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The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Sport
- 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
20-07-2025
- Sport
- 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!
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
ICC Development Awards: Nepal, Bhutan and USA are 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 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 . Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category CXO Digital Marketing PGDM Product Management MBA Public Policy Operations Management healthcare Technology Data Science Finance Cybersecurity Data Analytics Degree Design Thinking Others MCA Data Science others Management Leadership Healthcare Project Management Artificial Intelligence Skills you'll gain: Customer-Centricity & Brand Strategy Product Marketing, Distribution, & Analytics Digital Strategies & Innovation Skills Leadership Insights & AI Integration Expertise Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode IIMK Chief Marketing and Growth Officer Starts on Apr 7, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategy & Innovation Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation Leadership in Technology Management Cybersecurity & Risk Management Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Chief Technology Officer Starts on Jun 28, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Digital Strategy Development Expertise Emerging Technologies & Digital Trends Data-driven Decision Making Leadership in the Digital Age Duration: 40 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Chief Digital Officer Starts on Jun 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Operations Strategy for Business Excellence Organizational Transformation Corporate Communication & Crisis Management Capstone Project Presentation Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow Chief Operations Officer Programme Starts on Jun 30, 2024 Get Details 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Car Novels Undo 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. Live Events 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."
