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Zulfiqar Ahmed with his triplet sons before the start of Thursday's Topklasse match against Dosti Amsterdam. ©CricketEurope

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Setanta to cover Ireland against Afghanistan ODI's? Setanta to cover Ireland against Afghanistan ODI's? ( )

Irish broadcaster Setanta in talks to cover Ireland versus Afghanistan World Cup qualifiers.

Dutch Twenty20 Cup moves up a gear Dutch Twenty20 Cup moves up a gear ( )

With rounds on Friday evening and Sunday, the group phase of the T20 Cup begins to reach its climax this weekend.

Tailenders in the spotlight as Topklasse gets under way Tailenders in the spotlight as Topklasse gets under way ( )

Some fine lower-order partnerships were the highlight of Thursday's opening round of matches in the Dutch Topklasse.

Saqlain Mushtaq urges Canadian organisers to pay up Saqlain Mushtaq urges Canadian organisers to pay up ( )

International players have yet to be paid following T20 event held in Toronto last week.

Mommsen on trial with Leicestershire Mommsen on trial with Leicestershire ( )

In-demand Preston Mommsen could join the exodus of Saltires stars heading south of the border. The Carlton batsman is on trial at Leicestershire this week along with fellow Scot Richie Berrington.

Edwards leads Scots to win over Durham Edwards leads Scots to win over Durham ( )

Scotland’s emerging stars fought back from a horror start to record a battling win against Durham Academy.

Goudie and Sharif still short of fitness Goudie and Sharif still short of fitness ( )

Crocked Saltires bowlers Gordon Goudie and Safy Sharif will miss at least another two CB40 games.

Smith backs Five Nations suggestion Smith backs Five Nations suggestion ( )

Roddy Smith, chief executive of Cricket Scotland, has endorsed the creation of a Five Nations Championship featuring Europe’s leading Associate countries.

National Cup - a great initiative National Cup - a great initiative ( )

Comparing the structures of cricket in Ireland with that of my homeland, New Zealand, is like comparing the proverbial apples with oranges.

The Zulfiqars set to make cricket history The Zulfiqars set to make cricket history ( )

Former Dutch international Zulfiqar Ahmed will play in the same side as his 15-year-old triplet sons when ACC meet Dosti Amsterdam in Thursday's opening Topklasse round.

Cricket Ireland turn down IPL offer Cricket Ireland turn down IPL offer ( )

However, Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom has told the IPL side that a game could be arranged for 2013.

Ascension Day take-off for Topklasse Ascension Day take-off for Topklasse ( )

The Topklasse and Hoofdklasse competitions get under way on Thursday, a public holiday in the Netherlands, with champions VRA Amsterdam travelling to Rotterdam to take on VOC.

Middlesex are too strong - again Middlesex are too strong - again ( )

Despite another half-century by Stephan Myburgh, Middlesex ease to an eight-wicket victory over the Orange Lions in Voorburg on Monday.

Two centuries and a hat-trick in Dutch Twenty20 Cup Two centuries and a hat-trick in Dutch Twenty20 Cup ( )

Centuries by Tom Cooper and David Wiese and a hat-trick by Luuk van Troost were among the highlights of an eventful day's cricket in the Twenty20 Cup on Sunday.

Dutch aim to extend their winning streak Dutch aim to extend their winning streak ( )

After again winning their two opening CB40 games, the Orange Lions will be hoping to go one better this season when they face Middlesex in Voorburg on Monday.

VRA eyes treble of doubles, ACC start shakily VRA eyes treble of doubles, ACC start shakily ( )

The two Amsterdam sides dominated the Topklasse in 2011, but VRA and ACC start the new season with profoundly differing circumstances.

Bilingual schools make Dutch cricket history Bilingual schools make Dutch cricket history ( )

The first two regional tournaments in the Bilingual Schools Cricket Challenge take place in Voorburg and Utrecht, with schools from Zoetermeer and Culemborg taking the honours.

Orange Lions beat Worcestershire and the weather Orange Lions beat Worcestershire and the weather ( )

A record-breaking stand of 132 between Stephan Myburgh and Cameron Borgas sees the Netherlands to a splendid 9-wicket over Worcestershire in Kidderminster on Monday.

Thrilling last-ball win for the Dutch in Bristol Thrilling last-ball win for the Dutch in Bristol ( )

The Netherlands' first CB40 match of the season goes right down to the wire as they beat Gloucestershire by a single run off the final ball of the game.

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Topklasse: ACC v Dosti Amsterdam
Topklasse: VOC Rotterdam v VRA Amsterdam
T20 Cup: VRA Amsterdam v HCC
CB40: The Netherlands v Middlesex
T20 Cup: VRA Amsterdam v Bloemendaal
T20 Cup: Excelsior'20 Schiedam v FC Amsterdam United
T20 Cup: Excelsior'20 Schiedam v Punjab Rotterdam
T20 Cup: VCC Voorburg v Kampong Utrecht
Bilingual Schools Cricket Challenge: Central Zone tournament
Bilingual Schools Challenge: West Zone tournament
T20 Cup: VCC Voorburg v ACC Amsterdam
CB40: Worcestershire v The Netherlands

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                        P    W  Pts
Ireland                 3    3   54
Afghanistan             3    2   37
Scotland                3    1   36
UAE                     3    1   23
Netherlands             3    0   23
Namibia                 3    1   23
Kenya                   3    0   22
Canada                  3    0    0

Kenya-Namibia ties postponed Kenya-Namibia ties postponed ( )

The Kenya v Namibia matches in Nairobi next month are postponed due to security issues.

Namibia off the mark with easy win Namibia off the mark with easy win ( )

Namibia get all 20 points after beating Canada for their first win of this edition of the Intercontinental Cup.

Viljoen five wicket haul is highlight of day three Viljoen five wicket haul is highlight of day three ( )

A five wicket haul from Christi Viljoen leaves Namibia well ahead of Canada on day three.

Namibia on top after Burger century Namibia on top after Burger century ( )

An innings of 135 from Sarel Burger secures first innings points for Namibia.

Honours even after day one in Windhoek Honours even after day one in Windhoek ( )

Day one of the Intercontinental Cup match between Canada and Namibia ends with Canada on 264-9.

Tournament Home StatsZone

                        P    W  Pts
Ireland                 6    5   10
UAE                     6    5   10
Scotland                6    4    8
Netherlands             6    3    6
Afghanistan             6    3    6
Kenya                   6    2    4
Namibia                 6    1    2
Canada                  6    1    2

Kenya-Namibia ties postponed Kenya-Namibia ties postponed ( )

The Kenya v Namibia matches in Nairobi next month are postponed due to security issues.

Viljoen 50 the difference as Namibia win a low scoring contest Viljoen 50 the difference as Namibia win a low scoring contest ( )

Christi Viljoen's 50 ensures that Namibia gain their first WCL Championship win.

Canada bounce back with a close win Canada bounce back with a close win ( )

After losing the Intercontinental Cup match, Canada get their tour of Namibia back on track with a win in the first one-day match.

Afghanistan evens the score Afghanistan evens the score ( )

Helped by a century from Karim Sadiq, Afghanistan leveled the ODI series in Sharjah on Saturday with a comfortable five-wicket victory.

Scotland lose their second match against UAE Scotland lose their second match against UAE ( )

Scotland concede 30 extras as UAE win with a ball to spare.

Tournament Home StatsZone

Group A

                            P    W    T   NR    L  Pts     NRR
Gloucestershire             3    2    0    0    1    4     1.81
Netherlands                 3    2    0    0    1    4    -0.02
Worcestershire              2    1    0    0    1    2     0.44
Lancashire                  1    1    0    0    0    2     0.13
Middlesex                   2    1    0    0    1    2    -0.14
Essex                       2    0    0    1    1    1    -0.90
Leicestershire              3    0    0    1    2    1    -2.11

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