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What this means:

Team USA came into this event ranked as the 3rd best team in Americas Division 1. Canada and Bermuda, who have both qualified for the 2007 World Cup, were ranked ahead of the USA. Had the USA played well and won their final game of the tournament against Canada, they could have won this tournament despite 2 higher ranked teams in the field. This wasn't to be, as our team chose to have its one bad day against Canada on the last day of the round robin tournament.

Team USA has qualified for the World Cricket League 2007 World Division 3. Other teams include Papua New Guinea, Uganda, Fiji, Italy, Tanzania, Cayman Islands, and Hong Kong.

The top 2 teams in this tournament will move on to the World Cricket League 2007 World Division 2 (and face Denmark, Namibia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates). The top 4 teams in that tournament move on to the World Cup 2011 Qualifying tournament.

Prior to this tournament, the USA team had been in disarray, which is why they come to find themselves in the World Division 3 instead of Division 1 or 2 (where they should be). This tournament was the first for a much younger, more talented Team USA. I am not sure how many of them will be around in 2011 but this was the first step towards qualifying for the big tournament in five years time.

1 posted on 08/28/2006 5:38:20 AM PDT by BaBaStooey
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Photos:


United States Captain Steve Massiah smashes another drive on his way to 136 not out against the Cayman Islands


The United States' Sushil Nadkarni cuts during his 83 against Bermuda


United States Captain Steve Massiah on his way to 81 against Bermuda


Canada Captain John Davison hits the match winning shot against the United States


Canada and United States exchange handshakes following their match.
2 posted on 08/28/2006 5:45:34 AM PDT by BaBaStooey (I heart Emma Caulfield.)
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I have also heard rumors that because Team USA is the highest ranked team in the World Division 3, that we will be hosting the tournament. Rumors say it will be held in Los Angeles, but I am not certain what the venue would be.


4 posted on 08/28/2006 5:49:03 AM PDT by BaBaStooey (I heart Emma Caulfield.)
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