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Recent Controversies and Developments in Cricket

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Updates on match-fixing bans and emerging talents in the cricket world.

In recent cricket news, Kent Cricket organized the inaugural Kent Girls Super Camp at Sevenoaks School, aiming to promote and empower female cricketers during the half-term break. However, the spotlight turned on Rizwan Javed, a UK-based cricketer, who faced a 17-and-a-half-year ban for multiple breaches of the ECB Anti-Corruption Code, specifically linked to the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket tournament. This ban, one of the lengthiest in cricket history, highlights the ongoing battle against match-fixing in the sport.

Additionally, the Hampshire Cricket Board is actively promoting opportunities for women and girls in cricket by hosting a Women and Girls Expo, demonstrating the commitment to inclusivity and growth in the sport. Despite the positive initiatives, Rizwan Javed's case sheds light on the dark side of the game, with allegations of attempted match-fixing and corrupt behavior tarnishing the integrity of cricket.

In a separate development, emerging talents Joseph Gillard and Jessica Davidson were recognized for their potential in the sport, receiving awards from Cricket NSW. These accolades signify the importance of nurturing young cricketers and supporting their growth and development within the cricketing community, providing a beacon of hope amidst the controversies surrounding the game.

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KENT CRICKET HOLDS INAUGURAL GIRLS' SUPER CAMP (Kent Cricket)

Kent Cricket held their inaugural Kent Girls Super Camp at Sevenoaks School from 12 - 14 February during the half-term break.

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Rizwan Javed banned from all cricket for breach of ICC Anti ... (ICC Cricket)

Rizwan was found guilty of five breaches of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code for Participants, related to the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket ...

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Cricketer handed 17 and a half year ban in match-fixing probe (Fox Sports)

A UK-based cricketer has been banned from all forms of the game for 17 and a half years over match-fixing claims relating to the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket ...

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UK club cricketer Rizwan Javed handed 17-year ban for match fixing ... (WION)

A UK-based club cricketer has been handed a 17-and-a-half-year ban from the game at any level over match-fixing claims relating to the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 ...

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ICC bans UK-based club cricketer Rizwan Javed for 17-and-a-half ... (ESPNcricinfo.com)

It's the second-lengthiest ban handed out by the ICC's anti-corruption unit.

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UK club cricketer Rizwan gets lengthy ban for match-fixing attempts ... (Sportstar)

UK-based club cricketer Rizwan Javed was on Thursday banned for 17-and-a-half years from all cricket for making various attempts to fix matches during the ...

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ICC bans UK cricketer Rizwan Javed for over 17 years for match ... (Business Standard)

Rizwan was among eight players and officials charged by the ICC on behalf of the ECB in September last year concerning the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League ...

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Hampshire Cricket Board Hosting Event To Increase Opportunities ... (The Ageas Bowl)

Hampshire Cricket Board (HCB) is continuing its commitment to providing opportunities in cricket clubs across the county by hosting a Women and Girls Expo, ...

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UK club cricketer handed 17-year ban for attempted match-fixing (Hindustan Times)

Rizwan Javed was accused of attempting to fix matches on three separate occasions. | Cricket.

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Rizwan Javed banned from all cricket (Mashriq TV)

ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom-based club cricketer Rizwan Javed has been banned from all cricket for 17 and a half years after he was found guilty of five ...

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UK club cricketer handed 17-year ban for attempted match fixing in ... (South China Morning Post)

Rizwan Javed was accused of attempting to fix matches on three separate occasions, offering rewards to other players to engage in corrupt behaviour and ...

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UK club cricketer Rizwan Javed slammed with 17-year ban for five ... (New Zealand Herald)

UK-based club cricketer Rizwan Javed has been banned from all cricket for 17-and-a-half years after he was found guilty of five different breaches of the...

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Davidson and Gillard awarded Emerging Player Relocation Fund (Cricket NSW)

Joseph Gillard and Jessica Davidson have been named as successful recipients of the Cricket NSWโ€ฆ

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