Category Archive for: ‘News’
Aleem Dar set to break record for most Tests as umpire
Aleem Dar will break Steve Bucknor’s record of most Test matches as an umpire in the first Test match between Australia and New Zealand, which commences in Perth on Thursday. • The 51-year-old from Pakistan overtakes Steve Bucknor in the list of Test umpires as …
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Australian players virtually relive ICC Women’s T20 World Cup win
Three of Australia’s leading cricketers are set to relive their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup win, with a ‘Gogglebox’ style live streaming event this Wednesday evening on Facebook. The ICC T20 World Cup 2020 Facebook page will show reactions from players as they watch highlights from …
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USCIS Implements Two Decisions from the Attorney General on Good Moral Character Determinations
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced new policy guidance implementing two decisions from the attorney general regarding how two or more DUI convictions affect good moral character (GMC) requirements and how post-sentencing changes to criminal sentences affect convictions and sentences for immigration purposes. On …
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Emirates Cricket Board announce team to represent the UAE in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 – Series Three
The Emirates Cricket Board have announced a 14-member squad to face USA and Scotland for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series. UAE will host USA and Scotland in the six-match tri-series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium and ICC Academy, Dubai – Matches commence …
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USCIS Announces Implementation of H-1B Electronic Registration Process for Fiscal Year 2021 Cap Season
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that it has completed a successful pilot testing phase and is implementing the registration process in the next H-1B lottery. Employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions for the fiscal year 2021 cap, including those eligible for the …
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ICC extends global partnership with Oppo
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced it has extended its global partnership with leading smartphone brand OPPO through until the end of 2023. OPPO will continue to be the official Mobile Handset and Headset partner of the ICC and all associated ICC events starting …
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Kohli back at the top in Test rankings
Virat Kohli is back at the top of the batsmen’s list in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings as Australia’s Steve Smith slipped behind the India captain in the latest update carried out on Wednesday. • Warner returns to top five after triple-century; Labuschagne, …
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Australia take full points in series against Pakistan
Australia have moved to a total of 176 points and are in second position in the ICC World Test Championship table after grabbing a full 120 points against Pakistan with a 2-0 series win. Australia went into the two-Test series with 56 points carried over …
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Jersey announce squad for ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League Group B
Jersey Cricket have announced their squad of 14 players for the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League Group B Tournament in Oman from 30 November to 12 December 2019. Jersey will compete with Uganda, Hong Kong, Italy, Kenya and Bermuda in Challenge League Group B …
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Indra Nooyi Inducted into Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
Indian American Indra Nooyi, who was the former PepsiCo head, has been inducted into the prestigious Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Washington D.C. The Gallery has recognized her for her accomplishments, and for the positive impact America’s development and culture. During the induction ceremony at the …
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