US Kicked out of cricket tournament

Bungleau · 08-08-2005, 09:49 AM

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LONDON - The United States was tossed out of an international cricket tournament after an election dispute left the Americans unable to decide on a team.

The International Cricket Council on Monday replaced the United States with the Cayman Islands in the ICC Intercontinental Cup.

The action follows a March election at the U.S. Amateur Cricket Association in which two factions claimed leadership.

"We are not able to wait any longer, as it is necessary to finalize details of the competing teams," ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed said.

Regional qualifying in the Intercontinental Cup is Aug. 27-Sept. 2 in Toronto. The winner of a series featuring Bermuda, Canada and the Cayman Islands advances to the semifinals and final beginning Oct. 23 in Namibia.

The tournament is for countries just below the level of the world's 10 test-playing nations, led by Australia, England, India, Pakistan and South Africa.

In a letter to the USACA, Speed wrote: "The ICC has been extremely patient in seeking to enable the two parties to agree on a team. It is very disappointing for all concerned that you have not been able to agree on the final composition of the team."

The USACA says about 10,000 players — primarily expatriates from south Asia and the Caribbean — compete in weekend games in the United States, mostly in California, Florida and around East Coast cities.

So Australia, England, and every one else... you can rest safely now. The American juggernaut will *not* be lining up to teach you a lesson!

'Course, the lesson may have been on how to get your butt kicked, but we'll never know now, will we

DBear · 08-10-2005, 11:44 PM

We have a cricket team?

Sever · 08-11-2005, 05:54 AM

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Originally posted by DBear:
We have a cricket team?

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] I second that. Although according to the story, the yanks don't have a team. C'mon guys. There's too few teams in the world as it is. Get your $hit together and give us aussies some much needed practice!..

VulcanRider · 08-11-2005, 07:20 PM

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Originally posted by DBear:
We have a cricket team?

Not anymore...

08-08-2005, 09:49 AM	#1
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Full story here LONDON - The United States was tossed out of an international cricket tournament after an election dispute left the Americans unable to decide on a team. The International Cricket Council on Monday replaced the United States with the Cayman Islands in the ICC Intercontinental Cup. The action follows a March election at the U.S. Amateur Cricket Association in which two factions claimed leadership. "We are not able to wait any longer, as it is necessary to finalize details of the competing teams," ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed said. Regional qualifying in the Intercontinental Cup is Aug. 27-Sept. 2 in Toronto. The winner of a series featuring Bermuda, Canada and the Cayman Islands advances to the semifinals and final beginning Oct. 23 in Namibia. The tournament is for countries just below the level of the world's 10 test-playing nations, led by Australia, England, India, Pakistan and South Africa. In a letter to the USACA, Speed wrote: "The ICC has been extremely patient in seeking to enable the two parties to agree on a team. It is very disappointing for all concerned that you have not been able to agree on the final composition of the team." The USACA says about 10,000 players — primarily expatriates from south Asia and the Caribbean — compete in weekend games in the United States, mostly in California, Florida and around East Coast cities. So Australia, England, and every one else... you can rest safely now. The American juggernaut will not be lining up to teach you a lesson! 'Course, the lesson may have been on how to get your butt kicked, but we'll never know now, will we __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

08-10-2005, 11:44 PM	#2
DBear Drow Warrior Join Date: April 1, 2004 Location: trapped inside this octavarium Age: 59 Posts: 251	We have a cricket team? __________________ <i>\"You have been sat here far too long for the good that you are doing. Depart, I say, and let us be done with you. In the name of God, go!\"</i>\"--Oliver Cromwell

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