Category: USA Cricket

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…

MCL Pakistan postponed

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PUNJAB/LAHORE – Pakistan – The inaugural season of the Major Cricket League (MCL) Pakistan has been postponed due to the growing number of Covid 19 cases in the Punjab area. The tournament was originally carded to begin on April 5, at Hafizabad, involving five franchises. However, a release from the Director of Sports and Youth Affairs in Punjab issued a release on Tuesday, stopping all sporting activity as a precaution against catching the dreaded virus.   The release stated: “Consequent upon the increase in the Covid 19 (Corona) positive cases,…

Qureshi fires with 58

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Zishawn Qureshi a hard hit 58

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TAMPA/FL – USA: A partnership of 99 in 10 overs between Chandu Kesireddy and Sargar Patel ensured that SAMP Army maintained their unbeaten run in the President’s Cup clash at the Wesley Chapel cricket stadium on Saturday. The duo was in top form, as Patel the USA national cricketer showed his value in opening the batting. Their effort took their team to an easy eight-wicket win over Maq Stars who had earlier won their opening game against the Tampa Rebels. Maq Stars posted just 120/8 as only Zishawn Qureshi with…

Taylor rallies SAMP Army

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Batsman Steven Taylor with chairman and CEO of CCUSA Mahammad Qureshi

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TAMPA/FL – USA: USA national player Steven Taylor was in brilliant form as he smashed 61 to take SAMP Army to a crushing 95-run win over Tampa Tigers in their President’s Cup clash at the Wesley Chapel cricket stadium on Saturday. The aggressive Jamaican was in fine form and ran the fielders ragged with his brilliant batting. His 61 off just 30 balls was the cornerstone of the SAMPY Army effort as they scored 195/5 off their 20 overs. Taylor struck three sixes and eight fours in his knock, while…

Qureshi’s upward curve continues 

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Zishawn Qureshi returns to the dugout after another satisfying inning.

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SUNRISE/FL – USA: Zishawn Qureshi’s upward trend continues on Sunday as the right-hander struck a whirlwind 72 against Spartans in the GCCL T20 tournament at the Central Broward Regional Park in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday. Qureshi led the effort for Coconut Creek as they won the clash by 28 runs and will now play BCC Ignite to determine who meets Toofan in the championship match. Qureshi, who has gained a wealth of experience playing with international stars at the US Open T20 tournament, made the going look easy as he…

Rain kayoes President’s Cup

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CCUSA chairman Maq Qureshi and Tampa cricket official Prahlad Madubushi.

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TAMPA/FL – USA: The weather forecast for this coming weekend is not favorable for cricket in Tampa and hence the inaugural MCL President’s Cup has been postponed. A directive sent out by the tournament committee at Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) indicated that on Saturday there is a 60 percent chance of rain and on Sunday a 90 percent chance, hence a decision was taken to postpone the matches. The committee is expected to convene a meeting soon to reschedule the tournament at a time when the weather will be more…

CCUSA on the move again

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Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) continues to be the flag bearer for cricket in the United States and will host the President’s Cup in Tampa Florida this weekend. The Mahammad Qureshi-led cricket organization has become the sole body that has been working year-round in creating opportunities for cricketers. The President’s Cup comes on the heels of the US Open T20 cricket tournament that was held in December. In between these two tournaments, CCUSA has been hosting local matches at the Maq Stadium in Delray Beach. The President’s Cup this weekend in…

Zishawn looking forward to President’s Cup

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MARGATE/FL- USA: All-rounder Zishawn Qureshi is looking forward to the inaugural MCL T20 President’s Cup which takes place in Orlando on February 13 and 14. Speaking to News925 Qureshi said: “I am really looking forward to this tournament because it is the next major tournament for me since playing at the US Open T20 in December. I am leading the Orlando Stars and looking forward to getting back out there in a seriously competitive environment. “I have been working on my fitness and really putting in the hours and I…

Farooq now officially MCL Pakistan president 

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LAHORE – Pakistan: Special Assistant to Chief Minister of Punjab for Sports and Youth Affairs in Pakistan Malik Omar Farooq was handed his appointment letter by Major Cricket League (MCL) Pakistan member Asif Shams as the Honorary President of the league. Chairman and CEO of MCL Mahammad Qureshi who resides in America directed members of MCL Pakistan to make the trip to meet with Farooq to deliver the letter of appointment. The contents of the letter sent by Qureshi read: “It is with great pleasure that MCL Pakistan welcomes you…