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Afghan Star: Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi, 24, is not only one of Afghanistan's best cricketers, he is one of Asia's. An off-spinning all-rounder, he takes wickets and scores runs with an ease and grace that makes the game look very simple. Soft-spoken and modest, his calmness belies an intense competitive temperament. Invariably, when he does well Afghanistan does well.
We caught up with him in Dubai, on the eve of 2010's ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.
"I watched Saqlain's doosra. Then I did it until I had it."
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China's Bio-Mechanic Platform
Ten players from the national squads have been the first to undergo bio-mechanical testing in China's new focus on sports science as a tool to improve their players’ performance.
Five men and five women have been tested in the Guangdong Sports Science centre under the watchful eye of Dr. Liu Jingmin and three others. ACC Development Officer for China Aminul Islam helped the scientists set up the sensors and cameras and national coaches Rashid Khan (men) and Mamatha Maben (women) were on hand to prepare the cricketers. |
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Marvan Atapattu: "Singapore Has Talent"
The Singapore Cricket Association (SCA) has engaged the services of former Sri Lankan captain Marvan Atapattu on a year-long contract as their Director of Coaching. Atapattu's first outing with Singapore's national squad will be at the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 in Nepal this February. |
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KC And The Sunshine Band
Kuwait Cricket has welcomed the first intake into its new Academy at the Entertainment City ground. 160 children from the leading international cricket-playing schools in Kuwait turned up on the first day of tutoring at the new facilities in Doha, on the outskirts of Kuwait City.
Coaching is being conducted on Saturdays for now and Kuwait Cricket Secretary General Haider Farman affirms that "gradually the number of days will be increased and more training venues will be added."
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THE BIG INTERVIEW
Harnam Singh: Then And Now
Harnam Singh, 67, is a fixture of the Singapore cricket scene. A former national player, taking in two ICC Trophys for the country and currently Vice President of the Singapore Cricket Association he is a man of wisdom, good humour and considerable energy, carrying his years and accomplishments with an easy grace.
He spoke to us in the UAE, where he was managing Singapore at the ACC Twenty20 Cup.
"Cricket is very much alive in Singapore."
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Maldives Shore Up In Sri Lanka
Maldives's U-21 cricketers have been in Sri Lanka for two weeks preparing for the biggest challenge of their young lives: the South Asian Games in Bangladesh from January 29 to February 8, where they will be taking on the U-21 cricketers of Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Cricket Board of Maldives President Ahmed Hassan Didi who is in Sri Lanka with the team says, "Our target is simple, that is to compete and to do it strongly."
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Hong Kong: The Search For A Coach
Recently Hong Kong's cricketers have enjoyed considerable success under the guidance of former coach Aftab Habib. Following his rather abrupt resignation in October 2009 after the breakdown of contract renewal talks, the Hong Kong Cricket Association have been looking for a long-term successor to replace the former England international as national coach. Former national fast bowler Afzaal Haider has been interim coach since the departure of Aftab Habib.
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Asian Development Winners Announced
The ACC has selected seven regional winners for this year's Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards. The judging of the global awards across all five Development regions will take place in Dubai, with the winners being announced on February 28 2010.
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China's Bio-Mechanics
ACC Development Officer for China Aminul Islam is on a three-week visit to Guangzhou to join national coaches Rashid Khan of Pakistan and Mamatha Maben of India to start preparations for the Asian Games in November. 14 men and 16 women chosen from 2009's tournaments and training sessions have been selected to take part in the camp.
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Brunei's New Gameplan
Brunei, a small country on the tip of the north-eastern Malaysia, is aiming to make a substantial impact on the cause of cricket development. The Brunei Darussalam Cricket Association (BDCA) has taken a significant step forward in promoting the game in their country by translating the Laws of Cricket into Malay. Both Brunei and Malaysia share Malay as their national language. "Translating the laws into Malay is a brilliant move. It will make teaching the local cricketers a lot easier," said BDCA CEO Manzur Ahmed.
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THE BIG INTERVIEW
K.T. Francis: The Doyen
Sri Lanka's K.T.Francis, 70, is a legend among umpires, having been officiating in one form or another for over 40 years. An ICC Elite panel umpire before he retired from the international arena, after standing in 25 Tests and 56 One-Day Internationals from 1982 to 1999, starting with Sri Lanka's first home ODI and Inaugural Test. His career was marked by a steadiness and diligence throughout, along with an uncompromising adherence to the highest umpiring standards. "KT had the kind of temperament which helps an umpire to succeed at the highest level," says ACC Development Manager Bandula Warnapura, who captained Sri Lanka in that 1982 Test.
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