“My aim, as always, is to lead the team to the winner’s podium”
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Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has been unveiled as Hong Kong Island United’s first major signing for the Hong Kong T20 Blitz, which will run from March 8-12.
Atkinson was one of two players to be given a Category A contract
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Nine Hong Kong cricketers have been given central contracts by the Hong Kong Cricket Association, with captain Jamie Atkinson and opening batsman Irfan Ahmed being awarded with Category A contracts.
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Amjad celebrates after smashing a six to seal the deal for Hong Kong
Even though they suffered an embarrassing two-wicket loss to Hong Kong in Chittagong, Bangladesh should consider themselves lucky to have qualified for the Super-10 stage of the World Twenty20.
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Shahzad walloped 68 runs off 53 balls
Afghanistan opener Mohammad Shahzad and batsman Shafiqullah both hammered spectacular half-centuries to crush Hong Kong by seven wickets in Chittagong and knock them out of the tournament.
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Gauchan took three wickets and only gave away nine runs off his four overs
In a battle of the two World Twenty20 debutants, Hong Kong proved to be no match for a rampant Nepal as they were blown away by 80 runs in Chittagong.
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“It is a great moment for Hong Kong to qualify for the World T20 for the first time”
Hong Kong captain Jamie Atkinson has announced that there “is no pressure” on the national team as they embark on their maiden World Twenty20 campaign.
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Can Hong Kong defy the odds during their maiden World Twenty20 tournament?
When asked to picture Hong Kong, most people would conjure up images of bright lights, skyscrapers and delectable dumplings. However, there is more to Hong Kong than jaw-dropping sights and mouth-watering food.
