https://www.scmp.com/rss/325621/feed The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes is an annual international cricket tournament held at the Kowloon Cricket Club comprising between eight and twelve teams. Organised by Cricket Hong Kong, it is sanctioned by the International Cricket Council. The tournament is designed for television viewing, with rules and a venue that encourage aggressive batting and high scoring. Because every player (except the wicket-keeper) is required to bowl one over, the format suits all-rounders. In June 2017, Cricket Hong... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Paul McNamara Paul McNamara City cricket chiefs have pledged to deliver a “bigger and better” Hong Kong Cricket Sixes after they confirmed the popular tournament will be staged at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground from October 30 to November 1 this year. The venue was filled to its 2,720 capacity on all three days last year, as Pakistan captured a record-breaking sixth title. Burji Shroff, the chairman of Cricket Hong Kong, China (CHKC), called the 2025 Sixes “the best we’ve had”, but he said that this year his organisation... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3349138/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-organisers-pledge-deliver-bigger-and-better-tournament-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3349138/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-organisers-pledge-deliver-bigger-and-better-tournament-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:05:01 +0000 Ada Li Ada Li The Hong Kong International Lacrosse Sixes began on Saturday and brought mixed fortunes for the home teams as the shortened format’s Olympic debut loomed large. With qualification for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles soon to begin, this three-day tournament at Hong Kong Football Club was “a good chance to test strategies under the sixes format”, according to Hong Kong women’s player Woo Ka-yu. “We will see what needs improving so we can perform better at future events,” Woo said. She and her... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3337903/hong-kong-lacrosse-sixes-chance-test-strategies-2028-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3337903/hong-kong-lacrosse-sixes-chance-test-strategies-2028-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:56:39 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Pakistan thumped Kuwait by 43 runs to win a “wonderful and extravagant” Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, but the city team’s Aizaz Khan stole the show after he creamed 30 off the final over to earn an improbable plate final victory for the hosts over distraught Bangladesh. Runners-up last year, Pakistan went one better this time after captain Abbas Afridi’s unbeaten 11-ball 52 helped them pile up 135 for three in the final. Kuwait began quickly in reply but after Muhammad Shahzad hurried a ball through... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3332107/pakistan-win-wonderful-hong-kong-cricket-sixes-explosive-aizaz-khan-steals-show?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3332107/pakistan-win-wonderful-hong-kong-cricket-sixes-explosive-aizaz-khan-steals-show?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:34:48 +0000 Josh Ball Josh Ball Hong Kong will rely on the firepower of Babar Hayat and Nizakat Khan, and the wily spin of captain Yasim Murtaza, to keep them competitive in next month’s Cricket Sixes. Kaushal Silva, the city’s head coach, has opted for an experienced seven-man squad, also bringing in Anshuman Rath, Aizaz Khan, Eshan Khan and Nasarula Rana. The home side have been placed in Group D alongside holders Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, two teams expected to have several T20 internationals in their ranks. “The Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3328944/babar-hayat-nizakat-khan-spearhead-experienced-hong-kong-squad-cricket-sixes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3328944/babar-hayat-nizakat-khan-spearhead-experienced-hong-kong-squad-cricket-sixes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:30:25 +0000 Reuters Reuters Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, who is set to play in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes in November, has shattered a long-standing barrier by signing with Sydney Thunder on Thursday, becoming the first male Indian player to join Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL). His deal comes after he retired from international cricket in December and ended his Indian Premier League career last month, freeing him from the Indian board’s restrictions that bar male players from taking part in global... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3326876/hong-kong-bound-ravichandran-ashwin-becomes-first-indian-player-join-big-bash-league?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3326876/hong-kong-bound-ravichandran-ashwin-becomes-first-indian-player-join-big-bash-league?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:15 +0000 Paul McNamara Paul McNamara Dinesh Karthik will swap the commentary box for the playing field after he was appointed India captain for this year’s Hong Kong Cricket Sixes. A veteran of 26 Test matches and 154 limited overs internationals, former wicketkeeper-batsman Karthik spent the summer covering the exhilarating series between England and India for Sky Sports. He has joined 38-year-old spinning great Ravichandran Ashwin in the Indian side for the three-day tournament at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground from November... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3326538/dinesh-karthik-delight-being-handed-india-captaincy-hong-kong-sixes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3326538/dinesh-karthik-delight-being-handed-india-captaincy-hong-kong-sixes?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:00:12 +0000 SCMP Sport SCMP Sport Less than a month after announcing his retirement from the IPL, India cricket great Ravichandran Ashwin has signed up to play in this year’s Hong Kong Cricket Sixes. The T20 competition’s fifth-highest wicket-taker and second on India’s list of Test wickets, the 38-year-old spin bowler said last month that he would still be available to play in other events around the world. Ashwin began and ended his IPL career with his home team, Chennai Super Kings, and also represented Rising Pune... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3326030/ashwin-play-india-hong-kong-cricket-sixes-weeks-after-announcing-ipl-retirement?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3326030/ashwin-play-india-hong-kong-cricket-sixes-weeks-after-announcing-ipl-retirement?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:35:07 +0000 After labelling last year’s comeback event “the best Sixes ever held”, Cricket Hong Kong China (CHKC) has announced that the next Hong Kong Cricket Sixes will be held from October 31 to November 2 this year, and will be “even better”. The tournament, which will again be held at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Mong Kok, featured 12 teams last year, with Sri Lanka beating Pakistan in the final. It was previously last held in 2017. The event was awarded “M” Mark status by the city’s Major... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3304068/after-successful-comeback-last-year-hong-kong-cricket-sixes-be-held-again-october?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3304068/after-successful-comeback-last-year-hong-kong-cricket-sixes-be-held-again-october?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:13:41 +0000 One of the rising stars of Nepalese cricket, Pratish Gharti Chhetri, wants more opportunities for the game’s lesser lights to tackle Test giants. The left-arm medium pacer bowled brilliantly in Nepal’s shock Hong Kong Cricket Sixes victories over England and Australia. Employing his smart variations and maintaining unerring accuracy, he claimed three wickets in each match, including the prize scalp of Aussie captain Dan Christian. Nepal lost their quarter-final against Sri Lanka, which the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3285090/nepal-cricket-talent-pratish-gc-calls-more-elite-chances-after-hong-kong-sixes-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3285090/nepal-cricket-talent-pratish-gc-calls-more-elite-chances-after-hong-kong-sixes-success?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:30:08 +0000 Hong Kong cricket chiefs began plotting an “even bigger and better” Sixes next year, moments after ecstatic Sri Lanka won the tournament following its successful emergence from a seven-year hibernation. Another sell-out crowd at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground on Sunday watched two semi-finals go down to the wire, before the Sri Lankans survived a late wobble to chase down 73 and deny Pakistan a record sixth title. After the Mong Kok venue was full for Friday’s opening day, and roughly 85 per... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3285023/hong-kong-cricket-chiefs-wants-even-bigger-and-better-sixes-after-sri-lanka-triumph?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3285023/hong-kong-cricket-chiefs-wants-even-bigger-and-better-sixes-after-sri-lanka-triumph?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Nov 2024 01:45:07 +0000 Sri Lanka won their second Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title, and first since 2007, after beating Pakistan by three wickets in the final on Sunday. Sandun Weerakkody, who blasted half centuries in his team’s quarter-final and semi-final wins, spearheaded the Sri Lankan dash to a significantly below-par target of 73. The opener clubbed four sixes in a 13-ball 34, before Dhanashaya Lakshan disappeared for a comparatively sluggish two off seven balls when he was run out following a mix-up with captain... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284994/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-asif-ali-guides-pakistan-thumping-semi-final-win-over-australia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284994/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-asif-ali-guides-pakistan-thumping-semi-final-win-over-australia?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Nov 2024 05:59:20 +0000 One of franchise cricket’s leading guns for hire, Ravi Bopara, said he “did not like how the 50-over game had been treated” amid the global proliferation of short-form tournaments. Bopara, a former England Test and white-ball international, has played for T20 and T10 teams in a host of countries, including India, Pakistan, West Indies, South Africa and Bangladesh. This weekend he was on the move again, having flown from the United States, where he was part of Chicago’s team in the 10-over... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284982/england-star-bopara-laments-demise-50-over-cricket-fears-loss-hundred?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284982/england-star-bopara-laments-demise-50-over-cricket-fears-loss-hundred?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Nov 2024 04:30:11 +0000 United Arab Emirates have reacted furiously following their farcical exit from the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes on Saturday. An otherwise second triumphant day straight for the tournament finished with the UAE players literally and metaphorically in the dark, after they were set a target of 112 by Bangladesh in the closing quarter-final. UAE, who began the day by shocking lacklustre India, had reached 43 for three with 16 balls remaining, when the umpires decided the failing light had become... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284955/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-uae-fury-overshadows-second-triumphant-day-blitz-return-mooted?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284955/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-uae-fury-overshadows-second-triumphant-day-blitz-return-mooted?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:00:12 +0000 Australia reached the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes semi-finals after resisting the hosts’ brave attempt to chase down a target of 130 in Saturday’s first quarter-final. The Aussies’ last-four opponents will be Pakistan, who maintained their bid for a record sixth title with a straightforward 17-run victory over defending champions South Africa. Sri Lanka crushed Nepal in the third quarter-final, before Bangladesh beat United Arab Emirates in controversial fashion as the light closed in on Tin Kwong... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284912/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-india-toppled-hosts-get-set-australia-quarter-final?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284912/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-india-toppled-hosts-get-set-australia-quarter-final?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 02 Nov 2024 03:31:43 +0000 The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes exploded back into life on Friday, with a day of batting fireworks at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. Pakistan trounced rivals India in the opening day’s box-office clash, while Hong Kong’s majestic Nizakat Khan deposited New Zealand’s bowlers to all part of the Sixes’ new venue, as his team marched into Saturday’s quarter-finals. England flopped, however, losing to Nepal, then meekly went down to Ashes foes Australia to join the Kiwis in exiting at the first... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284848/hong-kong-sixes-tipped-become-fixture-sell-out-crowd-watch-pakistan-down-india?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284848/hong-kong-sixes-tipped-become-fixture-sell-out-crowd-watch-pakistan-down-india?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:00:34 +0000 Pakistan trounced India in the box-office clash on a high-octane opening day of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground on Friday. After the Nizakat Khan-inspired hosts had shocked New Zealand, and England were beaten by Nepal, the rampant Pakistan opening batsman Asif Ali took centre stage with a cavalier 55 from 14 balls, as his side rushed to their target of 121 in just five overs for a six-wicket victory. Ali had earlier feasted on the United Arab Emirates’ bowling,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284743/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-nepal-get-high-voltage-tournament-blistering-start?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284743/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-nepal-get-high-voltage-tournament-blistering-start?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:20:05 +0000 The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, which gets under way with a series of blockbuster fixtures on Friday, has received an eleventh-hour boost – by being awarded “M” Mark status by the city’s Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC). Local cricket chiefs applied for government support in early April. After a protracted process, they learned on the eve of the Sixes’ return from a seven-year absence that the MSEC had signed off on backing worth up to HK$15 million (US$1.93 million) in matching funds. Hong... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284485/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-awarded-m-mark-status-england-include-two-test-stars-squad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3284485/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-awarded-m-mark-status-england-include-two-test-stars-squad?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:30:13 +0000 Nizakat Khan said Hong Kong’s shock victory over Afghanistan ‘A’ in Oman this week had “completely changed morale in the dressing room”, ahead of a critical sequence of one-day fixtures next month. Captain Nizakat, who has nearly 900 T20 international runs in 2024, continued his exemplary form, scoring 61 off 53 balls, as Hong Kong chased down a target of 132 with three balls to spare. Slow left-arm spin bowler Anas Khan returned the extraordinary figures of six for 12, as Afghanistan were... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3283576/hong-kong-cricket-captain-says-afghanistan-win-morale-changing-harbours-first-class-dream?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3283576/hong-kong-cricket-captain-says-afghanistan-win-morale-changing-harbours-first-class-dream?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:00:08 +0000 Destructive Hong Kong batsman Babar Hayat says the ongoing ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup is doubling as a chance to put his name “in the mix” for franchise cricket around the world. A typically belligerent 85 from 61 balls in Hong Kong’s opening game against Bangladesh ‘A’ would have made observers take note. However, the 32-year-old’s knock did not prevent his side slipping to a five-wicket defeat, meaning Hong Kong face a “must-win” game against Sri Lanka ‘A’ on Sunday. Hong Kong posted what... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3283054/hong-kongs-big-hitting-babar-hayat-eyes-franchise-chance-after-asian-tournament-fireworks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3283054/hong-kongs-big-hitting-babar-hayat-eyes-franchise-chance-after-asian-tournament-fireworks?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Oct 2024 02:00:13 +0000 Young Hong Kong all-rounder Raunaq Kapur is poised to play against his own city after being named in the seven-man New Zealand squad for next month’s Hong Kong Cricket Sixes at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. The Kiwis will play Pool A rivals Hong Kong and South Africa on the Sixes’ opening day, November 1. Kapur, 20, made his Hong Kong debut five years ago in a Cricket World Cup Challenge League game against Italy in December 2019, and featured in two one-day clashes with Malaysia earlier... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3282790/hong-kong-star-kapur-set-play-against-city-team-after-new-zealand-sixes-call?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3282790/hong-kong-star-kapur-set-play-against-city-team-after-new-zealand-sixes-call?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:15:10 +0000 Robin Uthappa, one of the architects of India’s epochal 2007 T20 World Cup success, has been named captain of the country’s team for next month’s Hong Kong Cricket Sixes. With 59 international appearances under his belt, he will lead a team in Hong Kong featuring fellow white-ball stalwart Kedar Yadhav and Stuart Binny, who has played six Test matches for India. The Sixes, which have returned to the calendar after a seven-year absence, will be staged at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground from... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3282100/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-india-pakistan-reveal-seasoned-squads-much-anticipated-clash?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3282100/hong-kong-cricket-sixes-india-pakistan-reveal-seasoned-squads-much-anticipated-clash?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:00:03 +0000 The revived Hong Kong Cricket Sixes has been tipped to inspire youngsters and breathe new life into the sport in the city. Returning next month following a seven-year absence, the Sixes will feature mouthwatering matchups between India and Pakistan, and Australia and England. South Africa, the reigning champions, and New Zealand are involved, too, with those powerhouse cricketing nations drawn in a three-team group with Hong Kong. Simon Willis, the Hong Kong head coach, said the major countries... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3281589/hong-kong-host-india-v-pakistan-and-australia-v-england-revived-cricket-sixes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3281589/hong-kong-host-india-v-pakistan-and-australia-v-england-revived-cricket-sixes?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:45:08 +0000 Phil Salt smashed a superb 119 from just 57 balls as England hammered West Indies by 75 runs in the fourth T20 international, a performance captain Jos Buttler compared to being at the Hong Kong Sixes. England piled on a team record 267 for three in their innings, with victory at Brian Lara Academy levelling the series 2-2 ahead of a decider at the same ground on Thursday. The visitors’ score was the fifth highest in men’s T20 history, and came thanks largely to a stand of 117 in 9.5 overs... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3245679/england-t20-win-over-west-indies-being-hong-kong-sixes-butler-says-salt-powers-team-record-score?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3245679/england-t20-win-over-west-indies-being-hong-kong-sixes-butler-says-salt-powers-team-record-score?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Dec 2023 01:49:43 +0000 Former England test bowler Tim Bresnan claims he and international teammate Jonathan Trott were spiked with ketamine in Hong Kong while participating at the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes tournament. Bresnan and Trott were two of the drawcard names at the 2008 edition of the previously annual competition, which attracted a host of star names to the city. The Cricket Sixes was a feature of the local sporting calender between 1992 and 2012. It was revived for an 18th edition in 2017, but has not been... https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3092832/england-cricketer-tim-bresnan-claims-he-was-drugged-hong-kong-cricket?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/cricket/article/3092832/england-cricketer-tim-bresnan-claims-he-was-drugged-hong-kong-cricket?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Jul 2020 06:34:18 +0000 Defending champion Pakistan won the Commonwealth Cricket Cup in Hong Kong again on Friday, beating New Zealand in the final. The six-a-side tournament kicked off at noon at the Kowloon Cricket Club in Jordan, featuring teams representing Britain, Australia, India, Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa. Their consuls general were present, joined by spectators who enjoyed free entrance. The organiser, the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS), Hong Kong Branch – an organisation committed to connecting... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3039009/pakistan-are-champions-again-commonwealth-six-side-cricket?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3039009/pakistan-are-champions-again-commonwealth-six-side-cricket?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Nov 2019 02:00:13 +0000 The Hong Kong Sixes have been cancelled, most likely forever, as organisers Cricket Hong Kong look to move with the times and stage tournaments that have greater recognition on the world stage. Tony Melloy, the CHK chairman, said the 2019 tournament has been shelved, probably for good. The 2017 event, won by South Africa, was the 19th and likely last-ever Hong Kong Sixes. Melloy said government funding, lack of sponsorship and the preference of countries to play other formats meant the Sixes is... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3020659/hong-kong-sixes-cancelled-cricket-hong-cite-lack-sponsorship-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3020659/hong-kong-sixes-cancelled-cricket-hong-cite-lack-sponsorship-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Jul 2019 10:30:08 +0000 Three franchise owners have called on governing body Cricket Hong Kong to open talks on saving the Hong Kong T20 Blitz – suggesting that they could work together to overcome any financial hurdles. The owners of City Kaitak, Hung Hom JD Jaguars and Kowloon Cantons are keen to see the tournament revived after being postponed from its February date to be part of a festival of cricket in October along with the Hong Kong Sixes. However, CHK said on Monday that because of a busy fixture list for the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3019860/hong-kong-t20-blitz-franchise-owners-seek-talks-organisers-bid-save?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3019860/hong-kong-t20-blitz-franchise-owners-seek-talks-organisers-bid-save?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Jul 2019 03:55:20 +0000 The successful resurrection of the Hong Kong Sixes has provided the top players with an added benefit beyond the thrill of competing in an innovative tournament and vying for honours – it has also emerged as a showcase for Hong Kong T20 Blitz franchise scouts. An unintentional but convenient trend appears likely to come out from the Sixes in giving players a chance to show the five franchises what they can do in the short form game, with the draft for the 2018 Blitz to be held on Thursday. The... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2117589/aubrey-swanepoel-and-sohail-tanvir-stake-their-claims-quick-return?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2117589/aubrey-swanepoel-and-sohail-tanvir-stake-their-claims-quick-return?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Oct 2017 05:49:11 +0000 Five years ago, South Africa and Pakistan met in what many thought would be the last-ever Hong Kong Sixes final. So, it was only fitting that the resurrection of the world-famous tournament would feature the same two teams in the title match. South Africa once again prevailed in the 2017 revival at Kowloon Cricket Club, but not before both teams put on a heart-stopping show that went down to the very last ball. Captain Aubrey Swanepoel fulfilled a childhood dream when he hit a boundary off the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2117509/non-stop-action-perfect-weather-and-climactic-ending-south-africa-defeat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2117509/non-stop-action-perfect-weather-and-climactic-ending-south-africa-defeat?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Oct 2017 11:36:12 +0000 Welcome to day two of the Hong Kong World Sixes. Today, Sunday, is when the nitty gritty starts and teams can actually get knocked out of the main competition. It was a great first day but expect it to be a little intense today. https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2117459/hong-kong-world-sixes-live-day-two?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2117459/hong-kong-world-sixes-live-day-two?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Oct 2017 23:15:00 +0000 Pakistan won all their matches, the sun shone and the fans, while not coming out in droves, made enough noise to create a decent atmosphere. The Sixes are back, and that’s what mattered most to organisers and supporters. After five years in the wilderness, the 2017 Hong Kong World Sixes opened at the Kowloon Cricket Club to the usual barrage of boundaries as orange balls flew to all corners of the Cox’s Road ground. “It’s brilliant to be back, perfect weather, great cricket and everyone on the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2117431/make-some-noise-sixes-packs-wallop-its-return?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2117431/make-some-noise-sixes-packs-wallop-its-return?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Oct 2017 11:14:32 +0000 The action has started here at the Kowloon Cricket Club. Cricket Sixes is back in Hong Kong after five years, with eight teams – South Africa, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand Kiwis, Hong Kong, Marylebone Cricket Club, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh battling it out for honours. https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2117390/hong-kong-world-sixes-live-day-one?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2117390/hong-kong-world-sixes-live-day-one?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Oct 2017 00:15:45 +0000 The resurrection of the Hong Kong World Sixes, which kicks off on Saturday after a five-year absence, is part of a greater plan by Cricket Hong Kong (CHK) to increase ­revenue and grow the game in the city. The governing body has gone all out to ensure the tournament takes place for the first time since 2012, snubbing the government’s Mega Events Fund and instead reaching out to potential long-term partners to help revive the event in an era of the fast-food ­formats such as T20 and social... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2117356/five-year-plan-world-sixes-key-factor-growing-game?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2117356/five-year-plan-world-sixes-key-factor-growing-game?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:17:42 +0000 Pakistan captain Sohail Tanvir said he never thought he would be given another chance to win the Hong Kong World Sixes as the tournament returns for the first time since 2012. Sohail was part of the Pakistan team who won the 2011 event, beating England in the final and he is delighted to be leading his side this weekend at the Kowloon Cricket Club. Inaugural champions in 1992 with a team featuring legendary bowlers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, Pakistan face Hong Kong, defending champions South... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2117222/i-never-thought-hong-kong-sixes-would-return-says-pakistan-captain-sohail?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2117222/i-never-thought-hong-kong-sixes-would-return-says-pakistan-captain-sohail?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:15:15 +0000 Hong Kong are aiming to win the World Sixes this weekend after announcing on Wednesday an experienced squad for the two-day tournament. Babar Hayat will captain the seven-strong squad and with all the players drawn from a limited-overs team who are ranked 14th in the world, hopes are high that they will be competitive against the world’s top sides. “Hong Kong have put together some stand-out performances in years gone by in the Sixes and confidence is high amongst the group to take home the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2116980/babar-hayat-captain-hong-kong-world-sixes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2116980/babar-hayat-captain-hong-kong-world-sixes?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:15:45 +0000 Cricket Hong Kong’s host broadcaster for this weekend’s World Sixes has secured a potential audience of 180 million across all media platforms around the world – including India – but organisers will be happy if they can exceed the 12 million online views they received for March’s Hong Kong T20 Blitz. Watch the Hong Kong Sixes here with live updates from the ground Global TV sports producer and distributor Sunset+Vine has landed some big-name broadcasters for the revived tournament, to be held... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2116954/indian-cricket-fans-can-watch-hong-kong-world-sixes-distributor-lands-big-name?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2116954/indian-cricket-fans-can-watch-hong-kong-world-sixes-distributor-lands-big-name?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Oct 2017 09:15:45 +0000 Cricket Hong Kong is hoping its new partnership with Cricket Australia and Accenture to boost digital content will help to re-establish the Hong Kong Sixes as a world-class event and attract long-term sponsors. As digital and video partners, Accenture and Cricket Australia will deliver the first official Cricket Hong Kong mobile app, which will be available for free from October 27 on IOS and Android and provide fans inside and outside the ground with video on demand, exclusive interviews and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2116624/cricket-hong-kong-hope-accenture-and-australia-tie-ups-will-help-ensure-future?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2116624/cricket-hong-kong-hope-accenture-and-australia-tie-ups-will-help-ensure-future?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:45:15 +0000 Hong Kong will take on South Africa in the opening match of the Hong Kong World Sixes as the playing pools and schedule were announced on Thursday. South Africa, who won the event when it was last held in 2012, the Marylebone Cricket Club and five-time champions Pakistan join Hong Kong in group A. Group B kicks off with Sri Lanka up against Bangladesh, with New Zealand Kiwis and Australia the other two teams who will vie for top seeding on finals day. The fastest paced cricket tournament in the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2116145/hong-kong-sixes-draw-and-schedule-hosts-face-south-africa-opener?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2116145/hong-kong-sixes-draw-and-schedule-hosts-face-south-africa-opener?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Oct 2017 10:30:15 +0000 Former Australia test batsman Dean Jones is no stranger to Hong Kong, having waded his way through a host of “cloudy” Cricket Sixes first as a player and then as a commentator. Now he is here as interim coach of Afghanistan as they look to kick-start their charge towards test cricket in their four-day ICC Intercontinental Cup clash with Hong Kong later this week. “Let’s say it’s been clouded over the two days,” Jones said about his memories of Hong Kong Sixes past. “Sadly I can’t do it this... https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2115576/dean-jones-recalls-cloudy-hong-kong-sixes-past-and-says-afghanistan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/2115576/dean-jones-recalls-cloudy-hong-kong-sixes-past-and-says-afghanistan?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Oct 2017 09:30:00 +0000 Peter Fulton has been persuaded to return to international cricket with the former test batsman being appointed captain of the Kiwis side to play at October’s Hong Kong Sixes at Kowloon Cricket Club. The 38-year-old this year retired from first-class cricket after a season in which he set a record for the fastest domestic century, reaching his ton in 50 balls for Canterbury against Wellington in February. Known as “two-metre Peter” because of his 1.98m height, the 2015 ICC World Cup finalist... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2115421/peter-fulton-back-retirement-captain-new-zealand-kiwis-hk-sixes-afghanistan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2115421/peter-fulton-back-retirement-captain-new-zealand-kiwis-hk-sixes-afghanistan?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Oct 2017 06:30:30 +0000 Giant all-rounder Sohail Tanvir and former test player Mohammed Sami are included in a seven-strong Pakistan squad who are aiming for a sixth triumph at the Hong Kong Sixes this month. The 32-year-old, 1.96m-tall Sohail - who holds the T20 record for five-wicket haul bowling economy – will captain a side who comprise experienced provincial players along with a handful of youngsters. The 36-year-old Sami, who has played 36 tests, 87 one-day internationals and 13 T20 matches, is the most... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2115041/world-record-holder-sohail-tanvir-lead-pakistan-hong-kong-cricket-sixes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2115041/world-record-holder-sohail-tanvir-lead-pakistan-hong-kong-cricket-sixes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Oct 2017 06:00:15 +0000 Cricket Hong Kong’s promise to ramp up its media platforms for major events received a boost with the governing body appointing a major global player to provide host broadcast services for October’s Hong Kong Sixes and the 2018 Hong Kong T20 Blitz. The news comes just as defending Hong Kong Sixes champions South Africa announced their squad for the Hong Kong Sixes, from October 28-29 – filling their team with specialist short-form cricketers. Global TV sports producer and distributor... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2113510/icc-partner-deliver-tv-and-digital-content-hk-sixes-and-t20-blitz-proteas-name?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2113510/icc-partner-deliver-tv-and-digital-content-hk-sixes-and-t20-blitz-proteas-name?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Sep 2017 10:45:30 +0000 England's historic Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) will join at least four test-playing nations in October’s Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, hoping to use the city’s popular event as a gateway to making inroads into China. The MCC will line up alongside defending champions South Africa, Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and hosts Hong Kong in the eight-team tournament at Kowloon Cricket Club on October 28 and 29. The confirmed teams means there is room for two more – likely to be new test nation... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2112761/mcc-targets-china-growth-they-make-hong-kong-sixes-debut-four-test-teams?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2112761/mcc-targets-china-growth-they-make-hong-kong-sixes-debut-four-test-teams?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:15:45 +0000 Hong Kong may be forced to rest their best players for the Hong Kong Sixes if selectors feel it would affect their chances of playing in important ICC matches before and after the revived tournament. Coach Simon Cook must make some decisions on what kind of team to choose for the Hong Kong Sixes in October, with the tournament coming in the middle of ICC World Cricket League and Intercontinental Games. Cook is wary of risking his top players at the October 28-29 tournament at the Kowloon Cricket... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2112005/hong-kongs-best-players-may-miss-cricket-sixes-because-crucial-icc-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2112005/hong-kongs-best-players-may-miss-cricket-sixes-because-crucial-icc-world?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Sep 2017 06:45:45 +0000 Hong Kong Sixes tournament director Glyn Davies says the Kowloon Cricket Club ground provides a backdrop that is “impossible to beat” but the venue’s limited seating capacity means the event is unable to mimic the growth of the Rugby Sevens. KCC is again preparing to host the tournament, which is returning in October after a five-year absence, as Cricket Hong Kong attempts to revitalise a competition that has gained global recognition but has been hindered by a lack of sponsorship. Local cricket... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2111207/hong-kong-sixes-organisers-want-replicate-rugby-sevens-success-they-need?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2111207/hong-kong-sixes-organisers-want-replicate-rugby-sevens-success-they-need?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:30:15 +0000 Organisers of the Hong Kong Sixes are determined to ensure the tournament is here to stay and, along with the T20 Blitz, play a key role in enhancing the city’s reputation as a pioneer for short-form cricket. Tournament director Glyn Davies, a Hong Kong cricket veteran, says the October 28-29 event is not a one-off and will hopefully once again become a regular feature on the international calendar. “The message I’m getting from the [Cricket Hong Kong] board is that there is absolute... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2111020/sixes-here-stay-say-organisers-and-will-boost-hong-kongs-status-hub-short-form?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2111020/sixes-here-stay-say-organisers-and-will-boost-hong-kongs-status-hub-short-form?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Sep 2017 09:15:00 +0000 Hong Kong Sixes organisers are refusing to panic over a payment dispute between Cricket Australia and their top players that may affect the team’s participation in the revived tournament in October. Max Abbott, Cricket Hong Kong’s marketing and commercial director, said the body was hoping the two parties could sort out their differences before the October 28-29 tournament at Kowloon Cricket Club. I'll say what we as players have been saying for some time now: we are not giving up the revenue…... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2101968/hong-kong-sixes-organisers-hope-australia-players-settle-pay-dispute-time?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2101968/hong-kong-sixes-organisers-hope-australia-players-settle-pay-dispute-time?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:30:45 +0000 Sixes 2.0 is how Cricket Hong Kong is rebranding the popular tournament, which finally returns to the calendar after five years and whose reincarnation will reflect the new digital and social media universe into which it is being reborn. The governing body on Wednesday confirmed that the Hong Kong Sixes will be held this year, on October 28 and 29 at the Kowloon Cricket Club – a welcome boost for the local game after several years of false starts in which the tournament’s return was halted by a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2100266/hong-kong-sixes-20-cricket-fest-make-hi-tech-explosive-return-october?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/2100266/hong-kong-sixes-20-cricket-fest-make-hi-tech-explosive-return-october?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jun 2017 03:00:30 +0000