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Men's International Tournaments
2014 World Cup Qualifier
New Zealand, 13 January - 1 February
Reports
Winning coaches looking forward to World Cup
Aqib Javed, Paul Collingwood and Craig Wright have added an extra achievement to their names after steering their sides to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Isaac congratulates Scotland
ICC President Alan Isaac has congratulated Scotland for winning the WCQ after they defeated 1994 champions UAE in the final by 41 runs.
Final World Cup groups confirmed
Scotland will join Pool A of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 after recording a 41-runs victory over the United Arab Emirates to win the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier New Zealand 2014.
Scotland lift Trophy
A century by Preston Mommsen saw Scotland recover from a shaky start to win the World Cup Qualifier final defeating the UAE by 41 runs.
Nasir Aziz warned against bowling doosras
The ICC today announced that the UAE's Nasir Aziz has been warned against bowling doosras in international cricket following analysis of his bowling action.
World Cup Qualifier Final preview
Scotland and the UAE will lock horns in the final of the ICC World Cup Qualifier in what will now be an official ODI.
Scotland and UAE secure qualification
Scotland and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have secured the final two positions in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 after recording victories on the last day of the Super Six stage.
Scotland in dreamland
Scotland's cricketers have today qualified for the biggest event in world cricket, the 2015 World Cup,
Scotland qualify for World Cup
An unbeaten 46 from Rob Taylor saw Scotland defeat Kenya by three wickets with three balls to spare to secure World Cup qualification.
Mommsen stars as Scotland beat PNG
Scotland skipper Preston Mommsen smashed a quick-fire 94 to lead his side to a 52-runs victory over Papua New Guinea.
UAE edge out Kenya
UAE beat Kenya to secure top four finish and put themselves within touching distance of 2015 World Cup.
Netherlands finish on a high
In play-off matches played in the South Island, Netherlands defeated Canada by eight wickets to claim seventh position in the tournament.
Nepal crush Uganda
After posting 240, Sagar Pun (three for 18), Sompal Kami (two for10) and Shakti Gauchan (two for 16) ripped through the Uganda batting lineup to dismiss the side for 80.
Scotland keeps their run going
A match winning performance Preston Mommsen enabled Scotland to make it five wins in a row with a 52 run win against PNG to put them within touching distance of the World Cup.
Hong Kong keep qualification hopes alive
Hong Kong are still in the hunt for the World Cup after beating Namibia.
Four in a row for Scotland
Scotland defeated Namibia by 21 runs after the match was rain interrupted and carried over to the reserve day.
Machan delighted with Scotland win
Post match reaction as a disciplined Scotland side beat Namibia by 21 runs.
Khan stars as UAE thrash PNG
UAE captain Khurram Khan dominates proceedings as his team beat Papua New Guinea.
Scotland and Namibia thwarted by the rain
Scotland and Namibia will have to return on Monday to conclude their match after it was stopped by rain with the game evenly poised.
Kenya beat Hong Kong in rain affected game
Kenya start their Super Six campaign well with a win over Hong Kong.
PNG's Mahuru Dai reprimanded
Mahuru Dai of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's Super Six match against the United Arab Emirates.
Netherlands extend Nepal's misery
The Netherlands extended Nepal's winless run in the tournament, wrapping up a seven wicket win in 31.5 overs.
PNG and Scotland well placed for World Cup slots
Papua New Guinea and Scotland look favourites as the Super Six phase of WCQ begins in New Zealand.
Khan leads UAE to crucial win against Hong Kong
A rapid-fire 78 from captain Khurram Khan saw the UAE record a 22 run victory over Hong Kong
Scotland cruise into the Super Sixes
A second century in a row by Calum MacLeod saw Scotland thrash Canada by 170 runs to book their place in the Super Sixes.
Siaka century gives PNG maximum Super Six points
A second century of the tournament by Lega Siaka ensures that Papua New Guinea go through to the Super Six with maximum points.
Explosive Kenya sink Dutch dreams
Pre-tournament favourites the Netherlands were sent crashing out of the World Cup Qualifier by a blitzkreig Kenyan batting dislplay.
Canada and Namibia register victories
Post match reaction following Canada's win against Nepal and Namibia's victory over Uganda.
Canada edge out Nepal
Raza-ur-Rehman scored an 87-ball 89, before Khurram Chohan took four wickets, as Canada registered its first win of the tournament, beating Nepal by 12 runs in a curtailed Group A match at Christchurch.
Namibia make it a hat-trick of wins
A fine bowling performance led by Louis Klazinga, who took 4 for 27, helped Namibia register a comprehensive 100-run win against Uganda.
Scotland fined for slow over rate
Scotland has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its group stage match against the United Arab Emirates.
Post match reaction
Post match reaction following a crucial day in the qualifying tournament,
MacLeod shines for Scotland
An opening partnership of 178 between Calum MacLeod and Matthew Cross set up victory over the UAE in a rain shortened match.
Kenya pick up first win
Kenya record their first win at the World Cup Qualifier, beating old rivals Uganda.
Hong Kong end Nepal's World Cup hopes
Nepal's dream of qualifying for their first World Cup ends at the hands of Hong Kong.
Szwarczynski stars as Dutch trounce PNG
An unbeaten 129 from Eric Szwarczynski helped the Netherlands secure a 130 run victory over Papua New Guinea.
Smit stars as Namibia edge out Kenya
An all-round effort from 18-year-old JJ Smit has seen Namibia record a nail-biting two wicket victory over Kenya
Irfan hundred speeds Hong Kong to victory
Irfan was part of an unbroken 166-run second-wicket stand with captain Jamie Atkinson helping Hong Kong to its second victory of the tournament after Canada folded for 171.
Easy win for Hong Kong
An Irfan Ahmed century helps Hong Kong cruise to victory over Canada.
Comfortable win for Scotland
Scotland recorded a comfortable 90-run win over Nepal at Queenstown Events Centre in a match delayed by light showers.
Joy of six for Amini
Charles Amini led PNG's attack with a six-wicket haul as Uganda was bowled out for 105.
Khurram Khan reprimanded for code of conduct breaches
UAE captain Khurram Khan has been fined and reprimanded for twice breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's 80 runs victory over Canada.
Hansra century not enough for Canada
A maiden one-day century by Jimmy Hansra isn't enough as Canada struggle against the UAE.
Viljoen stars in Namibian win
Christi Viljoen's all-round performance handed Namibia a 91-run victory against Netherlands.
Wins for UAE and Namibia
Gerrie Snyman and Christi Viljoen star as Namibia shock Netherlands, while strong UAE batting sees them defeat Canada.
Deusdedit Muhumuza reported for a suspect bowling action
Uganda's Deusdedit Muhumuza has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action.
Ouma and Haoda reprimanded
Kenya's Maurice Ouma and Papua New Guinea's Raymond Haoda have been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.
Anwar ton helps UAE crush Nepal
Shaiman Anwar scored a 96-ball 109, as the United Arab Emirates beat Nepal by 102 runs.
Rippon rips Uganda apart
Michael Rippon's reaction to his four wicket haul which helped The Netherlands get their WCQ campaign off to the perfect start.
Mommsen century in vain
A hundred by Preston Mommsen on his return from injury was insufficient to see Scotland over the line as they lose to Hong Kong by 17 runs
Vala and Siaka lead PNG to win over Kenya
Aasad Vala and Lega Siaka hit centuries as Papua New Guinea start their campaign with a win.
Netherlands open with win over Uganda
An inspired bowling performance from Michael Rippon and fifties from Wesley Barresi and Peter Borren saw the Netherlands cruise to a seven wicket win in their opening match against Uganda.
Coaches happy with preparation on eve of tournament
Aqib Javed, Paul Collingwood and Pubudu Dassanayake have played crucial roles in the preparation of their respective sides for the WCQ which begins on Monday with four matches.
Scotland record second warm-up win
Scotland defeat Namibia by 63 runs in the second of their warm-up matches.
UAE send Netherlands to second defeat
The Netherlands slumped to a second defeat in the warm-ups to the world cup qualifier today, The UAE recording an effortless six wicket win.
Wins for PNG, Kenya and Uganda
Warm-up wins for Papua New Guinea over Hong Kong, Uganda against Canada and Kenya just see off Nepal by one wicket.
Easy win for Scotland
Scotland cruised to victory against Papua New Guinea in their first warm-up match, winning by seven wickets in Christchurch.
Hong Kong, UAE and Namibia record wins
Warm-up wins for Hong Kong, Namibia and the UAE.
Kumar ton drives Canada to win over Netherlands
A maiden one-day international century for Nitish Kumar saw Canada best the Netherlands in their first warm-up match at Mount Maunganui.
Experience vital in World Cup Qualifiers
Leading players from the previous event in 2009 agree that the knowledge gained then will be vital to their sides' success in New Zealand.
Scotland hoping for Wright outcome
Craig Wright has always been one of Scottish cricket's most honest characters and candid analysts, on and off the field.
Run feast for Scotland in warm-up romp
Three out of three for Scotland as they cruise to 142 run win against Canterbury Country.
Netherlands, Kenya and Namibia are front-runners
Second seed Netherlands, fourth seed Kenya and fifth seed Namibia are the front-runners to qualify from Group B.
Deadline looming for Nasir Aziz
UAE off-spinner hit by visa delays as he attempts to travel to Perth to undergo ICC analysis on his suspect action.
Moner blow for Hong Kong
ICC analysis concluded Moner Ahmed action illegal and suspends him from international cricket for 12 months.
Canada, Scotland and UAE look good to progress from Group A
Top seed UAE, third seed Scotland and sixth seed Canada are the three strong contenders looking to qualify for the Super Six stage from Group A.
Kenya, Uganda on tenterhooks
Kenya will be looking tentatively over their shoulders at neighbours Uganda.
Kenya and Papua New Guinea preparing intensively
Steve Tikolo and Chris Amini each describe their team's buildup to the tournament.
Collingwood wants Scotland to be confident
Paul Collingwood says his coaching role with Scotland involves quite a broad spectrum of different jobs.
Netherlands relaxed as World Cup Qualifier approaches
Dutch captain Peter Borren will be returning to his native land where he feels his side have a good chance of success.
Namibia and Uganda chase their dreams
For Sarel Burger of Namibia and Davis Arinaitwe of Uganda qualification for the World Cup would be a dream come true.
Scotland want to reward their supporters
Scottish captain Kyle Coetzer feels his team's recent form and momentum are good.
Canada and UAE brace themselves for a tough tournament
Jimmy Hansra will captain Canada and Khurram Khan will be at the helm for the UAE.
Hong Kong and Nepal expect titanic struggles
Jamie Atkinson and Paras Khadka say every match is a must-win encounter.
The tenth World Cup Qualifier
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All ten squads announced
The ten squads which will compete for two places in the 2015 World Cup have been named.