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Victorious South captain Billy MacDermott batting against North in the three day match in Buenos Aires. Wicketkeeper is Alejandro Ferguson.
Victorious South captain Billy MacDermott batting against North in the three day match in Buenos Aires. Wicketkeeper is Alejandro Ferguson. ©Cricket Argentina
The ICC and world cricket: a brief unofficial history (Part 1) ( )
The strange structures of international cricket are only explicable if one understands something of the ICC's history. In this first of three parts, we look at the situation up to World War Two.
Ireland to play West Indies A in Belfast ( )
West Indies A will replace New Zealand A as Ireland’s opponents for two 50 over games later this summer.
CEO Cox creates momentum for change ( )
The KNCB's new CEO talks about the job and about his aims for Dutch cricket after his first hundred days in the post.
British overseas territories tournament to launch in October ( )
The first British overseas territories tournament will take place in Montserrat in October.
The eligibility question: a personal view ( )
Rod Lyall argues that the recruitment of two Dutch passport holders from the Antipodes is a necessary step for the development of the country's cricket.
ACC starts clamp down on expatriates ( )
The Asian Cricket Council has begun a clamp down on the heavy use of expatriate players, starting with the ACC Under-16 Elite Cup.
Cooper, De Boorder recruited by the Dutch ( )
Australian Tom Cooper and New Zealander Derek de Boorder will be available to play for The Netherlands in this year's Clydesdale Bank 40 competition - and in ODIs.
A simple approach to Test status for Associates and Affiliates cricket ( )
One simple approach to encouraging associate and affiliate countries to meet their aspirations of playing cricket at the highest level would be for the ICC to separate the issue of test status from full membership. Roy Morgan suggests how it might be done.
Scotland bosses slam eligibility rules ( )
Scottish cricket bosses are looking for a change in the ICC's eligibility rules.
Searching for a man Down Under ( )
Scottish cricket chiefs look Down Under in an attempt to bolster their batting line up ahead of their participation in the English Pro 40 competition.

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Leinster announces Girls training squad ( )
A squad for the Under 13 age-group has been put together and is involved in a series of coaching clinics.
Bready Bunch Warm Up For Battle ( )
Skipper Davy Lecky upbeat despite loss of key players.
NCU name Under 17 squad ( )
A strong panel is named ahead of the start of trials.
Leinster continues links with South African schools ( )
The recent trend of Leinster underage cricketers attending part of their Transition Year in South African schools continues this year.
Dublin Cricket Academy goes from strength to strength ( )
Following a very successful eight weeks at the backend of 2009, the Dublin/Fingal Cricket Academy started another eight week pre-season programme.
Teacher Taster Day a Great Success ( )
Over 45 teachers from 25 schools returned to their youth and indeed the playground on attending the first ever Schools’ Sports Taster Day in Sportslink.
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Indoor League latest ( )
Jersey Seniors will play Phoenix Knights in the Division 2 Cup final.
Driver: "We will bounce back back" ( )
Captain Ryan Driver thinks Jersey’s players will benefit enormously from their WCL Division 5 experience.
Jersey fails to stave off relegation ( )
Jersey suffered their second successive relegation in the World Cricket League as defeat by Singapore condemned them to Division 6.
Last gasp effort required ( )
Victory over Singapore on Friday is vital for Jersey to avoid relegation to Division VI in the ICC World Cricket League.
Nepal and USA win again as Jersey bounce back ( )
There were closer finishes in two of Sunday's games but Nepal and the USA came out on top, while Jersey completed a nine-wicket victory over Fiji.
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South clinch 136 run victory on final day ( )
South won the 111th North v South match at the Hurlingham Club by 136 runs after bowling out North for 196 before tea on the third day.
North set for big run chase on final day ( )
After a second day of contrasting fortunes, North have been left to score a daunting 299 runs on the final day.
South hold edge after absorbing first day ( )
In a hard-fought first day of the 111th annual three-day North vs South match, the South probably claimed an overall edge.
111th North v South begins at Hurlingham ( )
The historic annual three-day North v South match gets underway at the Hurlingham Club on Friday.
Argentina suffer defeat against Suriname ( )
Argentina falls short of a target of 85 in their second match of the Americas Under 19 Division 2 tournament.
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Cricket Scotland records healthy profit ( )
Cricket Scotland enjoyed its best-ever financial year in 2009, making a pre-tax surplus of £135,000.
Bailey blow for Scotland ( )
Beleaguered Scottish cricket bosses were dealt another blow with George Bailey's call up to the Australia side.
New professionals unveiled for Watsonian and Uddingston ( )
Watsonian and Uddingston have announced their professionals for the 2010 season.
MacLeod features In BBC documentary ( )
Calum MacLeod is one of the stars of a documentary to be broadcast next week.
Sky Sports decline option to screen England match ( )
Sky Sports will not be showing Scotland's glamour ODI with England on June 19.
Strathmore cricketer gets trial with Scotland ( )
Seventeen-year-old Fraser Couston has been selected to play a trial match for the Scotland Under-17 squad.
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HBS Den Haag recruits Anton Devcich ( )
Hard-hitting Kiwi left-hander Anton Devcich will be the player-coach at HBS as the Den Haag club fights to return to the top flight.
Now women's cricket gets a KNCB committee ( )
Following the reconstitution of the KNCB Youth Committee, a group is formed to oversee the development of the women's and girls' game.
Rood en Wit's Derckx: 'We need a "Delta Plan" for youth cricket ( )
Concluding our series of interviews with Topklasse club chairmen, Michel Derkcx calls for a comprehensive approach to the development of the sport.
Drinnen: Disappointment, but tour had positive side ( )
Despite the disappointment of failing to qualify for the World T20, the Dutch national coach sees gains from the recent tour as he looks towards the 40 League and the World Cup.
KNCB and Cricket Scotland announce Bangladesh fixtures ( )
The Netherlands and Cricket Scotland announce details of two one day international fixtures against Bangladesh.
Kenya gain Intercontinental Cup victory in the gloaming ( )
It was almost dark as Jimmy Kamande sprinted a bye to give Kenya a five-wicket victory over the Netherlands.
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Work starts on turf pitches in Port Moresby ( )
Amini Park and Colts Ground are set to become PNG's first international standard playing venues.
Singapore win ACC Under-16 Elite Cup ( )
Singapore beat Nepal in the final of the first ACC Under-16 Elite Cup.
ACC Under-16 Elite Cup - Day three ( )
Nepal secure semi-final place, Singapore and Malaysia also win.
Philippines preparing for international competition ( )
An interview with Iain Sinclair, the Acting CEO of the Philippine Cricket Association.
Kenya's victory brings the smiles back ( )
Now's the time to roll out redevelopment plans
It's brother power for Kenya ( )
Obuya brothers team up in 203-run stand
USA Cricket announces first Destination USA match series ( )
New Zealand and Sri Lanka are set to play three Twenty20 Internationals in May in Florida.
Bahamas captures ICC Americas Division 2 title ( )
The Bahamas win the Americas division two title, despite losing their final match to Suriname.
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