ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Americas Qualifier

by | Aug 9, 2025 | Uncategorized

All matches will start at 10:30 am local time. 

Venue – Param Veers Sports Complex, 4130 HIGHWAY 411, RYDAL,  GA –  30171

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USA ready to host ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Americas Qualifier

Media Release

The city of Atlanta in the USA will play host to the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Americas regional Qualifier from 7 to 17 August 2025.

The hosts, USA welcome Argentina, Bermuda and Canada in a double round-robin format where the top team will book their place as the Americas regional representative at the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe.

Sixteen teams will contend for the ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup between January and February 2026 across five venues in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Teams will be split into four groups of four teams each will compete in the Group Stage, followed by the Super 6, ending in the semi-finals and Final.

Argentina captain, Valentin Bur said: “We’ve been working hard in build-up to the tournament and are excited to get started. Qualifying for the U19 World Cup would be an amazing and unforgettable achievement for us, it would really help to raise more awareness about cricket in Argentina and we want to accomplish that.”

Bermuda captain, Zeri Tomlinson said: “We’re excited to a part of the tournament and are looking forward to playing against the other teams. If we qualify, I would be beyond proud of the team as that would be an incredible achievement. It would be a good opportunity to represent Bermuda on the world stage and compete against the top cricketing nations. It will also be a good way to promote cricket in Bermuda for young kids in school and a great chance for us to show our talent and potential.”

Canada captain, Yuvraj Singh said: “We will feel proud and excited to represent our country on a big stage. The game is growing really fast in our country and brings people together from different cultures, we’re looking forward to working hard and hopefully making our team and country proud.”

USA captain, Arjun Mahesh said: “Qualifying for the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup again would definitely be something special. This time as a captain, it would definitely be a proud and breakthrough moment in my cricketing career. We’re excited to get started and hopefully we’ll make everyone proud.”

 

ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Americas Qualifier

Match schedule & Results

Saturday, 9 August

Bermuda vs Argentina, Ground 1

Bermuda won by 237 runs.  Bermuda 318 for 8 in 50 overs, Argentina 81 for 9 in 26.2 Overs

Luke Horon 74 runs (60 balls, 6x4s, 3x6s, @123.33)
Keegan Jones 73 runs (68 balls, 7x4s, @107.35)
Muhammad Abaidullah 9-0-25-57-4 @6.33e
Franz Bur 7-0-22-65-2 @9.29e

Alvaro Minardi 22 runs not out (34 balls, 2x4s, @64.71)
Sai-Qui Robinson 10-3-51-13-5 @1.62
Johmi Douglas 5-2-23-14-2 @2.80

USA vs Canada, Ground 2

USA won by 65 runs. USA 236 for 6 in 50 overs, Canada 171 for 9 in 50 Overs

Aminder Singh Gill 76 runs (144 balls, 6x4s, 1x6s, @52.78)
Saharsh Shwethan 52 runs (31 balls, 4x4s, 3x6s, @167.74)
Arjun Mahesh 49 runs (52 balls, 3x4s, @94.23)
Yuvraj Samra 9-2-35-37-2 @4.11e

Jagmandeep Singh Paul 35 runs (73 balls, 2x4s, @47.95)
Rohan Sikri 34 runs (53 balls, 2x4s, 1x6s, @64.15)
Adit Kappa 10-2-45-21-3 @2.10e

Sunday, 10 August

Bermuda vs USA, Ground 1

USA won by 204 runs.  USA 310 for 9 in 50 overs, Bermuda 106 all out in 32.2 overs.

Aminder Singh Gill 102 runs (122 balls, 10x4s, @83.61)
Sahil Garg 70 runs (68 balls, 6x4s, 3x6s, @102.94)
Saharsh Shwethan 69 runs (58 balls, 3x4s, 2x6s, @118.97)
Isiah Obrien 9-1-21-59-2 @6.56e
Keegan Jones 10-0-23-52-2 @5.20e

Sa-Quin Robinson 34 runs (42 balls, 1x4s, 4x6s, @80.95)
Callum Macfarlane 22 runs(53 balls, 3x4s, @41.51)
Sabrish Prasad 10-1-46-37-4 @3.70e
Adit Kappa 10-0-46-34-3 @3.40e

Argentina vs Canada, Ground 2

CANADA won by 10 wickets. ARGENTINA 23 all out in 19.5 Overs, Canada 62 for 2 wickets in 4.5 overs 

Otto Sorondo 7 runs (37 balls, 1x6s, @18.92) – 7 runs Extras.
Jagmandeep Singh Paul 5-3-28-7-6 @1.40e

Yuvraj Samra 20 runs not out (4 balls, 2x4s, 2x6s, @500)

 

Tuesday, 12 August

Argentina vs USA, Ground 1

USA won by 9 wickets.  Argentina 19 all out in 10.3 overs, USA 20 for 1 in 14 balls (2.2 overs).

Ansh Rai 1.3-0-8-2-4 @1.33e
Supransh Kumar 4-1-19-7-3 @1.75e
Sabrish Prasad 4-2-20-8-3 @2e

Nitish Sudini 14 runs(8 balls, 2x4s, @175)

Bermuda vs Canada, Ground 2

CANADA won by 8 wickets. BERMUDA  60 all out in 16.4 Overs, Canada 24 for no loss in just 5 balls (0.5 Overs)

Luke Horon 13 runs (25 balls, 2x4s, @52)
Isaiah Obrien 13 runs (13 balls, 1x4s, 1x6s, @100)
Callum Mcintosh 13 runs (18 balls, 1x4s, @100)
Jagmandeep Singh Paul 3-1-14-7-3 @2.33e
Krish Misra 6-1-27-15-3 @2.5e

Aryan Sidhu 35 runs not out (13 balls, 4x4s, 3x6s, @269.23)
Dharm Patel 18 runs (7 balls, 1x4s, 2x6s, @257.14)
Luke Horon 2-0-7-23-2 @11.50e 

Wednesday, 13 August

Bermuda vs USA, Ground 2

USA beat Bermuda by 7 wickets.  Bermuda 55 all out in 32.5 overs, USA 56 for 3 in 6.4 overs.

Luke Horan 21 runs (50 balls, 2x4s @42)
Luke Fulton 16 runs (65 balls, 2x4s @24.62)
Utkarsh Srivastava 2.5-1-15-3-2 @1.06
Ans Rai 8-2-41-11-2 @1.38
Adnit Jhamb 3-0-14-5-2 @1.67
Supransh kumar 6-1-27-11-2 @1.83
Adit Kappa 8-2-41-14-2 @2.75

Nitish Sudini 27 runs (13 balls, 2x4s, 2x6s) @207.69
Adnit Jhamb 13 runs (14 balls, 1x4s) @92.86

Argentina vs Canada, Ground 1

Abandoned,  Canada 360 for 9 in 42 overs, Argentina 16 for 1 in 1.5 Overs,

Game was delayed by Rain & reduced to 42 overs game , Rain prevented further play during Argentina inning.

Aryan Sidhu 85 runs (58 balls, 6x4s, 7x6s, @146.55)
Shivam Sharma 65 runs (47 balls, 4x4s, 3x6s, @138.30)
Yuvraj Samra 60 runs (40 balls, 3x4s, 6x6s, @138.30)
extras 39
Alvaro Minardi 8-0-24-47-3 @5.88

Friday, 15 August

Argentina vs USA, Ground 2

Congratulations to USA,  qualify for 2026 U-19 World Cup… 

USA beat Argentina by 9 wickets.  Argentina 34 all out in 15.5 overs, USA 35 for 1 in 6.1 overs.

Juan Moline 13 runs (35 balls, 1x4s @37.14)
Sahir Bhatia 4.5-1-23-9-5 @1.86
Supransh Kumar 5-2-26-10-4 @2.00

Amrinder Singh Gill 21 runs not out (20 balls, 1x4s, 1x6s) @105
Saharsh Shwetham 10 runs (12 balls, 2x4s) @83.33

Bermuda vs Canada, Ground 1

 Canada won by 13 runs DL methos, Canada 147 all out in 39.5 overs, Bermuda 96 for 6 in 34.4 overs.

Shivam Sharma 54 runs (74 balls, 0x4s, 2x6s, @72.97)
Toby Cox 25 runs (60 balls @41.67)
Isaish Obrian 8.5-0-34-34-3 @3.85

Luke Horan 36 runs (60 balls, 2x4s, @ 60)

 

Saturday, 16 August

Canada vs USA, Ground 1

Argentina vs Bermuda, Ground 2

*All matches will be played at 10h30 local time.

Sunny’s Days – A commemorative book on Sunil Gavaskar by Bhatt Brothers

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Uncategorized

June 25th, 2025, Ahmedabad.

“Sunny’s Days” is a commemorative publication on Sunil Gavaskar, authored by Bhatt Brothers. It documents significant milestones, stories, and photographs from Gavaskar’s career, with each date linked and synchronized to the serial numbers of Indian currency notes. This unique feature ensures the creation of a single, exclusive copy worldwide.

The Bhatt Brothers also published a book on Mr. Geet Sethi, a renowned billiards legend and world champion, chronicling his life journey with milestones.

On June 2, 2025, an exclusive event “Evening with Legends” was held in Ahmedabad, featuring distinguished guests. The event showcased both legends, Sunil Gavaskar (SG) and Geet Sethi (GS), who shared insights into their preparation and competitive strategies during their active careers.

Coincidentally, on the same day, Mr. Geet Sethi secured his ninth world billiards title, and Mr. Sunil Gavaskar achieved the milestone of 10,000 runs on March 7th, 1987, becoming the first batter (Male or Female) to reach 10,000 Runs mark. Both legend’s milestones were achieved & celebrated in Ahmedabad.

During their speeches, the legends discussed their mental preparation. Gavaskar emphasized focusing on what not to do rather than what to do, while Sethi highlighted the importance of self-decision-making, calmness, and self-belief in individual sports. Sethi stated, “In non-team sports, players must make their own decisions; self-decision is key and staying calm and confident is essential for success.”

From Gavaskar’s iconic cricket performances to Sethi’s strategic mastery in billiards, the platform honors the spirit of these sports and the minds behind their achievements. The simultaneous release of these two books underscores the themes of preparation, resilience, and self-confidence that drive champions toward excellence.

The unique concept of these commemorative collections was conceived by the Bhatt family, including Mr. Sheetal Bhatt, Mr. Ravi Bhatt, and their 14-year-old son, Karan Bhatt.

Photo Credits – Bhatt Brothers (India)

A heroics by Sandhu from the 1983 ICC ODI World Cup

by | Jun 26, 2025 | Uncategorized

Since 1975, the West Indies have celebrated over 50 years of cricketing achievement, beginning with their victory in the inaugural ICC One Day International (ODI) World Cup. They successfully defended their title in 1979, establishing a formidable legacy in international cricket.

The 1983 Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s is renowned for the delivery often referred to as the “Golden Ball of the Century”. Delivered on June 25th, 1983, during the second innings of the final, this inswinger from Balwinder Sandhu dismissed Gordon Greenidge, significantly impacting the match. West Indies, defending 184 runs, were all out for 140 in 50 overs, falling 43 runs short of India’s target of 183 in 54.4 overs.

This pivotal moment is widely regarded as a turning point in cricket history, transforming India from perceived underdogs to champions and elevating the sport’s status within the country. India subsequently hosted the 1987 World Cup, and by 1990, cricket had overtaken soccer as the most popular sport in the world.

The success of that delivery contributed to India’s cricketing rise, culminating in the 1983 World Cup victory. The story was later dramatized in the Bollywood film “83,” which depicted the events of the tournament and reached a global audience of over two billion viewers, highlighting cricket’s cultural significance in India.

In sports and life, pivotal moments—referred to as “turning points” can alter the course of events. The 1983 delivery from Sandhu exemplifies such a moment, shaping the future landscape of India & international cricket.

Balwinder Singh Sandhu, the bowler of that historic delivery, later collaborated with the film industry to ensure accurate casting that reflected the likenesses of the players involved, thereby preserving the authenticity of this iconic event.

 

Balwinder Sandhu

Balwinder Singh Sandhu with Jatin Patel in USA.

20250216 Show

by | Feb 17, 2025 | Shows

SUMMARY: AI Generated Cricket Show of Feb 16, 2025 / Edited by Dennis Heath

Jatin Patel explains the new platform’s AI capabilities, including generating show summaries, transcripts, and time logs. The AI will also help compile show descriptions for YouTube, saving time on post-production tasks. Dennis mentions the usefulness of the AI-generated summary from the previous week’s show. The group discusses upcoming guests, including Sameer Bandekar, an ICC-accredited umpire, who will join at 8 PM to discuss umpiring in the US. Dale is expected to join the show later.

Cricket Sets Distribution and Status

In the meeting, Jatin Patel and Michael Chambers discussed the whereabouts of $50,000 values cricket sets that were shipped from India to Jamaica. Jatin expressed concern about the sets’ distribution to schools, as he had been informed by an Indian source that they were supposed to be given away for free. Michael suggested that the sets might be locked away in a room and forgotten about. Jatin agreed to find out more about the situation and to approach a politician involved in the project to inquire about the sets’ status. The meeting also included an invocation by Leon, and a discussion about the upcoming ODI championship season.

ICC Champions Trophy Discussion

In the meeting, Dennis and Jatin discussed the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled for February 19th to March 4th. Jatin explained that the tournament will feature 8 teams, including Pakistan, India, Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan. He noted that India and Pakistan will play their matches in Dubai due to political tensions between the two countries. Jatin also mentioned that West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Zimbabwe were not included in the tournament. The discussion then shifted to the potential rivalry between India and Pakistan, and Jatin suggested that Australia and England could also have a high-ranking rivalry. The panelists also discussed the prize money for the tournament, with the winner receiving $2.24 million and the runner-up $1.12 million. Finally, they speculated on the potential winners, with Jatin suggesting that the heavily loaded Group A could produce a champion, while Group B was more of a toss-up.

ODI World Cup and Cricket Strategies

In the meeting, Jatin, Leon, Dale, and Dennis discussed the upcoming ODI World Cup. They agreed that India, South Africa, and England have strong chances of making it to the semifinals. Jatin highlighted the advantage of India playing in one city, one stadium, one surface under one weather condition. They also discussed the potential of Afghanistan, despite being the least likely to advance, due to their strong performance in the T20 series. The team also discussed the importance of mental preparedness and mindfulness in cricket, with Australia being a front-runner due to their adoption of mind power training. The prize money for the tournament was also discussed, with the teams receiving $108,000 for just competing. The conversation ended with a news roundup, including the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League, 2 for 2024/27, and the Indian Women’s Premier League.

West Indies Cricket Development Academy

Dennis and Leon discussed the West Indies Cricket Development Academy, announcement of the adoption of a High School Cricket team, in Denbigh, Clarendon Parish of Jamaica. The WICDA contact details, and the recent voting of Joel Warrican as the male player of the month of January. They also mentioned the ESPN report for 2024, and the various awards given to players in different categories. Ivor was expected to join later but faced internet issues. The focus report of the meeting was a report from the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket, which highlighted the lack of a specific strategy to address class barriers in cricket in England and Wales. The report also mentioned the ECB’s 12-point plan to reduce financial barriers for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. However, the report concluded that 1 million pounds might be insufficient to reduce the financial barriers and that an early estimate of 4 to 5 million pounds has been considered by the ECB.

West Indian Championship Match Report

Dennis led a discussion about the 4-day West Indian Championship, with Leon providing the standings. The Windward Islands’ volcanoes were in the lead, followed by the Leeward Islands, Barbados, and Guyana. Donna then gave a detailed report on the matches that took place during the 4-day championship, including the outcomes of matches 9 to 12. The report highlighted the performances of various players and the results of the matches. The conversation ended with the announcement that three matches ended in draws and one match was won by Barbados.

West Indies 4-Day Championship Discussion

In the meeting, the panelists discussed the West Indies 4-day Championship, focusing on the batting performances. Dale noted the high number of centuries scored, which he found impressive. Leon expressed concern about the pitches, suggesting they favored spinners over fast bowlers. Virgil highlighted the lack of Caribbean youth players in the youth tournament that he has recently visited, attributing this to parental reluctance to let their children play cricket. Ivor praised the batting performances, particularly the performance of Joshua da Silva, and suggested he should be considered for the West Indies test squad. The panelists also discussed the bowling performances, with Dale noting the dominance of spinners and the struggles of fast bowlers. Michael emphasized the need for mental training for the players and better pitch preparation to help pace bowlers. The conversation ended with Leon raising a question about the pitches before the discussion ended.

West Indies Cricket Board Governance Concerns

The team discussed the recent changes made to the governance of the West Indies Cricket Board, with a focus on the rotation of the presidency and term limits. Dale expressed concerns about the lack of transparency and the potential for abuse of power, while Michael suggested that the stakeholders should take the selection of leaders more seriously. The team also discussed the lack of focus on player development in the governance plan. Later, the team welcomed and introduced Samir Bandekar, an international cricket umpire, who shared his journey and experiences in the sport.

Cricket Umpire’s Views on Technology

In the meeting, Sameer Bandekar discussed his experiences as a cricket umpire and his views on the use of technology in the sport. He emphasized the importance of passion and not regretting decisions made. He also addressed the issue of umpire calls and the potential use of technology to replace them, stating that it is a topic of ongoing debate. Jatin Patel and Virgil Frances raised concerns about the reliability of technology and the potential for cheating, while Sameer reassured them that technology is being developed to improve the accuracy of decisions. The team also discussed the importance of communication during power outages and the need for clear instructions to be given to both captains and umpires.

Umpiring Cricket Experiences and Insights

In the meeting, Leon, Dennis, and Donna discussed their experiences with umpiring cricket matches. They were joined by Sameer, an international umpire, who shared his experiences and insights. Sameer discussed his most memorable match, his preferred cricket match format, and how he deals with sledging and other issues on the field. He also shared his approach to umpiring, emphasizing the importance of decision-making and communication with the captains. The team also discussed a new rule regarding a no-ball and penalty runs. Google and Dale asked Sameer about his experiences with umpiring in Pakistan and India, respectively. The conversation ended with Sameer expressing his willingness to return for another visit to the Cricket Show, in the future.

Cricket Scores and Series Discussion

Dennis led a discussion about cricket scores and series, including the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, the Tri-Nation Series, and the Women’s Premier League. Mark raised a concern about a bowling penalty run rule, which was clarified by Ivor. Donna provided updates on the Tri-Nation Series and the Women’s Premier League. The conversation ended with a reminder about the upcoming Women’s CP50 series and an invitation for panelists to join the next meeting.