ICC Cricket Week Information Pack Including Asia XI Versus Rest of The World XI, 8th April 2000
What is Cricket Week?
Cricket Week is a worldwide celebration of the game designed to promote awareness of cricket throughout the world. It will give a glimpse of the game's appeal to the uninitiated and provide a festival for those already inducted into the family of cricket that stretches around the globe.
The feature event is a match in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on April 8th. This will bring together the best players in Asia to meet a Rest of the World side in a 50 overs, day/night match to show the sport at its very best.
But cricket is not just a game for those at the top level. ICC recognises its responsibility to support the aspirations of those countries climbing the cricket ladder. As part of the 'fast track' program, an Emerging Nations tournament will take place in Zimbabwe where the host nation's A team will be joined by the national XI's of Denmark, Holland, Ireland, Kenya and Scotland.
Some of the great names of cricket have been appointed as Cricket Ambassadors to visit other events taking place at a local level around the world during Cricket Week and beyond. Their job will be to raise awareness of cricket and help ICC establish the sport on a global scale.
ICC is not working alone on this ambitious project. The United Nations is supporting Cricket Week, acknowledging that the game has a positive influence on the lives that it touches and what benefits it can bring to those who are involved with it.
Cricketnext.com, a new internet company, is sponsoring Cricket Week, while Trans World International is responsible for television coverage of Cricket Week, ensuring that some 20 hours of cricket is available to many of the world's networks.
Cricket is already played in over 100 countries around the world. From the Test-playing giants to tiny specks of islands in the Pacific, millions of people enjoy organised cricket. Cricket Week will add to those numbers as ICC makes a positive effort to capture the imagination and ensure that the game is known from Jamaica to Japan and from Headingley to Cape Horn.
ICC promotes cricket to the world in Cricket Week
April 2-9 2000
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ASIA v REST OF THE WORLD
The focal point of Cricket Week will be a match between Asia and the Rest of the World. This will be a 50 overs a side day/night match taking place in the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on April 8th, 2000.
To enable the very best players in the world to appear in this major cricketing event, the international cricket calendar was cleared by the Test-playing nations. This meant that the selection panel consisting of former Test cricketers: Ian Chappell (Australia), Sunil Gavaskar (India), Asif Iqbal (Pakistan), Mike Procter (South Africa), Tony Greig (England) and chaired by Ravi Shastri could select their teams from an outstanding array of talent.
In addition to the honour of being selected to play in the match, prize money to the value of US$ 30,000 for the winners and US$ 10,000 for the losers, plus individual match award prizes will be presented.
The match will feature contests between the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Curtly Ambrose, and Mark Waugh and Shoaib Akhtar. Also on show will be the current best all-rounders in world cricket; Jacques Kallis, Lance Klusener, and Wasim Akram.
Among the dignitaries attending the match will be the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and representatives of the nine Full Member countries of the ICC.
A crowd expected to exceed 50,000 from a country noted for its passion for cricket, will create a unique atmosphere for this prestigious occasion.
ASIA v THE REST OF THE WORLD
Played at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Saturday 8 April 2000 commencing at 1415 Dhaka time (0815 GMT)
50 overs a side, day/night match
ODI statistics
Asia M R HS Av 100 W Av BB 5W
Wasim Akram (c) Pakistan 294 3120 86 16.08 - 414 23.54 5-15 5
Shoaib Akhtar Pakistan 37 65 36 21.66 - 59 22.44 4-37 -
Saeed Anwar Pakistan 200 7084 194 38.92 17 5 35.20 2-9 -
Aravinda de Silva Sri Lanka 264 8193 145 35.46 11 85 39.77 4-45 -
Ajay Jadeja India 185 5040 119 37.33 6 20 54.45 3-3 -
Sanath Jayasuriya (vc) Sri Lanka 201 5252 151* 28.38 7 178 33.93 6-29 3
Moin Khan (wkpr) Pakistan 160 2454 69* 23.59 - - - - -
Anil Kumble India 191 629 26 10.31 - 254 28.09 6-12 2
Muttiah Muralitharan Sri Lanka 132 185 18 5.28 - 183 27.10 5-23 2
Abdur Razzaq Pakistan 42 752 70* 25.93 - 58 23.67 5-31 2
Robin Singh India 114 2007 100 27.49 1 67 39.65 5-22 2
Sachin Tendulkar India 237 8769 186 42.15 24 79 48.13 5-32 1
REST OF THE WORLD M R HS Av 100 W Av BB 5W
Brian Lara (captain) West Indies 167 6317 169 42.39 13 4 11.50 2-5 -
Curtly Ambrose West Indies 170 624 31* 10.75 - 221 24.01 5-17 4
Michael Bevan Australia 138 4518 108* 57.92 4 33 44.93 3-36 -
Andrew Caddick England 18 67 21* 16.75 - 26 24.50 4-19 -
Chris Cairns New Zealand 126 2892 115 27.80 2 124 32.32 5-42 1
Allan Donald South Africa 121 83 12 4.88 - 206 21.04 6-23 2
Adam Gilchrist (wkpr) Australia 92 2899 154 33.70 6 - - - -
Neil Johnson Zimbabwe 38 1380 132* 37.29 4 29 35.55 4-42 -
Jacques Kallis South Africa 84 2840 113* 41.15 5 64 30.59 5-30 1
Lance Klusener South Africa 73 1943 103* 47.39 2 104 26.40 6-49 5
Mark Waugh (vc) Australia 214 7481 130 38.76 14 83 33.50 5-24 1
Daniel Vettori New Zealand 54 250 25* 10.86 - 49 36.18 4-24 -
* All statistics correct as at 7/3/2000
Match Referee Peter van der Merwe
Umpires Srinivas Venkataraghavan & Dave Orchard
Third Umpire Doug Cowie
*In the event of abandonment of play due to wet weather the match will be played and/or continued as a day match on Sunday 9 April 2000
ICC EMERGING NATIONS TOURNAMENT
5 - 13 APRIL 2000, HARARE, ZIMBABWE
The Emerging Nations Tournament has been conceived to accelerate the transition of nominated fast-track countries to One-day International level.
Four European countries, namely Denmark, Holland, Ireland and Scotland, join Kenya and Zimbabwe 'A' in a 15 match round robin tournament, which is to be hosted by the Zimbabwe Cricket Union.
The Emerging Nations Tournament presents an opportunity for fast-track countries to prepare for the ICC Trophy in Canada in 2001, where three countries will ultimately qualify for the 2003 World Cup in South Africa.
Tournament Schedule
Wed. 5th April DENMARK v ZIMBABWE A Alexandra
Thur. 6th April SCOTLAND v IRELAND Country Club
KENYA v ZIMBABWE A Old Hararians
DENMARK v HOLLAND Harare South
Sat. 8th April KENYA v SCOTLAND Country Club
HOLLAND v IRELAND Old Georgians
Sun. 9th April DENMARK v SCOTLAND Sunrise
KENYA v IRELAND Old Hararians
Mon. 10th April HOLLAND v ZIMBABWE A Alexandra
Tues. 11th April SCOTLAND v ZIMBABWE A Harare South
DENMARK v IRELAND Country Club
HOLLAND v KENYA Old Georgians
Thur. 13th April HOLLAND v SCOTLAND Alexandra
DENMARK v KENYA Old Hararians
IRELAND v ZIMBABWE A Harare Sports Club
DIRECTORY OF LOCAL CRICKET WEEK EVENTS
AFRICA
Botswana Mini cricket festival and six-a-side tournament
Gambia Mini cricket festival
Ghana Six-a-side tournament and Series of Cricket lectures
Kenya Primary school cricket festival in Mombasa
Lesotho Triangular tournament, coaching programs and mini cricket festival
Namibia Primary and secondary school competition
Nigeria National six-a-side tournament
Tanzania Mini cricket festival and coaching seminar
Zambia Mini cricket festival
AMERICAS
Argentina Cricket festival, annual North vs South match in Buenos Aires, and Under 15 vs President's XI match
Canada Opening of indoor cricket centre in Toronto, and hosting of inaugural Americas' Championship (August 2000)
Cayman Is. Opening of new cricket pavilion
USA Community cricket program at Woodley Park, Los Angeles
ASIA
Bangladesh Parade of cricketers in Dhaka, culmination of National Under 13 Cricket festival, forum on cricket development in Bangladesh, painting and cricket quiz competition
Kuwait Coach and umpire education course, and youth cricket training program
Maldives Coach and umpire courses, and cricket quiz competition
Malaysia Celebration dinner and coaching program for youth cricketers
Nepal Coach and umpire education courses, and cricket camp for youth cricketers
Qatar Cricket festival and celebration dinner
Singapore School six-a-side tournament, President's XI matches vs Singapore Under 15 and
Under 17 teams
Thailand Chiang Mai six-a-side tournament and celebration dinner
UAE Seven-a-side tournament and UAE Cricket Academy tournament
EAST ASIA-PACIFIC
China Reopening of Shanghai Cricket Club by Cricket Ambassador
Fiji A newly appointed National Coach and introduction of a Development Program
Hong Kong A playground cricket league starts in Hong Kong launched by Cricket Ambassador Allan Border and Six-a-side tournament
Indonesia Bali six-a-side tournament
Japan Cricket Ambassador to launch JET cricket in Tokyo
South Korea Cricket Ambassador to attend cricket dinner and meet government officials in Seoul
Samoa Opening of a new cricket ground
Vanuatu Staging of coaching clinics for junior cricketers
EUROPE
Austria Hosting of European Cricket Council Representative festival (22-27 August 2000)
Denmark Staging of Level 2 ECB Coach education course in Copenhagen
England Hosting of Under 19 European Tournament (15-19 July 2000)
Finland European Cricket Council umpire course in Helsinki
France European Cricket Council umpire course
Gibraltar Hosting of Under 15 iBi Division European tournament (21-27 August 2000)
Holland Hosting of Under 15 iBi European tournament (21-23 July 2000)
Ireland Hosting of Under 17 European tournament (28-30 July 2000)
Scotland Hosting of European Championship (21-27 July 2000)
AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
ICC has invited some of the legendary figures of world cricket to become
Year 2000 Cricket Ambassadors. Under the auspices of the Development Program the Ambassadors will attend events such as coaching clinics, umpire seminars and cricket festivals to enhance the promotion of the sport.
Bishen Bedi - One of the supreme artists among the great left-arm spinners that have graced world cricket. A successful captain of the Indian Test team, for whom he took 266 wickets in 67 appearances, who is still revered as one of the masters of his craft among those who saw him bowl.
'Dickie' Bird - After a first-class playing career in English county cricket, he became the most recognised and the most respected umpire on the Test circuit, officiating in 66 Tests and standing in three World Cup finals.
Allan Border - One of Australia's most successful left-handed batsmen during a distinguished Test career that saw him play a record 156 times for his country, easily topping the list of run-scorers with 11,174. A shrewd captain, he led Australia in 93 consecutive Test matches, winning 32, and led them to World Cup success in a 1987 Test.
Ian Botham - England's finest all-rounder of the modern era. He played in 102 Tests, taking only 21 to reach the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets. In total, he scored 5,200 Test runs and remains England's leading Test wicket-taker with 383.
Geoffrey Boycott - One of the most dedicated and proficient opening batsmen that England has produced, scoring 8,114 runs during a Test career that spanned 108 matches. One of the select band of batsmen who has recorded a hundred first-class centuries.
Ian Chappell - His outstanding reputation as captain of Australia, with 15 wins during his 30 match reign, might detract from an equally impressive record as a batsman, scoring 5,345 runs and taking 105 catches as a brilliant slip fielder.
Martin Crowe - Without having the luxury of a strong batting line-up to support him, he excelled in his 77 Tests to become New Zealand's highest run-scorer at that level with 5,444. One of the most stylish batsmen that his country has produced, there was a great dependency on him throughout his career
Kapil Dev - One of the outstanding all-rounders in Test cricket. He played in 131 matches for India, scoring 5,248 runs but, more significantly, claiming the record for the most wickets in Tests with 434. Captained India to World Cup success in 1983.
Sunil Gavaskar - The leading run-scorer in Indian Test history with 10,122, he lies second on the all-time list in Test cricket and holds the record for the most centuries, with 34 to his credit. To make his record even more impressive, he achieved it as an opening batsman blessed with an immaculate technique.
Tony Greig - 3,599 Test runs and 141 wickets do not reflect the full impact that this South African born all-rounder made on English cricket. A combative player and captain, he was an instrumental figure in World Series Cricket, emigrating to Australia at the conclusion of his playing career and remaining an influential figure in the game.
Sir Richard Hadlee - One of the great fast-medium bowlers of all time he achieved infamy in 86 Tests for New Zealand by taking 431 wickets. He has taken five wickets in an innings (36) and 10 wickets in a match (9) more times than anyone else. Also scored 3,124 Test runs.
Michael Holding - Recognised as one of the truly great practitioners of the art of fast bowling, he took 249 Test wickets to confirm his position among the very best of West Indian fast bowlers. A superb athlete, he combined fierce pace with immaculate control and a shrewd cricketing brain to be the complete fast bowler.
David Houghton - An influential figure in Zimbabwe becoming established as a Test nation. Scored the first of his 4 Test centuries in his country's inaugural match at the age of 35, and went on to score 1,465 runs in his 22 Tests at an average of 43.08.
Asif Iqbal - In his 52 tests for Pakistan he made 3,308 runs as a graceful right-handed batsman while his useful medium-paced bowling brought him 51 wickets. Opponents underestimated him at their peril, for he reserved his best performances for times when they were most needed by his team.
Imran Khan - Undoubtedly Pakistan's greatest all-rounder and one of the country's most successful captains. 3,807 Test runs and 362 wickets in his 88 matches, 48 of them as captain, speak volumes for the man who made such an impact on his country's cricket and who held the World Cup aloft in 1992.
Duleep Mendis - Had the distinction of being in the Sri Lankan side as that country enjoyed Test status for the first time. An aggregate of 1,329 runs in his 24 Tests might appear to be a modest return, but he made 4 centuries and 8 fifties at a time when such individual scores meant so much for the confidence of an emerging nation.
Mushtaq Mohammad - Fourth in line of the great Pakistan dynasty of cricketers, he made his first-class debut at the age of 13, at 15 he scored the first of his 3,643 Test runs, and before he was 19 had recorded the first of his 10 Test centuries. Very much an all-rounder, he took 79 Test wickets with his leg-breaks.
Graeme Pollock - Before his Test career had been cut short by South Africa's sporting exile, he had established himself as one of the finest batsmen of the modern era. In just 23 matches for South Africa, this elegant left-hander scored 2,256 runs at an average of 60.97 including 7 centuries.
Mike Procter - Immensely strong as a fast bowler and as a batsman who could destroy opposing attacks, he appeared in just 7 matches before South Africa's exclusion from Test cricket. In that time he demanded the world's attention with 41 wickets along with 226 runs. He might well have challenged the best as an all-rounder.
John Reid - A mighty figure in New Zealand cricket, he played in 58 consecutive Tests, 34 of them as captain during which time he had the honour to lead his country to its first victory. A true all-rounder, he scored 3,428 runs, took 85 wickets, held 43 catches and even made a stumping in Test cricket.
Barry Richards - The fact that he only played 4 Tests before South Africa's exclusion yet scored 508 runs with 2 centuries illustrates what an impact he might have made on international cricket. As it is, the game is left with the memory of one of the most talented batsmen of his or any other age.
Sir Vivian Richards - When he went to the wicket he was like a monarch ascending his throne. He played in 121 Tests, scoring 8,540 runs, and on 50 occasions was captain of a West Indian side that reigned supreme in world cricket. He finished as a winner 27 times as skipper, very often by dint of his own sparkling batting.
Ravi Shastri - He made a sensational Test debut for India at the age of 19 when he was flown to New Zealand and, next day, took the first 6 of a final tally of 151 wickets with his left-arm spin. He also scored 3,830 runs, and holds the distinction of being only the second man to hit six sixes in an over in first-class cricket.
Sir Garfield Sobers - Perhaps the greatest all-rounder ever to have played cricket. He played 93 times for the West Indies, scoring 8,032 runs as well as taking 235 wickets with left-arm pace, orthodox spin or chinamen. A brilliant fielder, he held 109 catches, everything he did on the field appeared elegant, easy and fun.
TELEVISION COVERAGE
ICC has assigned Trans World International to produce the television programming for Cricket Week. The package includes live coverage of the Asia v The Rest of the World match in Dhaka and a variety of programs to introduce cricket to new audiences around the world, as well as providing entertainment for those familiar with the game.
The package of programs includes:
THE SPIRIT OF CRICKET - provides an insight into the lore of the game features, its history, and brings together a collection of inspirational stories illustrating the power of cricket to change lives, as seen in Soweto and through the Sir Frank Worrell Blood Clinic in Calcutta.
CRICKET SPORTRAITS - profiles of some of the all-time cricketing greats including Sir Donald Bradman, Sir Viv Richards, Ian Botham, Martin Crowe, Graeme Pollock, Imran Khan and Sachin Tendulkar.
THE CRICKET QUIZ - teams representing the 12 nations that took part in the 1999 World Cup finals, in an entertaining test of cricketing knowledge. David Gower asks the questions, Dickie Bird officiates, and Malcolm Ashton, England's overseas scorer, keeps the scoreboard up-to-date.
CRICKET AROUND THE WORLD - a look at cricket as it is played in the five major regions of the cricketing world - Africa, The Americas, Asia, East Asia-Pacific and Europe.
CRICKET CLASSICS - recaptures some of the finest moments and matches of the twentieth century, with 6 programs featuring 12 classic matches, one on great catches and another on great partnerships.
STARS OF THE FUTURE - takes a look at some of today's finest young cricketers from all over the world, as they contest the 2000 Under 19 World Cup, held in Sri Lanka in January. Tomorrow's potential greats playing against new talent from emerging countries.
THE ALL-STARS XI - features a panel of legendary cricketing figures, under the chairmanship of former Test cricketer Ravi Shastri, specially convened to select a 'best ever' team consisting of the finest One-day cricketers the world has seen since 1975.
At the time of going to press, the following networks are scheduled to screen some or all of the Cricket Week programs:
Asianet, Astro Malaysia, Bangladesh TV, Channel 4 UK, Doordarshan, ESPN, ESS, ETV, Fox Sports, M-Net, Nepal TV, Pakistan TV, Sky TV, Sony TV, Sri Lanka RC, TCS Singapore, Video Sound US, Zee TV.
THE MEDIA
ICC is keen that the world's media should be kept in touch with developments affecting Cricket Week as they occur. Journalist and broadcaster Ralph Dellor has been appointed as media consultant and he will do all he can to facilitate media access to events and activities and to provide photo and interview opportunities where required.
Extensive facilities will be made available at the Dhaka match, with additional international telephone and fax lines being installed in the press box. There will be facilities for 120 visiting journalists while an agency service will be happy to provide reports and comment for press outlets unable to be individually represented.
Media accreditation for the match itself will be handled by the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
Telephone: +880 2 966 6805/6/7/8; fax +880 2 956 3844
E mail: bcb@bangla.net
Other requests for information and access to Cricket Week events should either be addressed to the Board of the host nation, or directly to Ralph Dellor in the ICC's media office at The Clock Tower, Lord's Cricket Ground, London NW8 8QN. Telephone: +44 207 266 1818; fax: +44 207 266 1777.
Ralph Dellor can also be contacted on +44 118 971 4804
or mobile +44 498 808607.
ICC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
In recognition of the rapidly changing times where communication technology and international brand marketing has reinforced the concept of the global village, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has embarked on a significant initiative of developing cricket on a world-wide basis.
In 1998, the ICC Development Program was launched to raise awareness, promote participation, and improve the standard of cricket in non-Test playing countries; broadening cricket's historically narrow base.
The Development Program, which currently embraces 46 countries (Associate and Affiliate Members), specifically aims to increase the number of countries playing cricket, and increase participation within each country. In addition to this, it aims to enhance the development of non-Test playing countries, concentrating initially on assisting emerging nations in their transition to One-day International (ODI) level.
The Development Program is funded through the staging of the ICC Knockout, a biennial cricket tournament involving ODI countries. The first ICC Knockout tournament was held in Bangladesh in October 1998. The year 2000 Knockout is scheduled to be held in Kenya from 3-15 October and will involve 11 countries, including Kenya and Bangladesh.
A full-time Cricket Development Officer is based in each of the five development regions - Africa, The Americas, Asia, East Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Their roles relate principally to the delivery of facilities and equipment, and provision of coach, umpire, and administrator programs to Associate and Affiliate Members, and New Territories within each region. In addition to this, the Cricket Development Officers are responsible for the organisation of regional tournaments that act as Under 19 and World Cup qualifying tournaments.
Several non-Test cricketing nations have been identified for fast-track development namely; Bangladesh, Kenya, Denmark, Holland, Ireland, and Scotland. As a means of assisting these and other Associate Member countries achieve ODI status, the Development Program provides resources in the form of scholarships for cricket academy programs, 'A' Team tours, and specialist coaching programs.
In overall terms, Cricket Week presents an ideal opportunity to raise the profile of cricket, especially in new and emerging nations. The creation of video resources and establishment of a Cricket Ambassadors Program provides tangible benefits to assist the ICC in its pursuit of globalising the sport.
Global Directory of Cricket Playing Countries
FULL MEMBERS
Australia
England (and Wales)
India
New Zealand
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
South Africa
West Indies (14 countries)#
Zimbabwe
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Argentina
Bangladesh
Bermuda
Canada
Denmark
East & Central Africa:
Malawi
Tanzania
Zambia
Fiji
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Holland
Hong Kong
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Kenya
Malaysia
Namibia
Nepal
Papua New Guinea
Scotland
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
Uganda
United States of America
West Africa:
Gambia
Ghana
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
AFFILIATE MEMBERS
Austria
Bahamas
Belgium
Belize
Brunei
Cayman Islands
Cyprus
Greece
Japan
Kuwait
Luxembourg
Malta
Morocco
Portugal
Qatar
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Vanuatu
NEW TERRITORIES
Afghanistan
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Belarus
Bhutan
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burma (Myanmar)
Chile
China
Cook Islands
Croatia
Cuba
Czech Republic
Estonia
Finland
Hungary
Indonesia
Iran
Lesotho
Maldives
Mauritius
Mexico
New Caledonia
Norway
Oman
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Romania
Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Slovenia
South Korea
St Helena
Suriname
Swaziland
Tonga
Trobriand Islands
Turkey
Turks & Caicos Islands
Ukraine
Uruguay
Venezuela
Virgin Islands
Yemen
Number of ICC Member Countries 55
Total nations 122
In cricket participation terms,
the West Indies consists of
14 separate nations including; Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Grenadines, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago
UNITED NATIONS
The ICC has received the following message from the United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, expressing support for Cricket Week.
'Dear cricket fans all over the world:
I am very happy to join you in celebrating Cricket Week. We can share our joy in everything we love about the game. Its grace and subtlety, the premium it puts on sportsmanship, team spirit and fair play.
I was an avid cricket player when I was young so I know the games value as an educational tool. To succeed as a batsman you need concentration and a certain inner calm - qualities that are invaluable in any walk of life, but which I find I need especially in my work as Secretary-General of the United Nations. Also, the very essence of cricket is that both sides agree on the rules and they respect each other, which is precisely what the peoples of the world need to do if this new century is to be more peaceful and civilised than the last one.
All of us know what is not cricket. Racism, prejudice, intolerance and hostile behaviour. We know that what unites us - the love of the game - is far more important than what separates us. So let us resolve to live our lives as good cricketers both on the field and off it.
On behalf of the United Nations, I wish all players and lovers of cricket a very happy Cricket Week wherever you are.'
Kofi Annan,
Secretary-General, United Nations
February 2000
THE ALL-STARS XI
A specially convened selection panel was brought together under the chairmanship of former Test cricketer and television broadcaster Ravi Shastri, to select the best side that in their opinion the world could have seen, from players appearing in One-Day Internationals since 1975 when the Cricket World Cup was first contested.
This panel consisted of Bishen Bedi (India), Dickie Bird (England), Neil Harvey (Australia), Mushtaq Mohammad (Pakistan), Duleep Mendis (Sri Lanka), Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe), John Reid (New Zealand), Barry Richards (South Africa), Sir Garfield Sobers (West Indies).
Television viewers will have the chance to see how this panel arrived at their final selection, but the All stars XI selected was:
GREG CHAPPELL (captain) (Australia) scored 2331 runs in 74 ODI's at an average of 40.19 with 3 centuries. Also took 72 wickets at 29.12.
SACHIN TENDULKAR (India) in 237 ODI's scored 8769 runs at an average of 42.15 with 24 centuries. His 79 wickets cost 48.13 each.
ADAM GILCHRIST (Australia) in 92 ODI's has scored 2899 runs at an average of 33.70 and has scored 6 centuries. Has also taken 118 catches and 19 stumpings.
SIR VIVIAN RICHARDS (West Indies) appeared in 187 ODI's, scoring 6721 runs at an average of 47.00 with 11 centuries. 118 wickets cost 35.83 each.
DEAN JONES (Australia) scored 6068 runs in 164 ODI's at an average of 44.61 with 7 centuries. Took 3 wickets at an average of 27.00.
CLIVE LLOYD (West Indies) in 87 ODI's scored 1977 runs at an average of 39.54 with 1 century. Took 8 wickets at 26.25 each.
IMRAN KHAN (Pakistan) scored 3709 runs in 175 ODI's at an average of 33.41 with 1 century. Took 182 wickets at 26.62 each.
SIR RICHARD HADLEE (New Zealand) in 115 ODI's scored 1751 runs at an average of 21.61 while 158 wickets cost 21.56 apiece.
WASIM AKRAM (Pakistan) has scored 3120 runs in 294 ODI's at an average of 16.08. Has taken 414 wickets at 23.54 each.
SHANE WARNE (Australia) in 143 ODI's has scored 721 runs at an average of 12.43 and has taken 225 wickets at 24.48.
JOEL GARNER (West Indies) played in 98 ODI's scoring 239 runs at 9.19 but took 146 wickets at an average of 18.84.
Statistics correct as at 7/3/2000
Cricket Week is a worldwide celebration of the game designed to promote awareness of cricket throughout the world. It will give a glimpse of the game's appeal to the uninitiated and provide a festival for those already inducted into the family of cricket that stretches around the globe.
The feature event is a match in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on April 8th. This will bring together the best players in Asia to meet a Rest of the World side in a 50 overs, day/night match to show the sport at its very best.
But cricket is not just a game for those at the top level. ICC recognises its responsibility to support the aspirations of those countries climbing the cricket ladder. As part of the 'fast track' program, an Emerging Nations tournament will take place in Zimbabwe where the host nation's A team will be joined by the national XI's of Denmark, Holland, Ireland, Kenya and Scotland.
Some of the great names of cricket have been appointed as Cricket Ambassadors to visit other events taking place at a local level around the world during Cricket Week and beyond. Their job will be to raise awareness of cricket and help ICC establish the sport on a global scale.
ICC is not working alone on this ambitious project. The United Nations is supporting Cricket Week, acknowledging that the game has a positive influence on the lives that it touches and what benefits it can bring to those who are involved with it.
Cricketnext.com, a new internet company, is sponsoring Cricket Week, while Trans World International is responsible for television coverage of Cricket Week, ensuring that some 20 hours of cricket is available to many of the world's networks.
Cricket is already played in over 100 countries around the world. From the Test-playing giants to tiny specks of islands in the Pacific, millions of people enjoy organised cricket. Cricket Week will add to those numbers as ICC makes a positive effort to capture the imagination and ensure that the game is known from Jamaica to Japan and from Headingley to Cape Horn.
ICC promotes cricket to the world in Cricket Week
April 2-9 2000
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ASIA v REST OF THE WORLD
The focal point of Cricket Week will be a match between Asia and the Rest of the World. This will be a 50 overs a side day/night match taking place in the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on April 8th, 2000.
To enable the very best players in the world to appear in this major cricketing event, the international cricket calendar was cleared by the Test-playing nations. This meant that the selection panel consisting of former Test cricketers: Ian Chappell (Australia), Sunil Gavaskar (India), Asif Iqbal (Pakistan), Mike Procter (South Africa), Tony Greig (England) and chaired by Ravi Shastri could select their teams from an outstanding array of talent.
In addition to the honour of being selected to play in the match, prize money to the value of US$ 30,000 for the winners and US$ 10,000 for the losers, plus individual match award prizes will be presented.
The match will feature contests between the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Curtly Ambrose, and Mark Waugh and Shoaib Akhtar. Also on show will be the current best all-rounders in world cricket; Jacques Kallis, Lance Klusener, and Wasim Akram.
Among the dignitaries attending the match will be the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and representatives of the nine Full Member countries of the ICC.
A crowd expected to exceed 50,000 from a country noted for its passion for cricket, will create a unique atmosphere for this prestigious occasion.
ASIA v THE REST OF THE WORLD
Played at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Saturday 8 April 2000 commencing at 1415 Dhaka time (0815 GMT)
50 overs a side, day/night match
ODI statistics
Asia M R HS Av 100 W Av BB 5W
Wasim Akram (c) Pakistan 294 3120 86 16.08 - 414 23.54 5-15 5
Shoaib Akhtar Pakistan 37 65 36 21.66 - 59 22.44 4-37 -
Saeed Anwar Pakistan 200 7084 194 38.92 17 5 35.20 2-9 -
Aravinda de Silva Sri Lanka 264 8193 145 35.46 11 85 39.77 4-45 -
Ajay Jadeja India 185 5040 119 37.33 6 20 54.45 3-3 -
Sanath Jayasuriya (vc) Sri Lanka 201 5252 151* 28.38 7 178 33.93 6-29 3
Moin Khan (wkpr) Pakistan 160 2454 69* 23.59 - - - - -
Anil Kumble India 191 629 26 10.31 - 254 28.09 6-12 2
Muttiah Muralitharan Sri Lanka 132 185 18 5.28 - 183 27.10 5-23 2
Abdur Razzaq Pakistan 42 752 70* 25.93 - 58 23.67 5-31 2
Robin Singh India 114 2007 100 27.49 1 67 39.65 5-22 2
Sachin Tendulkar India 237 8769 186 42.15 24 79 48.13 5-32 1
REST OF THE WORLD M R HS Av 100 W Av BB 5W
Brian Lara (captain) West Indies 167 6317 169 42.39 13 4 11.50 2-5 -
Curtly Ambrose West Indies 170 624 31* 10.75 - 221 24.01 5-17 4
Michael Bevan Australia 138 4518 108* 57.92 4 33 44.93 3-36 -
Andrew Caddick England 18 67 21* 16.75 - 26 24.50 4-19 -
Chris Cairns New Zealand 126 2892 115 27.80 2 124 32.32 5-42 1
Allan Donald South Africa 121 83 12 4.88 - 206 21.04 6-23 2
Adam Gilchrist (wkpr) Australia 92 2899 154 33.70 6 - - - -
Neil Johnson Zimbabwe 38 1380 132* 37.29 4 29 35.55 4-42 -
Jacques Kallis South Africa 84 2840 113* 41.15 5 64 30.59 5-30 1
Lance Klusener South Africa 73 1943 103* 47.39 2 104 26.40 6-49 5
Mark Waugh (vc) Australia 214 7481 130 38.76 14 83 33.50 5-24 1
Daniel Vettori New Zealand 54 250 25* 10.86 - 49 36.18 4-24 -
* All statistics correct as at 7/3/2000
Match Referee Peter van der Merwe
Umpires Srinivas Venkataraghavan & Dave Orchard
Third Umpire Doug Cowie
*In the event of abandonment of play due to wet weather the match will be played and/or continued as a day match on Sunday 9 April 2000
ICC EMERGING NATIONS TOURNAMENT
5 - 13 APRIL 2000, HARARE, ZIMBABWE
The Emerging Nations Tournament has been conceived to accelerate the transition of nominated fast-track countries to One-day International level.
Four European countries, namely Denmark, Holland, Ireland and Scotland, join Kenya and Zimbabwe 'A' in a 15 match round robin tournament, which is to be hosted by the Zimbabwe Cricket Union.
The Emerging Nations Tournament presents an opportunity for fast-track countries to prepare for the ICC Trophy in Canada in 2001, where three countries will ultimately qualify for the 2003 World Cup in South Africa.
Tournament Schedule
Wed. 5th April DENMARK v ZIMBABWE A Alexandra
Thur. 6th April SCOTLAND v IRELAND Country Club
KENYA v ZIMBABWE A Old Hararians
DENMARK v HOLLAND Harare South
Sat. 8th April KENYA v SCOTLAND Country Club
HOLLAND v IRELAND Old Georgians
Sun. 9th April DENMARK v SCOTLAND Sunrise
KENYA v IRELAND Old Hararians
Mon. 10th April HOLLAND v ZIMBABWE A Alexandra
Tues. 11th April SCOTLAND v ZIMBABWE A Harare South
DENMARK v IRELAND Country Club
HOLLAND v KENYA Old Georgians
Thur. 13th April HOLLAND v SCOTLAND Alexandra
DENMARK v KENYA Old Hararians
IRELAND v ZIMBABWE A Harare Sports Club
DIRECTORY OF LOCAL CRICKET WEEK EVENTS
AFRICA
Botswana Mini cricket festival and six-a-side tournament
Gambia Mini cricket festival
Ghana Six-a-side tournament and Series of Cricket lectures
Kenya Primary school cricket festival in Mombasa
Lesotho Triangular tournament, coaching programs and mini cricket festival
Namibia Primary and secondary school competition
Nigeria National six-a-side tournament
Tanzania Mini cricket festival and coaching seminar
Zambia Mini cricket festival
AMERICAS
Argentina Cricket festival, annual North vs South match in Buenos Aires, and Under 15 vs President's XI match
Canada Opening of indoor cricket centre in Toronto, and hosting of inaugural Americas' Championship (August 2000)
Cayman Is. Opening of new cricket pavilion
USA Community cricket program at Woodley Park, Los Angeles
ASIA
Bangladesh Parade of cricketers in Dhaka, culmination of National Under 13 Cricket festival, forum on cricket development in Bangladesh, painting and cricket quiz competition
Kuwait Coach and umpire education course, and youth cricket training program
Maldives Coach and umpire courses, and cricket quiz competition
Malaysia Celebration dinner and coaching program for youth cricketers
Nepal Coach and umpire education courses, and cricket camp for youth cricketers
Qatar Cricket festival and celebration dinner
Singapore School six-a-side tournament, President's XI matches vs Singapore Under 15 and
Under 17 teams
Thailand Chiang Mai six-a-side tournament and celebration dinner
UAE Seven-a-side tournament and UAE Cricket Academy tournament
EAST ASIA-PACIFIC
China Reopening of Shanghai Cricket Club by Cricket Ambassador
Fiji A newly appointed National Coach and introduction of a Development Program
Hong Kong A playground cricket league starts in Hong Kong launched by Cricket Ambassador Allan Border and Six-a-side tournament
Indonesia Bali six-a-side tournament
Japan Cricket Ambassador to launch JET cricket in Tokyo
South Korea Cricket Ambassador to attend cricket dinner and meet government officials in Seoul
Samoa Opening of a new cricket ground
Vanuatu Staging of coaching clinics for junior cricketers
EUROPE
Austria Hosting of European Cricket Council Representative festival (22-27 August 2000)
Denmark Staging of Level 2 ECB Coach education course in Copenhagen
England Hosting of Under 19 European Tournament (15-19 July 2000)
Finland European Cricket Council umpire course in Helsinki
France European Cricket Council umpire course
Gibraltar Hosting of Under 15 iBi Division European tournament (21-27 August 2000)
Holland Hosting of Under 15 iBi European tournament (21-23 July 2000)
Ireland Hosting of Under 17 European tournament (28-30 July 2000)
Scotland Hosting of European Championship (21-27 July 2000)
AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
ICC has invited some of the legendary figures of world cricket to become
Year 2000 Cricket Ambassadors. Under the auspices of the Development Program the Ambassadors will attend events such as coaching clinics, umpire seminars and cricket festivals to enhance the promotion of the sport.
Bishen Bedi - One of the supreme artists among the great left-arm spinners that have graced world cricket. A successful captain of the Indian Test team, for whom he took 266 wickets in 67 appearances, who is still revered as one of the masters of his craft among those who saw him bowl.
'Dickie' Bird - After a first-class playing career in English county cricket, he became the most recognised and the most respected umpire on the Test circuit, officiating in 66 Tests and standing in three World Cup finals.
Allan Border - One of Australia's most successful left-handed batsmen during a distinguished Test career that saw him play a record 156 times for his country, easily topping the list of run-scorers with 11,174. A shrewd captain, he led Australia in 93 consecutive Test matches, winning 32, and led them to World Cup success in a 1987 Test.
Ian Botham - England's finest all-rounder of the modern era. He played in 102 Tests, taking only 21 to reach the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets. In total, he scored 5,200 Test runs and remains England's leading Test wicket-taker with 383.
Geoffrey Boycott - One of the most dedicated and proficient opening batsmen that England has produced, scoring 8,114 runs during a Test career that spanned 108 matches. One of the select band of batsmen who has recorded a hundred first-class centuries.
Ian Chappell - His outstanding reputation as captain of Australia, with 15 wins during his 30 match reign, might detract from an equally impressive record as a batsman, scoring 5,345 runs and taking 105 catches as a brilliant slip fielder.
Martin Crowe - Without having the luxury of a strong batting line-up to support him, he excelled in his 77 Tests to become New Zealand's highest run-scorer at that level with 5,444. One of the most stylish batsmen that his country has produced, there was a great dependency on him throughout his career
Kapil Dev - One of the outstanding all-rounders in Test cricket. He played in 131 matches for India, scoring 5,248 runs but, more significantly, claiming the record for the most wickets in Tests with 434. Captained India to World Cup success in 1983.
Sunil Gavaskar - The leading run-scorer in Indian Test history with 10,122, he lies second on the all-time list in Test cricket and holds the record for the most centuries, with 34 to his credit. To make his record even more impressive, he achieved it as an opening batsman blessed with an immaculate technique.
Tony Greig - 3,599 Test runs and 141 wickets do not reflect the full impact that this South African born all-rounder made on English cricket. A combative player and captain, he was an instrumental figure in World Series Cricket, emigrating to Australia at the conclusion of his playing career and remaining an influential figure in the game.
Sir Richard Hadlee - One of the great fast-medium bowlers of all time he achieved infamy in 86 Tests for New Zealand by taking 431 wickets. He has taken five wickets in an innings (36) and 10 wickets in a match (9) more times than anyone else. Also scored 3,124 Test runs.
Michael Holding - Recognised as one of the truly great practitioners of the art of fast bowling, he took 249 Test wickets to confirm his position among the very best of West Indian fast bowlers. A superb athlete, he combined fierce pace with immaculate control and a shrewd cricketing brain to be the complete fast bowler.
David Houghton - An influential figure in Zimbabwe becoming established as a Test nation. Scored the first of his 4 Test centuries in his country's inaugural match at the age of 35, and went on to score 1,465 runs in his 22 Tests at an average of 43.08.
Asif Iqbal - In his 52 tests for Pakistan he made 3,308 runs as a graceful right-handed batsman while his useful medium-paced bowling brought him 51 wickets. Opponents underestimated him at their peril, for he reserved his best performances for times when they were most needed by his team.
Imran Khan - Undoubtedly Pakistan's greatest all-rounder and one of the country's most successful captains. 3,807 Test runs and 362 wickets in his 88 matches, 48 of them as captain, speak volumes for the man who made such an impact on his country's cricket and who held the World Cup aloft in 1992.
Duleep Mendis - Had the distinction of being in the Sri Lankan side as that country enjoyed Test status for the first time. An aggregate of 1,329 runs in his 24 Tests might appear to be a modest return, but he made 4 centuries and 8 fifties at a time when such individual scores meant so much for the confidence of an emerging nation.
Mushtaq Mohammad - Fourth in line of the great Pakistan dynasty of cricketers, he made his first-class debut at the age of 13, at 15 he scored the first of his 3,643 Test runs, and before he was 19 had recorded the first of his 10 Test centuries. Very much an all-rounder, he took 79 Test wickets with his leg-breaks.
Graeme Pollock - Before his Test career had been cut short by South Africa's sporting exile, he had established himself as one of the finest batsmen of the modern era. In just 23 matches for South Africa, this elegant left-hander scored 2,256 runs at an average of 60.97 including 7 centuries.
Mike Procter - Immensely strong as a fast bowler and as a batsman who could destroy opposing attacks, he appeared in just 7 matches before South Africa's exclusion from Test cricket. In that time he demanded the world's attention with 41 wickets along with 226 runs. He might well have challenged the best as an all-rounder.
John Reid - A mighty figure in New Zealand cricket, he played in 58 consecutive Tests, 34 of them as captain during which time he had the honour to lead his country to its first victory. A true all-rounder, he scored 3,428 runs, took 85 wickets, held 43 catches and even made a stumping in Test cricket.
Barry Richards - The fact that he only played 4 Tests before South Africa's exclusion yet scored 508 runs with 2 centuries illustrates what an impact he might have made on international cricket. As it is, the game is left with the memory of one of the most talented batsmen of his or any other age.
Sir Vivian Richards - When he went to the wicket he was like a monarch ascending his throne. He played in 121 Tests, scoring 8,540 runs, and on 50 occasions was captain of a West Indian side that reigned supreme in world cricket. He finished as a winner 27 times as skipper, very often by dint of his own sparkling batting.
Ravi Shastri - He made a sensational Test debut for India at the age of 19 when he was flown to New Zealand and, next day, took the first 6 of a final tally of 151 wickets with his left-arm spin. He also scored 3,830 runs, and holds the distinction of being only the second man to hit six sixes in an over in first-class cricket.
Sir Garfield Sobers - Perhaps the greatest all-rounder ever to have played cricket. He played 93 times for the West Indies, scoring 8,032 runs as well as taking 235 wickets with left-arm pace, orthodox spin or chinamen. A brilliant fielder, he held 109 catches, everything he did on the field appeared elegant, easy and fun.
TELEVISION COVERAGE
ICC has assigned Trans World International to produce the television programming for Cricket Week. The package includes live coverage of the Asia v The Rest of the World match in Dhaka and a variety of programs to introduce cricket to new audiences around the world, as well as providing entertainment for those familiar with the game.
The package of programs includes:
THE SPIRIT OF CRICKET - provides an insight into the lore of the game features, its history, and brings together a collection of inspirational stories illustrating the power of cricket to change lives, as seen in Soweto and through the Sir Frank Worrell Blood Clinic in Calcutta.
CRICKET SPORTRAITS - profiles of some of the all-time cricketing greats including Sir Donald Bradman, Sir Viv Richards, Ian Botham, Martin Crowe, Graeme Pollock, Imran Khan and Sachin Tendulkar.
THE CRICKET QUIZ - teams representing the 12 nations that took part in the 1999 World Cup finals, in an entertaining test of cricketing knowledge. David Gower asks the questions, Dickie Bird officiates, and Malcolm Ashton, England's overseas scorer, keeps the scoreboard up-to-date.
CRICKET AROUND THE WORLD - a look at cricket as it is played in the five major regions of the cricketing world - Africa, The Americas, Asia, East Asia-Pacific and Europe.
CRICKET CLASSICS - recaptures some of the finest moments and matches of the twentieth century, with 6 programs featuring 12 classic matches, one on great catches and another on great partnerships.
STARS OF THE FUTURE - takes a look at some of today's finest young cricketers from all over the world, as they contest the 2000 Under 19 World Cup, held in Sri Lanka in January. Tomorrow's potential greats playing against new talent from emerging countries.
THE ALL-STARS XI - features a panel of legendary cricketing figures, under the chairmanship of former Test cricketer Ravi Shastri, specially convened to select a 'best ever' team consisting of the finest One-day cricketers the world has seen since 1975.
At the time of going to press, the following networks are scheduled to screen some or all of the Cricket Week programs:
Asianet, Astro Malaysia, Bangladesh TV, Channel 4 UK, Doordarshan, ESPN, ESS, ETV, Fox Sports, M-Net, Nepal TV, Pakistan TV, Sky TV, Sony TV, Sri Lanka RC, TCS Singapore, Video Sound US, Zee TV.
THE MEDIA
ICC is keen that the world's media should be kept in touch with developments affecting Cricket Week as they occur. Journalist and broadcaster Ralph Dellor has been appointed as media consultant and he will do all he can to facilitate media access to events and activities and to provide photo and interview opportunities where required.
Extensive facilities will be made available at the Dhaka match, with additional international telephone and fax lines being installed in the press box. There will be facilities for 120 visiting journalists while an agency service will be happy to provide reports and comment for press outlets unable to be individually represented.
Media accreditation for the match itself will be handled by the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
Telephone: +880 2 966 6805/6/7/8; fax +880 2 956 3844
E mail: bcb@bangla.net
Other requests for information and access to Cricket Week events should either be addressed to the Board of the host nation, or directly to Ralph Dellor in the ICC's media office at The Clock Tower, Lord's Cricket Ground, London NW8 8QN. Telephone: +44 207 266 1818; fax: +44 207 266 1777.
Ralph Dellor can also be contacted on +44 118 971 4804
or mobile +44 498 808607.
ICC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
In recognition of the rapidly changing times where communication technology and international brand marketing has reinforced the concept of the global village, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has embarked on a significant initiative of developing cricket on a world-wide basis.
In 1998, the ICC Development Program was launched to raise awareness, promote participation, and improve the standard of cricket in non-Test playing countries; broadening cricket's historically narrow base.
The Development Program, which currently embraces 46 countries (Associate and Affiliate Members), specifically aims to increase the number of countries playing cricket, and increase participation within each country. In addition to this, it aims to enhance the development of non-Test playing countries, concentrating initially on assisting emerging nations in their transition to One-day International (ODI) level.
The Development Program is funded through the staging of the ICC Knockout, a biennial cricket tournament involving ODI countries. The first ICC Knockout tournament was held in Bangladesh in October 1998. The year 2000 Knockout is scheduled to be held in Kenya from 3-15 October and will involve 11 countries, including Kenya and Bangladesh.
A full-time Cricket Development Officer is based in each of the five development regions - Africa, The Americas, Asia, East Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Their roles relate principally to the delivery of facilities and equipment, and provision of coach, umpire, and administrator programs to Associate and Affiliate Members, and New Territories within each region. In addition to this, the Cricket Development Officers are responsible for the organisation of regional tournaments that act as Under 19 and World Cup qualifying tournaments.
Several non-Test cricketing nations have been identified for fast-track development namely; Bangladesh, Kenya, Denmark, Holland, Ireland, and Scotland. As a means of assisting these and other Associate Member countries achieve ODI status, the Development Program provides resources in the form of scholarships for cricket academy programs, 'A' Team tours, and specialist coaching programs.
In overall terms, Cricket Week presents an ideal opportunity to raise the profile of cricket, especially in new and emerging nations. The creation of video resources and establishment of a Cricket Ambassadors Program provides tangible benefits to assist the ICC in its pursuit of globalising the sport.
Global Directory of Cricket Playing Countries
FULL MEMBERS
Australia
England (and Wales)
India
New Zealand
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
South Africa
West Indies (14 countries)#
Zimbabwe
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Argentina
Bangladesh
Bermuda
Canada
Denmark
East & Central Africa:
Malawi
Tanzania
Zambia
Fiji
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Holland
Hong Kong
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Kenya
Malaysia
Namibia
Nepal
Papua New Guinea
Scotland
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
Uganda
United States of America
West Africa:
Gambia
Ghana
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
AFFILIATE MEMBERS
Austria
Bahamas
Belgium
Belize
Brunei
Cayman Islands
Cyprus
Greece
Japan
Kuwait
Luxembourg
Malta
Morocco
Portugal
Qatar
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Vanuatu
NEW TERRITORIES
Afghanistan
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Belarus
Bhutan
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burma (Myanmar)
Chile
China
Cook Islands
Croatia
Cuba
Czech Republic
Estonia
Finland
Hungary
Indonesia
Iran
Lesotho
Maldives
Mauritius
Mexico
New Caledonia
Norway
Oman
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Romania
Samoa
Saudi Arabia
Slovenia
South Korea
St Helena
Suriname
Swaziland
Tonga
Trobriand Islands
Turkey
Turks & Caicos Islands
Ukraine
Uruguay
Venezuela
Virgin Islands
Yemen
Number of ICC Member Countries 55
Total nations 122
In cricket participation terms,
the West Indies consists of
14 separate nations including; Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Grenadines, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago
UNITED NATIONS
The ICC has received the following message from the United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, expressing support for Cricket Week.
'Dear cricket fans all over the world:
I am very happy to join you in celebrating Cricket Week. We can share our joy in everything we love about the game. Its grace and subtlety, the premium it puts on sportsmanship, team spirit and fair play.
I was an avid cricket player when I was young so I know the games value as an educational tool. To succeed as a batsman you need concentration and a certain inner calm - qualities that are invaluable in any walk of life, but which I find I need especially in my work as Secretary-General of the United Nations. Also, the very essence of cricket is that both sides agree on the rules and they respect each other, which is precisely what the peoples of the world need to do if this new century is to be more peaceful and civilised than the last one.
All of us know what is not cricket. Racism, prejudice, intolerance and hostile behaviour. We know that what unites us - the love of the game - is far more important than what separates us. So let us resolve to live our lives as good cricketers both on the field and off it.
On behalf of the United Nations, I wish all players and lovers of cricket a very happy Cricket Week wherever you are.'
Kofi Annan,
Secretary-General, United Nations
February 2000
THE ALL-STARS XI
A specially convened selection panel was brought together under the chairmanship of former Test cricketer and television broadcaster Ravi Shastri, to select the best side that in their opinion the world could have seen, from players appearing in One-Day Internationals since 1975 when the Cricket World Cup was first contested.
This panel consisted of Bishen Bedi (India), Dickie Bird (England), Neil Harvey (Australia), Mushtaq Mohammad (Pakistan), Duleep Mendis (Sri Lanka), Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe), John Reid (New Zealand), Barry Richards (South Africa), Sir Garfield Sobers (West Indies).
Television viewers will have the chance to see how this panel arrived at their final selection, but the All stars XI selected was:
GREG CHAPPELL (captain) (Australia) scored 2331 runs in 74 ODI's at an average of 40.19 with 3 centuries. Also took 72 wickets at 29.12.
SACHIN TENDULKAR (India) in 237 ODI's scored 8769 runs at an average of 42.15 with 24 centuries. His 79 wickets cost 48.13 each.
ADAM GILCHRIST (Australia) in 92 ODI's has scored 2899 runs at an average of 33.70 and has scored 6 centuries. Has also taken 118 catches and 19 stumpings.
SIR VIVIAN RICHARDS (West Indies) appeared in 187 ODI's, scoring 6721 runs at an average of 47.00 with 11 centuries. 118 wickets cost 35.83 each.
DEAN JONES (Australia) scored 6068 runs in 164 ODI's at an average of 44.61 with 7 centuries. Took 3 wickets at an average of 27.00.
CLIVE LLOYD (West Indies) in 87 ODI's scored 1977 runs at an average of 39.54 with 1 century. Took 8 wickets at 26.25 each.
IMRAN KHAN (Pakistan) scored 3709 runs in 175 ODI's at an average of 33.41 with 1 century. Took 182 wickets at 26.62 each.
SIR RICHARD HADLEE (New Zealand) in 115 ODI's scored 1751 runs at an average of 21.61 while 158 wickets cost 21.56 apiece.
WASIM AKRAM (Pakistan) has scored 3120 runs in 294 ODI's at an average of 16.08. Has taken 414 wickets at 23.54 each.
SHANE WARNE (Australia) in 143 ODI's has scored 721 runs at an average of 12.43 and has taken 225 wickets at 24.48.
JOEL GARNER (West Indies) played in 98 ODI's scoring 239 runs at 9.19 but took 146 wickets at an average of 18.84.
Statistics correct as at 7/3/2000