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Khaleej Times recognizes 2014 US Open T-20 Cricket Tournament and MAQ’s efforts for cricket development

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The 2014 US Open Cricket took place in Miami and was won by team US Tigers. It turned out to be a highly entertaining and intense T-20 tournament played in North America. In total, 20 teams participated in the tournament. The tournament had players from various countries like Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand, Pakistan, India and the Caribbean. The prize money for the tournament was USD 100,000. On the success of CCUSA’s efforts in promoting T-20 cricket in the US, MAQ commented the following exclusively to Khaleej Times: “Our efforts…

CCUSA continues to organize various cricket tournaments, strengthening the game in US

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The following tournaments organized by CCUSA in 2015 led to spreading awareness and attracting participation for cricket in the US. 2015 Cricket Tournaments 1. Broward County MAQ T20 Night League 2. Chicago Cup 3. Independence Cup 4. Ramadan Night Tape ball Tournament 5. Unity Cup 2015 T20 Tournament 6. 2015 Seattle T20 EMERALD Cup 7. 2015 USA National Championship 8. 2015 American Cup 9. 7th Annual US Open Cricket 2015 Proving their ability of staging tournaments all-year round, CCUSA’s growing tournament: US Open T-20 had the participation of highly renowned…

CCUSA’s strong partnerships solidify cricket development in the US

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In 2016, CCUSA continued its successful streak of expanding its business network for further development of the game of cricket in the US. One of the main highlights was that Mr. Dave Cameron, the president of the West Indies Cricket Board, partnered up with CCUSA to promote and develop cricket in the US. This certainly cemented CCUSA’s position as the most dedicated sport management company committed to its vision of promoting the sport. In addition, Plantation Middle School announced a new partnership with Cricket Council USA where CCUSA extended its…

CCUSA’s strong partnerships solidify cricket development in the US

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In 2016, CCUSA continued its successful streak of expanding its business network for further development of the game of cricket in the US. One of the main highlights was that Mr. Dave Cameron, the president of the West Indies Cricket Board, partnered up with CCUSA to promote and develop cricket in the US. This certainly cemented CCUSA’s position as the most dedicated sport management company committed to its vision of promoting the sport. In addition, Plantation Middle School announced a new partnership with Cricket Council USA where CCUSA extended its…

‘He’s a bit of a freak’ – England’s Stokes torments New Zealand once again

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“Ben Stokes’s half-century lifted England on the opening day . ©AFP” /> Mount Maunganui (New Zealand) (AFP) – New Zealand targeted the wicket of “freak” Ben Stokes on Thursday as they battle to get back into the first Test against England at Mount Maunganui. The honours were even when the New Zealand-born Stokes went to the middle just before tea on day one with England 120 for three. But by stumps, with Stokes in imperious form, the score had doubled and England will resume on Friday on 241 for four,…

Australia skittle Pakistan to seize control at the Gabba

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“Australia’s fast bowlers including Josh Hazlewood (C) dominated proceedings on day one. ©AFP” /> Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) – Australia seized the advantage on the opening day of the first Test when they bowled Pakistan out for 240 just before stumps at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday. After the visitors resisted stubbornly in the first session, reaching 57 for no wicket at lunch, pace trio Mitchell Starc (4-52), Josh Hazlewood (2-46) and Pat Cummins (3-60) tore through the Pakistan batting order to put the hosts in charge at the close…

US Open T-20 2017, an interesting cricketing affair

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The 9th edition of US Open T-20 cricket tournament held in 2017 proved to be a game changer in the cricketing world, reaching out to global audiences via diverse media platforms courtesy of CCUSA’s hard work in promoting the game. Below are some interesting facts about the 9th edition: US Open T20 tournament had live global coverage for the first time in 2017; It was aired live globally with a joint effort of MaqTV, Voice of America (VOA) and Trinidad and Tobago Entertainment Network (TTEN). o 17 matches at the…

Smith has no problem with short ban for ball-tamperer Pooran

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Steve Smith will on Thursday play in his first home Test since his ball-tampering ban. ©AFP” /> Brisbane (Australia or four Twenty20 internationals for “changing the condition of the ball” in a one-day match against Afghanistan in India. Smith and David Warner were exiled by Cricket Australia for a year, while Cameron Bancroft was suspended for nine months, for their part in a plot to use sandpaper to alter the ball during a Test against South Africa last year. Smith said he had no issues with the wide disparity in…

Cricket umpiring ‘extremely challenging’ in high-tech era, says Taufel

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“Former cricket umpire Simon Taufel says technology is making the job increasingly difficult . ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – Umpiring cricket matches has become increasingly difficult because of the technology now monitoring play, according to former top match official Simon Taufel. With dozens of cameras and other technology ready to expose mistakes, the pressure is on the officials who make the crucial calls, said the 48-year-old Australian. “It can be extremely challenging obviously, if it would be easy everyone would be doing it.It’s all about learning through mistakes,” Taufel…

10th edition of US Open T20 breaks numerous records

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The 10th edition of US Open T20 cricket 2018 organized by CCUSA was a remarkable one as over 1000 cricket players entered the 2018 US Open Cricket tournament’s draft and 20 teams registered for the event. Moreover, the draft was watched by over 1.7 million people worldwide via online platforms whereas the event attracted about 9.5 million viewers globally on MAQTV. These numbers proved the tremendous growth and popularity of US Open Cricket in 2018 which support the impeccable efforts of Mahammad Ahmed Qureshi and CCUSA organizing committee who have…