YCCC racism crisis local battle with widespread implications for cricket
“Vacancy: YCCC Chair” appeared rather starkly on the website of Yorkshire County Cricket Club on Feb. 10.
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World Cup is the target, says Saudi coach after winning the ACC Men’s Challenger Cup
RIYADH: High on confidence after winning the ACC Men’s Challenger Cup 2023 in Bangkok last Sunday, the Saudi Arabian national cricket team’s head coach has said the plan is now to qualify for the World Cup, and not just win regional tournaments.
Asfan Al-Khalediah and Medbaas claim Founder’s Cup wins
RIYADH: The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia on Saturday hosted the second and final evening of the King Abdulaziz Cup, known in Saudi Arabia as the “The Crown of Championships,” with big wins for Asfan Al-Khalediah and Medbaas.
Veloce Racing claims maiden victory at Desert X Prix Round 1 in NEOM
NEOM: Veloce Racing secured their first-ever victory in Extreme E following a penalty for on course winners Rosberg X Racing (RXR) in the Grand Final of the opening round in NEOM.
First female Saudi jockey lands 4th place in debut ride in Kingdom
RIYADH: Amal bint Faisal became the first Saudi Arabian woman to compete as a licensed jockey in the Kingdom, with her first ride resulting in a fourth-placed finish aboard Saanehah at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Friday.
‘Our aim is to make Saudi Arabia a global cricketing destination’: SACF chairman
RIYADH: Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation Chairman Prince Saud bin Mishal Al-Saud has expressed his delight at seeing the Kingdom’s national team win their first international trophy since the SACF’s formation in 2020. Last Sunday, Saudi Arabia won the inaugural ACC Men’s Challenger Cup 2023 in Bangkok, beating Bahrain by 10 wickets in just four overs.
England demolish India to reach T20 World Cup final
Alex Hales and captain Jos Buttler shone in an unbroken opening partnership as a ruthless England humiliated India by 10 wickets at Adelaide Oval on Thursday to storm into the Twenty20 World Cup final.
Eoin Morgan says it’s ‘right time’ to go as he confirms international retirement
England’s World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan insisted now was “the right time” to step down as he announced his retirement from international cricket.