Challengers Lift 1st Trophy in 2012: Millat T20

Posted on April 17, 2012 by vellocricket

By Dyon Ravello

April 16th 2012

Millat T20 continued last Saturday at Marine Park with eight teams vying for semifinal places. In the morning quarterfinals, defending Brooklyn League champs Punjab were dumped by Brooklyn Stars, Challengers advanced at the expense of Travel Treat and Panthers strolled past Brooklyn Knights.

In the key match between ACA Dragons and Shaheen, saw the host Shaheen winning the toss and Taking first strike. Shaheen batsmen kept the scoring rate up but posted no great partnerships. After their allotted 20 overs Shaheen amassed a competitive total of 168, on the back on 29 by Jahazab and Adnan 22. Bowling for ACA Hugh Craig did his work following up on last weeks performance with 2 for 13 off is four over he was supported by right arm fast bowling allrounder Hugo D’oliviera with 2 wickets and Captain Ravello with 1 wickets.

Craig picked 2 for 12 for ACA Dragons, v. Shaheen

The chase started slowly after the loss of an early wicket and some very disciplined bowling by the Shaheen attack. However ACA recovered with a well crafted partnership between Sean Stanislaus and Kevin “Rohan” Fraser, with Stanislaus scoring 23 runs off 14 balls. After Stanislaus’ departure ACA kept up the momentum but were hampered by the continuous procession of batsmen to and from the middle. By the time Rohan was the eighth wicket run out for a well played 47 of 33 balls the match was still even keel. Dragons with last wicket pair at the crease needing 7 runs for 3 balls could only whimper as Craig was the last man out off the last delivery still 6 runs short. Jawad three wicket haul surely a man of the match performance.

In the afternoon, Challengers turned back Shaheen, while Panther got pass Brooklyn Stars. On Sunday in the Championship match. Challengers were restricted to 124 by the Panthers. With the Panthers having no answer routed for 55, Challengers taking the first trophy of the 2012 season.

The T20 frenzy continues this weekend April 21st, with the inaugural Baynazeer Bhutto Memorial T20 see flyer below for more details.

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1st Bhutto Memorial T20 Begins April 21st

Posted on April 17, 2012 by vellocricket

New York T20 Frenzy Continues

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Millat T20 Super “8”

Posted on April 12, 2012 by vellocricket

By Dyon Ravello

April 12th 2012

Draws were made last evening for the top eight team who have advance in the Millat T20 last evening. Brooklyn Cricket League Champions Punjab Host Brooklyn Stars at Marine Park A, Travel Treat Returning to the Brooklyn this season host Challengers at Marine park B, Resilient Panthers Host Brooklyn Knights at Marine Park C, While Shaheen host the Debutant ACA Dragons. Matches begin at 10 am sharp the four winners will go into a draw at the completion on the of the morning matches. Following the Final Four draw the semifinalist will face off on Saturday afternoon.

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New York Cricket Region “Code of Conduct”

Posted on April 11, 2012 by vellocricket

NEW YORK CRICKET REGION

   CODE OF CONDUCT

 

The New York Cricket Region Code of Conduct is taken in part from the ICC code of conduct and is meant to be a regulation regarding the conduct of players participating in any cricket event sanctioned by the New York Cricket Region.

The following are the general categories of serious offenses, carrying the highest penalties. These offenses are categorized as Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or Level 4 as follows:

Level 1

  • Showing dissent at an umpire‘s decision by word or by action.
  • Using language or a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting.
  • Excessive appealing.

Level 2

  • Repeat of any Level 1 Offence within 12 months.
  • Showing serious dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action.
  • Public criticism of a match related incident or match official.
  • Inappropriate and deliberate physical contact between players during play.
  • Aggressively charging towards an umpire while appealing.
  • Deliberate distraction or obstruction on the field.
  • Throwing the cricket ball at a player, umpire or official in a dangerous manner.
  • Using language or a gesture that is obscene, offensive or of a seriously insulting nature to another player, umpire, referee, team official or spectator.

Level 3

  • Repeat of any Level 2 Offence within 12 months.
  • Intimidation of an umpire or referee.
  • Threat of assault on a player, team official, or spectator.
  • Using language or gestures that offend race, religion, color, descent or national or ethnic origin.

Level 4

  • Repeat for any Level 3 Offence within 12 months.
  • Threat of assault on an umpire or referee.
  • Physical assault of another player, umpire, referee, official or spectator.
  • Any act of violence during play.
  • Using language or gestures that seriously offends race, religion, color, descent or game suspension from all cricket activities within the NYCR
  • Level 2: 3 game suspension from all cricket activities within the NYCR
  • Level 3: 6 game suspension from all cricket activities within the NYCR

The penalties available for each offence are based on the level. The penalties are as follows:

  • Level 1: 2 from all cricket activities within the 
  • Level 4: 1 year suspension from all cricket activities within the NYCR

 

VIOLATION PROCEDURE AND HEARING

A.

Any individual may report an incident that they believe constitutes a violation of the NYCR Code of Conduct to the NYCR board members via the secretary of the NYCR. If the NYCR board members believe a violation may have taken place, they shall report in writing the alleged fact to the code of conduct committee who shall notify the purported violator of the time, date and location of a hearing to be held before the code of conduct committee. Also, the committee shall provide a brief description of the alleged violation within the notice. The nature shall be by regular mail certified mail or electronic mail

B.

Any person receiving such a notice who wishes to contest same shall appeal to the NYCR code of conduct committee within seven calendar days of the mailing of said notice by forwarding a copy of said notice with a written request for appeal specifically setting forth the basis of such persons contest of the notice of violation via electronic  email to the chairperson of the code of conduct committee.

C.

Upon receipt of such an appeal, the code of conduct committee shall convene within seven days and provide an opportunity for said person and any interested person to appear and be heard with respect to the occurrence of any violation and the action taken by the NYCR.

D.

The code of conduct committee shall be authorized to hear testimony, review affidavits and such other and further information or documentation relevant to the alleged violation. Upon a majority vote of the members of the committee present at such hearing, the committee may impose sanctions limiting or precluding the violator’s participation in any and all cricket activities sanctioned by the NYCR for a period of up to one year. The committee may also, at anytime, decide that the matter be referred to the NYCR Chairman.


 

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ACA Dragons Advance in Millat T20

Posted on April 9, 2012 by vellocricket

By Dyon Ravello,

April 8th 2012

ACA Dragons v. Pak America

On Saturday April 7th ACA Dragons thumped Pak America to eliminate the Paki squad for the Millat T20 tourney. Pak America batting first upon winning the toss could only muster 77 in 15.4 overs. Bowling for Dragons medium fast bowler Hugo D’Oliveira tore through the Pak America middle order scalping 4 wickets for 23runs in overs. Playing supporting role were offspinner Hugh Craig picking up 3 for 11 in 4 overs, pacer Francis Mendonca with 2 for 15 off is alloted 4 and Keon Lake with 1 for 6 off 10 balls.

Craig sneered 3 for 11 for ACA Dragons, v. Pak America

Opening batsman Yasir hit three boundaries to top score with 21. Sabbir ended on 16 as the innings closed, with Waheed the only other batsman to get to double digits with and even 10. In return Dragons completed a flawless batting performance with both openers Avinash Ramnarine and US National Akeem Dodson unbeaten on 30 as Dragons completed the chase in just 8 overs.

Former NYR youth player Avinash Ramnarine and National opener Akeem Dodson turn back Pak America with and unbeaten 79 runs stand.

Panthers v. ACA Dragons

Aca Dragons looking to continue after a convincing win on Saturday won the toss on Easter Sunday and elected to bat first. D’Oliveira showed his newly found versatility as he strokes 47 not out off 39 balls, holding the Dragons innings together.  Sean Stanislaus played a cameo innings repairing the early damage with 27 of 24 balls after ACA Dragons had falted to 18 for 2 after 3.2 overs. Mendonca kept the score ticking; he made 18, as Dragons could only muster 126 of the allotted 20 overs. The late innings flourish never came with only 32 runs scored off the last five overs. Discipline bowling from Panthers restricted the Dragons total with Adnan leading the way with 2 for 22 off 4 overs and Salman striking the early blow picking 1 for 13 off 3 overs.

In reply Panthers made light work of the target set, with Saliq and Shahzad posting a fifty runs partnership. Saliq struck 25, as Shahzad motor on with Adil to take Panthers within sight of victory. Adil was undone by the leg spin of Tony Jaggernauth holding out to Leslie Lake running in from long on for a match winning 39. Dragons had few smiles on the day but when Shabaz was bowled By Stanislaus it showed that the fat lady was yet to release her breathe. Off spinner Ravello return to snare Shahzad caught at short third man by Mark Farrier. The eleventh hour heroics looked set to continue with Cheema hitting Ravello down the ground to L. Lake on the long off boundaries with the youth player taking a superb catch only, but for his momentum to take him over the rope for the winning runs.

ACA Dragons blushes have indeed been spared after a pedestrian performance, they go into the Super 8 draw along with Panther in Group A. In group B King XI, Shaheen and Brooklyn Stars all won and loss a game each, with Shaheen and Brooklyn Star advancing to the draw on the basis of better run rate. Travel Treat and Challengers both won their matches versus Warriors to advance to the knockout phase. So too Punjab and Brooklyn Knights eliminated Pak Kashmir in Group D to move on. So the Super 8 will be played on a knockout basis with Panthers, ACA Dragons, Shaheen, Brooklyn Star, Travel Treat, Challengers, Punjab and Brooklyn Knight in the Draws. Matches continue on April 14th at Marine Park.

Around the Park this Week

 Baisley Boys XI edge ACA Dragons in a preseason match on the back on a Hundred by Rayon Sankar.

John Adams rolled over High School of Construction in PSAL Opener

In the PSAL John Adams posted in excess of 200 led by a Ton from Troy Mars, with Hami Singh stroking and unbeaten 55 as they steam rolled High School of Construction.  High School of Construction rebounded to edge High School of Teaching on Thursday at Foch.

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Millet T20 Opens The Season

Posted on April 1, 2012 by vellocricket

By Dyon Ravello

March 31, 2012

While  top leagues across the region are finalizing their affairs for the forthcoming 2012 Cricket Season, Millet Sports T20 will be the curtain raiser this season. As much as twelve teams are listed to play in the tournament with a host of teams coming from the Brooklyn Cricket League 2011 lineup. Shaheen, Punjab, Warriors, Pak Kashmir, Brooklyn Knights, Brooklyn Stars, Panther and Challengers have been joined by Travel Treat, returning to the Brooklyn League this season after featuring in the 2011 episode on the Millet T20. ACA (Americas Cricket Academy) Dragons are making its first competitve appearance as the list is completed by Pak America and Kings XI of the American Cricket League.

The draw for the Tournament took place at Millet’s home at 227 Neptune Avenue. The 12 teams were drawn into four groups of three teams each. Initially Dhoop Chaya where drawn into group A. but withdrew from the Millet T20 Cup to be replaced by 2010 Brooklyn League Runners up Panthers. The Groups are as follows:

Group A

  1. Panthers          2.  Pak America           3. ACA Dragons

Group B

  1. Kings XI         2. Shaheen                   3. Brooklyn Stars

Group C

  1. Travel Treat     2. Warriors                  3.Challengers

Group D

  1. Punjab             2.  Brooklyn Knights  3. Pak Kashmir

Three matches are scheduled at Marine Park B, C, D pitches, for this Sunday and its no April Fools Day Hoax: Panthers play Pak America, Punjab meet Pak Kashmir and Shaheen face Kings XI. All matches begin at 1 pm. The tournament continues on April 7th.

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Contact US

Posted on April 1, 2012 by vellocricket

Submit your reports, voice you opinion, send in your photos, inquire about coaching and any general cricket questions.

You may reach the Home of Grassroots Cricket via email @ “support@vellocricket.com.”

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National Cricket League

Posted on April 1, 2012 by vellocricket

By Dyon Ravello

Originally written on Jan 16 2011,
In the United States sport is run under a franchise system, and NBA, NFL, NHL and MLS are among the top leagues in the world. Since the rise of Twenty 20 cricket a global cricket boom has begun, IPL, Big Bash, Stanford T20, Champions League and even cricket at the recent Asian Games held in China. Yet the United States in all its glory for sport has failed to join the party, with fellow associate nations like Afghanistan, Ireland and Netherlands making great strides over the past six years dating back to the 2004 Champions Trophy in which the USA played. The main reason for American failure to push on as a force in the Associate cricket world is its lack of infrastructure not only within administration but more so in terms of a National Cricket League.

(Bedesse Destroyer is considered a local franchise team)

Here in America the national team is selected from regional tournaments. These tournaments take shape in two phases, Conference tournaments from which four of eight teams qualify for the National series. The four teams who play in the national tournament they would have played a maximum of six games compared to only three matches for the remaining four. With that said an American cricketer plays club cricket and a minimum of three senior matches before he represents his country on the world stage during a calendar year. All due respect to the recent successes of the national team in divisions four and five but this system is not reflective of how professional sport is organized in America.

In the Northern regions of America the cricket seasons runs from April through October and a national league developed around this timeline would be ideal. USACA needs to develop a National Cricket League which can be a business model similar to the other top sport leagues in the country. Initially the league should consist of six to eight franchises. The franchises can be mirrored off the current regional system. They are as suggested Empire State, New England, Atlantic, Floridians, Midwest, Texas, California and the Pacific.

The National Cricket League with its franchises, investment from USACA and its recent deal with Cricket Holdings America, will see the teams playing each other on a home and away basis in Two day, 50-over and Twenty20 contests. This structure will see the number of total games increase from a range of three to six to a range of at least 18-20, with the level of cricket in America truly improved, with regards to professionalism, talent pool, skill set, commercial gains and administration.

-Some may ask why the Midwest? Not just the Midwest but more so Indianapolis, the Amateur Sports Capital of the world, has reached out to USACA so that Indy can be involved in the development of cricket as its South Asian community continues to grow. –

The national cricket championship can be played on seven weekends throughout the summer season. With 50 over games played on Friday or Sunday, and two day games of Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday.

A league of this magnitude would mean partnering with numerous stakeholders. Parks Departments, to develop turf pitches and nets alongside the current matting or artificial strips. Media houses to carry the matches live, highlights, online, print and even radio coverage.

American cricket has the potential to rank among the best in the world, with neighbors Canada who are similar in culture and resources continuously staking their claim near the peaks of the cricket realm. USA should not be at want to replicate the feats and the precedence set by the wander boys of cricket over the past 12 months Afghanistan. Furthermore a push toward test status should be foremost in mind as is the cases with the Irish.

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Diplomats Win As Ramphal And Ravello Hold Off Grenada

Posted on April 1, 2012 by vellocricket

By Dyon Ravello

July 14, 2010
After a dismal performance against Jinnah, Diplomats rebounded to defeat Grenada. A week earlier Diplomats scored 235 for 6 off 36 overs with Tegana Mc Kenzie scoring 69 not out and Richard Coates 52. Jinnah made light work of the total ending on 238 for 3 to win by seven wickets, Junaid 82 not out, Atiq 60 and Waseem 38 not out. The win propelling Jinnah to their second win of the season.

Selwyn Ramphal had a knock of 70. (Photo by Shiek Mohamed)

Selwyn Ramphal registered his third half century of the season with 81.

Against Grenada, Diplomats won the toss and took first strike, getting off to the usually steady start. Francis Mendonca was the first to go bowled D. Alexander for 17 just after he had a superb cover drive for four, 44 for 1. Romeno Deane followed in identical fashion slamming L. Douglas for four to wide long on, only to be bowled with the very next ball 48 for 2 he too made 17. New batsman Richard Coates added 25 with Selwyn Ramphal before Coates fell victim to a controversial dismissal. Coates after completing a double stood his ground for over 10 seconds, only to remove his bat to be run out by wicketkeeper and Grenada skipper George Anthony for 7, 73 for 3.

Newcomer Kevin Charles played a cameo adding 29 with Ramphal in which he took 20 off Casper Davis’ second over. Davis got his man with the score on 102, Charles lobbing Davis’ slower ball to cover point he made 28. That triggered the customary middle order slide. Davis had Selwyn Smith caught at the wicket for 2 and the next ball Andre Kirton skied Davis to mid off without scoring 117 for 6. D. Ravello joined Ramphal and the pair set about to repair the damage. Ravello was giving a life when he was dropped by A. Simon off Davis at slip. Ramphal brought up his third half century for the season the most by a Diplomat. With the score at 168 for 6 after 30 overs Ramphal and Ravello looked to turn there consolidation into offense in the last ten overs.

The seventh wicket partnership was the major change as it yielded 87 runs. Ramphal was adjudged leg before Simon for 81 with the score on 204. The last four overs produced 35 with Victor Benjiman ending on 18 not out and Ravello unbeaten on 45, Diplomats 244 for 7 off 40 overs. For Grenada Davis was the pick of the bowlers with 3 for 43 off 8 overs, D Alexander had 1 for 29 of 8 and L. Douglas 1 for 62 of his 8.

In the field Diplomats were spot on from the first over when Mendonca bowled R. Murray without scoring. In over number two Carlos Batchu had his man, J. Peters bowled for 4 Grenada reeling at 6 for 2. Star batsman Anthony drove Batchu over cover twice before Batchu found Anthony’s edge to wicketkeeper Smith, Grenada in a dire position at 18 for 3. Batchu was not done yet as he had C. Logie caught at slip by Ramphal for 14, 44 for 4. Kevin George and Alexander added 38 runs before the latter was caught by Coates off Gavin Smith for 28, 88 for 5. Three runs later Douglas suffered a similar faith to Coates as he played Kirton to mid wicket and left his crease in anticipation for the end of the over only for S. Smith to complete the run out for a Kevin Charles throw, 85 for 6.

Dyon Ravello struck an unbeaten 45 and shared a 87 runs partnership with Selwyn Ramphal.

Casper Davis joined George and the pair set about the last effort to spare the Grenadians blushes. But Gavin Smith had other ideas as he had George caught at the wicket for 31 102 for 7. Davis stroked the ball around the park as he played a cameo of 29 before he was caught at midwcket by Ravello running in from the boundary off the bowling of Kirton. That signaled the end of any Grenadian resistance as the last two wickets folded for 21 runs M. Baptiste bowled Gavin for 14 and A. Simon caught Ramphal off Gavin for 17 Grenada 164 all out losing by 80 runs. Bowling for Diplomats Gavin Smith had 4 for 49, Batchu 3 for 43, Kirton 1 for 34 and Mendonca 1 for 36.

Diplomats will be looking to press the advantage when they meet Queensbury on Saturday at Marine Park B and Pak Kashmir on Sunday at the same venue. However, they will be missing Ramphal and Kirton and will need the rest of the lads to carry the weight as Diplomats attempt to build some mid season momentum.

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Deane And Kirton Combine As Diplomats Thump Imperial

Posted on April 1, 2012 by vellocricket

By Dyon Ravello

July 1, 2010
After a nail biting win over Panthers, Diplomats were full of confidence when they faced the defending champs Imperial on June 26th at Seaview.

Andre Kirton fine form continues as he destroyed Imperial by taking 6 for 47

Batting first Diplomats were led by their main run getter Romeno Deane who fell five runs short of what would have been a second ton of the season. Deane and fellow opener Francis Mendonca added 74, with the latter getting  37. Selwyn Ramphal joined Deane, and the pair added 101 for the second wicket, with Deane missing out on the milestone.

Ramphal then added 81 with skipper Selwyn Smith before Smith was bowled by O. Bostic for 49, 266 for 4. Ramphal made 58 and Richard Coates had a late innings flurry to end on 35 not out, Diplomats 330 for 6. Bowling for Imperial, O. Bostic had 2 for 57 and A. Douglas has 2 for 73. Following dashing Deane was clever Kirton as he picked up 6 for 47 to ebb Imperial’s response. For Imperial F. Lewis accomplished where Deane fell short, scoring 116 to the good. Lewis was the only resistance for the champs as Kirton took the man of the match prize with his left arm orthodox bowling. Assisting Kirton was Chris Bachu who had 2 for 47.

Deane Score 95 to turn back Imperial

Diplomats are now 4 wins to 2 loss and would be looking to bag another win when they face minnows Jinnah. But the name Jinnah does not fall too sweetly on the ear for Diplomats as Jinnah’s first win last season was against the Greens. So too, Jinnah recently registered their first win against Wanderers last weekend and they will be keen to get some momentum going as the middle of the season approach. With Kirton missing to the MAQ 20 tournament it will be a great opportunity for Jinnah to make it two in two but Diplomats themselves will be looking to put the pedal on the gas as they look to make it three consecutive victories.

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