ICC apologises for payment mix-up

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The money was intended for the USACA

The International Cricket Council (ICC) had to make an embarrassing apology to the United States Youth Cricket Association (USYCA) after sending them just over $8,100, which they then asked to be returned to the ICC Americas headquarters in Toronto.

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Sahara will not sponsor India as long as Narayanaswami Srinivasan remains president of the BCCI, says Subrata Roy

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Roy will reconsider sponsoring India if Srinivasan resigns

Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy has announced that his company, who currently are the main sponsors of the Indian national team, will withdraw their support when their contract ends in December if Narayanaswami Srinivasan is still the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

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Afghanistan to receive funding from ICC for cricket development

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The ACB will use the funds to upgrade their National Cricket Academy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced that they will be giving the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) $422,000 through its Targeted Assistance and Performance Programme (TAPP) in order for them to improve the standards of cricket and cricketing facilities in the war-torn country.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: West Indies and Zimbabwe set to receive ICC funding

Richardson is eagerly awaiting to witness the impact of the funds on both countries

The West Indies and Zimbabwe have become the two latest nations to be granted funding through the International Cricket Council (ICC) Targeted Assistance and Performance Programme (TAPP), which is solely aimed at improving the level of international cricket played around the world.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Ed Cowan looking to stamp out slavery and human trafficking forever

Cowan is hoping that more people join his cause in helping to eliminate slavery and human trafficking

While most cricketers choose to raise and donate funds to children charities or organisations centred around helping those less fortunate in the world, Australia opening batsman Ed Cowan has taken a stand against the growing trade of slavery and human trafficking by becoming an ambassador for Not For Sale.

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