DELRAY BEACH/FL – USA: The man who has been dubbed the Godfather of cricket in America is celebrating his birthday today and instead of partying or pampering himself, he is out at the Maq Cricket Stadium working on the venue in order that they continue to stage matches there. Speaking to News925 he said that he has been administrating cricket for the past 21 years in America and he feels like a 21-year old. “I have been giving my time and money to cricket for the past 21 years and…
By VINODE MAMCHAN LAHORE – Pakistan: Special Assistant to Chief Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports in Pakistan Malik Umar Farooq has been installed as the Honorary President of MCL Pakistan. This news was announced today by the Chairman and CEO of MCL Pakistan Mahammad Qureshi. Speaking from North Carolina Qureshi said: “It is with great pleasure that MCL Pakistan welcomes Malik Umar Farooq on board as the Honorary President of the organization. “This organization intends to work through sports to serve Pakistan and help build honorable young men through…
MARGATE/FL – USA: Cricket administrator Mahammad Qureshi is providing a boost to Pakistan cricket by hosting the Maq Cricket League (MCL) Pakistan T20 tournament in Pakistan from April 5 to 11. This was revealed by the Cricket Management Group (CMG) who will be responsible for staging the tournament with the endorsement of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA). The tournament carries a winning purse of Rupees one million and five teams will be battling for the coveted title. CMG has put together the Karachi Sharks, Lahore Lions, Peshwar Eagles, Islamabad Tigers, and…
MARGATE/FL – USA: Cricket administrators in the United States have been told to follow in the footsteps of the chairman of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Mahammad Qureshi. This call comes from Cricket West Indies (CWI) director Azim Bassarath. Speaking on all the recent developments within cricket in the US, especially the eagerly awaited Major League, Bassarath said as an onlooker one would have seen a lot of problems in the administration of US cricket over the years and now with all the opportunities coming their way, they have to tighten…
TAMPA/FL – USA: The player registration for the draft to select the four teams for the 2021 President’s Cup in Tampa, Florida, USA is now open. The tournament which is being run by Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) takes place on February 13 and 14 at the Wesley Cricket Stadium in Tampa. Four teams will be vying for the first prize of $10,000. They are Samp Army, Tampa Tigers, Global Warriors, and Orlando Stars. Players who are interested in being drafted by one of the four teams can log on…
BOCA RATON/FL – USA: All-rounder Zishawn Qureshi became the first American cricketer to play in the English cricket league as he has signed a contract with Elland Cricket Club. 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 Cricket League. The league will be played from April 17 to September 11. The left-arm orthodox spinner and hard-hitting right-handed batsman is looking forward to playing in England. “This will be my first…
BOCA RATON/FL – USA: A number of national players for the US cricket team as well as international players could find themselves in hot water after allegedly playing in a sanctioned tournament in Houston in December without obtaining No Objection Certificates. News 925 understands that while the main T20 tournament in America the US Open T20 was sanctioned by both USA Cricket and the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Houston Cricket League conducted Houston Winter Cup 2020 in which 10 teams participated. The teams that took part are Prarie View…
BOCA RATON/FL – USA: The recently concluded US Open T20 tournament staged by Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) at the Central Broward Regional Park was a shot in the arm financially for many businesses in the Broward area. A study of the economic impact that the tournament brought revealed there was a boost of around USD$5M at the end of the five-day tournament. This was welcome news for many businesses who have been struggling with the advent of the Covid 19 Pandemic. The tournament which was played from December 15 to…
BOCA RATON/FL – USA: Hard-hitting all-rounder Zishawn Qureshi was back among the runs on Sunday hitting 54 for Maq Stars but this could not help them stave off defeat at the hands of Tigers at the Maq Stadium in Delray Beach, Florida. Qureshi did not have the best of times at the US Open T20 getting a highest of 21 but did well with the ball. Sunday he clobbered the Tigers attack to all parts of the ground in scoring a rapid half-century that will now give him confidence as…
BOCA RATON/FL – USA: Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) will host the inaugural President’s Cup in Tampa, Florida on February 13 and 14. This was revealed by the chairman of CCUSA Mahammad Qureshi who said that a deal has been struck with cricket officials in Tampa led by Mahalad Prahlad Madabushi. The tournament will see four teams battling for the first prize of $10,000 and all matches will be carried ‘live’ on MaqTv. Speaking to News925 Qureshi said: “We have been in talks with Prahlad and there is a new ground…
