Day: January 13, 2022

Dubai, January 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):The International Cricket Council today outlined the bio security protocols that have been put in place ahead of the ICC under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in the West Indies to ensure as safe and smooth a tournament as possible.

The ICC’s priority is the health and safety of all participants and the communities in the West Indies, to create a setting that is safe from both a physical and wellbeing perspective with welfare of all participants being the key issue.

The ICC has set up a Biosafety Scientific Advisory Group (BSAG) headed by an independent chair in partnership with participating Members and host nation governments. BSAG will oversee all issues relating to biosafety through the tournament and will meet regularly, ensuring any COVID-19 related issues that arise are dealt with appropriately with independent expert scientific and medical advice.

Teams, Broadcasters and Match Officials will have undertaken quarantine on arrival in the Caribbean, underpinned by diagnostic and surveillance testing and are now in Managed Event Environments (MEEs). The event is taking place across four countries and the MEE will be maintained in each and whilst teams are travelling.

ICC Head of Integrity, Alex Marshall said “The ICC has planned a robust and proportionate biosafety plan for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in partnership with Cricket West Indies and the four host country governments in line with global sports body best practice.

“We want the focus to be on the cricket and to ensure that it is played in a safe environment where players enjoy what for most of them is their first World Cup experience.

“We are fully expecting a number of positive tests with regular testing of all participants, and that will be managed according to our biosafety plan and under the guidance of BSAG. Merely registering a positive PCR test result within a team will not result in the automatic postponement or cancelation of fixtures.

The main principle is to continue playing with appropriate mitigations in place if it is safe, practicable and proportionate to do so. Thanks to our hosts and the teams for their commitment to delivering a safe World Cup.”

For more information, contact:
Headquarters,
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Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com

Dubai, January 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):The International Cricket Council has today announced coverage plans for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022, the event which showcases the future stars of the game, with ICC TV set to produce live coverage of 20 matches. In addition, there will be 23 live streamed matches and digital clips coverage from the five remaining matches.

The tournament which is being hosted by the West Indies for the first time starts on Friday 14 January in Guyana with the Final in Antigua and Barbuda on Saturday 5 February, with St Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago acting as the other two host countries.

Distribution of the live coverage of the 20 matches will be supported by ICC’s Global Broadcast Partner, Star Sports, and other Broadcast Partners including, Star Sports (India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan) Sky Sports (United Kingdom and ROI), Gazi TV (Bangladesh), Fox Sports (Australia), Willow TV and ESPN+ (USA), Willow TV (Canada), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand), PTV and ARY (Pakistan), SuperSport (South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa), Etisalat (MENA), Digicel (Pacific Islands), Yupp TV (Continental Europe, SEA and South America), Astro Cricket, (Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong) YuppTV.com (Continental Europe, MENA (excl. UAE) and Central Asia) and ESPN/Star Plus (Latin America).

Local broadcaster, ESPN Caribbean, will bring coverage of the tournament to fans in the host country broadcasting all 20 matches.

The 20 televised games will be introduced by a strong commentary line-up with Caribbean representation from ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winners Carlos Brathwaite and Samuel Badree, along with the experienced Fazeer Mohammed.

Former ICC U19 Men’s CWC winner from the 1998 edition Graeme Swann will also be on hand to analyze the performances of future stars from around the world, and he will be joined by former New Zealand fast bowler Simon Doull, and former Ireland wicket-keeper batsman Niall O’Brien. Bringing the Asian perspective will be former Sri Lanka player Russel Arnold and former India internationals Deep Dasgupta and Rohan Gavaskar. Alongside them will be leading broadcasters Alan Wilkins, Natalie Germanos and Charles Dagnall.

Carlos Brathwaite said: “I’m thrilled to be part of the commentary team at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup. It’s a wonderful opportunity to watch the next generation of stars who will be ruling the world of cricket in the years to come. I thank the ICC for giving me this opportunity and I can’t wait to start!”

Graeme Swann said: “It’s wonderful to be back at the U19 World Cup. I was a member of the England squad that won the title in 1998 and have some very fond memories from then. I know from experience what a wonderful opportunity it is for players as they get the taste of a global event so early in their playing careers. My message to the players will be to express themselves and make the most of the opportunities that come their way. I am sure I’ll have a great time in the commentary box.”

Natalie Germanos said: “Watching the world’s best upcoming talent is a great experience for any broadcaster, and exciting too because you don’t know what to expect from each player. But I know for sure it’s going to be fun discussing the game with the fine commentary panel in place for the tournament.”

Samuel Badree said: “It’s great to see the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup being played in the West Indies and it’s doubly sweet for me as I get to commentate on the action. I wish all the teams the very best and hope to see some top-quality cricket during the tournament.”

ICC TV’s coverage will be supported by Sunset+Vine for production services and NEP Broadcast Solutions for equipment services. The graphics will be brought alive on screen by scoring and graphics output specialists AE Live.

The coverage will provide a fully produced programme which will allow broadcasters to transmit the matches without the need for a unilateral presentation set-up. A pre-game build-up show, an innings interval show and a post-game wrap-up will be produced, in addition to the match coverage. The build-up will begin 30 minutes before the start of play and include the toss, pitch report and match previews. The innings interval programming will also dip into the archives to revisit classic encounters from previous editions of the ICC U19 Men’s CWC. The match day coverage will end with a brief wrap-up of the day’s proceedings.

In addition, 23 further matches at the U19 Men’s CWC will be live streamed on ICC.tv in the Caribbean, MENA, Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Canada – full country list below. Fans can also view online clips of the matches on BBC in the UK and Ireland, and on Spark in New Zealand and ESPN+ in USA.

The tournament can be followed via the official ICC mobile app and website including news, live coverage, results and highlights for all broadcast games.

The ICC’s official social media channels will bring you closer than ever to the action with exclusive video content delivered across Facebook and Instagram, and fans can follow and join the discussion around the event via the official #U19CWC hashtag.

ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022 – Broadcast matches

14 January – West Indies v Australia, Guyana National Stadium, Guyana;

15 January – India v South Africa, Guyana National Stadium, Guyana;

16 January – Bangladesh v England, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis

17 January – West Indies v Scotland, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis

18 January – England v Canada, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis

19 January – India v Ireland, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago

20 January – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago

21 January – South Africa v Ireland, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago

22 January – India v Uganda, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago

26 January – Super League Quarter Final 1 (1st in Group A v 2nd in Group B) – Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

27 January: Super League Quarter Final 4 (1st in Group D v 2nd in Group C) – Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

28 January: Super League Quarter Final 3 (1st in Group C v 2nd in Group D) – Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

29 January: Super League Quarter Final 2 (1st in Group B v 2nd in Group A) – Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

30 January: Loser SLQF2 v Loser SLQF3 – Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

31 January: Loser SLQF1 v Loser SLQF4 – Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

1 February: Super League Semi Final 1 – Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

2 February: Super League Semi Final 2 – Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

3 February: 5th/6th Place Play-Off – Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

4 February: 3rd/4th Place Play-Off – Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

5 February: ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Final 2022 – Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

 

ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022 – Streamed matches

15 January – Canada v UAE, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts and Nevis; Zimbabwe v PNG, Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad and Tobago

17 January – Australia v Sri Lanka, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts and Nevis; Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Queens Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago

18 January – South Africa v Uganda, Queens Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago; Afghanistan v PNG, Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad and Tobago

19 January – Australia v Scotland, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts and Nevis

20 January – Bangladesh v Canada, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts and Nevis

21 January – West Indies v Sri Lanka, Conaree Cricket Center, St Kitts and Nevis

22 January – Pakistan v PNG, Queens Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago; Afghanistan v Zimbabwe, Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad and Tobago

25 January – Plate League Quarter Final 2 (3rd in Group B v 4th in Group A) Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago; Plate League Quarter Final 1 (3rd in Group A v 4th in Group B) Queens Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago

26 January – Plate League Quarter Final 3 (3rd in Group C v 4th in Group D) Queens Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago; Plate League Quarter Final 4 (3rd in Group D v 4th in Group C) Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad and Tobago

28 January – Plate League Semi Final 1 – Queens Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago; Plate League Play Off Semi Final 1 – Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad and Tobago

29 January – Plate League Semi Final 2 – Queens Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago; Plate League Play Off Semi Final 2- Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago

30 January – 15th/16th Place Play-Off, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago; 13th/14th Place Play-Off, Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad and Tobago

31 January – Plate League Final – Queens Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago; 11th/12th Place Play-Off, Diego Martin Sporting Complex, Trinidad and Tobago

ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022 – Digital Clip Coverage

14 January – Sri Lanka v Scotland, Everest Cricket Club, Guyana

15 January – Ireland v Uganda, Everest Cricket Club, Guyana

20 January – England v UAE, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis

22 January – Bangladesh v UAE, Warner Park Cricket Stadium, St Kitts and Nevis

3 February – 7th / 8th Playoff, Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua and Barbuda

For more information, contact:
Headquarters,
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com

Dubai, January 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):It’s 34 years since the hosts of the ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup went on to lift the trophy – but West Indies captain Ackeem Auguste believes his side has what it takes.

The Caribbean has welcomed 15 teams from across the world and the home side West Indies kick off the 14th edition of the tournament in Guyana on Friday against Australia, the only team to win the tournament as hosts back in the very first edition in 1988.

West Indies have been champions once before, winning in Bangladesh six years ago, and Auguste is excited by the potential of the class of 2022.

He said: “I think the enthusiasm from the guys has been good, I think we have gelled well as a unit and looking forward we are very confident as a team.

“I think we are a very talented bunch, everybody in this team can pull their weight. We are a team full of quality batters and bowlers and a good fielding unit too. Overall, we are very confident.

“As a team we are always looking to improve, so that’s how I see it [rather than any specific areas to work on].”

England have not won the tournament since 1998 but have a chance to prove their credentials from the off against defending champions Bangladesh on Sunday.

England will also face Canada and United Arab Emirates in Group A and captain Tom Prest is confident they can make a run at the title.

“Obviously, we’ve come over here with the intention of winning the tournament. That’s kind of our ultimate goal as a side,” he said.

“We’ve had good run outs against West Indies and Sri Lanka in the summer series in England and then we went out to Sri Lanka before Christmas in December.

“We’ve had good experience against some good quality international sides, so it will be a great experience for us all to play against more opposition, top-class players from all around the world. Hopefully we can come out on top.

“It would be amazing to win. To even be at a global tournament, at a World Cup is a great feeling for all of us. I think to win the tournament as well would be an unbelievable feeling for all of us.”

South Africa are gunning for a second ICC U19 Men’s CWC title after triumphing back in 2014 and skipper George van Heerden has promised an exciting brand of cricket, even on unfamiliar Caribbean pitches.

“We want to be as aggressive and attacking as we possible can without being frantic,” explained Van Heerden.

“We’ve learned a lot about the conditions – playing in St Vincent, the pitches were quite a bit slower than we were used to and turned quite a lot more than the pitches back in South Africa.

“With all the different grounds in West Indies, we’ve looked at the average scores and some of them are a bit lower than we’re used to back home.

“We might have to be a bit more measured in our approach and it won’t be as helter-skelter as the T20s were. We’ll still stick to our brand of being attacking and aggressive though.”

South Africa open their Group B campaign against India in Guyana on Saturday, a side beginning their bid for a fifth title.

They will be captained by Yash Dhull and head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar believes the youngster has the perfect temperament for the job.

“The primary quality you need to become a captain of any team is that you should have the respect of your team,” explained Kanitkar.

“Without that, you can be a good captain or player, but you would not be able to do the job. Yash has got the respect of all his players.

“He is able to take tough calls on the field when it is needed, every time a captain cannot be told to do things. The captain needs to take his own decisions and Yash can do that.

“It is pretty instinctive – Yash’s instincts are fine and he is able to do justice to the job.”

And for his part, Dhull knows exactly who he is looking to emulate with his captaincy responsibility.

He said: “Virat Kohli’s attitude on the field while batting and leading the side, I have the same and I try to do the job in the same manner.”

Meanwhile, UAE captain Alishan Sharafu has a target in mind and that’s to reach the Super League stage after narrowly missing out in South Africa two years ago.

“I think obviously we want to go match by match but our collective goal would be to at least go through to the Super League which we couldn’t do last time,” he said.

“That would be the biggest goal of the tournament. Obviously we go one match at a time and prepare for every game separately and pretty much do well in all of them.

“They’re all very good teams, and we want to focus on one game at a time, not the group as a whole, and prepare for every game differently based on our strengths and not worry about the opposition too much. We just want to back our preparation and go from there.”

For more information, contact:
Headquarters,
International Cricket Council (ICC)
Street 69, Dubai Sports City,
Sh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +97-143828800
Fax: +97-143828600
E-mail: enquiry@icc-cricket.com
Website: www.icc-cricket.com