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July 13: Scotland win ICC Trophy (CricInfo)
Ryan Watson guided Scotland to their first ICC Trophy title after a commanding batting display, a miserly bowling performance and, to top it all, two crucial catches that broke Irish hope and heart. [Scorecard | more]

July 11: Canada clinch 3rd place
Canada got off to a good start as Bermuda fell to 4/2 after 5 overs after choosing to bat. Romaine led a recovery, making an excellent 71, but Canada again looked good in the field. Two run-outs, and some good bowling restricted Bermuda to 195 all out from 48.5 overs. Thuraisingam had the superb figures of 9.5-3-16-2, and was well supported by Sandher (2/34) and Maxwell (2/60). Davison also bowled economically (9-3-19-1).

Bermuda removed the Canadian skipper for 5 when Canada started their reply, but Chumney (44) and Surkari (47) put on 94 for the 2nd wicket. Both fell with the score on 105, but Ian Billcliff, Canada's most consistent batsmen of the tournament guided them home with 44*.

Canada will be delighted with a 3rd place finish, the same position as 2001. Now comes some hard work and preparation for the World Cup! [Scorecard]

July 9: John Davison on the Ireland match (ICC)
"To be honest I don't think we deserved to be in the final. I don't think we've really played as well as we are capable of playing so it's good that we've done as well as we've done." "There are some good young players coming through so I think the future looks good." "The tournament isn't over for us. We've got one more game to go against Bermuda and we really want to win that as it will decide which World Cup group we will be in." July 9: Canada lose Ireland in semi-final (ICC)
Peter Gillespie and Andrew White hit Ireland to victory in a tense ICC Trophy semi-final against Canada at Clontarf. With the run-rate mounting, Gillespie struck a six and a four from consecutive deliveries in the 48th over before White completed the win with a six from the second ball of the final over. [Scorecard |More]

July 7: Canada World Cup bound
Canada nailed down its spot at the 2007 World Cup by rolling over Papua-New Guinea by 160 runs here today while Scotland demolished defending champions the Netherlands by 98 runs in Belfast. Put into bat on an easy-paced track and fast outfield, the Canadian top order made hay while the sun occasionally peeped out from behind clouds pregant with rain. Ian Bilcliff (102 not out), John Davison (62), Desmond Chumney (50), Zubin Surkari (45) and Suniil Dhaniram (26) all dined out right royally on the sumptuous fare offered ever so optimistically by the PNG bowlers. [Full report |Scorecard | Final points table]

July 5: Canada closer to World Cup berth
EGLINTON, Northern Ireland: Canada moved a step closer to a berth in the 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean after pipping defending champions the Netherlands by two wickets with just one ball to spare in a do-or-die rain-shortened 35-overs game. The 2001 third pace finishers now must beat bottom-of-the-barrel Papua-New Guinea in their final first round game on Thursday while hoping that favourites Scotland defeat the Dutchmen. That way Canada automatically qualifies as one of the top four. [Full report | Scorecard]

July 5: Canada eyes return to cricket World Cup (CBC Sports)
Canada is one win and one Dutch loss away from returning to the World Cup of Cricket. Led by Ian Billcliff, the man of the match, Canada edged the Netherlands by two wickets with one ball to spare Tuesday at the ICC Trophy tournament in soggy Eglinton, Northern Ireland... [more]

July 4: Canada beat Oman by 2 wickets
It was a rare sunny, hot day in this green, bucolic setting deep in what was once the heart of Irish linen country. But Canada managed to make heavy weather of an underrated Oman and barely lived to tell another tale in the ICC Trophy with a nail-biting two-wicket win.[Full report |Scorecard] It took a desperate eighth-wicket stand of 43 between ice-cool Ian Billcliff (33 not out) and veteran campaigner George Codrington (18) to save the day after Oman's top-heavy batting order had raced to 119-1 before you could locate this tiny Middle East oil kingdom on a map. [Full report |Scorecard]

July 2: Canada lose to Scotland in the ICC trophy
Scotland, losers to Canada in the 2001 ICC Trophy third place playoffs, showed how much they have improved with a comprehensive seven wicket win over Canada on a chilly, windy but no more challenging day than one in late September at King City. But it wasn't as clearcut a win as it looks on paper. Scottish hearts were in their mouths after Canada's newly-minted opening bowler Don Maxwell produced two prodigious outswingers to remove two batsmen with the first two deliveries of their innings... [Full report |Scorecard | Photos]

July 1: Canada takes giant step to 2007 World Cup (Canadacricket.com)
BELFAST: The back of a Belfast pub, fingering a pint of the local brew, may be as appropriate a place as any to celebrate Canada Day, especially after Canada's cricket team fashioned a nail biting two-run win over co-favourities Namibia on the opening day of the ICC Trophy here at Woodvale. Racing in from the midwicket boundary veteran allrounder George Codrington pulled off a stunning two-handed tumbling catch to seal the victory after Namibia had met the challenge of Canada's surprising 284 all out and their last pair needed only three runs off nine balls. [Special report]

July 1: 2 run victory over Namibia in Canada Day thiller
Canada have got just the start they needed against a powerful Namibian side in the opening match of the ICC Trophy. A century by man-of-the-match John Davison, well supported by 90 from vice-captain Ian Billcliff, allowed Canada to set a big total. Namibia came within two runs of Canada, but brave captaincy and five wickets at the death from Sandher gave Canada a thrilling victory< [Scorecard and full report | Photos]

July 1: ICC to provide $US 2.5 million funding to top ICC Trophy teams (ICC)
On the opening day of the ICC Trophy Ireland 2005, the International Cricket Council President Ehsan Mani today confirmed a $US 2.5 million package of High Performance funding for the five teams that qualify from this event for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007... Mr Mani said that the ICC would be providing record levels of funding to help boost the development of the sport in these countries. "As well as the current ICC funding provided to the top Associate Member nations we will be making available an additional $US 2.5 million of High Performance support to the five teams that will be competing in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007." [more]

June 29: ICC Trophy - the definitive preview (Ben Stinga and Dave Liverman)
A complete preview and assesment of Canada's chances in the tournament, including a detailed analysis of the chances of each team - "it seems likely that there will be a tense four-way battle between Canada, Scotland, Netherlands and Namibia. On form, Scotland should win the group, and Namibia seem very strong. Our prediction is that Canada- Netherlands may prove to be the crucial match for 3rd place. Canada's task however is simple- they must at minimum win three games"... [more]

June 29: Rain robs Canada of win over Denmark
Another strong bowling performance by Canada put them into an excellent position to beat Denmark before rain caused abandonment of the match. The bowling was led by Dhaniram's 5/23, and Canada needed just 53 runs to win with 7 wickets and 31 overs left when rain intervened, just short of the required overs to bring Duckworth-Lewis into play. [Scorecard | Report]

June 29: Irish all set for ICC Trophy ball (BBC)
Ireland is set for the biggest cricket jamboree in its history when the ICC Trophy swings into action on Friday. It has been a logistical nightmare for official operations manager Richard Johnson and his crew at their downtown headquarters in Belfast's Europa Hotel. "With Ireland hosting the 4th European Championships in 2002 we had a bit of a head start," said Johnson. "But ever since we heard that we would be hosting the Trophy it has been all go".... [more]

June 28: Canada beat Uganda by 18 runs in warm-up match
Canada beat Uganda by 18 runs in a warm-up match in Belfast. Canada's batting was disappointing but an excellent all-round performance in the field led to a comfortable victory. [Scorecard | Report]

June 28: Dutch courage (BBC)
Remember Bobby Simpson? The former Australian captain - a fine opening batsman and a brilliant slip fielder - was a crucial component in their modern-day success after becoming national coach in the mid-1980s. Now, however, he has the ICC Trophy in his sights as coach of the Dutch national team. He says: "Ireland have got a good draw and they're a good side. "In our group, we have Scotland and Namibia who are good sides. We had a quick look at Oman because we didn't know much about them - they mainly consist of Pakistani players. "But overall we have probably got the tougher draw than the other half."... [more]

June 28: Irish eyes on a World Cup place (BBC)
Ireland's Kyle McCallan is confident his side can qualify for the 2007 World Cup with a good showing in the ICC Trophy which begins on Friday. The Irish vice-captain hopes to make up for past disappointments when he plays in the Trophy for the third time... [more]

June 24: Canada lose warm up match to Gloucester 2nds
Canada lost their second warm-up match after posting a disappointing total of only 159 against a second string Gloucestershire team. Davison contributed 41 and Billcliff 30 but the opposition experienced little difficulty in knocking off the runs in less than half the allocated overs. Due to heavy rain the final warm-up match on the 25th has been cancelled. Canada will play two practice matches in Ireland v Uganda on June 28 and v Denmark on June 29 before starting the tournament against Namibia on Canada Day... [Gloucester Scorecard]

June 24: Davison confident Cdn's will qualify (Ron Fanfair, Share)
Canadian cricket captain John Davison is confident that his team can qualify for the World Cup if it can compete in the upcoming qualifying series without sustaining injuries to key players. "The key for us is not to have any serious injuries to players we are counting on to deliver," said Davison shortly before the team left here on Monday night for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Trophy tournament for Associates in Ireland in July. "We have a very balanced side and I don't see why we should not finish among the top five."... [more]

June 24: Test captains send good luck message to ICC Trophy teams (ICC)
Sri Lanka captain Marvan Atapattu, whose nation won the inaugural ICC Trophy 26 years ago, is aware how important the event is for developing cricket nations. "In Sri Lanka we have a particular regard for the ICC Trophy since we won the inaugural tournament back in 1979. "It was a real stepping stone for Sri Lankan cricket. We went on to play our first Test match just three years later and less than 15 years after that we won the biggest one-day trophy of all, the ICC Cricket World Cup.... [more]

June 22: Canada lose warm up match to Somerset 2nds (Somerset CCC)
A young Somerset Second XI pulled off an impressive seven wicket victory over Canada at the County Ground today. After winning the toss and batting first, Canada, who were skippered by John Davidson were all out for 217. The visitors, who are spending a week in the area preparing for the ICC Trophy in Ireland next month, relied heavily upon Don Maxwell, who batted very well, coming to the wicket with the total on 23 for 4 and moving it onto 177 for 6 before he departed for 82... report

June 18: Codrington happy to be back (Ron Fanfair, Share)
All-rounder George Codrington has been recalled to the Canadian senior team after a five-year absence. "This is great news," said an elated Codrington when informed last week that he was in the 14-member squad that leaves here on Monday for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Trophy tournament for Associates in Ireland.... [more]

June 3: B.C.'s Dixon gets the nod (Ron Fanfair, Share)
British Columbia lawyer Iain Dixon is among three newcomers named in the Canadian 14-member squad for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Trophy tournament for Associates in Ireland in July. "I had quite a successful season last year, but that was done in B.C.," said Dixon. "It was important that I make an impression in front of the selectors and I obviously think I did that even though I would have liked to score a few more runs."... [more]

June 1: ICC Trophy official site launched
Exactly one month ahead of the first round of matches in the ICC Trophy Ireland 2005, the ICC today announced the launch of http://www.icc-trophy.com/. The website will cover all the latest news, scores and statistics from 12-team tournament which will determine the final five qualifiers for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007.

May 30: CCA announce squad for Ireland
The Canadian Cricket Association has released the squad to represent Canada at the ICC trophy in Ireland [Full squad]

May 28: Failure not an option (Ron Fanfair, Share)
Canadian cricket could face debilitating consequences if the national side fails to qualify for the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies, warns International Cricket Council (ICC) Americas Region Manager Martin Vieira... [more]

May 26: Alberta looks forward after poor showing at trials (Alberta CA)
At long last we have an answer. Since winning the U25 National IPT over a decade ago, Alberta has sat and waited as the national team passed over talented cricketers from our province in favour of players from out east... [more]

May 25: Selectors have challenging task (Dave Liverman)
The trials have come and gone, and now the CCA selectors have the difficult task of picking their squad of 14 to compete at the ICC Trophy. The recent withdrawal of Bagai and injuries to Codrington and Patel, all experienced players with proven ability to compete at the highest level, make their task more difficult... [more]

March 10: Canada opens ICCT against Namibia on Canada Day (Canadacricket.com)
The ICC have announced the fixtures for the ICC Trophy. Canada plays Namibia on July 1st, Scotland on July 2nd, Oman on July 4, Holland on July 5, and Papua New Guinea on July 7.

March 10: Five to qualify for World Cup at ICC trophy (ICC)
ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed today officially launched the ICC Trophy Ireland 2005, unveiling the fixtures schedule and highlighting that the event would offer a pathway to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 for five countries. The eighth ICC Trophy will see 42 matches held at a record 25 venues across northern and southern Ireland beginning with six matches around Belfast on 1 July and concluding with the final at Clontarf on 13 July....[ICC release]

February 24: Uganda cricketer gets 2nd chance (Ron Fanfair, Share)
Ugandan-born Osindi Henry has been given a second opportunity to participate in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Trophy tournament for Associate members. Henry missed out representing Uganda in the last competition in Canada four years ago because of a shoulder injury. He moved here a few months later and has now been named in a 30-member squad selected to prepare for this year's tournament in Ireland in July.... [more]

February 12: Dassanayake to play for Canada (Ron Fanfair, Share)
A former Sri Lanka wicketkeeper/batsman is set to be included in the Canadian cricket squad to prepare for this summer's International Cricket Council (ICC) Trophy tournament for Associate members in Ireland. [more]

November 30: Venues announced for ICC Trophy (ICC)
The International Cricket Council and the Irish Cricket Union today announced the venues for the ICC Trophy Ireland 2005, the tournament which will determine the final five qualifying places for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007... [more]

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