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ACC Under-16 Elite Cup - Day three
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Nepal secure semi-final place, Singapore and Malaysia also win.
ACC Under-16 Elite Cup - Day two
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Wins for Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and Nepal on day two in Nepal.
Afghanistan once again the last-day kings
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Set 494 to win by Canada in the final innings in Sharjah Afghanistan did it with fourteen balls to spare, thanks in large part to a magnificent not-out 216 by Mohammad Shahzad.
Afghanistan set 494 to win as Bagai elects to turn the screw
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Canada took first-innings points and a lead of 302 on the third day of their Intercontinental Cup match in Sharjah, but surprisingly chose not to make Afghanistan follow on.
MCC go pink in Middle East
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The MCC will play all the games on their tour of the UAE and Oman using pink balls.
Afghanistan face uphill struggle in Sharjah
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On 110 for three at the end of the second day chasing Canada's 566, Afghanistan are in serious trouble in their Intercontinental Cup match.
First-day honours to Canada in Sharjah
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But four wickets in the final session give Afghanistan hope that they may keep the Canadian total to manageable proportions, despite a stand of 155 between Nitish Kumar and Ash Bagai.
Khurram Chauhan burst sets up Canadian victory
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A devastating opening spell by seamer Khurram Chauhan put Canada on top in the second ODI against Afghanistan, and his side went on to level the series with a four-wicket victory.
Nepal's target is to win every game
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Nepal coach Roy Dias talks to NepalCricket about his team's challenge for the WCL Division 5 title.
Injury-hit Afghanistan secure thrilling win over Canada
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The first ODI in Sharjah went down to the last ball on Tuesday, with a depleted Afghanistan just managing to defend a total of 289 for six, with centuries for Noor Ali Noori and Mohammad Shahzad.
Sharjah to hit 200
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Sharjah will become the first ground to host 200 ODIs when Afghanistan and Canada play their second ODI on Thursday.
Emiratis make Afghanistan work hard to qualify
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Despite being held to a disappointing 100 for nine by the strong Afghan attack, the hosts' quintet of spinners took the favourites to the final over.
UAE move a step closer to the Caribbean
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A disappointing batting display from Canada on Thursday enabled the UAE to retain their undefeated record after the group stage.
Hosts spring opening day's final surprise
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Opener Arfan Haider and a foursome of left-arm spinners were the UAE's matchwinners against a lacklustre Kenya.
Nepal come close to upset
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Nepal come within a whisker of upsetting Pakistan in the bronze medal match at the South Asian Games.
Easy win for Nepal
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Nepal secure their spot in the bronze medal match at the South Asian Games with an easy win over the Maldives.
Maldives thrashed again
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The Maldives crash to another heavy defeat in the South Asian Games, this time to Sri Lanka.
Afghans win a close one
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Afghanistan beat Canada with just one ball to spare in the final round of the Sri Lanka Twenty 20 quadrangular tournament..
Afghanistan no match for Udawatte ton
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Afghanistan lose to Sri Lanka A after a fine century from the host's Mahela Udawatte.
Maldives mauled by Bangladesh
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The Maldives are bowled out for 26 as they lose to Bangladesh at the South Asian Games.
Third defeat for Nepal
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Nepal lose heavily to Pakistan for their third defeat in the South Asian Games.
Nepal lose again, Maldives thrashed
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Nepal and the Maldives both lose heavily at the South Asian Games.
Nepal crash to defeat in SAG
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Nepal lose to Bangladesh in the first match of the South Asian Games cricket tournament.
Afghanistan out of South Asian Games cricket
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Afghanistan and India withdraw from the South Asian Games cricket tournament.
Singapore announce team for WCL division five
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Singapore reveal their squad for next month's WCL5 in Nepal.
Cricket in the South Asian Games
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Cricket is one of many new sports included in the 11th South Asian Games in Bangladesh later this month.
CE Worldwide review of the year - Asia
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CricketEurope Worldwide's look at 2009 continues with the Asian countries.
A busy 2010 for the Afghans
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Afghanistan are set for a busy schedule in 2010, potentially including their first matches against Test playing opponents.
UAE complete Namibia whitewash
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The UAE complete their tour of Namibia with wins in the two one-day games.
China - not really that bad?
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China may not win but they play captivating cricket nonetheless, argues James Siviter.
Middle East teams exposed for failing to develop local players
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The failure by Middle East teams to develop local players is set to backfire on them thanks to the Asian Games eligibility rules.
Nabi stars as Afghanistan win ACC Twenty20 Cup
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Mohammad Nabi stars as Afghanistan beat the UAE by 84 runs in the final of the ACC Twenty20 Cup.
ACC Twenty20 Cup: Afghanistan and UAE reach final
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Afghanistan and the UAE qualify for the semi-finals after beating Kuwait and Oman.
ACC Twenty20 Cup: day five
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Kuwait lose but still qualify for the semi-finals and Afghanistan squeeze past the UAE.
ACC Twenty20 Cup: day four
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The UAE maul China, Singapore beat Hong Kong in a thriller, Khalid Butt smashes 142 from 53 balls for Kuwait and three of the semi-finalists are confirmed.
The Afghanistan interview
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James Siviter talks with Taj Malik, the enigmatic former coach of the Afghanistan team, and his successor Kabir Khan.
ACC Twenty20 Cup: day three
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Three teams remain unbeaten as the tournament heads into the rest day.
ACC Twenty20 Cup: day two
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A close match between Nepal and Kuwait is the highlight on day two, whilst the defending champions both remain undefeated.
ACC Twenty20 Cup: day one
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The defending champions both have big wins, whilst Saudi Arabia stun Hong Kong.
ACC Twenty20 Cup preview
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Afghanistan favourites as the last major tournament of 2009 gets under-way at the weekend.
Last ball six earns South Africa dramatic victory
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Hong Kong lose the final of the Hong Kong Sixes to South Africa after a last ball six.
Hong Kong steal the show as England keep title defence on track
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Hong Kong are the big surprise on day one of the Hong Kong Sixes, beating Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
UAE whistle blower
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A UAE player used the occasion of the Ramadan Cup to accuse the Emirates Cricket Board of failing to support development of indigenous players.
Passport holders only for Asian Games
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Eligibility rules in place for the Asian Games next year mean that some teams will have an unfamiliar look to them.
ACC confirm tournaments for 2010
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A busy 2010 in Asia, but associates are kicked out of the Asia Cup.
Five Afghanistan players and coach remain in Canada
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Five members of the Afghanistan Under-19 have stayed behind in Canada along with their coach, it has been reported.
UAE to benefit from Andrew Flintoff
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Andrew Flintoff will help to coach the UAE whilst recuperating in Dubai.
Afghanistan under-19 players also missing?
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Seven Afghanistan Under-19 players may also be missing in Canada.
Afghanistan heads for Toronto
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ICC confirms that Afghanistan will arrive in Toronto in time to play its Under 19 World Cup Qualifier opener after resolving its travel issues.
Afghanistan out of U19 World Cup Qualifier
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ICC withdraws Afghanistan from the tournament in Toronto as they fail to obtain their visas in time.
MCA President's XI tie rain affected series with Air India
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Warm-ups for WCL6 also saw Air India play against a Malaysian Cricket Association President's XI.
Afghanistan aims for further improvement
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While Netherlands make five changes for the Intercontinental Cup match in Amsterdam.
Afghan coach expects success from his team
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Kabir Khan hits back at critics of his team who said it was not ready for the challenge of the Intercontinental Cup.
Noor Ali joins a select club
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Afghanistan's Noor Ali becomes only the fourth player to score a century in each innings on first-class debut.
Taibu and Noor cancel each other out
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The Intercontinental Cup match between the Zimbabwe XI v Afghanistan ends in a draw.
Taibu raises Zimbabwe hopes against Afghanistan
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A second century from Tatenda Taibu has left the Intercontinental Cup match in the balance at the close of play on day three in Mutare.
Adding value to the venue: Cricket in the UAE
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The lack of vigour, vitality and vision in the Emirates Cricket Board means that the UAE is not likely to produce a successful national team.
Afghanistan takes first innings lead
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But the Intercontinental Cup match in Mutare is in the balance after Zimbabwe claimed some late wickets on day two.
Singapore whitewashed by Air India
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But some good individual performances stand Singapore in good stead for WCL6.
New boys from Afghanistan take on strong Zimbabwe XI
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Afghanistan will face a Zimbabwe XI captained by Tatenda Taibu and featuring seven other full internationals in their first Intercontinental Cup game starting on Sunday.
Malaysia defeats Singapore ahead of World Cricket League
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Malaysia win the 2009 Stan Nagaiah Trophy.
Trevor Chappell to coach Singapore
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Former Australian international Trevor Chappell will coach Singapore for WCL division six.
Hong Kong lift the trophy
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Hong Kong win the ACC Women's Twenty20 after a close final against Thailand.
Hong Kong and Thailand through to final
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Hong Kong and Thailand reach the ACC Women's Twenty20 final after beating Nepal and China.
ACC Women's Twenty20: day 4
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Nepal and Thailand through to semi-finals after day four of the first round.
ACC Women's Twenty20: day 2
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Hong Kong continue fine form and a remarkable over by Nepal on day two in Kuala Lumpur.
Bahrain wins the WCL Division 7 title
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Qamar Saeed inspires Bahrain to victory over Guernsey while Jeremy Frith of Guernsey is named player of the tournament.
Bahrain seals promotion to Division 6
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Guernsey favourite for other place in Singapore after Frith’s century helps defeat Nigeria. Gibraltar registers first victory.
Adil strikes as Bahrain maintains unbeaten record
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A win for Guernsey sets up top-of-the-table clash on Wednesday; Suriname records first victory after 167-run partnership for second wicket.
Hong Kong lift ACC Under-19 trophy
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Hong Kong beat Afghanistan to win the ACC Under-19 Elite Cup.
Nepal's run comes to an end
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Nepal will not be taking part in the next Under-19 World Cup after losing to Afghanistan.
ACC U19 Elite Cup: day 6
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Hong Kong hand Nepal their first ACC Under-19 defeat in five years to reach the semi-finals.
ACC U19 Elite Cup: day 3
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Saudi Arabia stun Hong Kong on day three in Kuwait - wins also for Qatar and the UAE.
ACC U19 Elite Cup: day 2
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Nepal and Afghanistan continue their winning ways on day two in Kuwait.
Hong Kong youngster playing for Durham University
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Hong Kong's Jamie Atkinson is playing for Durham University this season.
UAE beaten by second string Yorkshire
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The UAE lose by 8 wickets to a mostly second string Yorkshire side.
Emirates sides both easily beaten
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The UAE and the Fly Emirates XI lose to Surrey and Sussex in the Pro ARCH Trophy.
Ten Doeschate prevents Essex defeat in Sharjah
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An unbeaten 81 from Ryan ten Doeschate prevents an upset win for Fly Emirates XI over Essex.
Nepal lift ACC Under-17 Elite Cup
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Nepal's dominance of Asian youth cricket continues as they lift the Under-17 Elite Cup.
China win one
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On the penultimate day of the ACC Trophy Challenge, Iran beat Brunei and China record their first win... over Myanmar.
ACC Trophy Challenge - Day Six
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Semi-final line-up confirmed as Maldives and Bhutan beat China and Myanmar respectively.
ACC Trophy Challenge - Day Five
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Oman and Thailand secure their semi-final places by beating Brunei and Iran respectively.
ACC Trophy Challenge - Day Four
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An early finish on day four in Thailand as the two matches fail to make 50 overs between them.
ACC Trophy Challenge - Day Two
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China embarrassed, Myanmar show improvement on day two in Thailand.
Asian tournaments for 2009
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The Asian Cricket Council announces its remaining tournaments for 2009.
Nepal win ACC Under-19 Women's Championship
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Nepal won the ACC Under-19 Women's Championship after beating Malaysia by 7 wickets in yesterday's final.
Rain ends Carl Schubert trophy match in a draw
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Rain ends the annual three-day match between the Under-23 sides of Malaysia and Singapore in a draw.
Afghanistan lift farcical Under-17 Challenge Cup
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Player eligibility problems, some huge mismatches and an embarrassing Chinese performance mar the ACC Under-17 Challenge Cup.
Saudara Cup drawn as Singapore retain
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The annual Saudara Cup match between Malaysia and Singapore is drawn, with Singapore retaining the trophy.
From Dar to Buenos Aires for Afghanistan, Hong Kong
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Distinctly the best sides in WCL Division 4, Afghanistan and Hong Kong will now tackle the challenge of Division 3.
Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Al Barakah T20 Final
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Plucky Thanksgiving effort by Canada as thjey go down to Sri Lanka.
Afghanistan player killed
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Former Afghanistan international Rahmat Wali is reportedly killed in a coalition raid.
Hong Kong break UAE domination
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After four consecutive wins for the UAE, Hong Kong are the new ACC Trophy champions.
Nepal miss out again
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The UAE and Hong Kong qualify for the Asia Cup as Nepal lose yet another semi-final.
Afghans finish third
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Afghanistan finish third in the ACC Trophy after beating Nepal. Play-offs for seventh and ninth also contested.
Group stage ends as Afghanistan and Hong Kong reach semis
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Afghanistan and Hong Kong reach the semi-finals of the ACC Trophy Elite after wins over Bahrain and Singapore.
Semi-final line-up begins to take shape
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Today's results in the ACC Trophy Elite confirm Nepal and the UAE as two of the semi-finalists.
Nepal get one foot in semis
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Nepal beat Singapore to put one foot in the semi-finals whilst Hong Kong and the UAE beat Qatar and Bahrain respectively on Day Four of the ACC Elite Trophy.
Afghanistan and Hong Kong win on day three
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Afghanistan and Hong Kong beat Malaysia and Kuwait respectively on day three in Kuala Lumpur.
UAE bounce back
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The UAE bounce back by beating Afghanistan, whilst Saudi Arabia crash to a heavy defeat against Bahrain. Kuwait and Nepal also win on day two.
Saudis stun champions
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Saudi Arabia upset defending champions UAE on day one of the ACC Elite Trophy.
UAE beaten by Sri Lanka
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A fine 77 from Amjad Ali is not enough as the UAE go down to Sri Lanka by 142 runs.
Ashraful century leads Bangladesh to win
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Mohammad Ashraful's 109 leads Bangladesh to a win over the UAE.
Pakistan survive Hong Kong scare
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Pakistan survive a mini collapse against Hong Kong to record a 155 run win.
Associates name Asia Cup squads
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Hong Kong and the UAE have named their squads for next month's Asia Cup tournament.
Nepal beat Guernsey in warm-up
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Nepal have beaten Guernsey by 73 runs in their latest WCL Division Five warm-up.
Nepal beat Bahamas by 201 runs in pre-WCL friendly
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Nepal ease to a big win over the Bahamas in Guernsey.
Singapore whitewash Malaysia
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Singapore have won the Stan Nagaiah Trophy, beating Malaysia 3-0 in the one-day series.
Amazing victory for CAN XI
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A Cricket Association of Nepal XI register an upset win over the Pakistan Cricket Academy.
PCB Academy registers easy win over Nepal
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The Pakistan Cricket Academy team eases to a seven wicket win over Nepal.
Singapore player hits Twenty20 200
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Singapore batsman Sagar Kulkarni hits a double century in a Twenty20 game.
Bangladesh storms to 3rd place
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Bangladesh beat Malaysia by 9 wickets to secure third place in the CLICO International Under 15 tournament.
Nepal probables for WCL Division 5 announced
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Nepal announce an 18 member training squad as they prepare for next month's World Cricket League tournament in Jersey.
Malaysia replaces Zimbabwe
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Malaysia is to replace Zimbabwe in the forthcoming Under15 international tournament in the West Indies.
UAE targets World Cup Qualifier 2009
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Shifts its attention to the World Cup Qualifier in 2009 after its ICC Intercontinental Cup campaign produced five defeats in seven matches.
ICC suspend two Nepali Under-19 bowlers
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Two of Nepal's bowlers in the Under-19 World Cup have been suspended due to suspect actions.
Hong Kong Women crash to another embarrassing defeat
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Eight Hong Kong players are out for ducks as they lose by 115 runs.
Hong Kong Women give Bangladesh a scare
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Hong Kong Women give Bangladesh a little scare with some good bowling, but are let down by their batting.
Mohammad Nabi in the runs
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Afghanistan international Mohammad Nabi has been in the runs in Pakistan.
UAE can't match Ireland
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A fine all-round performance from Saqib Ali wasn't enough for the UAE to match Ireland as they went down to Lancashire.
UAE lose to Essex in close match
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A four wicket burst from Ryan ten Doeschate prevents the UAE from upsetting Essex.
Forthcoming Asian tournament dates announced
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China are scheduled to play their first international matches next year.
Afghanistan cash in
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Cricket in Afghanistan is considerably wealthier thanks to their Twenty20 success last year.
Improvement for Nepal Under-19s in second game
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Nepal Under-19s showed an improvement in the final match of their Bangladesh tour, but still couldn't win.
Hong Kong come up dry against Bangladesh Academy
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Hong Kong fail to win a game in a three-match series against the BCB Academy.
Nepal Under-19s beaten by Bangladesh
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Nepal Under-19s lose to Bangladesh Under-19s by 111 runs as they prepare for the World Cup.
Cricket in Singapore to benefit from Formula One?
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The Singapore Cricket Club could benefit from providing facilities for the first Singapore Grand Prix this year.
Sri Lanka offer to host Asia Cup
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Sri Lanka offer to host the Asia Cup in light of the current situation in Pakistan.
Saudi Arabia win final
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Saudi Arabia have beaten Bhutan in the final of the ACC Under-19 Challenge Cup in Thailand.
Saudi Arabia top after group stage
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Saudia Arabia top the table after the group stage of the ACC Under-19 Challenge Cup.
Saudi Arabia to play Bhutan in final
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Saudi Arabia will play Bhutan in the final of the ACC Under-19 Challenge Cup after both won their semi-finals.
Wins for Saudi Arabia and Maldives
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Saudi Arabia and the Maldives win on day two of the ACC Under 19 Challenge Cup in Thailand.
ACC Under-19 Challenge underway
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The first non-Test tournament of the year gets started in Thailand with wins for Saudi Arabia and Bhutan.
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