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2 days ago
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ICC Development Awards: Nepal, Bhutan & USA Among 8 Nations To Receive Top Honours
Last Updated: Nepal and Bhutan were among eight nations honored in the 2024 ICC Development Awards. USA Cricket won ICC Associate Member Men's Team Performance of the Year. South Asian neighbours Nepal and Bhutan were among eight nations honoured in the 2024 edition of the ICC Development Awards, cricket's governing body announced during its annual board meeting on Sunday. USA Cricket received the ICC Associate Member Men's Team Performance of the Year award for their achievements in the past year, which included qualifying for the Super Eight of the T20 World Cup hosted by the USA and the West Indies. Their victories against Canada and the historic win against Pakistan led to the elimination of Babar Azam's team from the competition, bringing the tournament into the spotlight of mainstream American television and news. Besides the USA, Bhutan and Nepal, other nations receiving awards were Indonesia, Namibia, Scotland, Tanzania, and Vanuatu. Fifteen associate member nations were shortlisted for the awards. Cricket Namibia won the ICC Development Initiative of the Year award for their Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket Programme, the country's flagship grassroots development initiative. For the first time, the ICC Female Cricket Initiative of the Year award will be shared by two Members – Bhutan Cricket Council Board and Vanuatu Cricket Association. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) received the ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year award. Their strategic expansion across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, and their newly launched CAN Domestic Facebook accounts resulted in a total reach of approximately 117 million. ICC chairman Jay Shah said: 'It is a pleasure to announce the global winners of the ICC Development Awards. This is a celebration of global exceptionalism, with all winners deserving the accolades they have received in their mission to grow the game in emerging nations." Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
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- Business Standard
Nepal, Bhutan and USA eceive top honors in ICC Development Awards ceremony
South Asian neighbours Nepal and Bhutan were among eight nations to win global honours in the 2024 edition of ICC Development Awards, cricket's parent body said on the sidelines of its annual board meeting here on Sunday. USA Cricket received the ICC Associate Member Men's Team Performance of the Year award for their success in the last calendar year, with performances that included qualifying for the Super Eight of the T20 World Cup hosted by the USA and the West Indies. Their victories against Canada and the historic win against Pakistan saw them knock out the Babar Azam-led team from the competition, bringing the tournament to the forefront of mainstream American television and news. Apart from USA, Bhutan and Nepal, other five nations to receive the awards were Indonesia, Namibia, Scotland, Tanzania, and Vanuatu. There were 15 associate member nations shortlisted for the awards. Cricket Namibia have won the ICC Development Initiative of the Year award for their Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket Programme, the country's flagship grassroots development initiative. For the first time, the ICC Female Cricket Initiative of the Year award will be shared by two Members -- Bhutan Cricket Council Board and Vanuatu Cricket Association. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has received the ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year award. The organization's strategic expansion across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, and their newly launched CAN Domestic Facebook accounts resulted in a total reach of approximately 117 million. ICC chairman Jay Shah said: "It is a pleasure to announce the global winners of the ICC Development Awards. This is a celebration of global exceptionalism, with all winners worthy of the accolades they have received in their mission to grow the game in emerging nations.
NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
ICC Development Awards: Nepal, Bhutan And USA Among 8 Nations Receiving Top Honours
South Asian neighbours Nepal and Bhutan were among eight nations to win global honours in the 2024 edition of ICC Development Awards, cricket's parent body said on the sidelines of its annual board meeting on Sunday. USA Cricket received the ICC Associate Member Men's Team Performance of the Year award for their success in the last calendar year, with performances that included qualifying for the Super Eight of the T20 World Cup hosted by the USA and the West Indies. Their victories against Canada and the historic win against Pakistan saw them knock out the Babar Azam-led team from the competition, bringing the tournament to the forefront of mainstream American television and news. Apart from USA, Bhutan and Nepal, other five nations to receive the awards were Indonesia, Namibia, Scotland, Tanzania, and Vanuatu. There were 15 associate member nations shortlisted for the awards. Cricket Namibia have won the ICC Development Initiative of the Year award for their Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket Programme, the country's flagship grassroots development initiative. For the first time, the ICC Female Cricket Initiative of the Year award will be shared by two Members -- Bhutan Cricket Council Board and Vanuatu Cricket Association. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has received the ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year award. The organization's strategic expansion across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, and their newly launched CAN Domestic Facebook accounts resulted in a total reach of approximately 117 million. ICC chairman Jay Shah said: "It is a pleasure to announce the global winners of the ICC Development Awards. This is a celebration of global exceptionalism, with all winners worthy of the accolades they have received in their mission to grow the game in emerging nations."
The Hindu
2 days ago
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- The Hindu
ICC Development Awards: Nepal, Bhutan and USA among eight nations to receive top honours
South Asian neighbours Nepal and Bhutan were among eight nations to win global honours in the 2024 edition of ICC Development Awards, cricket's parent body said on the sidelines of its annual board meeting in Singapore on Sunday. USA Cricket received the ICC Associate Member Men's Team Performance of the Year award for its success in the last calendar year, with performances that included qualifying for the Super Eight of the T20 World Cup hosted by the USA and West Indies. Its victories against Canada and the historic win against Pakistan saw it knock out the Babar Azam-led team from the competition, bringing the tournament to the forefront of mainstream American television and news. Apart from USA, Bhutan and Nepal, the other five nations to receive the awards were Indonesia, Namibia, Scotland, Tanzania, and Vanuatu. There were 15 associate member nations shortlisted for the awards. Cricket Namibia has won the ICC Development Initiative of the Year award for its Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket Programme, the country's flagship grassroots development initiative. For the first time, the ICC Female Cricket Initiative of the Year award will be shared by two Members—Bhutan Cricket Council Board and Vanuatu Cricket Association. The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has received the ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year award. The organisation's strategic expansion across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, and its newly launched CAN Domestic Facebook accounts resulted in a total reach of approximately 117 million. ICC chairman Jay Shah said: 'It is a pleasure to announce the global winners of the ICC Development Awards. This is a celebration of global exceptionalism, with all winners worthy of the accolades they have received in their mission to grow the game in emerging nations.'
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
ICC Development awards 2024: USA, Nepal, Bhutan shine on global stage
The ICC Logo (Image via ICC) USA, Nepal and Bhutan were among eight countries honoured at the 2024 ICC Development Awards, announced during the annual board meeting of the International Cricket Council on Sunday. USA Cricket received the ICC Associate Member Men's Team Performance of the Year award for their strong showings last year, which included qualifying for the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup. Co-hosting the tournament with the West Indies, the US side defeated Canada and pulled off a stunning win over Pakistan — knocking Babar Azam's team out of the competition and drawing huge attention. Bhutan and Nepal also made the winners' list, along with Indonesia, Namibia, Scotland, Tanzania and Vanuatu. In total, 15 Associate Member countries had been shortlisted for the awards. Sachin Tendulkar's first international hundred: The Farokh Engineer connection, bbq and a swing! Commenting on the awards, ICC chairman Jay Shah said, 'It is a pleasure to announce the global winners of the ICC Development Awards. This is a celebration of global exceptionalism, with all winners worthy of the accolades they have received in their mission to grow the game in emerging nations,' as quoted by PTI. Namibia won the ICC Development Initiative of the Year award for its Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket Programme, a grassroots cricket project that has become a key part of the country's development strategy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Learn More Undo Poll Which country do you think will be the next big contender in international cricket? USA Nepal Bhutan For the first time, the ICC Female Cricket Initiative of the Year award was shared by two organisations — the Bhutan Cricket Council Board and the Vanuatu Cricket Association. Nepal's governing body, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN), won the ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year award. Their expansion across digital platforms — including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, and their new CAN Domestic Facebook pages — helped them reach around 117 million people. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
