Cricket

2022 - 8 - 18

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After a $6B Payday, Cricket Prepares to Stake Its Claim in the U.S. (Sportico.com)

Today's guest columnist is Josh Lalor, an Australian professional cricket player and consultant for KPMG. The June sale of media rights for the next five ...

Lalor, a consultant with KPMG, has spent the past 15 years playing cricket professionally in Australia and other leagues around the world. A sport which has been built on the foundation of creating strong cricket-playing nations is being disrupted by an even stronger league in India—and the prospect of an emerging U.S. If the IPL decides to do so, it now has the capacity to offer the best players in the world a higher salary for a 10-week tournament than they can earn with their national teams in a year. The IPL remains the catalyst that influences the rest of the game globally, perhaps more so than those of us inside the sport could imagine. Meanwhile, the sport is drawing the interest of some of American business’ best and brightest. As the sport’s chief innovator, the IPL undoubtedly has plans for MLC and the USA’s population of roughly 4.5 million Indian expats. Under Marathe, USA Cricket has won the right to co-host the T20 World Cup in 2024. Disney and Viacom18 did not rest, with Disney retaining the TV rights at $3 billion and Viacom18 winning the digital rights for around the same amount, staggering figures. The IPL is the pinnacle of T20 cricket, the game’s shortest form—a little like a Major League Baseball contest, but where it’s possible to see the equivalent of 20 home runs per game. [India](https://www.sportico.com/t/india/) alone, it’s a fair assumption that 1 in 5 people on the planet are IPL fans. Amazon, Disney and Viacom18 are household media conglomerates that were short-listed to participate in the media rights e-auction, with Amazon pulling out at the 11th hour, perhaps seeing the writing on the wall. In May it was announced that Chris Paul and Larry Fitzgerald invested in the Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural IPL winners in 2008, joining co-owner RedBird Capital, which bought a 15% stake in 2020.

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Sussex Cricket Foundation teams up with charity to provide new ... (Sussex Cricket)

The Sussex Cricket Foundation has teamed up with the Spen Cama Cricket Charitable Trust to provide funding for six new artificial cricket pitches at a ...

“We are extremely grateful to the Sussex Cricket Foundation and the Cama Charitable Trust for providing the funds to install the pitch, it is already proving to be a success, and will enable us to continue to give local people the chance to play cricket, all year round.” Nick Parker, Junior Cricket Coordinator for Three Bridges Cricket Club said: “It’s fantastic to be able to utilise the new Astro-turf pitch, it has been in place since June and is providing our Junior, Women’s and Girls’ teams with even more opportunities to play cricket. The Sussex Cricket Foundation has teamed up with the Spen Cama Cricket Charitable Trust to provide funding for six new artificial cricket pitches at a variety of locations in Crawley, including at local cricket clubs, schools and council-run playing fields.

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Ferguslie Cricket Club celebrates Pakistani Independence with ... (Scottish Daily Record)

The Scottish Pakistani XI and Pakistan Pros XI went head to head in a memorable match.

The spectators were the real winners on the day, however, as the forecast rain stayed away, and a feast of cricket saw more than 300 runs scored in an afternoon with no complaints from the spectators present. With one ball remaining, but with his team for the day still needing six to win, Majeed launched himself at the final delivery. Muhaymen Majeed, from Normanmby Hall Cricket Club, was dominating the scoring for the Pakistani Pros, and with regular support from his partners at the other end, the score had reached 69 for two after ten overs and 98 for four after 15 overs. Available on both Android and Apple. The team selected as the “home” team featured several Ferguslie players, such as Haroon Tahir, Taimoor Ahmad and Qasim Khan, as they were first up to bat. The match took place at Meikleriggs, the home of top Western Union side Ferguslie CC, and gathered a larger than usual crowd to watch the event.

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KP Snacks (NI) stumps up a grand for local cricket (Coleraine Chronicle)

Cricket clubs across Northern Ireland could be running away with a £1000 cash prize thanks to a campaign by KP Snacks, Official Team Partner of 'Th...

We’re living in difficult times right now and we know that this would be a real boost for any local club out there, no matter what level they play at.” Closing date is September 5th, 2022, with the winner to be announced by September 12th. Cricket clubs across Northern Ireland could be running away with a £1,000 cash prize thanks to a campaign by KP Snacks, Official Team Partner of ‘The Hundred’ cricket competition.

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Exit of stalwarts Stevens and Hildreth reminds English cricket what it ... (The Guardian)

Veteran duo never quite made it to the international arena and their type of long county careers might not be seen again.

Hildreth spent his entire career at Somerset and he never played for a franchise team, in England or anywhere else. Hildreth might have been called up in 2007, when he averaged 53, or 2010, when he averaged 65, or 2012, when he averaged 52, or 2015, when he averaged 55. He was going to play out the rest of the season, but he brought his retirement forward after he injured a hamstring in a one-day game against Durham last week. That was the same year he hit 38 off 24 balls against Australia, when Somerset scored 343 to beat them in a one-day game. But he only ever made it into the full England side as a sub-fielder in the 2005 Ashes, when he caught Ricky Ponting at Lord’s. Stevens, who has the indefatigable optimism of a man who has spent his 40s bowling medium pace against the best batsmen in England, was never going to leave the game of his own volition.

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Match draw for Cumbria County Cricket Club (News & Star)

The teams were playing in Barrow at Furness Cricket Club, with the match played from 14 August to 16 August. A match draw is given where one or both of the ...

The game ended with Cumbria CCC on 183/All out (84.4) and 128/6 (39 overs). Because of the rain, play did not start until 17.00 on the second day. Hertfordshire CCC left on 267/All out (63.3) and 211/7 (47 overs).

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Top 5 Female Cricket Teams In The World 2022 (Female cricket)

This game is enjoyed in several countries across the globe, gaining significant support from countries like India, England, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand ...

We will have to wait and see whether that will change in the next few years. They are one of the most resilient female cricket teams. Also known as the Women in Blue, Indian female cricketers have put a lot of smiles on the faces of cricket fans in the country. Since then, they have managed to be among the top-ranked teams in the world, thereby growing the popularity of the sport among women. Backing the England Women’s cricket team squad is highly profitable. It’s because the team is a combination of both Wales and England national teams. With more than 60 years of experience, the Indian cricket team is considered one of the best in the world. The country made its debut in 1976 and has lost 2 World Cup final matches to Australia and one to England. Cricket is considered the most loved sport in Australia among women. Female cricket has come a long way, and things are expected to get better in the next few years. The world’s most competitive women’s cricket league provides fans with fun, excitement, and an opportunity to earn a few bucks by gambling on their favorite teams. This game is enjoyed in several countries across the globe, gaining significant support from countries like India, England, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and a handful of other European and Asian countries.

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Cricket: Bon Accord look to take a step closer to Aberdeen Grades title (Press and Journal)

Bon Accord can put one hand of the Grade 1 Trophy on Saturday but must first beat Knight Riders at Groats Road.

Aberdeen Grammar will need a miracle if they are to avoid relegation after being champions last term. At Burnett Park, Banchory will entertain Ellon Gordon. The Bons have been on a charge in recent weeks, whereas Crescent have faded into third place after two consecutive defeats, but are nonetheless, not out of the title race with three weeks of the season left.

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Popular snacks brand offers NI cricket clubs a chance to win £1000 ... (Love Belfast)

CRICKET clubs across Northern Ireland could be running away with a £1000 cash prize thanks to a campaign by KP Snacks, Official Team Partner of 'The ...

Closing date is September 5th, 2022, with the winner to be announced by September 12th. We’re living in difficult times right now and we know that this would be a real boost for any local club out there, no matter what level they play at.” To be in with a chance of winning, clubs are asked to visit KP Snacks NI on Facebook or email [email protected] and explain why they deserve to win this money and what they want to spend it on – making sure to include contact details and cricket club address.

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Somerset sign George Scott on Loan - Somerset County Cricket Club (Somerset County Cricket Club)

The 26-year-old all-rounder has made the move down the M5 for the final two Royal London Cup fixtures of the season. Regarding the signing, Somerset Director of ...

Somerset County Cricket Club have signed George Scott on loan from Gloucestershire. Somerset sign George Scott on Loan Regarding the signing, Somerset Director of Cricket, Andy Hurry said:

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George Scott joins Somerset on short-term loan | News ... (Gloucestershire Cricket)

18 August 2022. Gloucestershire all-rounder George Scott has joined Somerset on a short-term loan deal. Scott, 26, will link up with The Shire's West ...

In four County Championship appearances for Glos in 2022, Scott has scored 160 runs at an average of 33 and a high score of 77, which was scored vs Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl in May. In the Vitality Blast Scott has featured just the once, vs Middlesex at the Seat Unique Stadium in June. Gloucestershire all-rounder George Scott has joined Somerset on a short-term loan deal.

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Match draw for Cumbria County Cricket Club (Times & Star)

The teams were playing in Barrow at Furness Cricket Club, with the match played from 14 August to 16 August. A match draw is given where one or both of the ...

The game ended with Cumbria CCC on 183/All out (84.4) and 128/6 (39 overs). Because of the rain, play did not start until 17.00 on the second day. Hertfordshire CCC left on 267/All out (63.3) and 211/7 (47 overs).

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Fans in stitches at kid's rude banner in crowd at The Hundred clash (Mirror.co.uk)

Inaugural champions the Southern Brave were taking on the Manchester Originals at the Ageas Bowl in The Hundred, and one young fan left onlookers in ...

They then went on to secure victory after bowling out the reigning champions for 120. [Cricket](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/) fans watching Southern Brave take on Manchester Originals have been left in stitches, after spotting a youngster’s rude banner in the Ageas Bowl crowd. Cricket fans watching from home could not believe their eyes, with plenty having a laugh at the banner on social media. My Dad loves De Kock, bet he’s thrilled about that.” @1AzzaB comically added: “When your uncle makes your sign for the cricket.” One fan - @carms777 - tweeted: “To the little guy who just had his poster up at #TheHundred2022 reading… With the Originals 74/1 after 51 balls, the Sky Sports cameras quickly panned to the Ageas Bowl crowd.

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