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UAE, 9-13 February

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Today's Headlines

USA stun Scotland in the opening match of the competition. [Final Scorecard] [ Commentary] [ Photographs]
Favourites Ireland lose to Afghanistan by 13 runs. [Final Scorecard] [ Commentary]

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Scotland v USA 9 Feb
UAE v USA
Kenya v Scotland
Canada v Ireland
Afghanistan v Sharjah XI

Scotland's Fraser Watts is run out in the opening match of the tournament against the USA. ©Ian Jacobs

Twenty20 lottery starts today ( )

Scotland hoping for a change in fortunes as the Twenty20 qualifiers get under way in the UAE.

Group A wide open ( )

Group A sees Afghanistan, Ireland, Scotland and USA lock horns in an attempt to secure a coveted berth at the finals in the Caribbean in less than three months time.

Hamilton is wary of Afghanistan ( )

Gavin Hamilton has challenged his Scotland side to overcome the ‘fearless’ warriors of Afghanistan.

By George, he's done it again ( )

Dockrell stars as Ireland beat Canada by 11 runs.

USA just edge the battle of the wild cards ( )

A belligerent half-century from Timroy Allen took the United States to a last-over win over hosts UAE in their final warm-up game on Sunday.

Scotland end Kenya's winning streak with a solid performance ( )

A fine half-century from Gavin Hamilton and an allround effort from Richie Berrington see Scotland home in Abu Dhabi.

Bahamas captures ICC Americas Division 2 title ( )

The Bahamas win the Americas division two title, despite losing their final match to Suriname.

Powell joins Scotland coaching team ( )

Cricket Scotland appoints former England A batsman Michael Powell as their High Performance batting coach.

Ireland bowlers struggle yet again ( )

The Ireland squad fly into Abu Dhabi looking for a place in the World Twenty20 qualifiers but needing to find a steady opening bowler to share the new ball with Trent Johnston.

UAE beat USA in first warm-up match ( )

A disastrous batting collapse by the USA sees the UAE cruise to a five wicket win at Sharjah.

Afghans win a close one ( )

Afghanistan beat Canada with just one ball to spare in the final round of the Sri Lanka Twenty 20 quadrangular tournament..

Ireland lose to Sri Lanka A ( )

Ireland's bowling woes continued as they failed to defend 174 in the final game of the Quadrangular tournament.

Ireland

Leinster announce Under 11 training squad ( )

A training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at North County Cricket Club.

Ireland lose thriller to Canada ( )

Ireland lost a thrilling encounter with Canada, going down by just four runs in their second match of the T20 quadrangular tournament in Sri Lanka.

Ireland defeat Afghanistan in Twenty20 clash ( )

It's third time lucky for Ireland in their matches to date with Afghanistan.

Ireland name Under 18 squad ( )

Cricket Ireland have named their squad for the 2010 season.

Ireland cricket team supporting Shave or Dye campaign ( )

The fundraising campaign for the Irish Cancer Society will see members of both the team and management either shaving or dyeing their hair.

Ireland looking for another victory ( )

Ireland will be looking for a second successive victory when they take on Canada in the Twenty20 Quadrangular tournament in Colombo on Wednesday.

Ireland lose by 3 wickets in warm-up ( )

Plenty of positives for Ireland in Twenty20 warm up against Sri Lanka Board XI.

Brian O’Rourke joins Cricket Ireland staff ( )

Cricket Ireland today announced another important advance in its coaching structure with the appointment of Brian O’Rourke as Leinster Development Manager.

Ireland lose Twenty20 warm-up to Sri Lanka Board XI ( )

Ireland remain positive despite 3 wicket defeat.

Write Up in the Bloghole

This week Rod Lyall's blog comes from the World Twenty20 qualifier currently taking place in the United Arab Emirates.

Tim de la Haye in action during the European Under 19 match against Guernsey.

Jersey

Jersey to prepare in India ( )

Jersey cricketers will stop off in Chandigarh to prepare for the World Cricket League Division 5 tournament.

Kay out of WCL tournament ( )

Injury forces allrounder Anthony Kay to pull out of Jersey’s World Cricket League Division 5 squad.

Jersey to visit Nepalese orphanage ( )

Jersey cricketers travelling to Nepal next month are to visit a local orphanage during their stay.

Driver full of enthusiasm ( )

Jersey captain Ryan Driver is full of enthusiasm over his squad for WCL Division 5.

Five changes in WCL squad for Nepal ( )

Jersey's 14-player squad for their World Cricket League Division V tournament in Nepal next month has been announced.

WCL squad named ( )

9 members of the squad for WCL 5 in Nepal have previous experience from World Cricket League tournaments in 2008.

Argentina

Belize player to benefit from Argentina experience ( )

Thanks to a joint ICC Americas and Cricket Argentina initiative, a young player from Belize has ended up in Argentina with the specific purpose of improving his playing and coaching skills.

Argentina U15 selection on development tour in South Africa ( )

A group of 19 Argentine boys left for South Africa on Sunday 17 January for a two week tour.

Bailey is new Argentinian National Coach ( )

33 year old former Northamptonshire player Toby Bailey has been appointed as the new national coach of Argentina.

Scotland

Kenya have measure of the Scots once again ( )

Odhiambo clean bowls four Scots as the Scotland bowlers fail for a second time to break the Kenyan opening partnership.

Scotland put faith in pace ( )

Run rate may decide who wins the Twenty20 Tri-Series in Nairobi as Scotland takes on Kenya in the final match.

Scotland give Uganda a lesson ( )

Scotland win by 56 runs to retain hopes of winning the triangular tournament.

Kenya hammers Scotland ( )

It's sweet revenge after their Intercontinental Cup defeat as Kenya wins the first Twenty20 clash.

Uganda scare Scots in dramatic tie ( )

Scotland wins in the super over as the match ends in a dramatic tie.

Scotland drive on at the top ( )

Kenya subsides with scarcely a whimper on the final day of the Intercontinental Cup match.

Nel and Lockhart seal win for Scotland ( )

Nel takes five while veteran Lockhart reaches half century to ensure Scotland remain top of the Intercontinental Cup table.

Scotland ready to reclaim pole position in Intercontinental Cup ( )

Get Maurice Ouma out early and Scotland should cruise to victory against Kenya.

Scotland senses victory despite Ouma’s unbeaten century ( )

Kenya captain and wicketkeeper Maurice Ouma hit an unbeaten century but his side was staring right in the eyes of defeat against Scotland.

Kamran Shafiq, one of three VVV players who are joining Topklasse side ACC.

Netherlands

Dutch squad sign player contracts ( )

The KNCB has announced the signing of 17 player contracts and agreements as the national squad sets off for next month's World Twenty20 qualifying tournament.

VVV Amsterdam loses four key players ( )

Brothers Rizwan and Zishan Akram and opener-wicketkeeper Kamran Shafiq move to Topklasse side ACC as the relegated club takes a significant hit.

Van Bunge, Kashif to miss Kenya visit ( )

Nick Statham is called up to replace Daan van Bunge, who along with Mohammad Kashif will return home after next month's World Twenty20 qualifying tournament.

First steps taken towards Club Charter scheme ( )

The KNCB has reported the results of the first meeting of its working party set up to develop proposals for a Charter system.

Jeroen Smits comes back in a new role ( )

The KNCB has announced the appointment of former captain Jeroen Smits as its High Performance Advisor.

At least four Topklasse coaches to return for 2010 ( )

New Zealanders Shanan Stewart and Gareth Hopkins and South Africans Ryan Maron and Enoch Nkwe will again be in action this year as the Topklasse gets under way.

Dutch women's cricket on the move ( )

KNCB Board member Huub Jansen and newly-appointed national coach Ed de Moura Correia talk about their plans for the coming year, and for the longer-term development of women's cricket in The Netherlands.

Iran keep the scoreboard moving during their Asian Under 19 Challenge defeat by hosts Thailand.

CricketEurope Worldwide

Nepal come close to upset ( )

Nepal come within a whisker of upsetting Pakistan in the bronze medal match at the South Asian Games.

Bahamas maintain unbeaten record ( )

The Bahamas maintained its unbeaten record at the ICC Americas Division 2 after overcoming Panama on Friday.

Easy win for Nepal ( )

Nepal secure their spot in the bronze medal match at the South Asian Games with an easy win over the Maldives.

Australian Government signs funding partnership with ICC EAP ( )

The Federal Government will contribute AUS $1.6 million to cricket development programs in the EAP region over the next four years.

An interview with new Fiji captain Joe Rika ( )

Young batting star ready to lead a new look Fijian side at the forthcoming World Cricket League Division 5 tournament in Nepal.

Batsmen dominate on Day 3 of Americas event ( )

It's a run feast on day three as Suriname and the Bahamas both pass 350.

Samoa women too strong for Fiji ( )

Samoans progress to next stage of Women's World Cup qualifiers.

Maldives mauled by Bangladesh ( )

The Maldives are bowled out for 26 as they lose to Bangladesh at the South Asian Games.

Comprehensive revenge for Kenya ( )

Kenya registered their first international win of 2010 with a comprehensive 8 wicket win over Uganda in he first 20-20 match at Nairobi Gymkhana earlier today.

Denmark in 2009 ( )

A look back on what happened in 2009 from a cricket perspective in Denmark.

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