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ECPC - Cricket Scotland - Pedro Martinez (31)

Middlesex set to be Lords of La Manga Club

England fast bowlers Steven Finn and Toby Roland-Jones have been included in a 22-strong group of Middlesex senior and academy players that will jet off to Spain this week for some warm-weather training at the five-star La Manga Club resort.

Delhi Under 14 team and scoring an unbeaten 108 at the Gulf Cup in Sharjah

Aahil Kachru: A Star in the Making

There are very few individuals who are blessed with God-gifted talent and Aahil Kachru appears to be one of them, given the heights to which he has soared at the mere age of nine.

Cricket A Leading Edge

From Bola to Bowler

Preventing Long Term Back Injury as a Seam Bowler

Cricket Training with Chinmoy Roy

Cricket Strength Training with Chinmoy Roy

Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World TV with his latest cricket strength training video, to improve movement and strength when batting.

Movement and Catching Drills with Chinmoy Roy

Chinmoy Roy joins us for another masterclass this time in catching drills and movement on the field.

Fast Bowling Training with Chinmoy Roy

Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World for his latest training tips, this time focusing on Fast Bowling with specific fitness drills to add those extra MPH's.

Figure Eight Running Drill with Chinmoy Roy

Figure Eight Running Drill with Chinmoy Roy, live on Cricket World TV.

Power Play in Cricket | Fitness with Chinmoy Roy

Feel the contrast. In the 80’s a Sunil Gavaskar would simply caress the red cherry fired by “Whispering Death” Michael Holding. Now a Chris Gayle muscles Trent Bolt with brute force.

Close Fielding Drills with Chinmoy Roy

Close Fielding Training Drills with Chinmoy Roy as he again joins Cricket World TV. Chinmoy's masterclass in fielding drills is for the club cricketer up to the professional level.

Agility & Jumping Training Drills with Chinmoy Roy

Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World to share his latest tips, this time to improve your jump and agility with his training drills.

Sharpen Your Cricket Skills with Chinmoy Roy

Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World TV with his latest cricket training drills, this time focusing on working cricket actions into your training drills.

Quick Turn Drills with Chinmoy Roy

Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World TV with his latest cricket training drills, this time focusing on working sideways and improving quick turns.

Parachute Drills with Chinmoy Roy

Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World again with his top training tips for cricketers, this week with the parachute drill to work on your explosive run up for fast bowling.

Agility Training Drill with Chinmoy Roy

Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World again, this time to share his agility training drills to help batsmen, bowlers and fielders a like.

Wicket Keeping Drills with Chinmoy Roy

We are delighted to have Chinmoy Roy working with Cricket World to bring you some interesting and innovative Cricket Training Drills.

Catching Drills with Chinmoy Roy

The episode focuses on improving your cricket fielding, mainly catching via some suggested drills.

Between The Wickets with Chinmoy Roy

Welcome to part two in Chinmoy Roy's training drills, this time he takes batsmen through lightning between the wickets, increasing their agility and speed for run scoring.

Recent Coaching Tips & News

Rupesh Borade - Cricket Beyond Boundaries - A Cricket Journey

Rupesh Borade comes from a very humble background. Aged just 6, he lost his parents, and subsequently was placed in Chembur Children’s Home in Mumbai with his brother ...

Tyrone Kane and Jack Tector announced as inaugural recipients of the Ed Joyce Scholarship Programme

Ed Joyce, one of Ireland’s best ever cricketers who retired from the game in May this year, has announced Tyrone Kane and Jack Tector as the inaugural recipients of the Ed Joyce Scholarship Programme

CWI continues with its revised coaching education program

WINDIES Women’s team squad member, Afy Fletcher was one of the 28 participants in the recently concluded Cricket West Indies (CWI) Level 1 Coaches Course held in Grenada.

Windies under 15 returns from a winning tour of the UK

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The WINDIES Under 15 team is back in the region after a successful tour of the UK. They ended the series 3-2-1. The team beat the London Schools Cricket Association twice and scored another win against Hampshire.

WINDIES Under 15s WIN

WINDIES Under 15 had a winning start ( by 2 wickets) against Hertfordshire today

Shane Warne and Michael Bevan in Training

Cricketers Pushing Their Bodies to the Limits

In fitness parlance we often say - make fitness fun. Don’t project it like punishment.

Tim Tector after scoring a century against Middlesex

Ireland Boys Under-15s squad named for Jersey fixtures after successful tour to England

Cricket Ireland has named the Under-15s Boys squad to play two fixtures in Jersey in late July, following on from the squad’s successful recent tour to England during which they won three of four matches.

India Ready Mentally and Physically for England

Virat Kohli & co is on a mission to wipe out the 20th century infamy of India being a terrible traveller. Ian Chappell, the tough Aussie would often say, “They surrender in unfamiliar terrain.”

PCA Launches Youth Cricket Development Program with ACF Certification Clinics

The Pittsburgh Cricket Association (PCA) recently hosted a weekend-long American Cricket Federation (ACF) Level 1 and Level 2 cricket coaching certification with youth cricket coaching sessions attended by many prospective coaches and two cohorts of youth players.

Importance of Warming Up Correctly In Cricket

Lionel Messi sprinting for a home run, playing baseball before a world cup match. Are we crazy? Yes, of course. Never would you see Rafael Nadal juggle a football as warm-up routine before a crossing swords with Roger Federer.

Survival of the Fittest - A Look at How to Survive as a Top Cricketer

Legendary Roger Federer’s body needs a break to keep redefining the limit. Like tennis modern cricket rolls round the year. There are three formats and some cricketers too are picking their own format for survival’s sake.

Mushtaq Ahmed joins CWI on 4-week bowling stint

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- Former Pakistan spin maestro, Mushtaq Ahmed will spend 4-weeks in the Caribbean from May 10 – June 7 to work with the current squads training.

Fitness Enhances Skill

Harsha Bhogle was moderating a debate in TV. He asked Adrian La Roux, the then Indian team fitness coach, “ How much difference modern fitness training would have made had Garry Sobers, Ian Botham and Sunil Gavaskar were exposed to it?

Windies women convene for high-performance camp in Antigua

St John’s, ANTIGUA - Defending ICC WT20 Champions, WINDIES Women continue with their preparations for the upcoming event later this year.

Fast bowling remains a priority for Cricket West Indies

St John’s, ANTIGUA With less than 400 days to go before the Cricket World Cup 2019 and with four away international series, another round of its premier regional competitions, Cricket West Indies

Joseph and Cornwall making progress in High Performance Program

St John’s, ANTIGUA - WINDIES Senior Team pacer, Alzarri Joseph and WINDIES A team all-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall have been in an intensive rehabilitation and fitness program.

State 11U & 13U Championship Trophies Get Sponsors

The Maryland Youth Cricket has today announced that its 11U and 13U championship trophies will be now sponsored

Maryland Youth Cricket Expands With New Age Division, Girls Competition

Maryland Youth Cricket is doing what it does best - growing the game.

30K Injection in Junior and Youth Cricket

Cricket Ireland today announced a €30,000 injection of funding - and launched a new structure - for junior and youth cricket in Ireland that aims to increase participation and enjoyment of the sport for children across the 32 counties.

Regional Under -15 Tournament for future stars

T. JOHN’S, Antigua – Identification of the future stars of WINDIES cricket begins on March 28 in Jamaica.

West Indies has Twenty-Five level 3 coaches certified

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has continued its efforts to strengthen coaching and ultimately improve the quality of regional squads and players in the region. CWI and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have collaborated on another Level 3 certification course resulting in a further 25 coaches in the region attaining the Level 3 standard.

Prithvi Shaw and Cricket Beyond Boundaries - A Cricketing Journey

Prithvi Shaw has now become a household name after leading India to the U-19 World Cup Title, following in the illustrious footsteps of Virat Kohli. Following an excellent first class season for Mumbai where he scored five centuries, he has led the U-19s from the front excelling throughout the tournament in New Zealand.

Confirmation of the first “City of Cricket” in West Japan

Today a partnership was signed between Kaizuka City, the Japan Cricket Association and the
Kinki Cricket Association confirming the aim of revitalising the City of Kaizuka through the
promotion of cricket in the hope that this can improve infrastructure and tourism.

Over 50 new coaches for the launch of Malta Schools Cricket Project

It has been a busy period for Malta Cricket with the completion of the ICC Level 2 Coaching Course and two Introductory Courses for PE teachers. Not only are there 11 more qualified ICC Level 2 coaches, but there are now 40 Physical Education teachers qualified to instruct cricket in schools from 34 private and state schools around Malta and Gozo.

Why Are Females at Greater Risk of Knee Injuries?

A difference in the distribution of muscle mass could well be the reason behind the greater risk of knee injuries in females according to the latest piece of research from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.

ECB Pace Programme complete successful 5-Day training camp at Desert Springs

ECB Pace Programme complete successful 5-Day training camp at Desert Springs Resort in Almeria, Andalucía, Spain

Ireland announces players for cubs winter training programme

Cricket Ireland have named a squad of 23 players for the Cubs Winter Training Programme. Eleven players from the Leinster Cricket Union, alongside 6 each from the Northern Cricket Union and the North West Cricket Union, make up the selection under new coach Callum Atkinson.

Sports Coaching Foundation - SCF- India

Sports Coaching Foundation (SCF) is a Prominent Sports NGO (Self-funded, Non-Profit and Non-Commercial Organization) Established in 1991 and based in Hyderabad, India.

D.C. Region Shines As Hub Of American Youth Cricket

Twelve New Teams Are Formed As Schools Cricket Competition Expands Into Virginia
Over the past few years, students at Poplar Tree Elementary School in Chantilly, Virginia have expressed an interest in cricket. However, the PE teachers, Carrie Baranowski and Robert Thompson, did not know much about the game and did not have any cricket equipment.

Sliding & Diving with Chinmoy Roy

Chinmoy Roy joins Cricket World again, this time to share his fielding tips working on sliding and diving within the game.

Ireland name Men's Senior and Emerging Academy Squads

36 players have been named in the latest Cricket Ireland Shapoorji Pallonji Senior and Emerging Academies for the year ahead. 21 of those are in the senior ranks, with five players gaining elevation from last year's Emerging squad.

Sussex Cricket Girls Academy & EPP intake announced

Eight girls have been selected for the 2018 Sussex Cricket Girls’ Academy and Emerging Players Programme (EPP).

Ireland Name Under 15 And 17 Winter Training Squads

Cricket Ireland have named both their Under 15 and 17 winter training squads ahead of a busy schedule in 2018.

X-Factor of cricket returns to Hove Monday 27th November 2017

Sussex’s hunt for undiscovered cricketing talent returns with our annual Open Trial Day at the The 1st Central County Ground, Hove on Friday 12th January 2018.

Fast Bowling Hurdle Drills with Chinmoy Roy

This episode focuses on improving your fast bowling, with lightning quick agility by following these hurdle drills.

Cricket star Cieran Milligan selected to National Development Centre squad

A talented Preparatory School cricketer has been rewarded for an exceptional season with a regional development squad selection.

Anthony McGrath Appointed New Essex Cricket Head Coach

Essex Cricket is delighted to announce that Anthony McGrath will take up the position of Head Coach, replacing fellow Yorkshireman Chris Silverwood, who is to join the England coaching staff.

Regional Coaches Complete Level 1 And Level 3 Coaching Programmes

Cricket West Indies (CWI) just concluded two important sessions as part of its continued efforts to improve its role in coaching education.

Sussex Announce Boys Academy Intake For 2018

Eight boys have been awarded places in the Sussex Cricket Academy for the 2018 season.

CWI and ECB Partner For Level 3 Coaching Programme

Cricket West Indies (CWI) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will once again partner for a Level 3 Coaching Programme set to begin in Antigua on Wednesday, November 8.

Sports Coaching Foundation-Building India through Sports(BITS) Newletter

Sports Coaching Foundation, Hyderabad - SCF Newsletter for October 2017

First Ever US Girls Cricket Team Getting Ready for 2018 Maryland State Tournament

In fall 2017, the first ever girls cricket team has been practicing at Rockledge Elementary School in Bowie, Maryland in preparation for the Maryland Youth Cricket Association (MYCA) tournament in spring 2018. The team is comprised of girls from elementary and middle schools and will be playing at the 11U level.

Fast Bowling Fitness Drill with Chinmoy Roy

CHINMOY ROY is a certified strength and conditioning coach from the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

How are your cricket matches going to be recorded and scored in 2018?

As you may know, how cricket is being scored and recorded is changing fast in this ever increasing world of technology, wireless networks and mobile devices.

New Cricket Scoring, Scouting and Live Streaming Software and App Announced

10 years ago PitchVision developed the world’s first portable cricket motion tracking system and they have now announced that they are releasing “PV/Match” a new and exciting cricket scoring, scouting and live streaming software and app system for club, school and recreational cricket, later in the year.

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