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2007 News Archives
ECC Officials ballot to combine with ECB
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is delighted to welcome the members of the Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers (ACU&S)
ECC Scotland gets its first Level 4 qualified coach
Andy Tennant, Cricket Scotland’s newly-designated Head of Cricket, has become the first cricket coach in Scotland to acquire a Level 4 coaching qualification
ECC A Budding Bradman in Mecklenburg -Vorpommern, Germany?
Late one evening recently, in the depths of winter, the villagers in Kothendorf, Mechelenburg...
ECC ICC European Introductory Course in Helsinki
A freezing Helsinki with temperatures averaging -6° greeted Denis Burns delivering the ICC European Introductory Course in Helsinki at in November
ECC Ireland to host inaugural ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier in Belfast
The International Cricket Council today announced the 2008 Associate schedule of international cricket.
ECC ICC statement following its acceptance as a federation recognised by the International Olympic Committee
The International Cricket Council has welcomed the decision by the International Olympic Committee’s Executive Board to return cricket into the Olympic Movement after a gap of more than 100 years
ECC Europe’s talented teenagers selected for tenth Centre of Excellence
28 of Europe’s most promising young cricketers will travel to La Manga Club, Spain in April next year to take part in the tenth annual ICC European Centre of Excellence
ECC Schwerin indoor league gets underway in Germany
The Schwerin indoor league is well underway again, this year with three divisions
ECC Guernsey runs ECB Coach Development Workshops
As part of the Guernsey Cricket Board’s commitment to coach development, four of the ECB Coach Development Workshops were run over a weekend in Guernsey.
ECC Denmark qualifies for World Cup Qualifier 2009
By virtue of a top-four finish, the UAE, Oman, Namibia and Denmark qualified for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier
ECC Europe’s finest set for India
Fourteen young Europeans selected for Global Academy
ECC Road to ICC CWC 2011 continues with World Cricket League Division 2 in Namibia
Six teams set to battle for four places in ICC CWC Qualifier in 2009
ECC Israeli cricket hosts first-ever international match
Croatia spoils the party but day is “huge success” for Israel Cricket Association
ECC ICC European Introductory Umpiring Course Malta
From the 9th to 11th November Malta held its first Umpires Course funded by ICC Europe
ECC Best Practice Coaching Seminar in Denmark
On the 10th and 11th November the Danish House of Sports in Broendby, near Copenhagen, hosted the first ICC Europe and Danish Cricket ¡§Best Practice¡¨ Coaching Seminar
ECC Pakistan’s future stars prepare for three in a row as details of 2008 ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup in Malaysia confirmed
Defending champion Pakistan will get its ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup campaign underway by playing the host Malaysia
ECC Launch of ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2008
The official launch of the ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup 2008 will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia on Wednesday 21 November.
ECC Croatia defeat Israel on historic day
Croatia promoted to Europe Division 2 after defeating Israel by 5 runs in Tel Aviv in a very tight finish.
ECC La Manga Cricket Club 20/20 Tournament
On the 27th, 28th and 29th October, eleven teams gathered at La Manga Club
ECC ICC launches Development Program Annual Awards 2007
ICC Development Program Annual Awards for 2007 were today launched
ECC Birrell heads Leinster coaches’ conference
Adrian Birrell will head-up a coaching conference in Ireland later this week
ECC Irish boys Morgan and Rankin make the cut
Ireland stars, Eoin Morgan and Boyd Rankin, have been announced as 2 of the 54 players selected
ECC 3 out of 3 for the MCC
The third and final fixture of MCC's tour of Cyprus was played today at Happy Valley Ground in Espiskopi.
ECC Holdsworth hits out for MCC in Cyprus
The MCC tour got off to a flying start in Cyprus this weekend, with two victories over their Cypriot hosts.
ECC Influential cricketers tour Cyprus with MCC
The MCC embarks on its fifth and final tour of 2007 to Cyprus this week
ECC Scotland to play England at Citylets Grange
Scotland will play England the first-ever ICC One-Day International between the two countries
ECC Fourie joins Leinster Development Team
Thinus Fourie has joined Leinster Cricket Union’s development programme
ECC France finish fifth at indoor tournament
A France Cricket Indoor Squad competed agaist teams from across the globe at an Indoor Championship
ECC Madrid plays cricket for Unicef
The 1st Solidarity Cricket Tournament in aid of Unicef took place in Madrid on Saturday
ECC ICC Europe funding helps Croatia celebrate new wicket
Sir Oliver Cricket Club, Split, has installed an artificial grass wicket, partially funded by ICC Europe
ECC Capanelle take Italian U13 title
Seven teams took part in the annual Italian Cricket Federaition (FCrI) 8-a-side tournament
ECC Madrid CC and UNICEF team up to knock HIV/AIDS among children for six
Madrid Cricket Club is delighted to announce everything is in place for the 1st Solidarity Cricket Tournament in partnership with UNICEF
ECC Finland to host 10th ICC European Indoor Championship
ICC Europe is pleased to announce that Finland will host the 10th ICC European Indoor Championship
ECC Guernsey and Jersey to take on Europe’s best in 2008
Guernsey and Jersey are to take part in the 2008 ICC European U/17 and U/15 Division 1 Championships
ECC Ireland to host European Division 1 Championship
Ireland has been confirmed as the host of the 2008 ICC European Division 1 Championship
ECC Madrid CC teams up with UNICEF to knock HIV/AIDS for six
This weekend, Madrid Cricket Club will partner with UNICEF...
ECC Scottish Academies ready for action
Cricket Scotland is pleased to confirm the coaches and administrators who will head up the new Regional Academies
ECC Sporting Alfas beat Madrid to take the final
Last weekend saw the finale of the Spanish league, as Madrid CC took on Sporting Alfas in La Manga, Spain
ECC DSSC Berlin Win 2007 German Championship
The favourites, DSSC Berlin, successfully defended their DCB club championship title with a 4 wicket win over Bonn CC
ECC Four Young Scots for Australia
Four recipients of this year’s Terry Racionzer scholarships, which assist young Scottish cricketers to spend a Scottish winter in Australia
ECC Leinster Schoolgirls visit Malvern College
An enthusiastic under 15 Girls team travelled to Malvern College (English midlands)
ECC German Club Championship Final
Everything is set for the final of the German Club Championship in Mönchengladbach on Sunday 16 September
ECC Cricket fever hits hundreds of Czech children
Cricket fever hit summer camps in the Czech Republic
ECC Ireland and Ten Doeschate short-listed for ICC Awards 2007
The Irish cricket team and Netherland’s star Ryan ten Doeschate are on the ICC Awards 2007 shortlist
ECC 12 teams compete in Norwegian Twenty20
No fewer than 12 teams took part in a Twenty20 tournament in Norway on the weekend.
ECC Scot's depart for Twenty20 World Cup
Scotland's cricketers depart for South Africa on Wednesday, to take part in the inaugural ICC Twenty20 World Cup
ECC U15 Div 2: Day 7
Guernsey defeat Jersey to become Division 2 champions
ECC Day 7: Round-up of the last day's play
Isle of Man claim third place, Belgium finish fifth, Germany end in seventh.
ECC Day 6: Round-up and Final Day preview
Gibraltar claim 9th place with an 89 run win over France; brief look ahead to tomorrow's matches
ECC Tourists cross new boundaries
An intrepid group of club cricketers completed a ground-breaking tour of eastern Europe that included matches in Estonia, Finland, Russia and Latvia.
ECC Day 5: Round-up
Jersey and Guernsey, as expected, reach the final; Gibraltar and France seek to avoid wooden spoon tomorrow
ECC Czech children take up cricket
Known unofficially as Australia’s favorite pastime, cricket is virtually off the radar in the Czech Republic and Central Europe
ECC Day 4: Round-up
Spain and Guernsey keep their 100% records to set up vital clash tomorrow. Jersey beat Isle of Man, and Germany win against France.
ECC Ireland in the mood for three-peat in ICC Intercontinental Cup
Ireland made an emphatic statement in the ICC Intercontinental Cup last week with an emphatic and clinical victory over Bermuda
ECC Day 3: Round-up
Comfortable wins for both Guernsey and Belgium in the morning; three-way tie in Group A
ECC European Associates hope for success at 2007 ICC Awards
The ICC has today announced the addition of a new category in the 2007 ICC Awards to be held in Johannesburg on 10 September
ECC Day 2: Round-up
Cyprus and Spain win thrillers against Gibraltar and Belgium. Italians go top of Group A; Isle of Man off to a great start in Spain.
ECC Croatia win the battle of Waterloo
With a thrilling last-over victory over Spain, Croatia took the Division 3 title on Saturday.
ECC Day 1: Round-up
There were opening day wins for Spain, Italy, Jersey and Guernsey in the Under 15 Division Two championships.
ECC Under 15 Division Two preview
Ten teams to battle it out for Under 15 Division Two title.
ECC Croatia and Spain to contest Division 3 title
The Croatians demolished Malta, but Spain had to survive a tied match against the Isle of Man on Friday.
ECC Weather delays Division 3 semi-finals
But Belgium and Portugal reach the fifth-place play-off on another rain-affected day.
ECC Croatia beat the rain - and Finland
Croatia maintained their unbeaten record in the only Division 3 match to overcome the weather in Belgium.
ECC Fernando hundred enlivens a day of rain
The Isle of Man and Croatia are the unbeaten teams after two rounds of matches.
ECC Top seeds lose on opening day
Spain and Belgium both suffer surprise defeats as Division 3 tournament starts.
ECC Division 3 tournament begins in Antwerp
Eight countries compete for the title in Antwerp, with potential promotion to Division 2 as the prize for the winners.
ECC European Under 23 Division 2 Championship
Jersey win inaugural tournament with easy win over France but there is consolation for the hosts
ECC ECB Development XI retains Women's title; Ireland win ODI
A nine-wicket victory over Scotland maintains an unbeaten record for the English.
ECC Scotland squad named among 12 confirmed for inaugural ICC World Twenty20
The best cricketers in the world are gearing up for the inaugural ICC World Twenty20
ECC Netherlands surges to top of ICC Intercontinental Cup table with innings victory over Bermuda
The Netherlands surged to the top of the ICC Intercontinental Cup league table by beating Bermuda by an innings and 44 runs
ECC European Under 23 2nd Division Championships
Hosts Guernsey lose out on run-rate for a place in the final. Jersey will meet France in Thursday's decider
ECC ECB XI gets one hand on the trophy
Victory over Ireland gives the English women the inside running with one round left to play.
ECC Comfortable wins for England and Ireland
The ECB Development XI and Ireland confirmed their position as favourites in Deventer on Tuesday.
ECC Under 23 European 2nd Division Championships
Tuesday is a wash-out in Guernsey.
ECC European Under 23 2nd Division: Day 1
Gibraltar use Latin to beat Germany on the opening day while 10-man France beat Italy.
ECC Scotland end Irish domination
Scotland won the Under 17 tournament by 1 point and Netherlands get the better of Denmark.
ECC Under 23 B gets under way in Guernsey
The inaugural Under 23B tournament is being held in Guernsey this week, where six teams are competing for the title.
ECC Rain interrupts final Under 17 matches
There was no play in the Scotland v Ireland match and only 37 overs were possible in the Denmark Netherlands match.
ECC Scots fail to force a victory
Scotland just failed to force victory against the Netherlands whilst Ireland take the greater share of the points in a draw.
ECC What a tournament it has been
Ireland retain the Under 13 title but only by the skin of their teeth while Denmark secured second place by beating the Netherlands
ECC Scotland on top
Scotland are on top against the Netherlands whilst Ireland struggle against Denmark
ECC Ireland now favorites for Under 13's
With victories for Ireland and Scotland on the second day Ireland have the upper hand
ECC Opening Under 17 matches drawn
Ireland and Scotland get the better haul of points as the opening under 17 matches end in draws
ECC Determined victory for Danes, no problems for the Irish
First day of the Under 13 Championship gave a surprise victory for Denmark while the Irish had no problems with the Netherlands
ECC Ireland on top at Under 17 Championship
Holders Ireland are on top against the Netherlands whilst Denmark batted for most of the day to thwart Scotland.
ECC Strong Ireland prepares to weather the Scotland storm in Belfast
Two of the oldest rivals in international cricket, Scotland and Ireland, go head to head in the ICC Intercontinental Cup
ECC Scotland catch winning habit against Netherlands
Scotland showed its best and worst sides while carving out an innings victory over the Netherlands
ECC Preview for the U13 tournament -
Another Irish defence starts on Tuesday with the Under 13's in Northern Denmark
ECC New format for European Under 17 Championship
For the first time the ECC Under 17 Championship matches will be played over two days at this year's tournament in Scotland.
ECC Danes and Dutch tie, but Ireland are the winners
Ireland won an eighth successive Under 15 title in Deventer on Thursday.
ECC Ireland and Scotland win again
Thursday's clash will decide the Under 15 championship.
ECC South Africa take maiden Test victory from the Netherlands
Off-spinner Sunette Loubser made a dream debut as she spun South Africa to its first-ever Test victory by 159 runs against the Netherlands
ECC Cricket grows at Spain's new Development Centres
Spanish Cricket Association has taking huge strides over the last year in the development of Spanish cricket
ECC Swiss Under 11 teams dominate Danish tournament
Two Swiss under-11 teams demonstrated the rapid strides being taken in the country’s youth development system
ECC Borren replaces Smits as Netherlands captain for ICC Intercontinental Cup match in Aberdeen
The Netherlands has suffered a body blow with inspirational captain Jeroen Smits pulling out of its ICC Intercontinental Cup match
ECC Netherlands crawls to 73-4 on the penultimate day of one-off Test against South Africa
The historic one-off Test between the Netherlands and South Africa was heading for a certain draw after the home team batted slowly but surely
ECC Ireland trounce hosts in under-15 opener
. . . and Scotland complete a comfortable win over Denmark.
ECC Rain stops play at second day of Netherland's v South Africa Test
The second day’s play in the four-day one-off Test between South Africa and the Netherlands was washed out
ECC Under-15s face the Ireland challenge
Ireland’s domination of European youth tournaments has been the major story of recent seasons
ECC South Africa and Netherlands add new chapter to women’s cricket history
A new chapter will be added to women’s cricket history on Saturday when South Africa takes on the Netherlands in a four-day one-off Test
ECC Hosts clinch Division 2 title
Jersey prove too strong for Guernsey in the final match of the tournament.
ECC South Africa prepare for Dutch challenge
A new chapter will be added to the history of women's cricket when South Africa takes on the Netherlands in a one-off Test
ECC Luxembourg Juniors enjoy Cricket Academy
Throughout last week, the Luxembourg Junior Cricket Academy took place at the Optimists Cricket Ground in Walferdange in mostly perfect conditions.
ECC Ireland qualify for Under 19 World Cup finals
Ben Ackland leads Ireland to victory with unbeaten 71. Netherlands beat Denmark by 9 wickets.
ECC Jersey, Guernsey to play off for title
Guernsey's win over the Isle of Man makes their clash with Jersey on Friday the tournament decider.
ECC Jersey maintain unbeaten record
The host country took the box seat with a win over the Isle of Man on Wednesday.
ECC Newcomers dominate Division 2
Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man will contest the top three places in the tournament's second phase.
ECC Wins for Scotland and Ireland on Day 2
Dougherty scores century as Ireland beat Denmark. Mac Leod takes 4 wickets for Scotland as Netherlands crash out.
ECC New Ground for Luxembourg Cricket
It's not every day that anyone can announce the inauguration of a new ground, but on 21/22 July the first matches took place
ECC Gibraltar and Isle of Man win their opening games
But Guernsey see their match against Belgium fall victim to the weather.
ECC Wins for Ireland and Scotland
Ross Paxton and Richard Keaveney star with the ball on day 1 of the Under 19 European Championships.
ECC Jersey make dream start
Mark Chipperfield hits an unbeaten century as the hosts overwhelm Italy.
ECC Ireland resumes rivalry with Scotland in U/19 World Cup Qualifier
European champions Ireland and Scotland will resume their fierce rivalry over the coming week in Belfast, Ireland as they seek a place in next year’s ICC U/19 Cricket World Cup when the European qualifying tournament begins on Monday.
ECC Success for Scotland's Women
Scotland Women’s senior XI has progressed through to the next round of ECB Women’s County Championships
ECC Stakes are high in Belfast
A place at the ICC Under 19 World Cup Finals is the prize for the winners when the European Under 19 Championship gets under way in Belfast.
ECC Inaugural U19 Division 2 breaks new ground
Next week’s ICC European Under 19 Division 2 Championship breaks new ground in at least three ways:
ECC Cricket Scotland and ECB reach agreement for ODI fixture
Cricket Scotland and the ECB today announcedan agreement for the staging of an inaugural One-Day International
ECC Swedish Development Cricket Team tour Norway
The Swedish Development Cricket Team's tour to Norway was a long awaited international trip
ECC Austria celebrates its new club house
The opening of the Austria Cricket Club club house premises took place on 9th June 2007
ECC Sri Lanka triumph at the 5th "Viennese World Cup"
Once again it was that time of year for one of the highlights of the Austrian cricket calendar
ECC Netherlands begin with victory
The ICC Intercontinental Cup 2007-08 kicked off with a thrilling victory for the Netherlands
ECC Stars of the future target qualification
Five U19 World Cup qualifying events will take place in July and August across the ICC regions
ECC Chance for top European Associates to make their mark on LG ICC ODI Rankings
As the West Indies, the Netherlands and Scotland travel to Ireland this week to take part in a quadrangular ODI series, all four teams will be looking to win points
ECC Notts Sport and ICC Europe support Macedonia's first Twenty20 match
ICC European Development Program provided the equipment and Notts Sport provided the pitch for the first Twenty20 game to be played in macedonia
ECC Sweden greets London teams
Across the weekend of June 28th - July 2nd, two well established London friendly teams, the Mighty Wanderers CC and Salix CC made the trip to Kolsva Sweden
ECC Ireland retain trophy
Ireland defeated Scotland by 116 runs to win the Under 23 Championship
ECC Second day washed out
The match between Ireland and the Netherlands in the Under 23 Championship has been abandoned without a ball being bowled.
ECC Twenty20 cricket a hit in the Balkans
Never before had the Republic of Macedonia, on the Balkan peninsula in southeastern Europe, hosted a cricket match
ECC Rain wins the Day
The match between Scotland and Netherlands in the Under 23 Championship falls foul of the weather.
ECC European hopefuls assemble at Loughborough
The international dreams of ICC’s European Academy squad are brighter than ever
ECC Rain has the last laugh as ICC Intercontinental Cup match between Scotland and UAE ends in a draw
The ICC Intercontinental Cup 2007-08 match between Scotland and United Arab Emirates ended in a draw
ECC Mangesh Panchal spins the Netherlands to a 45-run victory over Canada in ICC Intercontinental Cup
Mangesh Panchal made a dream first-class debut when he bowled the Netherlands to an impressive 45-run victory over Canada
ECC European Under 23 Championship Preview
The European tournament season starts off with the Under 23 1st Division championship in Glasgow.
ECC Forces join as Twenty20 takes off in Macedonia
The Republic of Macedonia is the latest country to jump on the Twenty20 bandwagon
ECC Kervezee and Bukhari tip balance Netherlands’ way in Toronto
A fine innings from teenager Alex Kervezee and a crucial all-round performance from Mudassar Bukhari gave the Netherlands a positive start
ECC Junior Alpine Cricket Tournament Reaches New Heights
Over 100 players, a couple of hundred spectators, 4 adjacent cricket pitches at an altitude of 1750m, and two days of perfect weather
ECC Netherlands coach Bakker pledges to play positive cricket in Toronto
Netherlands coach Paul-Jan Bakker says his team will be going all-out to win the ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Canada
ECC Scots to play Pakistan
Kyle Coetzer is set to return to Scotland colours in the Lloyds TSB Scotland’s squad to play against Pakistan
ECC Junior Cricket at an all time high in Germany
From Schwerin to Munich, from Leipzig to Cologne - cricket amongst juniors has never been more successful
ECC Young swedish footballers turn their hands to cricket
Last week at the Vargheden football ground in Kolsva, Sweden a group of just under 100 children spent a day trying out a different sport
ECC Scotland aims to bury the ghost of its previous encounter with UAE
Captain Watson admits he’s still smarting from that game
ECC Cricket thaws out in Iceland
After a relatively inactive 2006, cricket in Iceland is picking up pace in 2007
ECC MCC team to tour Belgium
A Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) squad will tomorrow begin a tour of Belgium
ECC ICC announces umpires and match referees appointments for upcoming matches in Ireland, Scotland, Canada and Sri Lanka
The ICC today announced details of the umpire and match referee appointments for upcoming ODI series and ICC Intercontinental Cup matches
ECC Bavarian In-Service Cricket Course a Great Success
German Premier of the ECC Introduction to Cricket Course
ECC Europe exact revenge against MCC at Lords
Europe recover from 33 for five to pass MCC's 183 with two wickets to spare.
ECC Belgium's Cricket School Program - Finals Day
Belgium's successful 2006-2007 Cricket School Program reached its fitting conclusion last week
ECC Victory for Swiss U16s and Zurich U13s at inaugural GRYCC International Festival of Cricket
At the end of four days of intensive, exciting and, sometimes, rain-affected cricket...
ECC Uganda and Argentina earn promotion after reaching ICC World Cricket League Division 3 final in Darwin
Uganda and Argentina secured wins that took them through to the final of the ICC World Cricket League Division 3 in Darwin
ECC Argentina and Papua New Guinea complete ICC World Cricket League Division 3 semi-final line up in Darwin
Argentina and Papua New Guinea (PNG) completed the semi-final line up of the ICC World Cricket League Division 3
ECC Slovakia hosts Cricket Day 2007
On the 12th May the Slovak Cricket Club organized "Cricket Day 2007"
ECC Johnston named as Europe XI Captain
Europe will come to Lord’s on 7 June, when MCC will entertain a European XI for the first time
ECC Italy defeat Fiji in second succesive WCL victory
Uganda and Cayman Islands qualify for ICC World Cricket League Division 3 semi-finals as ball dominates bat on second day in Darwin
ECC ICC World Cricket League Division 3 starts in Darwin
Eight sides go head-to-head on the road to ICC Cricket World Cup 2011.
ECC Italy and Papua New Guinea record heart-stopping victories
Cayman Islands’ openers Steve Gordon and Ainsley Hall slam unbeaten centuries on opening day of ICC World Cricket League Division 3 in Darwin.
ECC Spain gets its first Umpires Course
La Manga, Spain welcomed ICC Europe Umpire, Ken Amos, to run the first Introductory Umpires Course the country has ever seen
ECC Titwood is fourth Scottish ODI venue
ICC has formally approved the upgrading of Clydesdale Cricket Club’s Titwood ground for the hosting of ICC One-Day International matches
ECC ECBtv provides live action across Europe
Thanks to a new deal forged between ICC Europe, ECB and Premium TV, ECBtv is accessible through the ICC Europe website (www.ecc-cricket.com) – the official site for European Cricket
ECC Kratzmann out to inspire Hong Kong to glory
Former Australia Davis Cup tennis star lines up in Darwin for ICC World Cricket League Division 3
ECC Ireland defends ICC Intercontinental Cup inside two days at Leicester
Ireland wrapped up the final of the ICC Intercontinental Cup inside two days at Grace Road
ECC Ireland in pole position after day one of ICC Intercontinental Cup final
Ireland had a day to remember at Grace Road today (Tuesday) on day one of the ICC Intercontinental Cup final
ECC ICC Intercontinental Cup is another step in development of Ireland and Canada, say national coaches
Ireland boss Phil Simmons says next step is for players to be paid; Canada coach Andy Pick picks the strengths of both teams ahead of Grace Road final
ECC European Presidents’ Day
The "Home of Cricket" played host to European Presidents’ Day this weekend, as the ICC European Development Program welcomed sixty guests from across Europe
ECC Birrell to lead Europe XI into battle against MCC
Ireland’s outgoing coach Adrian Birrell has been selected to coach an all-star European line-up in a fixture against Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Lord’s Cricket Ground on 7 June
ECC ICC Intercontinental Cup ideal for Associates to hone skills, says Done
ICC’s High Performance Manager says players must not neglect longer form of game
ECC Simmons relishes return to Grace Road for Intercontinental Cup final
New Ireland coach wants to build on success of ICC Cricket World Cup
ECC India and Pakistan to meet in Glasgow
India and Pakistan are to play a special one-day match in Glasgow on July 3 at the invitation of the Prince of Wales. It is hoped the game will raise up to £2.5 million for charities in the UK and on the subcontinent.
ECC ICC European Twenty20 Challenge Cancelled
ICC Europe has today announced the cancellation of its inaugural ICC European Twenty20 Challenge competition which had been scheduled to be played in Belfast from 20-22 July 2007.
ECC Ireland and Canada prepare to do battle for ICC Intercontinental Cup 2006/07
Ireland will be looking to add another chapter to its fairytale year of 2007
ECC Jersey to host ICC World Cricket League Division 5 tournament
Jersey will host the ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div. 5) tournament in 2008
ECC India and South Africa confirm Ireland trip
The Irish Cricket Union today confirmed that the three match ODI series between India and South Africa will proceed this summer in Belfast.
ECC The Bavaria Cup, International Youth Cricket Festival in Bavaria
With around 100 children from four countries in two indoor tournaments, the weekend 10-11 March was the biggest international youth cricket event ever to be held in Bavaria.
ECC Jersey hopeful for Associate status after successful ICC Inspection
Cricket in Jersey has been praised during this month’s visit by the ICC team inspecting Jersey’s suitability for promotion to Associate membership
ECC Final of ICC Intercontinental Cup, Ireland v Canada, set for Grace Road 22-25 May
The final of the ICC Intercontinental Cup between Canada and Ireland will take place at Grace Road, the home of Leicestershire County Cricket Club, from Tuesday 22 May until Friday 25 May
ECC Under 13 Cricket Tournament in Munich
During the weekend of the 10th and 11th March the first ever Bavaria Indoor Under 13 Cricket Tournament took place in Munich
ECC Young Swiss team start to fulfil potential in Germany
The Swiss Under 17s team performed admirably at the Tegernsee Under 19s indoor tournament on the weekend of 10 & 11 March
ECC End of a great adventure...
So that's about it. After four months non-stop cricket it's hard to believe it's finally come to an end. It's been the most amazing journey I could ever have imagined.
ECC Watson's squad face Yorkshire
Ryan Watson, the new Lloyds TSB Scottish Saltires captain, will face the full might of Yorkshire’s star-studded international line-up, in the first game of the 2007 Friends Provident Trophy series on Sunday (April 29)
ECC Ireland ranked tenth in LG ICC ODI Championship
Two wins and a tie at ICC CWC put Trent Johnston’s team in with the top teams
ECC ICC Europe's Referees prepare for busy tournament season
Set against the backdrop of Lord's Cricket Ground on the opening day of the English First Class season, the ICC European Development Program staged its inaugural seminar for the newly created panel of Tournament Referees
ECC Talented teenagers set to benefit from ICC Europe’s Centre of Excellence
This week, 25 of Europe’s most promising young cricketers will travel to La Manga Club, Spain to take part in the annual ICC European Development Program (EDP) Centre of Excellence.
ECC ECC Umpiring Introductory Course in Sweden
On the weekend of 16th – 18th March, ECC Umpires Ken Amos and Dennis Stones travelled to Stockholm to hold an Introductory Course Umpiring Course.
ECC Something New at the Fair – Cricket at the International Tourism Fair in Berlin
At the recent International Tourism Fair in Berlin there was something out of the ordinary to see
ECC Israel return from Indian adventure rich in experience
The Israel youth team returned earlier this week from their historic tour of India.
ECC The Super Eight will do a world of good for cricket in Ireland says Birrell
South African born Ireland coach Adrian Birrell gave a pre-match interview in the run up to the fixture between the two sides in Guyana today.
ECC Ireland squandered early advantage says Johnston
Ireland captain Trent Johnston admitted his team squandered their early advantage and allowed England to set a challenging total
ECC Inaugural French Indoor Cricket National Championship
The first ever French Indoor Cricket National Championship was held on 24/25 March 2007 at Saint Denis.
ECC We’ll give it our best, Johnston warns England
Fit-again Ireland captain Trent Johnston has told team-mates not to be overawed when they take on England on Friday
ECC Cricket expansion in North and North-eastern Germany
The newly formed North-East Cricket Association are going from strength to strength, with a terrific interest in the sport.
ECC Uganda and Canada the big winners in ICC Development Program Annual Awards
Associate Members Canada and Uganda each picked up two of the ICC Development Program Annual awards, making them the big winners of this year’s competition.
ECC Joint statement on situation surrounding ongoing investigation into death of Bob Woolmer
ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed today commented on the situation surrounding the ongoing investigation into the death of Bob Woolmer
ECC Pakistan put Ireland in Super Eights
In what is one of the biggest shocks in cricketing history, debutants Ireland were on Wednesday ensured a place in the ICC CWC Super Eights
ECC Irish mourn Kerr loss
Former Irish Cricket Union President Bob Kerr died on Wednesday while in Jamaica with Ireland closing in on World Cup Super Eights qualification.
ECC Boom time on the way for European cricket as research shows numbers of participants has doubled in just five years
Cricket activity across 27 European countries has increased by 100 per cent in the past five years
ECC Scotland no match for World's number one
Despite a gutsy performance with the bat by veteran Dougie Brown Scotland could not match the of the might of the World's No. 1 South African side at St Kitts on Tuesday.
ECC Roman field of dreams
Quattro Mille is the exciting new project in Roman Cricket
ECC Scottish players unite for children
Ryan Watson and Fraser Watts took time out ahead of their game against South Africa to visit a project at the Washington Archibald High School in St. Kitts as part of the ICC's partnership with UNAIDS
ECC ICC President Percy Sonn pays tribute to Bob Woolmer
An outstanding human being who loved the game - ICC and cricket owes him huge debt for his development role.
ECC Irish end Pakistan ICC CWC dream
Ireland gave their countrymen a St. Patrick's Day to remember, when they clinched a sensational three-wicket victory over Pakistan
ECC Ireland skipper proud of his boys
In what was undoubtedly the most exciting match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 so far, the Ireland-Zimbabwe game ended in a dramatic tie
ECC Scotland suffer defeat but Wright is happy with performance
Scotland suffered a 203 run defeat by Australia in their first group stage World Cup match yesterday.
ECC Ireland eye crucial edge
Zimbabwe and debutants Ireland may look like a lightweight contest in an ICC CWC group which also includes mighty West Indies and Pakistan.
ECC ICC Europe Umpiring Courses
The following umpire courses are taking place across Europe in March 2007
ECC Scotland set to take the world stage
Craig Wright's men will begin their World Cup campaign in St Kitts tomorrow against Ricky Pontings, Australia team, the current holders of the ICC Cricket World Cup
ECC ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 – European match schedule
The opening ceremony of the ninth ICC Cricket World Cup took place at Trelawny in the north of Jamaica on Sunday.
ECC Sonn’s “special” chance to be at opening of first Caribbean World Cup
ICC President Percy Sonn tonight told the cricketing world how special it was for him to stand before it at the opening of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007
ECC Pilot ECB Coaching Assistant Course run in Finland
Course report from budding young FCA coach, Christopher Shaw
ECC ICC Europe announces new elite referees’ panel
The ICC Development Program in Europe has announced a new panel of referees who will be eligible to officiate in future ICC European tournaments and matches.
ECC ICC Europe announces new elite umpire panel
The ICC Development Program in Europe has announced a new panel of umpires who will be eligible to officiate in future ICC European tournaments and matches
ECC Coaching and Development Conference Report
The 3rd ICC Europe Coaching and Development Conference took place at the MCC Indoor School at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London last week.
ECC Europe is ‘coaching the coaches’ as ICC Cricket World Cup approaches
As the top Associate players gear up for a chance to show the world that there is quality cricket beyond the Test-playing nations, coaches from all across Europe are being given the opportunity to develop their own skills and inspire the next generation to reach for the stars.
ECC Final report from Mumbai
The Nottinghamshire CCC academy squad are the latest visitors to the WCA and have been accompanied by senior players Samit Patel and Rob Ferley
ECC Simmons named as new Irish coach
Former West Indian batsman Phil Simmons has been appointed as the new Ireland national coach.
ECC Dutch 'A' team to play Guernsey
The Guernsey Cricket Board (GCB) has announced that Holland will send an “A” team to Guernsey in May 2007 to play a three-match limited over series against Guernsey.
ECC Mumbai update
Music, dancing and fireworks took centre stage at the Cricket Club of India's Brabourne Stadium.
ECC Scotland top of ICC Associate ODI Rankings after WCL Div. 1
ICC World Cricket League Division 1 finalist Scotland has established itself at the top of the ICC Associate ODI Rankings.
ECC Denise wins Mumtaz Award!
ECC Accounts Officer Denise O'Neill wins ICC Staff Award
ECC Scotland’s success sees them set for September in South Africa
Both Scotland and Kenya sides qualify for ICC Twenty20 World Championships
ECC 'Determined’ Ireland look to defend title against Canada in final
Ireland defeats UAE to reach the final of the ICC Intercontinental Cup 2006
ECC Brian O'Rourke reports from the World Cricket Academy in Mumbai
European cricket is well represented at the World Cricket Academy as the latest gathering of players commence their 10-day stay at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai
ECC ICC World Cricket League has been ideal preparation for the Cricket World Cup, says ICC’s Global Development Manager
Top Associates now well placed to make mark at the highest level
ECC Scotland focus on silverware and ICC Twenty20 World Championship
Scotland have qualified for the ICC Twenty20 World Championship after finishing in the top two in the World Cricket League Division 1 in Kenya
ECC Scotland team on course for glory
Scotland assumed the tag of favourites to take the inaugural ICC World Cricket League
ECC Guernsey, Jersey and Ireland big winners for Europe as ICC Development Program announces Regional Awards for 2006
The ICC yesterday announced the regional winners of the ICC Development Program Awards 2006 with Guernsey, Jersey and Ireland coming out on top for the European Region
ECC Jersey, Guernsey and Ireland big winners for Europe as ICC Development Program announces Regional Awards for 2006
The ICC Development Program has announced the regional winners of the 2006 Annual Awards.
ECC Scotland’s Paul Hoffman fined for breach of ICC Code of Conduct
Scotland player Paul Hoffman has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.
ECC Glenn Rogers to be replaced in Scotland squad due to illness
The ICC World Cricket League Division 1 (WCL Div. 1) Technical Committee has approved the replacement of Scotland player Glenn Rogers
ECC Associates make impact in LG ICC Player Rankings
Scotland now has a batsman inside the top 100 places with Ryan Watson, who made 80 against Pakistan last July, now occupying 86th position
ECC Kenya in high spirits ahead of Netherlands clash
Two teams who recorded impressive opening wins in the ICC World Cricket League Division 1
ECC Pick digging for more against Scotland
Canada coach Andy Pick has demanded an improvement from his players when they face Scotland
ECC Scotland win last ball thriller
In what might prove to be one of the decisive matches of the tournament, Scotland held their nerve
ECC ten Doeschate stars as Netherlands win
The Netherlands impressed with first ball and then bat to open their ICC World Cricket League Division 1 campaign
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