Dubai could be new destination for Scots ScotsScotland’s Caribbean warm-up
By William Dick From Herald Scotland SCOTLAND’s hopes of playing in a pre-World Cup competition in the Caribbean look likely to be dashed. The Scots had been lined-up, along with fellow Associate qualifiers Ireland and Afghanistan, to compete in the…
ICC poised to clear way for Amir return
From Super Sport Pakistan seamer Mohammad Amir, banned and jailed for spot fixing in one of cricket’s darkest episodes, is set to be handed a dramatic return to the sport. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to revise its…
Serious Business: Caribbean Commitment in China
From The Barbados Advocate “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” –…
WICB president insists Caribbean cricket will benefit from new ICC structure
From Caribbean360 The WICB was one of eight full members of the ICC to vote in favour of the new proposal which was approved at the ICC Board meeting in Singapore earlier this month. PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Tuesday February 18, 2014,…
Player Union slams ICC over ‘Deal Making’
From The Gleaner JOHANNESBURG (AP): Cricket’s international players’ union continued its criticism of the International Cricket Council (ICC) for what it called poor governance, and said yesterday that changes handing greater power to India, England and Australia were about “self-interest…
WICB projects hundred percent increase in revenue
From Caribbean360 The WICB has issued a statement backing the principles put forward on day one of the ICC executive Board meeting in Dubai and said it had engaged in “extensive discussions” before making its decision. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,…
Grave concerns for Windies cricket in new ICC proposals
From Jamaican Observer Relegation proposed for regional cricketers ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) –The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) appears to have called an emergency meeting to discuss proposed changes to the International Cricket Council (ICC) which some officials in the…
