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Qureshi scalps Anderson

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All-rounder Zishawn Qureshi continues to progress nicely in his career as he grabbed another big scalp playing in the LA Open. Playing for Samp Army the left-arm orthodox spinner was able to send back Corey Anderson the former New Zealand International batsman. The left-hander was in his element trying to get his team LA Titans to a victory target of 213 runs, when Qureshi cut him down. Anderson who is now qualified to play for America was at the time on 40 off just 28 balls, having struck three sixes…

Qureshi to receive lifetime Hall of Fame award

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HARTFORD: Hard working cricket administrator Mahammad Qureshi will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award when the US Cricket Hall of Fame host their 40th induction ceremony on  Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 7pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Boca Raton, Florida. A highlight of the ceremony will be the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Qureshi the founder of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA). Qureshi who has spent in excess of US$30M in developing the game in America has been a pillar of support to cricket and cricketers. The Hall…

Maq T10, USA Nationals starts May 28

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SUNRISE/FL – USA: The Maq T10, USA nationals featuring five regions will begin on Friday May 28 at the Maq Cricket Stadium in Delray Beach Florida. The tournament which has captured the imagination of the American cricket fans will showcase talent from all around the country as this year it has taken the format of Regions and not just individual clubs. The Regions taking part are New York, Atlantic, South East, South Central and North Central. Chairman of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Mahammad Qureshi explained the reasoning behind the move…

Elland goes under to Skelmanthorpe

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Ryan Robinson was in brilliant form.

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ELLAND/MANCHESTER – ENGLAND: Elland Cricket Club went under to Skelmanthorpe by eight wickets in their third round Huddlesfield League clash at Elland on Saturday. Ryan Robinson was in brilliant form striking a 61-ball 95 not out that took his team to an easy eight-wicket win, leaving Elland licking their wounds for the second weekend running. Batting first, Elland had a good start before crashing to 188 all out. The consistent Kaleel Ahmed followed his 57 the weekend before with 31, while Faisal Javed made 35 and Kaden Lancaster 23. The…

Qureshi dominates in first English outing

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Zishawn Qureshi struck three sixes and seven fours.

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ELLAN/MANCHESTER – ENGLAND: American all-rounder Zishawn Qureshi in his first outing in England slapped a blistering 60 not out to take his team the KRog XI to a 10-wicket victory over the OBrook XI in a practice match at the Elland Cricket Club in Manchester on the weekend. Qureshi, who came out of quarantine just three days ago, enjoyed the English conditions and plundered three sixes and seven fours in his 33-ball knock before he retired to give others a chance to bat. Batting first, the OBrook XI made 178…

US Open Sports the place to be

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MARGATE/FL – USA: Sports fans are in for an exciting time as they can now log on to usopensports.com for all that they need when it comes to major sports. This is the news coming out of Margate on Easter Sunday from chairman of the Maq Group Mahammad Qureshi. The website which is user friendly takes you to all the latest news in the world of cricket, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer and tennis. This site is where all the all sports comes under the umbrella of US Open Sports. Qureshi explains: “US…

Zishawn eager to let loose

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Zishawn Qureshi relaxing just outside his flat in Elland on Friday.

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ELLAND/MANCHESTER – ENGLAND: American all rounder Zishawn Qureshi has one day remaining in quarantine and then is expected to hit the ground running in England where he will line up for Elland in league cricket there. Qureshi arrived in the country over a week ago and is expected to take in his first session with the club on Monday at their club ground.  He is the first American cricketer to play in the English leagues and this is expected to open up the doors to many more American cricketers going…

LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST USA CRICKET

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Boulder, CO, March 28, 2021—Two members of the Board of Directors of USA Cricket, Venu Pisike and Srini Salver, allege that its governing board has engaged in a series of acts that violate the organization’s constitution, including an unlawful modification of the constitution and the improper appointment of an “Independent Director.” In delaying the 2020 Board member election, concealing the actual vote count on a resolution changing election procedures, insisting on Mr. Paraag Marathe’s immediate appointment as Independent Director (depriving a duly-elected Board the opportunity to make this appointment), and…

Zishawn opens the way for American cricketers

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BOCA RATON/FL – USA: All rounder Zishawn Qureshi leaves this morning for England where he will line up for Elland in league cricket there. This is significant as he becomes the first American cricketer to play in the English leagues and this will open up the doors to many more American cricketers going to the ‘home of cricket’ to hone their skills. Qureshi has been working hard at his game looking for opportunities like this and it has come to him now. Elland Cricket Club plays in the Huddersfield Drakes…

CEO, five other USA Cricket members served fresh lawsuits

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USA Cricket has been rocked by a lawsuit, again. The litigation, what appears to be a coup, is stirred by plaintiffs Venu Pisike (Individual Director) and Srini Salver (Male Player Director) against fellow board members Suraj Vishvanathan (Individual Director), Ajith Bhaskar (Club Director), Sushil Nadkarni (League Director), Catherine Carlson (Independent Director), CEO Iain Higgins and board chairman Paraag Marathe over the alleged unlawful amendment of the constitution to relax the voting laws and the reappointment of Paraag Marathe as an independent director and chairman of USA Cricket. Click below link to view…