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Cook says four-day game may be curtailed by virus pandemic

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“Championship warning – former England captain Alastair Cook. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – Former England captain Alastair Cook has suggested the four-day County Championship may have to be curtailed or abandoned completely so officials can salvage “the most profitable parts of the English summer” following the coronavirus outbreak. Friday saw the England and Wales Cricket Board announced that no professional cricket would be played in England and Wales before May 28. The County Championship, which comprises four-day first-class matches — and which Cook helped Essex win last season — was…

CCUSA warns cricketers and supporters

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MARGATE/FL – USA: Chairman of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Mahammad Qureshi has sent out a message warning all cricketers and their families to be careful as some people are taking advantage of the coronavirus situation and looking to rob citizens. Qureshi said: “Groups of people are dressing in white lab coats and masks, knocking on people’s homes saying they are from the CDC and are there to talk to you about the Coronavirus and test you for the virus … DO NOT, repeat DO NOT let these people in the…

Cricket great Warne’s gin distillery shifts to hand sanitiser

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“Hand sanitiser is in short supply in many countries battling coronavirus. ©AFP” /> Sydney (AFP) – Australian cricket great Shane Warne has halted production of gin at a distillery he co-owns to make medical-grade hand sanitiser for hospitals in these “challenging times”. The spin legend, who played 145 Tests, responded to Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s plea for companies to help wherever they can during the spiralling coronavirus crisis. “This is a challenging time for Australians and we all need to do what we can to help our healthcare system combat…

Troubled cricketer Umar Akmal faces ban over corruption charges

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“Umar Akmal playiny Australia a year ago. ©AFP” /> Karachi (AFP) – Pakistan’s perennial problem-maker Umar Akmal could face a lifetime ban if convicted of match-fixing charges unveiled Friday by Pakistan cricket authorities. The 29-year-old old was provisionally suspended by the anti-corruption unit of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on February 20, the day when Pakistan Super League commenced in Karachi. PCB said Umar violated its code on two counts. “The PCB has charged Umar Akmal with two breaches of the anti-corruption code which relates to not reporting a fixing offer,”…

Maq: Sports can ease the stress

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Chairman of MaqTv Mahammad Qureshi and with presenter Vinode Mamchan

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MARGATE/FL – USA: Chairman of Cricket Council USA and owner of MaqTv Mahammad Qureshi says that looking at sports with the family is one constructive way to pass the time at home and also to take away the stress of the coronavirus that has gripped the world. Qureshi has sent out an internal memo to MaqTv management to beef up there programming during this period so that cricket fans at home can see a lot of American cricket on his channel. Speaking to 925 News the businessman said: “Sport can…

PCB confirms all 128 COVID-19 tests are negative

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COURTESY BY: https://www.pcb.com.pk/ Tests were conducted on players, match officials, support staff, broadcasters and team owners “The PCB is pleased with the outcome of the results and happy that all these players and officials have rejoined their families without any health and safety doubts or concerns,” says Wasim Khan Lahore, 19 March 2020: The Pakistan Cricket Board today confirmed it conducted 128 COVID-19 tests on the players, support staff, match officials, broadcasters and team owners on Tuesday, 17 March, and all results have turned out to be negative. The tests were…

Dallas Smashers coming strong for US Open T20

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John Robertson and wife will be coming to the US Open T20, 2020

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DENTON/TEXAS – USA: New entrants into the US Open T20 tournament Dallas Smashers is coming to the 2020 event to create a storm. Team owner John Robertson speaking to 925 News said he was thrilled to be onboard this tournament and is planning to bring a strong team to the tournament. “We are very excited about the prospects of bringing a team to the US Open T20 tournament and hence we are coming to make a mark. We are going to bring great players, a great coach and our major…

CK wants to ignite cricket passion

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CK Yau swears by the CCUSA and their development.

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ATLANTA/USA: Team owner CK Yau is hoping that this year’s US Open T20 tournament ignites the passion for the game among his Chinese race, as well as other cricketers in the Chicago. Yau since last year has taken ownership of the Atlanta Griffins team and was very happy with what he saw at the last US Open T20 held in Florida in December. “I was a part of the process from the day of the draft, right down to the tournament and I was very pleased with what I saw…

Zishawn shows his class

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Zishawn Qureshi ready to blast

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FORT LAUDERDALE/FL: USA – All-rounder Zishawn Qureshi continued to show his class with the bat striking 74 for Pakistan against Trinidad in the Fort Lauderdale Night Cricket County Cup at the Lauderhill Sports Park. The right-hander who also bowls left-arm orthodox spin cracked 74 off 40 balls in Pakistan’s effort of 199 in their 20 overs. Trinidad got to the win reaching 200/5 in 17.4 overs. However, it was Qureshi who stole the show with his power-hitting as he put the Trinidad team on the backfoot earlier on. The right-hander…

Afridi thinks Multan should be crowned champions after PSL 5 gets postponed

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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi thinks that his Multan Sulans side who finished PSL 5’s group stage on top, should be handed the trophy after the tournament got postponed on Tuesday. The Pakistan Super League saw its original schedule tweaked after the PCB shortened the league by 4 days keeping in mind the worsening COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) situation. On Tuesday, just before a double header featuring semi-finals between the top 4 sides, the PCB decided to call off the remainder of the tournament. According to a tweet by the official…