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NDTV
8 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Watch: Father vs Son Face-Off Viral As Afghanistan Legend Slammed For 1st Ball Six By His Own Son
It is rare that a father and a son get to play with or against each other in the world of cricket. However, for legendary Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, that dream has come true at the age of 40. Nabi faced off against his son Hassan Eisakhil in a match in the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL), Afghanistan's premier T20 cricket tournament. However, Nabi was shown exactly what the young generation is capable of as his son slammed him for a first-ball six, en route to a crisp half-century. Playing for Mis Ainak Region against Amo Region, Nabi came in to bowl the ninth over of the Amo innings. On strike was his son, Hassan Eisakhil, who is 18 years old. What happened next was truly unprecedented. Eisakhil smashed his father for a towering six on the very first ball of his spell, clobbering the ball over mid-wicket. Watch: Mohammad Nabi slammed for 6 by his son Hassan Eisakhil IT'S FATHER VS SON!! - Hassan Eisakhil welcomed his father Mohammad Nabi with a big six in SCL. — ACB Xtra (@acb_190) July 22, 2025 Although Eisakhil appeared to say something to Nabi, it does not seem like any smiles were shared at that moment between father and son. Eisakhil went on to be the top-runscorer for his side, slamming 52 off 36 balls, laced with five boundaries and two sixes. Amo Region managed a total of 162 batting first. Nabi, on the other hand, did not bowl any more overs, conceding 12 runs in his only one. Nabi later came out to bat and hit a six as Mis Ainak Region chased down the target with three overs to spare. The International Cricket Council has pledged more support to Afghanistan's displaced women's cricketers to get back to playing. Most were forced into exile when the Taliban regained power in 2021 and then effectively outlawed women from playing sport. Many fled to Australia and held a match -- without their official crest -- in Melbourne earlier this year. The ICC's annual conference in Singapore at the weekend heard that progress had been made on the governing body's Afghanistan women's cricket initiative. "The programme aims to deliver structured support," the ICC said in a statement late Sunday. It includes "domestic playing opportunities, and engagement at key ICC global events, including the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England," the statement continued, without giving details. But reports said it will enable Afghanistan players the chance to speak to fellow international cricketers and attend workshops conducted by coaches at the global showpieces. The initiative is a collaborative effort by the cricket boards of India, England, India and Australia under the supervision of ICC deputy chair Imran Khwaja.
Int'l Cricket Council
3 days ago
- Politics
- Int'l Cricket Council
Outcomes after ICC Annual Conference in Singapore
The International Cricket Council (ICC) held its Annual Conference in Singapore, where the Board received an update on progress relating to the support for displaced women cricketers of Afghan descent. This initiative is being advanced through a collaborative effort led by the ICC, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and Cricket Australia (CA), under the supervision of ICC Deputy Chair Mr Imran Khwaja. The programme aims to deliver structured support through high-performance initiatives, domestic playing opportunities, and engagement at key ICC global events, including the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in India and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England. In relation to USA Cricket, the ICC reiterated its previous position and confirmed that the organisation remains on notice. USA Cricket is required to undertake comprehensive governance reforms, including but not limited to completing free and fair elections within a three-month period. The Board, however, reserves the right to take such actions as it deems appropriate. The Board also confirmed the awarding of hosting rights for the ICC World Test Championship Finals for the 2027, 2029, and 2031 editions to the England and Wales Cricket Board, following a successful track record in hosting recent finals. Additionally, Mr Gurumurthy Palani (France Cricket), Mr Anuraag Bhatnagar (Cricket Hong Kong, China), and Mr Gurdeep Klair (Cricket Canada) were elected to the ICC Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) as Associate Member representatives. Formal votes of thanks were recorded to outgoing ICC Chief Executive Mr Geoff Allardice, and to departing CEC members Mr Sumod Damodar (Botswana Cricket Association), Mr Rashpal Bajwa (Cricket Canada), and Mr Umair Butt (Cricket Denmark), for their service to the global game. Two new members joined the ICC family to take the total membership to 110 members with Timor-Leste Cricket Federation and Zambia Cricket Union formally becoming ICC Associate members. The ICC AGM also formally adopted the annual report and audited accounts of the ICC Group for the year 2024 together with the auditor's report.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Women's T20 World Cup warm-up games to be played across three venues
Cardiff's Sophia Gardens and the Derby County Ground are among the three venues that will host the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up games before the showpiece event gets underway on June 12 in England. The third venue is Loughborough University, which is the home of the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) National Cricket Performance Centre. The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement on Thursday that the schedule of the warm-up games will be announced in due course. 'All three venues share a rich cricketing pedigree and have played a part in propelling women's cricket on to the global stage. They will play a prominent role in showcasing elite women's cricket to local fans before the start of the tournament,' the ICC release said. ALSO READ: Harmanpreet credits WPL experience for team's improvement after India wins T20 series in England The expanded Women's T20 World Cup, being played in England and Wales, will see 12 teams compete for the trophy that is currently held by New Zealand. A total of 33 games will be played at seven venues across the 24-day competition, before the final takes place at Lord's on July 5. Eight countries have already secured a place in the global event and the final four participants will come through the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier next year. Some of the iconic grounds that will host the tournament are Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), The Hampshire Bowl (Southampton) and the Bristol County Ground.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Sophia Gardens, Derby and Loughborough named as warm-up venues for ICC Women's T20 WC 2026
London: Three well-known cricket venues in England and Wales – Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University – have been confirmed as warm-up match hosts for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. These grounds will stage key preparatory games ahead of the tournament's official start on June 12, 2026 when the first match will be played at Edgbaston. All three venues have a strong history of supporting women's cricket and will now play a key role in showcasing top-level talent before the tournament begins. Loughborough, which houses the ECB's National Cricket Performance Centre, has long been at the heart of England's player development. Sophia Gardens and Derby have also hosted important women's international matches in recent years. Tournament Director Beth Barrett-Wild welcomed the addition of the three venues, saying, "We're thrilled to welcome Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground, and Loughborough University to the roster of incredible venues that will host the tournament next summer. The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 provides an unparalleled opportunity to really shine a spotlight on the excellence in our sport and to launch women's cricket firmly into the mainstream.' The warm-up games will give local fans an early chance to see world-class players in action as the 12 participating nations gear up for the main event. The full schedule for these matches will be announced in the coming months. The 2026 edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup will feature 33 matches across seven iconic venues over 24 days, concluding with the final at Lord's on July 5. Eight teams have already qualified, while the remaining four spots will be filled through the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier next year.
Int'l Cricket Council
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up venues announced
Three elite cricket venues were today added to the list of grounds that will play their part in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales next year. Cardiff's Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University – home of the ECB's National Cricket Performance Centre – will play host to a range of warm-up matches before the tournament gets underway on 12 June 2026. All three venues share a rich cricketing pedigree and have played a part in propelling women's cricket on to the global stage. They will play a prominent role in showcasing elite women's cricket to local fans before the start of the tournament. The warm-up matches, the full schedule of which will be revealed in due course, will see the best in the world go head-to-head as they prepare for next summer's groundbreaking tournament. The expanded ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will see 12 teams compete for the prestigious trophy that is currently held by New Zealand. In all, 33 matches will be played at seven iconic venues across the 24-day competition, before the final takes place at Lord's on 5 July. Eight countries are already sure of their place, with the final four participants to be decided through a Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier next year. England and Wales were awarded hosting rights for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in 2022, with the seven host venues selected subsequently following evaluation of various criteria. Fans can gain priority access to tickets for the tournament by signing up to receive exclusive information on how to buy or by visiting
