Scotland
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Hearts players paid as complaint loomed
Cricket on RTE Sport &bull Dec 15, 2011
Hearts today announced their players had received their November salaries as PFA Scotland prepared to submit an official complaint over the matter to the Scottish Premier League. Representatives from the players' union today met with the first-team squad and urged them to sign a letter of permission allowing PFA Scotland to represent… Full Story »
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Scotland v England to be televised
ECB News &bull Dec 14, 2011
England's one-day international against Scotland at the Grange next summer will be televised by Sky Sports, Cricket Scotland has confirmed. Full Story »
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Ball And Bell-Drummond Extend Kent Contracts
Cricket World &bull Dec 13, 2011
Both men featured for England Under-19s last summer and are expected to play an increased role for Kent in 2012 following several high-profile departures over the winter. He said of the news, "I'm extremely pleased to have extended my contract… Full Story »
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Grange and Uddingston host Scots
Cricket News on Congoo &bull Dec 13, 2011
Scotland will open their CB40 campaign in Edinburgh against Surrey Lions and Nottinghamshire Outlaws. The Grange will host the matches on 6 and 7 May, while the following games against Welsh Dragons Full Story »
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Cricket Ireland Appoint Two New Development Officers
Cricket World &bull Dec 13, 2011
In another major boost for the local game, Cricket Ireland, in conjunction with support from Sport Northern Ireland, today announced the appointment of two development officers who will be working in the NCU and NW regions.29-year-old Irish international Nigel Jones will have responsibility for the NCU region. The Civil Service North captain has played 25 times for Ireland, and has gained extensive… Full Story »
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Injury forces Bjorn out of World Cup
Cricket on RTE Sport &bull Nov 21, 2011
The 40-year-old Dane, who has competed in four previous World Cup encounters, has told officials the recurrence of an old neck injury has forced him out of this week's 5.6-million event in China. I am really disappointed to have missed… Full Story »
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- Scotland
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Tagore drew inspiration from Scottish bard for his poem
Cricket News on The Times of India &bull Nov 20, 2011
There is hardly anyone who didn't hum the tune of "Purano Shei Diner Katha" at some point of his life. But not many know the timeless song composed by Rabindranath Tagore has its root in Scotland. Full Story »
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Scots axe national league system
Cricket News on Congoo &bull Nov 18, 2011
A new regional set-up of four divisions is to replace Scotland's national league from next season. Cricket Scotland believes the move will help grow the sport by creating a larger network of stronger Full Story »
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The Grange to host England ODI
ECB News &bull Nov 16, 2011
Cricket Scotland chief executive Roddy Smith said: "We are delighted that we can host this game, which will be the highlight of the 2012 season, at the Citylets Grange. The playing facility is excellent, as was shown when the Scotland… Full Story »
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Edinburgh To Host Scotland-England ODI
Cricket World &bull Nov 16, 2011
Cricket Scotland have confirmed that the Citylets Grange ground in Edinburgh will host the One-Day International between England and Scotland on 12th August 2012. The ground has been Scotland's chief home ground for the last 15 years, hosting its first… Full Story »
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Iniesta named in Spanish squad
Cricket on RTE Sport &bull Nov 7, 2011
Iniesta was absent for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Scotland because of a hamstring injury and features alongside Barcelona team-mate Cesc Fabregas, who suffered a hamstring tear during club training having initially been named in the… Full Story »
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Miss Venezuela wins Miss World crown
Cricket News on The Times of India &bull Nov 6, 2011
Amid much fanfare at the Earls Court Two in London, Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos, was crowned the 61st Miss World with Miss Philippines, Gwendoline Ruais as the 1st runner up and Miss Puerto Rico, Amanda Perez, the 2nd runner up.… Full Story »
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Scotland Yard told the PCB not to punish players
Cricinfo Pakistan &bull Nov 6, 2011
Scotland Yard had stopped the PCB from punishing its players after the spot-fixing scandal broke out last August in England Full Story »
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Scotland "star" "did a Reggie Perrin"!!
Cricket Burble &bull Oct 29, 2011
Intrigue abounds in the case of ex-Scotland player Asim Butt who apparently died while in Pakistan aged 42 in 2009. His wife can't find any record of his death and certainly can't get hold of a death certificate. Also intriguing… Full Story »
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RWC Blog: NZ plan celebrations.....
Cricket on RTE Sport &bull Oct 19, 2011
The All Blacks needed to execute a more direct version of their normal game for the semi final against Australia as they could no longer rely on their chief play maker, Daniel Carter. Aaron Cruden played like a flyhalf without fear - the 22-year-old cancer survivor executed an intelligent kicking game that controlled the territory while the back three owned… Full Story »
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Ireland squad named for compromise rules
Cricket on RTE Sport &bull Oct 19, 2011
A mixture of Ireland's top hurlers and lesser-known names form Joe Dooley's 18-man squad to play against Scotland in the shinty compromise rules clash on Saturday in Kildare. Kilkenny's Michael Rice will lead the side, with Tipperary's Eoin Kelly and… Full Story »
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Carling: Players' behaviour an 'insult' to shirt
Cricket on RTE Sport &bull Oct 18, 2011
Former England captain Carling also questioned whether manager Martin Johnson would want to remain in his job and called for sweeping reform at the Rugby Football Union. Their stay in New Zealand was overshadowed by players' raucous behaviour at a bar in Queenstown, before three players -… Full Story »
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- New Zealand
- Scotland
- England
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Scotland 26-6 Ireland
Cricket on RTE Sport &bull Oct 16, 2011
Ireland and head coach Mark Aston got their international campaign off to a disappointing 26-6 loss to Celtic rivals Scotland in Glasgow. Full Story »
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- Scotland
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Julian Assange joins London anti-corporate rally
Cricket News on The Times of India &bull Oct 16, 2011
LONDON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange joined about 800 people at a heavily-policed rally in London's financial heart on Saturday, part of worldwide protests against corporate greed and budget cutbacks. The demonstrators, some of them masked, were pushed back by police… Full Story »
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Salman Butt told police that no-balls were 'freak occurrence'
Cricket News on Guardian UK &bull Oct 14, 2011
Mohammad Asif did not appear in the dock at the "spot-fixing" trial on Friday to hear the transcript of his interview with police being read to the jury. Alexander Milne QC, representing Asif, told the jury that proceedings would continue… Full Story »
