Mark Audain Career Best 8/27 Lift Middlesex to Semis

Posted on August 14, 2012 by vellocricket
Mark Audain,
Sheffield survived Sanford’s six fer
On August 11th 2012,  at Marine Park, Middlesex CC vs Sheffield CC, Sheffield CC won the toss and elected to take first strike. Openers, Glen Hall and G.Scott give Sheffield a solid, the pair putting 45 for the first wicket. Glenn Hall was the first to go, comprehensive beaten by a Adam Sanford out-swinger, which pitched outside the leg stump, and took Hall’s leg stump, he went for 21. G.Scott batted well, but on 33, he got a beauty from Sanford, to be brilliantly caught by wicket keeper Jacob Emmanuel. US wicket keeper batsman, Akeem Dodson batted responsible for a well played 24, he was out caught at short mid wicket from a lifting delivery.
Adam Sanford also accounted for the wickets of Delon Muffet, LBW to a quick delivery for a duck, T.Wittick was bowled by a quick delivery, his off and middle stump cart wheeling for a duck, and former Guyana youth player, Denroy George caught off another lifting delivery for a duck. Skipper Andre Kirton mopped up the tail, clean bowling Ahmad Dodson, Sameet Khawaja, and Zain Masood all for ducks. Final bowling figures, Adam Sanford 6/0/33/6, and Andre Kirton 7/0/15/3,  Sheffield final score was 98 all out from 20 overs.
When Middlesex batted, they were skittled out for a meger 80, opener Mark Audain was the first to go for 8, caught, trying to hook the hostile young fast bowler, Ahmad Dodson, the aggressive Abdullah Syed was the next to go, bowled by a quick delivery, that send the off and mid stump for a walk from Ahmad Dodson for 4. It was a procession created by Denroy George, he send back Quyyam Farrooq, Jacob Emmanuel, and Hugo D’Olivera for 0,10, and 0 respectively, G.Scott put the final nail in Middlesex coffin, getting inform skipper Andre Kirton for 11 and Lester Benn for 00. The only other batsman to get into double figures was Treldon McMillan for a fighting 11, caught and bowled by left arm spinner Mukesh Patel. Final bowling figures, Denroy George 5/2/23/3, Ahmad Dodson 4/0/18/2, G.Scott 5/1/11/2. Scores, Sheffield CC 98 all out, Middlesex 80 all out, Sheffield winning by 18 runs.
On 8/11 at Seaview, Queensbury vs Diplomats, Queensbury 190/6, Tendon Reggis 64, Charles Lee 48, Marcelin Stanford 23, bowling for Diplomats, R.Madtinoto 2/27, A.Khadeo2/39, Kevin Charles 1/25 and Keith Eddie 1/35. Diplomats 145 all out, Keith Eddie51, Selwyn Smith 32, bowling for Queensbury, former St.Vincent and the Grenadines player Fitzroy Ceasar 4/45, Kenneth Charles 2/27, Marcinlin Stanford 2/42, Gregory Blair 2/2, Queensbury winning by 45 runs.
Mark Audain eight
On 8/12 at Seaview Ave and 108th Street, Middlesex claimed the toss and elected to bat,with Sheffield hosting in the return encounter.

Veteran Seamer Mark Audain ripped through Sheffield with career best 8/27 in Brooklyn

Middlesex openers Treldon McMillan and Jacob Emmanuel started the innings, Jacob Emmanuel was the first to go, clean bowled by Denroy George for 2, Mark Audain joined Treldon McMillan and they tried to consolidate the inning, before Treldon McMillan was strangled, caught down the leg side from a Delon Muffet delivery, he made 10, 32/2. Joseph Ledwridge, joined Mark Audain and the pair batted responsibly, mixing defence with aggression, Sheffield bowlers, Ahmad Dodson, Delon Moffat and Denroy George, bowled well in pairs, bowling an immaculate line and length, checking the scoring of the Middlesex batsmen. Mark Audain was next to go when the score was on 128, he made a typical stylish 43 (6 x 4 ), Rod Michael joined Joseph Ledwridge and the pair took the score to 179/3 at end of the allotted 33 overs.Joseph Ledwridge, the stylish left handed Jamaican, played some classic strokes to all parts of the field, he finish on a well played 70 not out,(4 x 4, 2 x 6),  Rod Michael (the finisher) batted well for a responsible 20 not out (3 x 4). Bowling for Sheffield, Delon M0ffet 8/0/44/2, and Denroy George 8/0/41/1 was the successful bowlers for Sheffield.

Sheffield started their inning with the prolific Glen Hall and the stroke maker Akeem Dodson, the pair batted sensible seeing off the hostile former USA youth pacer,  Dominic Audain and former West Indies pacer Adam Sanford. Both batsmen mixing caution with aggression, Dodson was severe on Dominic, hitting him twice over extra cover for 6 runs, Glen Hall was playing the sheet anchor roll accumulating the singles and twos, on two occasions he was playing late to the hostile Dominic, popping the ball up to  no mans land. Glen Hall was the first to go when the score was on 82, LBW to fast medium bowler Kavir Singh for a well played 30. Skipper Andre Kirton introduce fast medium bowler Mark Audain into the attack, and that’s when Sheffield was immediately pegged to the  back foot, Mark picked up three wickets in his first over, Delon Moffat was trapped infront, LBW for 4, Sameet Khawaja was LBW for 0, he played around a straight delivery, Peter Persaud was LBW for 0, he played over a yorker.
The next to go was the big fish, US batsman, Akeem Dodson, playing back to a well pitched up inswinger, hitting him just below the knee roll, he went for a classy 58 ( 4 x 4, 2 x 6), Adeel  Malik was bowled, the off stump knocked out of the ground,  K.Stewart was the next to go, clean bowled, the middle stump went for a walk 12, Mukesh Patel was trapped LBW to Mark Audain for 3, a plumber fixing a pipe could not be more plumb! Ahmad Dodson hit a couple lusty blows, hitting Mark Audain for a maximum over long on, and a boundary to cow corner, he was next to go trying to drive Mark Audain over deep long off, was brilliantly caught by youngster Jevon Nester for 14, Denroy George was the last man leg before to skipper Andre Kirton for 2, Sheffield all out for 149. It was a career best bowling figures for the Brooklyn Cricket League veteran, former St.Vincent and Windward Islands youth player, Mark Audain, he finished with figures, of 7 overs, 1 maiden, 27 runs, 8 wickets, (7-1-27-8) Kavir Singh 2 overs, 19 runs, and the prize wicket of Glen Hall, Andre Kirton 5.2 overs, 1 maiden, 20 runs, 1 wicket,  Middlesex winning by 30 runs.
On 8/12, Wanderers vs Cavaliers, Cavaliers was skittled out for a paltry 83, bowling for Wanderers, fast medium seamer Leon Hyde picked his career best  7/2/32/5, good support came from fast medium seamer Winston Celestine 7/1/12/3, George Sutherland 3/0/10/2. Wanderers 84/6 from 16 overs, George Sutherland with a lusty 49 which include six towering sixes, Wanderers extend their performance this season with their best return since moving from the American League, winning by 4 wickets.
8/12, Travel Treat vs Diplomats, Travel Treat 239 all out from 35 allotted overs, Skipper Jerry Mirza and Jhanzain Tariq added 87 runs for the 1st wicket, first to go was Jhanzain Tariq for a well played 41, Skipper Jerry Mirza was the next to go for a stylish 43, the hard hitting Zafar Iqbal a lusty 41, Zayeb Tariq played well for 47 not out and Boom Boom Moshin Bhatti 37, which included foyr  magnificent sixes,and  Asim Raja with a business like 31. Bowling for Diplomats, Keith Eddie 7/0/39/2, Selwyn Smith 3/0/29/2, Kevin Charles 7/0/37/1 and Selwyn Ramphal 7/0/41/1. Diplomats 124 all out, Selwyn Smith with a typical classy 71, veteran batsman Selwyn Ramphal with a well played 29, bowling for Travel Treat, veteran off spinner Rana Mohammad Hussain,  produced an inspired spell 7/0/25/3, Zafar Iqbal 7/0/23/2, Imran Aslam 5/0/19/2, Zain Tariq and Hamza 1 wicket each respectively. Travel Treat is once again into the BCL Semifinals, after a four year absence, they are once again, trying to regain the Brooklyn Cricket League Championship, Travel Treat winning by 115 runs. Sponsor This League email vellocricket@hotmail.com
With all BCL league matches completed, Panthers, Travel Treat, Middlesex and Sheffield finished in the top four. The result means that Sheffield Host Panthers and Middlesex tackle Travel Treat on September 8th game time high noon (12pm) at Marine Park, A and C ground respectively. From league play to Knockout action on August 18th, while Diplomats host their annual tour match on Sunday 19th at SeaviewSunday August 19
SV          Diplomats    vs    Guest

Brooklyn Standings Final Edition 2012: 8/14/2012 (unofficial)

Team         Matches Wins Loses Tie      Points

1. Panthers            16         14         1          1          144

2. Travel Treat    16        12         4          0          120

3. Middlesex        16         10          5          1          104

4. Sheffield            16         9          7          0          90

5. Cavaliers           16        8          7          1         84

6. Imperial            16        7        8          1          74

8. Queensbury     16       4          11         1            44

7. Diplomats         16        3          12         1          34

9. Wanderers       16        3           13         0          30

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Olympic gold Bolt open to playing in BBL

Posted on August 14, 2012 by vellocricket

From Espncricinfo:

Olympic Gold Usain Bolts in action off the track with the bat, AP photo

Usain Bolt has spoken of his desire to play in the Big Bash League this year, and the Melbourne Stars are keeping the door open to potentially sign him. The possibility was first raised in June when Bolt was interviewed on Australian TV by Eddie McGuire, a presenter who is also the Stars president, and the team’s marquee player Shane Warne has also asked Bolt whether he was interested.

Fresh from an Olympic campaign in which he won three gold medals, Bolt said at the weekend he was still open to the idea. “He [Shane Warne] contacted me and asked me about if I am serious and if I really want to do it then he can put in a few words that should get it done,” Bolt said on Channel Nine.

“So we will see if I get the time off. I will try. Twenty20, I love it. Just the fact that it is so exciting, it’s about going hard the whole time, not just about playing shots. It’s about being aggressive and I like that style of batsman. If I get the chance I will definitely try because I know it’s going to be a lot of fun. I don’t know how good I am. I will probably have to get a lot of practice in.”

One of the major issues would be whether Bolt could hold his own as a cricketer. Although he played junior cricket and famously bowled Chris Gayle in a charity match in Jamaica in 2009, facing the likes of Brett Lee and Pat Cummins would be another matter entirely.

In 2006-07, the rugby league star Andrew Johns turned out in two Big Bash matches for New South Wales in an effort to boost crowd numbers and attention for the competition, but the move backfired for the Blues. On debut, Johns batted at No.11 and was at the crease when New South Wales needed 13 from the final over to win, but his partner Simon Katich refused to put him on strike and the Blues lost.

The stakes have risen considerably since then, with the eight BBL franchises all competing not only for the trophy but also for two spots at the Champions League T20, where the winning team earns $2.5 million in prize money. Cricket Australia is cautious about the idea of Bolt playing in the BBL, declaring that the competition has moved past the “novelty factor” and that he would need to be able to play to the appropriate standard, but the Stars remain keen on the idea.

“We’re going to wait until the Olympics is over and re-engage with him and his management company,” Clint Cooper, the Stars CEO told the Sydney Morning Herald. “We’ve got a couple of spots left on our list.”

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NYCR Labor Day Weekend Sixes At Marine Park,

Posted on August 14, 2012 by vellocricket

The New York Cricket Region cordially invites teams interested in participating in a six-a-side tournament scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, September 1st and 2nd @ Marine Park in Brooklyn, NY.  A maximum of seven (7) players per team are allowed to register before Saturday, August 24th.  Please email questions and concerns to vellocricket@hotmail.com @ alasanad@gmail.com or call 917-266-5395

An entry fee $250.00 and $2000.00 in monetary prize awards is expected based on the number of participants.  Our goal is to accommodate eight (16) teams in which the tournament would be played on a knock-out format.

The tournament is made for excitement 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-rounder’s. CO-ED and Womens Teams welcomed.

Come Play With Us, Support This Fundraising Venture

Match Rules
• Matches are played between two teams of six players, and each game consists of a maximum of five six-ball overs bowled by each side (eight-ball overs in the final match.)
• Each member of the fielding side bowls one over, with the exception of the wicket-keeper.  Teams are NOT ALLOWED to switch wicket-keepers during the match.
• Wides and no-ball count as two runs.
• If five wickets fall before 5 overs are completed, the last remaining batsman bats on with the fifth batsman acting as a runner. He always takes strike. The innings is complete when the sixth wicket falls.
• Batsmen retire not out on reaching 31 runs. The idea being to reach 36 runs by hitting 6 sixes. A retired batsman can return to the crease after lower-order batsmen either retire or are out.

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Carib Mixx Sports Interviews Aspiring Pro Mendonca on Live Radio

Posted on August 12, 2012 by vellocricket

93.5 fm, wvip.com Sundays from 9-11 pm

Mendonca looks to go Pro with hard work, focus and determination

Carib Mixx Sports in conjunction with velloCricket will host a live interview with aspiring American Pro Cricketer, Francis Mendonca. Mendonca has been on the New York/TriState circuit since 2005, developing an impressive resume.

Mendonca who missed much of the New York 2012 season due to a stint in the Toronto and District Cricket Association in Canada, has made an immediate impact on his return in the Eastern American Cricket Association. For the full scoop tune in to Carib Mixx 93.5 fm New York Metro Area, or log on to wvip.com, from 9-11 pm Sunday, August 12th. Radio ads, Web ads welcomed, call 917-266-5395 or email vellocricket.com

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NYC Partners With PSAL For Mayor’s Cup Cricket Series

Posted on August 12, 2012 by vellocricket

by Dyon Ravello,

Evan Ely of NYC Company Speaks on the Mayor’s Cup Cricket an initiative by the New York City in Partnership with Public School Athletic League (PSAL)

PSAL Big Apple Games continued with cricket Trials at Baisley Pond Cricket Park, Queens on August 9th. Before the sessions began the cricketers were greeted by Evan Ely a representative from NYC Company, the organizers of Mayor’s Cup Cricket. Ely distributed some Mayor’s Cup memorabilia as part of the campaign by New York City through the NYC Company and PSAL in bridging the gap with the various communities in the city  through sport. As part of the community outreach project, Mayor’s Cup Cricket is currently assessing numerous venues in search of a new home. As part of Ely’s trip to Baisley Pond was to evaluate the feasibility for the Baisley Pond Cricket Park and its amenities as a possible home for the Mayor’s Cup Cricket in the future. See photos from the event below:

New York Youth Cricketers, on hand as NYC Company outlines its Mayor’s Cup initiative with PSAL and the New York Cricket Community. Standing from left to right: Ricky Kissoon (PSAL Coordinator), Joel Boodoo, Regis Burton (US youth player), Dhanraj Hansraj, Thakur Singh, Clifford Hamilton, Dino Choo Wee Nam, Tanveer Khan, Brandon Boodoo, Troy Mars, Arshaad Farooq, Kiefer Phil, and Nicholas Roopnarine. Sitting from left to right are Surrendra Singh, Nicholas Harripersaud, Mike Roopnarine, and Ryan Shangie.  Photo by Dyon Ravello

Evan Ely of NYC Company poses with New York Youth Cricketers ready for action. photo by Dyon Ravello

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EACA President’s XI Host Canada’s Cambridge Community CC

Posted on August 10, 2012 by vellocricket

Eastern American Cricket Association President, Rudy Persaud, announces the EACA President’s XI to represent the league in a 40 over contest against visiting Canadian team, Cambridge Community Cricket Club, on Saturday, August 11 at the popular Baisley Cage.

 

EACA President’s XI Squad: Karan Ganesh – Everest/ACS (Captain), Azurdeen Mohammed – MMZ CC (Vice-Captain),
Rockey Kowchai – MMZ CC, Travis Ross – MMZ CC, Amarnauth Persaud – MMZ CC, Zamin Amin – Everest/ACS, Debo Sankar – Richmond Hill CC, Telston Johnson – Big Apple CC, Casper Davis Jr. – Atlantis CC, Clifford Hamilton – Atlantis CC, Dilly Khilawan – Liberty SC, Nicholas Harripersaud – Enmore CC, Brandon Datt – Enmore CC
The squad will be coached by former Guyana & West Indies national player Sew Shivnarine and will be managed by EACA Vice-President Courtney LeGalle. The EACA President’s XI squad is represented with some of the top performers in the season and also combines younger talent with seasoned veterans in the league. The winner of the contest will take home the EACA President’s Trophy. Saturday’s game will be played in traditional white uniforms and will start at 12:00 PM. EACA players are asked to report to the park at 11 am sharp.
EACA Power 40

Francis Mendonca scored 100 not out for Big Apple in only his second match following a stint in Canada

EACA Power 40 play will continue on August 12th with a full calender across both Divisions. The Cage at Foch blvd will host its fourth consecutive match of the week when the resurgent Richmond Hill tackle the consistent MMZ. Everest will attempt to overcome their fumble against Richmond Hill, when they journey to Long Island United at Brentwood. Atlantis look to secure their position with former Liberty captain Michael Noble set to turn out against his former club. The dangerous Hillside still in with a chance to qualify will face an imposing proposition in Big Apple, who has been strengthen by the return of wicket keeper batsman Francis Mendonca from his Canadian stint. Division A fixture:

Meten-Meer-Zorg vs.  Richmond Hill  @ Baisley
Long Island United vs. Everest/ACS @ Lido Beach
Atlantis vs. Liberty @ Hecksher II
Hillside Sports Club vs. Big Apple @ Bay Park
Division B is not without its own fanfare as only Phantoms are yet to win all season and the only side without a chance to advance to the Divisional playoffs. Leaders Victory meet the mercurial Camelot at Flushing in what should be another keen encounter. Next door bottom pair Phantoms and Enmore will be looking to finish strong, with Phantoms in search of that elusive victory. Second place Falcons will look to ramp up their position when they meet Eastside Warriors who are sixth. Arsenal third and All Star fourth battle in what should be another grinder. Division B fixtures:
East Side Warriors vs. Falcon @ Brentwood II                          Enmore vs. Phantom @ Flushing I
Camelot vs. Victory @ Flushing II                                                  All Stars vs. Arsenal @ Brentwood

EASTERN AMERICAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION

2012 Power40 Division A Points Table

 
Team Matches Won Lost Tied N/R Points Net RR

For

Against

1

 Everest/ACS

12

10

2

0

0

50

1.98

2341/397.3

1697/434.2

2

 MMZ CC

12

10

2

0

0

50

1.59

2359/396.2

2005/460.0

3

 Richmond Hill CC

12

8

3

1

0

43

0.93

2557/466.0

2092/458.4

4

 Atlantis CC – NY

10

8

2

0

0

40

2.54

2334/357.0

1559/390.0

5

 Big Apple CC

11

8

3

0

0

40

0.85

1973/391.0

1659/395.4

6

 Hillside SC

11

7

4

0

0

35

-0.08

2140/414.5

2024/386.0

7

 LIUCC

12

4

7

1

0

23

-0.16

2314/457.2

2259/433.1

8

 Liberty SC

12

4

7

1

0

23

-0.24

2313/456.3

2428/457.3

EASTERN AMERICAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION

2012 Power40 Division B Points Table

 
Team Matches Won Lost Tied N/R Points Net RR

For

Against

1

 Victory CC

11

6

5

0

0

30

0.18

2044/421.4

1864/399.2

2

 Falcons CC

11

4

6

1

0

23

-0.32

1359/322.3

1612/355.5

3

 Arsenal CC

11

4

6

0

0

20

-0.67

1392/348.2

1545/331.0

4

 All Star CC

11

4

7

0

0

20

-1.21

1326/283.0

1691/287.0

5

 Camelot CC

11

3

6

0

1

17

-0.41

1172/245.0

1237/238.2

6

 East Side Warriors

12

3

9

0

0

15

-1.39

1823/413.0

2076/357.4

7

 Enmore CC

11

3

8

0

0

15

-1.78

1827/406.2

2421/385.3

8

 Phantoms CC

11

0

10

0

1

2

-4.66

1036/341.0

2132/277.0
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Sheffield Dent Panthers To Stay Alive

Posted on August 10, 2012 by vellocricket

by Dyon Ravello,

Brooklyn Cricket League is never short of twist and turns, excitement and surprises. On Sunday 5th August play continued with Middlesex failing to show against Diplomats due to an internal dispute, give Diplomats only there third victory of the term. Middlesex marred by an internal dispute, which led to a player strike being unable to field a team against Diplomats. Middlesex has seem to rectified the issues by healing the wound or even reaching into the reserves to be ready for this weekend double header against Sheffield. Middlesex meet Sheffield twice on the weekend with these encounters granted to shape the season for either side.

Queensbury scored  220 as they sort about to resolve their record low of 24 against Wanderers. Queensbury were led by Kenneth Charles 52, Marcellin Stanford 33 and Elsworth Harper 27. Wanderers were unable to repeat there superfluous feat of two weeks prior, with bowling returns for L. Hyde 3/36 W. Celestine 3/49 and K. Wade 2/10. Needing an imposing 5.5 runs per over Wanderers would have much preferred to chase double digits. Only Wanderers Captain Roy Jackman with 54 showed any grit as Wanderers failed to even compete with a paltry total of 118 all out. Queensbury with a grand sigh of relief as Joseph Shorte 3/38 and Roy Cesar  4/20 combined to complete a convincing 102 run victory to leave Wanderers rooted at the bottom of the table.

Travel Treat maintain touching distance with Panthers at the top after winning by 45 runs over Imperial. Travel Treat scored 250 runs batting first with Imperial only managing 205. The result confirms Travel Treat’s place in the semifinals,  as Imperial’s aspirations have been retarded slightly. Travel Treat will look to finish strong in their final league encounter when they play lowly Diplomats on Sunday, August 12th. Imperial will be looking to rebound when the tackle Cavaliers on August 11th in a 20 pointer.

Sheffield made the biggest news in Brooklyn on the day as Panthers proved dull losing their first this season. Panthers slumped to 148 with only the rampant “Blade Da” Shahzad scoring 34, as M. Patel made key breakthroughs for returns of 4/23.  Tails up sensing an opportunity to pounce on a much need victory, Sheffield led by Trevor Wittick 32 and Zain  Masood 37 not out, were not about to botch this one, completing a comfortable five wicket victory. Sheffield who have struggled all season, creating the biggest headline of the season rocking the league leaders.

Cavaliers were inactive last weekend, but are very much in with a chance to make the playoff, as they play Imperial, and the potentially dangerous Wanderers. Cavaliers close out the season with another 20 pointer against Middlesex on August 25th. Imperial face the wounded Panthers on the 12th, needing nothing but a win, but the leaders will be looking to return to their form following the Sheffield shock. Imperial will face Diplomats on the 25th as well. As for Diplomats, Queensbury, and Wanderers they will continue to play for pride and attempt to pull off an upset or two against the boys at the business end of the table. Matches this weekend:

Saturday August 11

Mpk A      Wanderers   vs    Panthers                         Mpk B       Middlesex   vs   Sheffield                        

Mpk C      Imperial   vs   Cavaliers                              SV            Queensbury    vs    Diplomats

Sunday August 12

Mpk A     Wanderers    vs   Cavaliers                         Mpk B     Travel Treat   vs   Diplomats

Mpk C     Panthers   vs   Imperial                                SV            Sheffield   vs   Middlesex

Legend: Mpk-Marine Park, SV-Seaview Ave, at 108th St Canarsie

 

Brooklyn Standings: 8/8/2012 (unofficial)

Team         Matches Wins Loses Tie      Points

1. Panthers          13         12         1          0          120

2. Travel Treat     15        11         4          0          110

3. Middlesex       13         9          4          0          90

4. Sheffield         14         8          6          0          80

5. Cavaliers         13        7          6          0         70

6. Imperial           13        7        6          0          70

7. Diplomats        13        3          10         0          30

8. Queensbury     14       3          11         0            30

9. Wanderers       14        2           14         0          20

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New York U-18 Look to upstage U-21 in Regional 3-Day Trial

Posted on August 9, 2012 by vellocricket

New York Cricket Region will be continuing its Youth Trial Series when the Under-18 selection tackle the vulnerable Under-21 squad. Game time is scheduled for Saturday, August 11th from 8 am till 11:30 am at Baisley Pond Cricket Park. Players are asked to be ready to play at 7:45. The U-18 squad go into this encounter with their tales up after a convince win over the Altantic Region. Amarnauth Persaud’s men will be well aware that their senior mates will be keen to rectify the lost on Saturday past, when Atlantic took the main event in U-21 play.

Both teams see changes with former US youth batsman Regis Burton, pacer Rocky Kowchai, and middle order batsman Az Cheema the members of the U-21 selection who missed out last weekend. Notable absentees are Trinson Carmichael  who was the pick of the bowlers last time out, and former youth captain Gregory Sewdial. For the  U-18 selection Rafique Nazeer and Travis Ross return from a triumphant trip to Canada. As Hansraj Dhanraj, Kamran Hussain, Vishavjeet Pathania Singh, Clifford Hamilton and Mohib Tariq complete the list. Missing from the winning selection are, Chris Singh, Bilal Khan, Ayaz Mohammed, Waqas Shah, and Tanveer Khan .

Practice is continues  tomorrow from 1:00 – 4:30 pm. @ Baisley Pond Park, and is scheduled for all players aspiring to represent the region. For players interested in attending or for questions and concern with unavailability please email newyorkcricketacademy@yahoo.com. Teams for Saturday are:

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NYCR U21 – Azurdeen A. Mohammed (captain) Regis Burton, Az Cheema, Casper Davis Jr., Rocky Kowchai, Yogindra Dass, Rohan Burrell, Faisal Taj, Terrence Madramootoo, Dino Chu Wee Naam, Faraz Hanif (wk), Ahsan Riaz and Sharma Sukhdeo.

NYCR U18 – Amarnauth Persaud (captain), Zahib Tariq (vc), Rafique Nazeer,  Trevis Ross, Troy Mars, Hansraj Dhanraj,  Brandon Boodoo, Clifford Hamilton, Kamran Hussain, Vishavjeet Pathania Singh, Hamza Rana, Sajib Salam and Mohib Tariq.
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New York Cricket Academy Labor Day Weekend Sixes comes to Brooklyn, New York

Posted on August 8, 2012 by vellocricket

The New York Cricket Academy cordially invites teams interested in participating in a six-a-side tournament scheduled for Sunday, September 2nd @ Marine Park in Brooklyn, NY.  A maximum of seven (7) players per team are allowed to register before Saturday, August 25th.  Please email questions and concerns to vellocricket@hotmail.com or newyorkcricketacademy@yahoo.com.

An entry fee is required and a monetary prize award is expected based on the number of participants.  Our goal is to accommodate eight (16) teams in which the tournament would be played on a knock-out format.

The tournament is made for excitement 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-rounder’s.

Match Rules
• Matches are played between two teams of six players, and each game consists of a maximum of five six-ball overs bowled by each side (eight-ball overs in the final match.)
• Each member of the fielding side bowls one over, with the exception of the wicket-keeper.  Teams are NOT ALLOWED to switch wicket-keepers during the match.
• Wides and no-ball count as two runs.
• If five wickets fall before 5 overs are completed, the last remaining batsman bats on with the fifth batsman acting as a runner. He always takes strike. The innings is complete when the sixth wicket falls.
• Batsmen retire not out on reaching 31 runs. The idea being to reach 36 runs by hitting 6 sixes. A retired batsman can return to the crease after lower-order batsmen either retire or are out.

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METEN-MEER-ZORG ALL ROUNDER AMARNAUTH PERSAUD PERFORMANCE SINKS HILLSIDE

Posted on August 8, 2012 by vellocricket

In glorious sunshine with heavy winds transcending from the ocean across the picturesque Bay Park, Meten-Meer-Zorg Cricket Club won the toss and elected to bat playing without the aggressive Trevis Ross who was in Canada representing the US Under -17 team as their captain. Skipper Azurdeen Mohammed and Ken Nadkumar opening the batting for the MMZ boys as Syed Allie and Altaf Habibulla took the attack for Hillside. Mohammed was cautious at first sighting very good bowling from Allie who was taking full advantage of the strong winds to help is out swing bowling.  The US batsman Mohammed was batting well alongside his faithful partner Nandkumar as the pair put on a solid 75 run stand before Nandkumar was caught on the long off boundary by Awaz Hasildar for a well played 35 which includes six fours and one six, his dismissal brought “MR DEPENDABLE” Deonauth Baksh to the crease to take up strike with his skipper.

Amarnauth Persaud scored 72 and took 3/10 to turn back Hillside, not even injury could keep him at bay.

Mohammed looks set for a big inning, hitting the bad balls to the boundary and picking up the singles and doubles as MMZ hundred came up in the 14 overs. Mohammed looking to carry on, swept at a wide delivery from Colin Sandy that pitched wide outside the leg stump, and was adjudged LBW for a well played 41 which included four fours and a huge six.  In came the USA Under-19 batsman Amarnath Persaud who made an impressive 96 against the Atlantic Region in an Under-18 game the day before to joined Baksh. Persaud and Baksh were batting very well when Baksh got a wide ball down the leg side, flicked with brilliantly caught by  wicket keeper  Ogle diving to his left.  Persaud was joined by Saud Hussain and the pair batted well to bring up 150/3 in the 23rd over, Persaud displayed some glorious stroke play that sparked the MMZ spectators off their feet in jubilation. Persaud  brought up his outstanding half century with a spanking cover drive for four which was deemed “the shot of the day”.  It was the 19 year old Wazim Shaw who was introduced to the attack in the 30th over to put a check on the MMZ scoring, picking up 4 for 24 in 5 overs. Amarnauth was caught on the boundary for a well played 72, Hussain was bowled by Shaw for 10. It was some good batting by all rounders Rocky Kowchai and Himendra Ramdihall at the bottom saw MMZ to a decent score of 246 at the end of their 40 overs.

Hillside started off their innings with the aggressive pair of Aleem Khan and Harry Heeralall coupled with MMZ ‘s Rocky Kowchai  and Rayhanul Islam as usual new ball pair for MMZ.   Islam bowling against the wind snatched the wicket of Heeralall caught by wicketkeeper Ajaz Asgarally for 6.   Kowchai bowling with aggression with the gusty wind behind him got a delivery to lift off a good length and unfortunately struck Khan on the nose sadly causing the batsman to retire hurt with the score on 45. R.Ogle was batting well hitting some lofty blows with his score marching on to 66, in his urgency to hit Amarnauth Persaud for another six, but was brilliantly caught by Saud Hussain on the long on boundary that sent him walking back to the benches. In the flowing momentum of the game Persaud struck  yet again in the same over as he had Syed Allie caught by Majeed at deep backward square for 14.  The next ball had Shameer Rahim caught at short mid wicket for a duck, to leave Hillside reeling.

Hillside trying to secure a spot in the semi final of the  Division 1 needed a vital win in this match to give their team a good chance to remain in contention for the semi finals.  At the Fall of Rahim’s wicket they decided to send Aleem Khan to the crease in order to give them some hope in securing some valuable points.  Khan in his aggressive manner batted well even though facing some discomfort, playing some fantastic shots all over the  Park.  With the scorecard reading 175 Khan flicked Persaud to short mid wicket into the eager hands of Kieth Mungalsingh who grasped the chance.  At that juncture it was the continuation of another sad moment for both teams being faced with an untimely mishap. Khan drove a well pitched up delivery from Persaud and the ball bounced off a nail from the matting and struck Persaud in the head causing him to leave the field and be rushed to Nassau Community Hospital in agony. The entire hillside team showed remarkable compassion rushed out to the middle to lend their support for Persaud who was in severe pain.  After the undue delay play resumed with skipper Mohammed and Ramdihall bowling well, as the pair tighten the screws on the Hilliside’s batsmen to see them finishing on 210 for 9 off their 40 overs. MMZ drawing level on points with leaders Everest. Bowling for MMZ , R.Islam 8-0-32-1, R.Kowchai  7-1-28-1, A.Persaud  3-0-10-3, Z.Majeed  4-0-30-1, H.Ramdihall  8-0-44-3, A.Mohammed  8-0-25-0 .

Final score in the match: MMZ 246 all out off 40 overs. Hillside 210 for 9 off 40 overs.

Meten-Meer-Zorg now on 50 points having won 10 and lost 2 games. They take on the strong Richmond Hill Cricket Club at Baisley Cage this Sunday. Richmond Hill having strengthened up their team with former West Indies fast bowler Brandon Bess and a few other Guyana First Class players is hoping to make it in the final four, with the competition well alive with five teams vying for the top four spots. This game will no doubt be an interesting contest, Richmond Hill is on 43 points with two games remaining.

The MMZ team would like to thank Mr Juman and the entire Hillside cricket team and the President of the EACA Mr. Rudy Persaud for their support and best wishes for Amarnauth Persaud prevailing against all odds. Update on Amarnath Persaud is that all test came back negative thankfully, and remains fit to play this weekend against Richmond Hill.

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