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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
QCA named ICC Cricket 4 Good Social Impact Initiative Asia winner
The Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) has been recognized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as one of the winners for ICC Cricket 4 Good Social Impact Initiative of the Year 2024. QCA which has held blood donation campaigns and other initiatives said, 'The milestone highlights our commitment to using cricket as a force for positive change - empowering communities and building a better future through cricket.' Cricket 4 Good Social Impact Initiative of the Year: Africa Regional Winner – Cricket Kenya; Americas Regional Winner – Cricket Chile; Asia Regional Winner – Qatar Cricket Association; EAP Regional Winner – Persatuan Cricket Indonesia; Europe Regional Winner – Cricket Switzerland. The Regional Winners will now be put forward as contenders to claim the Global Awards, determined by a specialist and independent panel of voters consisting of Indian cricket icon VVS Laxman, former West Indies leg-spinner Samuel Badree, former White Ferns wicketkeeper-batter Katey Martin, Head of Marketing – Unilever International Nitin Agarwal and representatives from ICC partners, ICC Full Members, and the media, with the Global Winners set to be revealed on ICC channels once voting concludes.
Int'l Cricket Council
4 days ago
- Business
- Int'l Cricket Council
Global Nominees of ICC Development Awards 2024 announced
The ICC is pleased to reveal the outstanding programmes and performances that have won regional honours in the 2024 edition of the ICC Development Awards. The ICC Development Awards were established in 2002 to celebrate the initiatives and innovative programmes leading the growth of the sport around the world, delivered by ICC Members in emerging nations. For the first time, the 2024 awards comprise seven categories after the introduction of the ICC X Rexona criiio Festival of the Year award. After a year of exceptional innovation and growth, 24 ICC Members have been honoured as Regional Winners – ranging from leading participation in countries such as Bermuda and Sierra Leone to revolutionary social impact programmes in Spain and Qatar, also featuring some exceptional on-field performances in international competition. The Regional Winners will now be put forward as contenders to claim the Global Awards, determined by a specialist and independent panel of voters consisting of Indian cricket icon VVS Laxman, former West Indies leg-spinner Samuel Badree, former White Ferns wicketkeeper-batter Katey Martin, Head of Marketing – Unilever International Nitin Agarwal and representatives from ICC partners, ICC Full Members, and the media, with the Global Winners set to be revealed on ICC channels once voting concludes. Speaking on the announcement of the Regional Winners of the ICC Development Awards, ICC Chairman, Mr. Jay Shah said: 'For the past 22 years, the ICC Development Awards have celebrated the successes of ICC Associate Members, and it is pleasing to see how much growth in innovation, creativity and inclusivity has taken place with each passing year. 'Cricket is a vehicle for change and the programmes and projects delivered both physically and digitally reflect the hard work of our passionate Members from around the world who work tirelessly to see the sport grow in their territories. 'The inclusion of a brand-new category in the ICC X Rexona criiio Festival of the Year is another step in the right direction, proving that real growth is taking place globally. 'I would like to congratulate the regional winners on their success and wish them luck as we embark on the global voting process.' More details on each of the nominated entries will be available via the ICC website. ICC Development Awards 2025 Categories ICC Development Initiative of the Year – acknowledges the outstanding development initiative delivered by an Associate Member, either through a physical participation programme or a digitally delivered game development initiative during the year. ICC Female Cricket Initiative of the Year - acknowledges the outstanding female cricket focused initiative delivered by an Associate Member to promote the game, either through a physical participation programme or a digitally delivered game development initiative during the year. ICC Associate Member Men's Team Performance of the Year - acknowledges the outstanding men's on-field performance of the year by an Associate Member team in an ICC event or bilateral cricket. ICC Associate Member Women's Team Performance of the Year – acknowledges the outstanding women's on-field performance of the year by an Associate Member team in an ICC event or bilateral cricket. ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year – acknowledges the outstanding innovative use of digital platforms, campaigns or technology by an Associate Member to drive engagement with fans and the wider community during the year. ICC Cricket 4 Good Social Impact Initiative of the Year - acknowledges the outstanding project where cricket is used as a vehicle for social change or development. Whether it be female empowerment, health, education, or community initiatives, the project will have used cricket as a platform to deliver and impact on wider social development issues during the year. ICC criiio Cricket Festival of the Year with Rexona - this award acknowledges an outstanding festival delivered by an ICC Associate Member that was part of the ICC criiio Cricket Festival pilot programme 2024 that has made a significant impact in promoting the women's game. The initiative should have successfully increased participation and helped create a legacy for the development of women's cricket within the country. ICC Development Initiative of the Year Africa Regional Winner – Cricket Namibia Americas Regional Winner – Brazilian Cricket Association Asia Regional Winner – Malaysian Cricket Association EAP Regional Winner – Persatuan Cricket Indonesia Europe Regional Winner – Hellenic Cricket Federation (Greece) ICC Female Cricket Initiative of the Year Africa Regional Winner – Cricket Sierra Leone Americas Regional Winner – Brazilian Cricket Association Asia Regional Winner – Bhutan Cricket Council Board EAP Regional Winner – Vanuatu Cricket Association Europe Regional Winner – Cricket España ICC Associate Member Men's Performance of the Year Africa Regional Winner – Uganda Cricket Association Americas Regional Winner – USA Cricket Asia Regional Winner – Emirates Cricket Board EAP Regional Winner – Japan Cricket Association Europe Regional Winner – Guernsey Cricket ICC Associate Member Women's Performance of the Year Africa Regional Winner – Nigeria Cricket Federation Asia Regional Winner – Emirates Cricket Board EAP Regional Winner – Persatuan Cricket Indonesia Europe Regional Winner – Cricket Scotland ICC Digital Fan Engagement of the Year Africa Regional Winner – Cricket Namibia Americas Regional Winner – Bermuda Cricket Board Asia Regional Winner – Cricket Association of Nepal EAP Regional Winner – Persatuan Cricket Indonesia Cricket 4 Good Social Impact Initiative of the Year Africa Regional Winner – Cricket Kenya Americas Regional Winner – Cricket Chile Asia Regional Winner – Qatar Cricket Association EAP Regional Winner – Persatuan Cricket Indonesia Europe Regional Winner – Cricket Switzerland ICC X Rexona criiio Festival of the Year (Global Shortlist) Tanzania Cricket Association Cricket Association of Nepal Emirates Cricket Board Persatuan Cricket Indonesia The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
England tour with India A team may boost Manav's career
Jaipur: , the left-arm spinner from Sri Ganganagar in northwest Rajasthan, is not a familiar face at the Indian Premier League, a springboard for the emerging talent. Signed by for Rs 20 lakh in 2024 and re-signed for Rs 30 lakh in 2025, he has played just one game in 2024, where his performance faded into the high-octane spotlight. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A handful of balls, no standout wickets, and a fleeting presence. Ordinary at best. But beneath the surface of those quiet outings lies a player brimming with promise. Manav grew up spinning a cricket ball through the dusty streets of his small town, dreaming beyond the desert's edge. His left-arm orthodox spin, sharp and quick, turned heads in Rajasthan's age group circuits. Coming from a lower-middle class background, Manav's father Jagdeesh Suthar, a physical education teacher in a private school, backed him to play cricket. The youngster was 12 when his father enrolled him in the district cricket association's academy which provided him with every necessary support. By 2021, at 19, he stepped onto the first-class stage for Rajasthan against Andhra in the . Unfazed, he claimed 44 wickets in his first eight matches, four four-wicket hauls, two five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket match hauls. The 2022–23 Ranji season cemented his name with 39 wickets in six games. His coach Dheeraj Sharma shares that Manav is sincere towards his goals, but when VVS Laxman told him that he is being 'looked at', the 22-year-old disciplined himself further. "At NCA in 2022-23, VVS Laxman told him that we are looking at you and if you continue doing well in the Ranji Trophy, you will be picked for India A. His motivation increased a lot after that," Manav's coach told TOI. Manav's bat added another chapter. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In Duleep Trophy 2024-25, he scored 82 for India C against India B, anchoring a faltering lineup. Weeks later, an unbeaten 96 against Puducherry in the Ranji Trophy showcased his nerve. His seven-wicket haul (7/49) against India D in the Duleep Trophy proved he could swing games single-handedly. What makes Manav stand out? "He is a left-arm spinner in the classical mould. What differentiates him from others is his straight-arm action. His batting is also his strength," Dheeraj added. His journey took him from a Gujarat Titans net bowler in 2022 to the 2023 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, where he debuted for India A, and a tour to South Africa. Every step showcased his hunger. Now, in 2025, a new stage beckons. Manav has earned a spot in the India A squad for England, set to play two unofficial Tests against (May 30–June 2 and June 6–9) and a practice match against India's senior team (June 13–16).
NDTV
30-04-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
India Great Recommended Vaibhav Suryavanshi To Rahul Dravid For Rajasthan Royals: "Saw Him Crying..."
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become a household name after the miracle that the 14-year-old prodigy produced in the IPL 2025. Playing for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Monday, Vaibhav Suryavanshi slammed a 35-ball century to become the youngest ever (14 years, 32 days) T20 centurion in the world. He is also the fastest Indian centurion in the history of the IPL. According to a report in The Indian Express, it was VVS Laxman, who recommended Vaibhav Suryavanshi's name to Rahul Dravid for Rajasthan Royals. The report further revealed the role of VVS Laxman in the rise of Vaibhav Suryavanshi through the ranks. VVS Laxman, who has been associated with the erstwhile National Cricket Academy (NCA), was impressed with Vaibhav Suryavanshi and picked him for for U-19 quadrangular series against England and Bangladesh. According to a report in Sportstar, in one of the games for India B in the series, he broke down after getting out for 36. "In one of the games, Vaibhav was run out for 36. So, he started crying in the dressing room. When Laxman saw this, he came to him and said, 'We don't only see the runs here. We see people who have the skill for the long run.' Laxman saw his potential very quickly. The BCCI has backed him too," his coach Manoj Ojha had told Sportstar. Ojha even wanted him to leave Bihar because the cricket infrastructure is not up to the mark. "Bihar is not ideal for aspiring cricketers. No one cares. The BCCI has stopped caring about it as well. It's becoming increasingly difficult with each passing day," Vaibhav Suryavanshi's coach Manoj Ojha had told this newspaper. "As a coach, I want him to leave Bihar immediately to play for another state. I want top Ranji teams to offer him a chance, and he must accept it. He should play for a state where he can be nurtured and where he would be well-supported."
India.com
30-04-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Not Dravid, THIS star cricketer discovered Vaibhav Suryavanshi for IPL 2025
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about the star cricketer who discovered the talent of Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi and it's not RR head coach Rahul Dravid. Vaibhav Suryavanshi became youngest-ever centurion in IPL at the age of just 14 in Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match vs Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Monday. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Former India batter and head of NCA VVS Laxman was first to identify Vaibhav Suryvanshi during BCCI Under-19 series, when he was only 12 years of age. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) VVS Laxman picked Vaibhav Suryavanshi for India Under-19 for quadrangular series which also featured England and Bangladesh. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) VVS Laxman recommended Vaibhav Suryavanshi to RR head coach Rahul Dravid. 'In one of the games, Vaibhav was run out for 36. So, he started crying in the dressing room. When Laxman saw this, he came to him and said, 'We don't only see the runs here. We see people who have the skill for the long run.' Laxman saw his potential very quickly. The BCCI has backed him too,' Vaibhav's coach Manoj Ojha had told Sportstar. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was bought for Rs 1.1 crore by Rajasthan Royals at the IPL 2025 mega auction, although he was only 14 years of age. Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 2nd fastest IPL century in history of the T20 league, off only 35 balls with 11 sixes.
