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USA U19 team secures final spot for 2026 Cricket World Cup after dominant qualifiers
The United States U19 cricket team, led by Arjun Mahesh, has become the 16th and final side to qualify for the 2026 U19 Men's Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia. USA sealed their spot with dominant wins over Canada, Bermuda, and Argentina in the qualifiers. Dubai: The United States team, led by wicketkeeper-batter Arjun Mahesh, has become the 16th and final side to secure a place in the U19 Men's Cricket World Cup, to be jointly hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia next year. All 1️⃣6️⃣ teams for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 are locked in 🔒 — ICC (@ICC) August 16, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The team locked their spot in the global event with a game in hand by emphatically beating Canada, Bermuda and Argentina in the double round-robin Qualifier played in Rydal, Georgia. More from First Cricket CSK break silence on Dewald Brevis signing in IPL 2025 after Ashwin stirs controversy with 'extra pay' claim USA set the tone with a 65-run win over Canada, followed by big victories against Bermuda and Argentina putting them in the driver's seat at the halfway stage of the competition. Their bowlers then came up with some more dominating performances to beat Bermuda and Argentina in the return leg to garner 10 points, which was enough to seal them the World Cup berth. Top-order batter Amrinder Singh Gill scored 199 runs in three innings, while the spin-bowling duo of Ansh Rai and Sahir Bhatia grabbed seven scalps each. USA will play their last game against Canada later on Saturday. The top-10 teams from the 2024 edition in South Africa have secured automatic qualification for the 2026 event along with Full Member hosts Zimbabwe. The remaining five spots were decided through regional qualifiers around the world. The automatically qualified teams in the tournament are Zimbabwe, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and the West Indies, while USA, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Japan and Scotland have come through regional qualifying competitions. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Happy' to play with CSK captain, Prithvi Shaw joins Maharashtra after leaving Mumbai
is set to represent Maharashtra for the upcoming 2025/26 domestic season after receiving a no-objection certificate from Mumbai. As first reported by TOI, Prithvi Shaw had revealed that he was offered a promising opportunity to play professional cricket under a different state association for the upcoming domestic season, which has now been confirmed as Maharashtra. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "At this stage of my career, I believe joining the Maharashtra team will help me grow further as a cricketer. I am deeply grateful to the Mumbai Cricket Association for the opportunities and support I have received over the years. Maharashtra Cricket Association has made remarkable efforts in recent years to enhance cricketing infrastructure across the state," Shaw said in a statement. 'Initiatives like the Maharashtra Premier League, Women's MPL, Corporate Shield, and D.B. Deodhar Tournament are testament to their vision. I'm confident that being part of such a progressive setup will positively impact my journey as a cricketer. I'm happy to get the opportunity to play alongside talented players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ankit Bawne, Rahul Tripathi, Rajneesh Gurbani, and Mukesh Choudhary in the Maharashtra team. " Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. "We are delighted to welcome a player of Prithvi Shaw's calibre to the Maharashtra team. His inclusion adds tremendous strength to an already talented squad comprising experienced players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ankit Bawne, Rahul Tripathi, Mukesh Choudhary, and Rajneesh Gurbani. Shaw's international and IPL experience will be invaluable, especially for mentoring younger players in the squad. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the MCA Apex Council and the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) for supporting this decision. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Maharashtra Cricket Association stands firmly behind Prithvi in his new journey, and we wish him the very best for the seasons ahead," said Rohit Pawar, MCA President. Shaw, who will play alongside Gaikwad, the current captain of five-time IPL champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has represented India in five Tests, six ODIs, and one T20I. He led India to victory in the 2018 U19 Men's Cricket World Cup and scored a century in his Test debut against West Indies at Rajkot. Recent months have seen Shaw struggle with batting form and fitness issues. He was removed from Mumbai's team during last year's Ranji Trophy in October. Shaw returned to play in Mumbai's successful 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign, scoring 197 runs in nine games. However, he was not selected for the Vijay Hazare Trophy squad. His record for Mumbai includes 2,648 runs in 32 first-class matches at an average of 49.03, with seven centuries and ten half-centuries. In List A cricket, he scored 3399 runs in 29 games with ten centuries and fourteen fifties. Delhi Capitals released Shaw after the 2024 IPL season. He went unsold in the 2025 mega auction and was not considered as a replacement player during the tournament. Shaw will now participate in the ongoing D.B. Deodhar Tournament, which helps select players for upcoming senior men's domestic tournaments.
News18
14-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
South African President Celebrates WTC Win: 'Proud Of Captain Temba Bavuma'
Last Updated: South Africa ended their 27-year knockout curse by defeating Australia in the 2025 ICC World Test Championship as Cyril Ramaphosa praised Captain Temba Bavuma and the team. After years of disappointment in knockout games of major tournaments, South Africa finally broke their 27-year knockout curse by defeating Australia by five wickets to win the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final on the fourth day at Lord's on Saturday. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa took to social media to celebrate his country's WTC victory. 'Congratulations to the Proteas the ICC Test Champions . We are proud of Captain Temba Bavuma for leading from the front," Cyril Ramaphosa posted on X. 'A victory for you and for the nation," he added. South Africa ended day three at 213/2, chasing 282, and were on the brink of victory. Given their history of collapsing under pressure, especially against serial championship winners Australia, there was a mix of caution and optimism. Markram, who was 102 not out at the end of day three, continued his aggressive play to lead South Africa to victory with a brilliant 136. The Proteas completed the chase in 83.4 overs, securing their eighth consecutive win in the format. Markram, who had led South Africa to victory in the 2014 U19 Men's Cricket World Cup, once again played a pivotal role in securing a major senior championship win, their first since the 1998 ICC Knockout, known as the Champions Trophy. Resuming at 213/2, South Africa faced an early setback when Temba Bavuma edged a back-of-the-length delivery from Cummins to the keeper, falling for 66 off 134 balls. With Nathan Lyon getting some turn, South Africa had to navigate nervy moments as Australia maintained pressure and restricted free runs. Markram eased the tension by hitting Cummins for a boundary, followed by a pull through mid-wicket. However, Australia struck again when Mitchell Starc bowled Tristan Stubbs, removing the leg-stump bail. Australia's desperation was evident when they wasted their third review of the innings. Markram and David Bedingham remained calm and steadily rotated the strike, inching closer to the target. The deficit fell below 20 when Bedingham played a smooth on-drive off Cummins, energising the Proteas supporters. The crowd erupted when Markram whipped Hazlewood through mid-wicket for four, followed by three runs in the same area on the next ball. Although Markram was dismissed for 136 by Hazlewood, Kyle Verreynne secured the win by carving Starc through cover-point, sparking joyous celebrations among players, supporters, family members, and former players both at Lord's and back in South Africa. First Published: June 14, 2025, 18:23 IST
Int'l Cricket Council
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Europe eagerly awaits action-packed summer of ICC Qualifying events
Four events spanning Men's, Women's and U19 cricket feature in bumper pathway event schedule in the region Italy, Netherland and Scotland will host events from May to August featuring 19 teams from 11 hopeful nations vying for qualification Infographics detailing the road to qualification for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, ICC Women's T20 World Cup and the U19 Men's Cricket World Cup are available to download from the ICC's Online Media Zone Europe is gearing up to host four landmark pathway events during a blockbuster summer, with World Cup spots up for grabs across ICC Men's, Women's and U19 pathway events from May to August. The action-packed schedule begins with the first step on the road to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The Europe Qualifier Division 2, staged in Rome, Italy, will see the hosts welcome Germany, Isle of Man, Jersey, Spain and Sweden for 15 round-robin matches across Simar and Roma Cricket Grounds in the Italian capital from 25-29 May where the top two teams will advance to the Europe Qualifier. Hosts Netherlands and Ireland lie in wait at the next stage from 20-27 August, and a double round-robin format will determine the two nations that will progress to the global qualifying event – the final hurdle on the road to England and Wales 2026. Sandwiched between those two events are key competitions in the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 pathways. From 5 July, the Netherlands will stage the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Europe Qualifier with the ultimate goal of a World Cup spot up for grabs. Sub-regional victors Italy, Guernsey and Jersey join Scotland, and the hosts, to do battle over the week-long event, and the top two teams in the table come the final fixtures at Voorburg CC on 11 July will earn their places alongside some of the biggest names in world cricket competing in India and Sri Lanka next year. The penultimate event on the calendar will be the hotly-contested ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier in Scotland. Six teams featuring the most exciting young players in the region will head to Scotland with just a solitary World Cup berth available to the table-topping side. Denmark, Guernsey, Jersey, Netherlands, Scotland and Sweden will all be hoping to triumph across three venues in Forfarshire and earn their place at the celebrated World Cup event in Zimbabwe and Namibia early next year. President of Cricket Italy, Lorena Haz Paz, said: "Italy is honoured to be hosting another ICC event after the success of last year's Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier, and in particular a Women's event. I wish the six participating teams the best of luck as they start their journeys towards the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales.' Chief Executive of (KNCB) Lucas Hendrikse, said: 'The KNCB is looking forward to hosting a busy summer of international tournament cricket in 2025. Alongside our CWC League 2 hosting commitments, we are proud to be hosting pinnacle European events for both the Men's and Women's T20 World Cup pathways. 'It is always a pleasure to welcome high-quality teams to the Netherlands, and this summer promises many opportunities to watch live cricket across our fantastic international venues." Chief Executive of Cricket Scotland, Trudy Lindblade, added: 'Cricket Scotland is thrilled to be hosting the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier this summer. We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the best young players from across Europe, as they compete to play at next year's showpiece event in Zimbabwe and Namibia. 'Forfarshire, Arbroath, and Strathmore are three of our most historic and picturesque grounds, and we would encourage the Scottish cricketing public and local communities to come along and support the cricketing stars of the future. 'We are grateful to the International Cricket Council for the opportunity to host another major pathway event and we're looking forward to a sunny week of exciting high-quality cricket.'
Int'l Cricket Council
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Test: Europe eagerly awaits action-packed summer of ICC Qualifying events
Four events spanning Men's, Women's and U19 cricket feature in bumper pathway event schedule in the region Italy, Netherland and Scotland will host events from May to August featuring 19 teams from 11 hopeful nations vying for qualification Infographics detailing the road to qualification for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, ICC Women's T20 World Cup and the U19 Men's Cricket World Cup are available to download from the ICC's Online Media Zone Europe is gearing up to host four landmark pathway events during a blockbuster summer, with World Cup spots up for grabs across ICC Men's, Women's and U19 pathway events from May to August. The action-packed schedule begins with the first step on the road to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The Europe Qualifier Division 2, staged in Rome, Italy, will see the hosts welcome Germany, Isle of Man, Jersey, Spain and Sweden for 15 round-robin matches across Simar and Roma Cricket Grounds in the Italian capital from 25-29 May where the top two teams will advance to the Europe Qualifier. Hosts Netherlands and Ireland lie in wait at the next stage from 20-27 August, and a double round-robin format will determine the two nations that will progress to the global qualifying event – the final hurdle on the road to England and Wales 2026. Sandwiched between those two events are key competitions in the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 pathways. From 5 July, the Netherlands will stage the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Europe Qualifier with the ultimate goal of a World Cup spot up for grabs. Sub-regional victors Italy, Guernsey and Jersey join Scotland, and the hosts, to do battle over the week-long event, and the top two teams in the table come the final fixtures at Voorburg CC on 11 July will earn their places alongside some of the biggest names in world cricket competing in India and Sri Lanka next year. The penultimate event on the calendar will be the hotly-contested ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier in Scotland. Six teams featuring the most exciting young players in the region will head to Scotland with just a solitary World Cup berth available to the table-topping side. Denmark, Guernsey, Jersey, Netherlands, Scotland and Sweden will all be hoping to triumph across three venues in Forfarshire and earn their place at the celebrated World Cup event in Zimbabwe and Namibia early next year. President of Cricket Italy, Lorena Haz Paz, said: "Italy is honoured to be hosting another ICC event after the success of last year's Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier, and in particular a Women's event. I wish the six participating teams the best of luck as they start their journeys towards the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales.' Chief Executive of (KNCB) Lucas Hendrikse, said: 'The KNCB is looking forward to hosting a busy summer of international tournament cricket in 2025. Alongside our CWC League 2 hosting commitments, we are proud to be hosting pinnacle European events for both the Men's and Women's T20 World Cup pathways. 'It is always a pleasure to welcome high-quality teams to the Netherlands, and this summer promises many opportunities to watch live cricket across our fantastic international venues." Chief Executive of Cricket Scotland, Trudy Lindblade, added: 'Cricket Scotland is thrilled to be hosting the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Europe Qualifier this summer. We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the best young players from across Europe, as they compete to play at next year's showpiece event in Zimbabwe and Namibia. 'Forfarshire, Arbroath, and Strathmore are three of our most historic and picturesque grounds, and we would encourage the Scottish cricketing public and local communities to come along and support the cricketing stars of the future. 'We are grateful to the International Cricket Council for the opportunity to host another major pathway event and we're looking forward to a sunny week of exciting high-quality cricket.'
