The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cricket/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:04:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png cricket | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/cricket/ 32 32 US brands as antisemitic South Africa’s demotion of Jewish cricket player https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-brands-as-antisemitic-south-africas-demotion-of-jewish-cricket-player/ Sat, 20 Jan 2024 01:22:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3204946 Envoy Deborah Lipstadt dismisses cricket squad's claim of 'security concerns' in decision to strip David Teeger of men's U19 team captaincy after he voiced support for IDF

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]]> Diadora distances brand from boycott against Jewish South African cricketer https://www.timesofisrael.com/diadora-distances-brand-from-boycott-against-jewish-south-african-cricketer/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:38:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3203090 A businessman who declared a sponsorship ban on games featuring David Teeger has 'no ties' to the Italian sportwear firm, it says

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]]> Diadora executive in South Africa announces boycott of Jewish cricket player https://www.timesofisrael.com/diadora-executive-in-south-africa-announces-boycott-of-jewish-cricket-player/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:00:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3202414 Italy-based sportwear maker mum on local director's pledge to sponsor no games featuring David Teeger over his pro-Israel stance

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]]> Rising South African cricket star who praised IDF cleared of hate speech allegations https://www.timesofisrael.com/rising-south-african-cricket-star-who-praised-idf-cleared-of-hate-speech-allegations/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:53:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3177783 Jewish sportsman David Teeger, 18, vindicated after he dedicated his 'rising star' award to Israel and a Palestinian advocacy group filed a complaint that led to his suspension

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]]> Pro-Palestinian pitch invader disrupts Cricket World Cup final https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-palestinian-pitch-invader-disrupts-cricket-world-cup-final/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:09:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3157505 Anti-Israel protester runs on field wearing T-shirt emblazoned with 'Stop bombing Palestine' and 'Free Palestine,' is swiftly removed by security

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]]> Cricket plays tribute to the Queen as fans bash UK soccer for scrapping games https://www.timesofisrael.com/cricket-plays-tribute-to-the-queen-as-fans-bash-uk-soccer-for-scrapping-games/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 12:21:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2833901 Spectators and players observe silence ahead of rendition of new anthem, 'God Save the King'; soccer fans say canceling games was 'missed opportunity' for national mourning

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]]> British sports suspend activity following death of Queen Elizabeth https://www.timesofisrael.com/british-sports-suspend-activity-friday-following-death-of-queen-elizabeth/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:31:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2833608 Premier League soccer, a deciding cricket game between England and South Africa and a high-profile golf match are among the events postponed

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]]> UK cricketer who was target of racism apologizes for antisemitic messages https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-cricketer-who-was-himself-a-target-of-racism-apologizes-for-antisemitic-messages/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:41:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2652056 Azeem Rafiq admits to having sent disparaging comments about an unnamed Jew when he was 19: 'I have absolutely no excuses'

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]]> Taliban has reportedly banned women’s sports in Afghanistan https://www.timesofisrael.com/taliban-has-reportedly-banned-womens-sports-in-afghanistan/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 02:41:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2613703 Citing hardline Islamic modesty standards, spokesperson says: 'It is the media era, and there will be photos and videos, and then people watch it'

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]]> How an England team of many colors conquered the world at cricket’s grand final https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-an-england-team-of-all-colors-conquered-the-world-at-crickets-grand-final/ Sun, 14 Jul 2019 20:23:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2111722 Featuring a Muslim, a Barbadian, and a key player born in the country they were playing against, England's cricketers, led by an Irishman, show the value of diversity, togetherness

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]]> London cricket ground evacuated after bizarre arrow attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/cricket-ground-evacuated-after-bizarre-arrow-attack/ Thu, 31 Aug 2017 18:47:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1685981 Police not treating as terrorism incident at The Oval which ended play between Surrey and Middlesex, forcing draw

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]]> Court rules teen girl can’t play cricket at the Maccabiah https://www.timesofisrael.com/court-rules-teen-girl-cant-play-cricket-at-the-maccabiah/ Sun, 02 Jul 2017 18:38:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1650987 Naomi Eytan, 14, barred from boys' team in 'Jewish Olympics,' despite support from international and local authorities

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]]> Maccabiah bans leading young cricketer from Israeli team because – yikes! – she’s a girl https://www.timesofisrael.com/maccabiah-bans-leading-young-cricketer-from-israeli-team-because-shes-a-girl/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:00:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1637946 Coaches and officials go to bat for Naomi Eytan, 14, after Jewish Olympics says she can't join the boys in the under-19 squad

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]]> Vatican cricket team in Portugal for interfaith match https://www.timesofisrael.com/vatican-cricket-team-in-portugal-for-interfaith-match/ Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:01:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1603188 Priests and seminarians to compete against Muslim, Hindu, and Jewish teams on third international tour

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]]> Keeping promise, polling expert eats bug after Trump win https://www.timesofisrael.com/keeping-promise-polling-expert-eats-bug-after-trump-win/ Sun, 13 Nov 2016 03:37:35 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1498230 Princeton University's Sam Wang samples some gourmet-style crickets on CNN after failing to predict outcome of US elections

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