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MCL continues with great action

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DELRAY BEACH/FL – USA: The MCL continued over the weekend at the Maq Cricket Stadium in Delray Beach, South Florida with two matches that brought great entertainment for those present. Three teams took part Maq Stars, Pakistan Eagles, and Broward Cricket Club. In the end, it was Broward Cricket Club that went away smiling as they won both their games. In the first match, they took care of Maq Stars by eight wickets with Ricky striking a rapid 50. In the second game, they also won by eight wickets over…

T20 World Cup postponement was ‘inevitable’, say Australia

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“The men’s T20 World Cup has been postponed until 2021. ©AFP” /> Sydney (AFP) – Australian organisers said postponing the men’s T20 World Cup cricket was “absolutely inevitable” Tuesday after the coronavirus pandemic forced the tournament to be delayed by a year. After months of uncertainty, Cricket Australia welcomed the International Cricket Council’s decision, saying it provided clarity ahead of an upcoming home season which includes a blockbuster Test series against India. Delaying the T20 World Cup also frees up a October-November slot in this year’s cricketing calendar which could…

Bangladesh cricketers resume training, one by one

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“Imrul Kayes said it felt good to pick up a bat again after he resumed training in Bangladesh. ©AFP” /> Dhaka (AFP) – Bangladesh cricketers have resumed training, but only one player and a trainer are allowed inside Dhaka’s main stadium at a time as a precaution against coronavirus. “I could hold the bat again after about four months…It felt good,” said batsman Imrul Kayes, one of two cricketers to train at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Monday. “We did gym work at home over the past four months but…

Ex-S.Africa cricket capt Du Plessis will ‘take the knee’

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“Faf du Plessis has said a comment he made in January that South African cricket selectors “don’t see colour” had been a mistake. ©AFP” /> Johannesburg (AFP) – Former South African captain Faf du Plessis on Friday came out in support of Black Lives Matter and said a comment he made in January that “we don’t see colour” had been a mistake. The BLM issue has shown up racial divisions in South African cricket, with 30 black former international players claiming earlier this week that racism remained a factor in…

Five things we learned from the first Test

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“West Indies captain Jason Holder (R) celebrates with John Campbell (L) after a four-wicket win over England in the first Test at Southampton. ©AFP” outhampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – International cricket returned from lockdown in style as the West Indies beat England by four wickets in the first Test at Southampton. AFP Sport looks at five key points from a match that took place against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. Holder heroics West Indies captain Jason Holder led from the front by taking a Test-best 6-42 in England’s lowly…

Black players allege ‘racial divide’ in South African cricket

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“South Africa bowler Lungi Ngidi expressed support for the Black Lives Matter movement last week. ©AFP”  Johannesburg (AFP) – Racial divisions in South African cricket were laid bare on Tuesday when 30 black former international players issued a statement alleging racism remained a factor in the game. The letter commended current fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, who last week expressed support for Black Lives Matter, and called for Cricket South Africa (CSA) to come out strongly in favour of the movement. Signatories included fast bowler Makhaya Ntini, who played in 101 Test…

England to back Buttler, but Denly in the firing line

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“England’s Jos Buttler looks set to retain his place for the second Test against the West Indies. ©AFP” London (AFP) – England are set keep faith  with Jos Buttler despite defeat to West Indies in the first Test of a three-match series, but time may be up for Joe Denly. Captain Joe Root is set to return for the second Test starting on Thursday at Old Trafford after missing the four-wicket defeat in Southampton to attend the birth of his second child. The England selectors have big decisions to make…

Butch Stewart elated with Windies win

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Sandals Resorts International (SRI), the Principal Partner of Cricket West Indies (CWI), has offered its heartiest congratulations to the West Indies senior team on its historic victory in the first #raiseyourbat Test match against England at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. In a release sent out yesterday Sandals stated: “SRI wants to join the entire Caribbean in applauding the efforts of captain Jason Holder and his squad and to recognize the outstanding performance of not only Mr. Holder, who captured six wickets for 42 runs in the first innings, but…

MAQ59 makes successful start in Trinidad

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SAN FERNANDO/TRINIDAD: The inaugural Maq Cricket59 tournament made a very successful start in Trinidad on Saturday as cricketers loved the new format. Three teams took part in the tournament Maq/Cricket360 All Stars, MYO, and Vijay Sports. Although the rain took precedent all four matches including the final was conducted much to the delight of the players and fans who showed up for the event. In the first match, Maq Cricket360 All Stars including a number of national youth cricketers, narrowly lost by five runs to MYO. The star of the…

England, West Indies take a knee as international cricket resumes

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“West Indies players take a knee at the Ageas Bowl. ©AFP” /> Southampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – International cricket resumed after a four-month coronavirus shutdown on Wednesday as England and West Indies players took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement under grey skies in Southampton. England stand-in captain Ben Stokes won the toss following a rain delay and opted to bat but just three overs were possible before the weather intervened again. The players gathered in a semi-circle on the pitch before play started to observe…