Story Wales go it alone [C2005, now C2007] -BAN V WAL 3rd ODI Fatullah

[DJ Ager]

Today

Wales break away from the ECB and become the 11th Test playing nation​

In a joint press conference by the CBW, ECB and ICC, it was announced the Cricket Board of Wales, would now become a independent body, breaking away from the formely known England and Wales Cricket Board. In simple terms Wales was now cricket wise, independent from England. But what came as a surprise was that the ICC also announced that the new indpendent cricket body of Wales, was not just to be a member, and a official ODI member, but also to become the 11th Test nation.

Wales will officially become a separate ODI and Test nation, and full member of the ICC on 1st May 2007. Until then Wales will be a associate member, playing exhibition one day matches leading up to then. Also, this means players like Simon Jones and Geraint Jones will play for Wales, no longer for England. Strangely, Glamorgan will continue to play in the English first class game, but also a new Welsh first class county league will come into existance. A playing schedule is soon to be announced, and the only confirmed test ground at the moment is Cardiff, and also headquarters, and the kits suppliers will be new company Foro Sports, owned by the Ager consortium, and sponsored by Brains beer​

 

[plympilgrim]

good idea for a story mate

 

[GrayNicolls]

Does sound like a good idea. A nice minimalistic opening .

 

[Left_Hander]

A good idea DJ Ager. Looking foward to seeing Wales beat England

 

[kookaburra69]

great idea mate,hope to see wales to well in international cricket.

 

[w3lshrugby]

great idea for a story mate, hope we can kick those english and other's players into oblivion!!!

good luck - by the way, what are you playing it on?

 

[DJ Ager]

15th December 2006

Maynard takes the reins in the new beginning​

It was announced that the world's latest test nation will be coached by ex-Glamorgan batsman, Matthew Maynard. He has signed a four month contract with the Cricket Board of Wales, and he takes up his role immediately, and his first task will be to announce Wales's first international squad on 4th May. His previous role of batting coach for England has been controversially taken by rookie coach, Simon Barrow.​

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[Simbazz]

What can i say, rookie? Ive had more experience as a batting coach than a cow has grazing!

Seriously, this is looking good, just yet to see how you lay out your updates but im sure they will be excellent! Great work Ager

 

[DJ Ager]

Thanks for the support people, progress may be slow because now I have 2 stories going on, and loads of school work

 

[kookaburra69]

good to see Maynard as coach of wales after his many seasons at glamorgan.

 

[BigCrickNan]

Nice one ager but why do you want gojo playing for wales .

 

[evertonfan]

Nice one ager but why do you want gojo playing for wales .

Because he can't get a game for Papa New Guinea.

 

[surendar]

Good idea Ager! Good Luck! :happy

 

[DJ Ager]

19th December 2006

Wales announce their fixtures for their first year on the world stage​

Wales Fixtures 2007

2nd Jan ODI away vs Bangladesh lost by 2 wickets Chittagong
5th Jan ODI away vs Bangladesh won by 4 wickets Chittagong
9th Jan ODI away vs Bangladesh Fatullah

20th Feb T20 away vs South Africa Johanesburg
22nd Feb ODI away vs South Africa Potchefstroom
26th Feb ODI away vs South Africa Bloemfontein

3rd May Test home vs England Cardiff

6th Jun ODI home vs New Zealand Cardiff
10th Jun ODI home vs New Zealand Cardiff
13th Jun ODI home vs New Zealand Swansea

17th Jun Test home vs New Zealand Cardiff
24th Jun Test home vs New Zealand Cardiff

2nd Aug Test home vs West Indies Cardiff
16th Aug Test home vs West Indies Cardiff

24th Aug ODI home vs West Indies Colwyn Bay
26th Aug T20 home vs West Indies Cardiff

September Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa

1st Nov Test away vs Pakistan Faisalabad
8th Nov Test away vs Pakistan Multan

12th Nov ODI away vs Pakistan Multan
14th Nov ODI away vs Pakistan Lahore
17th Nov ODI away vs Pakistan Karachi

Wales' fixture list for their first year of test status was announced today, with a tough first year schedule ahead of them. The Dragons start off with the year with a 3 match ODI tour of Bangladesh, then the even tougher 3 match tour of South Africa with 2 ODI's and a Twenty20 International. After the World Cup, and now with full ICC membership, Wales' inagural test match is against the old enemy, England on 3rd May in Cardiff. After that New Zealand and West Indies tour later on in the summer, and then Wales compete in their first trophy, the Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa. Wales' year finishes with a tough tour to Pakistan.

On the announcement of the itinenary, Matthew Maynard said: "It's a tough schedule, but being not just a international cricket side, but a full test side, you've got to be prepared for that. We will be approaching these games with no fear, and we can't wait till our first match against Bangladesh next month, and our first Test against our nextdoor neighbours in May!"​

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[surendar]

it will be Interesting to see how Wales can manage the top teams like SA and NZ! Tough job for the coach!

Looking forward for it!