How the teams qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

 

How the teams qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Media Release

The biggest ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in history will include more teams and more matches than ever before.

For the first time, 20 nations will take to the stage and battle for world glory in the United States and West Indies across 55 matches and four weeks of thrilling action.

You may be familiar with the teams but here is a refresher on how they got here.

The hosts

West Indies and USA earned automatic entry as the host nations, with the latter set to play in the tournament for the first time.

Two-time winners West Indies will host the competition for the second time after staging the 2010 showpiece which saw England beat Australia in the final.

Just as in 2010, the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, will host this year’s final.

Top eight from 2022

The top eight teams from the last ICC Men’s T20 World Cup all ensured automatic qualification to the tournament’s ninth edition.

In Australia, England recorded their second triumph as Ben Stokes steered his side to victory with the bat after Player of the Tournament Sam Curran helped restrict runners-up Pakistan to 137 in the final.

Beaten semi-finalists India and New Zealand also secured entry for 2024. India will be looking to build on their 50-over triumph last year while the Black Caps will be hoping to add their name to the trophy for the first time.

The sides which finished third and fourth in the Super 12 groups also achieved qualification. Those four teams are former winners Australia and Sri Lanka, two-time semi-finalists South Africa, and Netherlands, who achieved their best T20 World Cup finish last time round.

Team rankings

Afghanistan and Bangladesh are included due to their status as the next two highest teams in the T20I rankings.

The Tigers came close to a couple of shock victories last time out and will be hoping to build on that, while the likes of Rashid Khan and Qais Ahmad will be tapping into their experiences in the US franchise tournament, Major League Cricket, to aid their team’s cause.

The qualifiers

The remaining eight spots were determined by regional qualifiers with Ireland and Scotland coming through the European section.

Scotland hosted the regional finals in July 2023 and powered through the group stages unbeaten, joined by Ireland thanks in no small part to a crucial seven run victory over Italy.

The East Asia-Pacific qualifiers took place at the same time and Papua New Guinea also recorded a perfect run to reach their second T20 World Cup.

Canada emerged from the Americas qualifier, sneaking past Bermuda on net run rate to reach the main event for the first time.

Nepal and Oman qualified in Asia, defeating UAE and Bahrain respectively in the last four before sharing a thrilling final which Oman claimed after a Super Over.

The final country to secure their place in the 20-team line-up was Uganda. The Cricket Cranes usurped regional powerhouse Zimbabwe for their first-ever T20I win over a full-member team en route to their first T20 World Cup.

Namibia were the other side to qualify from the Africa Qualifier, having previously played in the 2021 and 2022 editions.

Telugu Sports Association Qatar sets record by hosting women’s cricket tournament in Doha

 

Telugu Sports Association Qatar sets record by hosting women’s cricket tournament in Doha

 

Doha, Qatar: The Telugu Sports Association Qatar (TSA) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Women's Cricket Tournament. The tournament took place on May 5th, 2023 at the Cric Qatar grounds in Doha with 6 teams participating in it.

The TSA Women's Cricket Tournament was the first of its kind in the region, and it aimed to provide a platform for women cricketers to showcase their skills and talent. The tournament featured six cricket teams from across the region, who competed in a knock out format. The matches were played with soft tennis ball and hundreds of people gathered to witness the matches.

After intense matches, the team from Al Khor emerged as the champions of the tournament. The runners-up were Doha Dare Devils team from Doha, who put up an excellent fight in the final. The TSA commends all the teams for their hard work and dedication, and for making the tournament a resounding success.

The TSA Women's Cricket Tournament was organized with flexible rules considering that most of the women were playing for the first time, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants. The tournament received an overwhelming response from cricket enthusiasts across the region, who came out in large numbers to support the teams and enjoy the matches.

Mr. Sridhar Abbagoni, President of the Telugu Sports Association, expressed his delight at the success of the tournament, saying, "We are extremely proud to have hosted this tournament, which provided a platform for female cricketers to showcase their skills and passion for the sport. We hope that this tournament will inspire more girls to take up cricket and pursue their dreams."

Speaking on the occasion Syed Rafi the vice president of TSA said, Women's Cricket Tournament is a testament to the commitment of the Telugu Sports Association to promote sports and encourage participation in sports among all sections of society. The TSA plans to organize more such tournaments in the future, and looks forward to continuing its efforts to promote sports and healthy living.

Mr. Adbul Rahman EP the president of Indian Sports Centre was the chief guest and he said that Cricket is a team sport that requires coordination and cooperation among players. Playing cricket can help women to develop essential teamwork and leadership skills such as communication, decision-making, and problem-solving. He gave away the trophies to the winner and runner ups along with medals to the captains of the participating teams. He also said by looking at the great response towards women’s cricket, soon ISC will work out on providing free cricket coaching for women.  For her excellent performance Ms. Gowri the captain of Al Khor team was adjust woman of the tournament and was presented with a Gold Medal.

Addressing the gathering K S Prasad an eminent telugu personality from Qatar said, that Cricket can be a challenging sport, requiring players to push themselves beyond their limits and learn from their mistakes. By participating in cricket, women can develop their resilience, self-discipline, and confidence, which can help them to achieve success in other areas of their lives and he expressed happiness in seeing so many women turnout for the match.

For conducting any tournament successfully you need to have a good team and in this regard Telugu Sports Association Qatar is blessed to have passionate people who made this tournament a grand success, the members behind the success of the tournament apart from the President and Vice President are Mrs. Rajani, Mrs. Swapna, Mrs. Mallika, Sharath Babu, Soma Raju, Santosh Kumar and Yellaiah, said Mr. K S Prasad. The breakfast for the event was provided by Konaseema restaurant and Syed Rafi thanked Mudassir for their usual support and the water bottles for the matches were provided by Joy Alukas.

Satyanarayana Malireddy from ICC managing committee said that conducting such kind of tournament is not an easy task and he appreciated the efforts put in by TSA members towards organising it successfully.

The other dignitaries who were present during the matches from ISC were Nihaad Mohamed Ali General Secretary, Deepak Chukkala – Head of Cricket, Trupti Kale, Purushottam and Shankar Goud from ICBF.

 

Cric Qatar launches mega cricket tournament with 44 teams

 

Cric Qatar launches mega cricket tournament with 44 teams

Doha, Qatar - Cric Qatar highly anticipated cricket mega league tournament with an unprecedented 44 teams from across Qatar participating in the event begin on May 5.

The tournament is the biggest cricket competitions in the country and will showcase some of the best cricketing talent in the region.

The Cric Qatar Cricket League tournament will be held across various venues in the country, with matches taking place on weekends. The tournament will feature teams from various parts of Qatar, including Doha, Al Khor, Al Wakra, and more.

Cric Qatar is dedicated to promoting cricket in Qatar and providing a platform for talented cricketers to showcase their skills. The league is designed to be inclusive and diverse, welcoming players from all backgrounds and skill levels.

"We are thrilled to launch this exciting tournament with 44 teams from across Qatar," said a Syed Rafi Chairman of Cric Qatar.

"Cricket has always been a popular sport in the country, and we believe this tournament will help promote the sport further and encourage more people to take up cricket."

The Cric Qatar Cricket League tournament promises to be an exciting event for cricket fans across Qatar, with teams battling it out for the coveted title. The league will also provide an opportunity for players to showcase their skills, with the best performers likely to be recognised.