first-ever cricket tournament solely for the indigenous population of the country.

Cricket joins the 30 other sporting disciplines in the March 2010 edition of the games in Vithyanukulnaree, in Petchabun province in north Thailand.

On 6 and 7 September, 50 young boys gathered to partake in a 2 day training camp hosted by the Afghan Youth Cricket Support Organization (AYCSO). This organization was started by Raees Ahmadzai, Afghan National Cricket Team member, to further the development of grassroot cricket in Afghanistan.

Singapore defeated Bahrain by 68 runs in the final of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 (WCL Div.6) at the Kalang on Saturday.

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.

Bahrain will join Singapore in Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 next year after it secured a 233-run victory over Norway today at the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 (WCL Div. 6) in Singapore.

Singapore earned promotion to Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div.5) after it recorded its fourth successive victory in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 (WCL Div.6) in Singapore on Wednesday.

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.

Afghanistan 232-4, 46.4 overs (Mohammad Shahzad 110; Mudassar Bukhari 2-40) Netherlands 231-7, 50 overs (Ryan ten Doeschate 98 not out; Nowroz Mangal 3-35)

Buddhika Mendis stroked an unbeaten century to steer Singapore to its third victory in a row in the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6

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.

Bad weather in Singapore forced all matches to be abandoned on the second day of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 on Sunday. There was no play in any of the three fixtures scheduled for Kalang, Indian Association or Singapore Cricket Club.

Host Singapore secured victory today over Guernsey on the first day of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 (WCL Div. 6) with a seven-wicket win.

Bahrain secured victory in the warm-up game here in Singapore ahead of the first round of matches on Saturday.

In one of the most thrilling finishes in the history of the ICC Intercontinental Cup, Afghanistan held its nerve to beat the Netherlands by one-wicket on the penultimate day at the VRA ground in Amstelveen on Wednesday.

Fast bowlers Mirwais Ashraf and Shapoor Zadran bowled Afghanistan back in contention against the Netherlands in the four-day first-class ICC Intercontinental Cup match in Amstelveen on Tuesday.

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

After thirty years of playing, on a mixture of concrete, matting and other artificial surfaces, Qatar's cricketers finally have their first turf facility, The Industrial Cricket Ground, about eight kilometres from the centre of Doha

All eyes will be focused on opener Noor Ali as Afghanistan takes on the Netherlands in the four-day first-class ICC Intercontinental Cup match at the VRA ground in Amstelveen on Monday.

Former Test captain Tatenda Taibu says the ICC Intercontinental Cup will be a positive influence on the development of the game in Zimbabwe after he led a strong team to a draw with an Afghanistan team that keeps on making waves.

Sharjah Cricket Council will organise the Sharjah Ramadan Twenty20 Tournament which will feature 24 top teams divided into six groups with the top two from each group making it to the knock-out stage.

A second brilliant innings from Tatenda Taibu has left the ICC Intercontinental Cup match between Zimbabwe XI and Afghanistan in the balance at the close of play on day three in Mutare.

Afghanistan star Noor Ali revealed his delight after his 130 put his team in a very strong position after day two of the ICC Intercontinental Cup match against a Zimbabwe X1.

Afghanistan and Zimbabwe XI make their debuts in the ICC Intercontinental Cup tomorrow (Sunday) as they go head to head for a four-day, first-class match in Mutare.

An ACC team consisting of Development Manager Bandula Warnapura, Development Officer Iqbal Sikander and Development Program Co-ordinator Ganesh Sundarammoorthy visited Afghanistan

All-rounder Mei Chun Hua has one goal in life: to play for China in the November 2010 Asian Games to be held in Guangzhou.

Afghanistan has named a 14-man squad for its first ICC Intercontinental Cup match against a Zimbabwe X1

It may be six months away, but Afghanistan is already looking forward to having the chance to play the USA in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier in Dubai next February.

Singapore will step up its preparations for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 when it faces an Air India side this week.

The ICC has confirmed the dates and venues of several of its development events scheduled for the coming months.

Watched by a stellar cast of what the Chinese have been calling "the leaders of world cricket" Shenyang Sports University"s men"s and women"s teams won the 2009 Chinese National Championships.

Taking advantage of the summer months while they can, Bhutan have started preparations for the 2010 season, when they will be taking part in the ACC U-16 Elite Cup as well as a Women's U-19 event by holding a ten-day coaching camp for 122 boys and 110 girls from across the cricket-playing districts of the country.

Malaysia received a boost ahead of the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 when it defeated Singapore to win the annual Stan Nagaiah Trophy.

Bahrain coach Mohsin Kamal has said that his side needs to develop a younger generation of players if it is to achieve long-term international success.

The top Associate and Affiliate teams have a busy month coming up with Afghanistan, Bermuda, Canada, Ireland, Kenya, the Netherlands, Scotland and Uganda all in action.

The Singapore Cricket Association has announced that Trevor Chappell will be its coach for the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 6 next month.

The previously uninhabited island of Dhuvaafaru in the Maldives, developed by International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to settle the people from the island of Raa atoll Kandolhudhoo which was completely destroyed during the 2004 tsunami, has had its first island-wide sporting activity with a week-long cricket camp organized by the Cricket Board of Maldives (CBM).

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has released a promotional music video to celebrate the ICC Centenary in association with Nepal Tourism Board.

Hong Kong beat Thailand by four runs to claim the ACC Women's Twenty20 Championship title in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday.

Victories for China and Malaysia on Tuesday have set up a potentially dramatic final day of group matches at the ACC Women's Twenty20 Championships on Wednesday.

China kept its hopes of reaching the ACC Women?s Twenty20 Championship semi-finals alive after an eight-wicket win over Malaysia on Sunday.

Hong Kong defeated China by 10 wickets in the main game at the ACC Women?s Twenty20 Championships on Saturday.

A very positive Thai side full of confidence, showed how much they've improved in the past twelve months to beat a capable Singapore side on the opening day of the ACC Women's Twenty20 Tournament.

The Hong Kong Cricket Association (HKCA) under "the overall objective (to) become a leader in cricket administration and development and setting standards that ICC Associate members will aspire to," has published a 2009-2012 Strategic Plan.

Bhutan's women cricketers are preparing for the forthcoming ACC Women's Twenty20 Championship with some intensive training in Thimphu. They started their camp in May and have been working hard on all aspects of their game since then, playing in a domestic tournament as well as regular practices.

Find out how China's women are preparing for the ACC?s Women?s Twenty20 Championships

Bahrain seals top spot in group stage with fifth consecutive victory while Gibraltar and Suriname are relegated to Division 8

Bhutan started their second U-19 Girls Tournament in capital Thimphu last month with defending champions Dechecholing Middle Secondary School taking on Lungtenzampa Middle Secondary School.

Myanmar's desire to develop continues apace with news of cricket being taken into another region of the country, Pago, north of Yangon in the Irrawaddy Delta region. What got there first, before any bats and balls was the movie "Boba" a Myanmarese version of 'Lagaan', directed by Federation President U Nyunt Win which was a big hit across the country and raised awareness of cricket as a fun and playable sport. The local schools in Pago now wish to play the game.

Bhutan's Gross National Happiness went up a few points last week as over 300 children and school-teachers took part in a cricket carnival organised by Bhutan Cricket in commemoration of the ICC's Catch the Spirit centenary celebrations.

Big country, many cricketers, five associations: that's Saudi Arabian cricket. With that, there is a new feeling in the country to really develop cricket. "Saudi Arabia's cricketers have never had the chance to unite because the regional centres are so far apart. Now with the focus being to develop the regions themselves, cricketers can rely on an upgrade in facilities and fixtures," says ACC Development Officer for Saudi Arabia Iqbal Sikander.