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The fact that grass on this coral atoll is a rarity and that the land mass is so small and disparate are factors which the Cricket Board of Maldives have enthusiastically overcome. A nation where over half the population are below 21, like Afghanistan and Bhutan, makes it a fertile place for the promotion of any sport. Cricket has caught on in recent years thanks to the reach of televised cricket from the subcontinent. And more importantly, the success of the national team in international competition. The age-group cricketers promise much and may indeed deliver on that promise in the next few years as their skills and competitive instincts develop. Participation in the Guangzhou Asian Games in 2010 was a tangible sign of growing confidence in their abilities. Cricket is the game to play now in the islands and sponsors and the media are increasingly behind the sport. Development has been managed well by the CBM and a new ground at Fuvahmulah has been paid for by the government. The government also financed the SAARC Twenty20 event at the end of 2011 which was won by Pakistan who defeated Sri Lanka in the Final. The age-group cricketers promise much and may indeed deliver on that promise in the next few years as their skills and competitive instincts develop. The Cricket Board of Maldives have spread their net to include 50-and 40-over domestic cricket tournaments, a men’s T20 event, a school cricket league and cup, an 11-team youth tournament, a 24-team Tape Ball tournament, a corporate tournament as well as an inter-resort event. There are also school cricket develop programs running across the atolls. The school events create an opportunity for young cricketers to test themselves, the corporate events ensure that a significant number of employers are supporters of cricket and the international events give the whole nation a channel to focus their energies. The most recent international event won by the Maldives, the 2010 ACC Trophy Challenge resulted in a Presidential reception for the victors back home. They are an increasingly dangerous side. |
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CRICKET BOARD OF MALDIVES Male Sports Complex 1st Floor Cricket Indoor Hall Maafaiythakurufaanu Magu Male Maldives Phone : + 960 332 5503 / 777 4761 Fax : + 960 332 5550 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web : www.maldivescricket.org |
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"It is not the administrators or players that sustain the game - it is the cricket-loving public." Kumar Sangakarra
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