The much awaited & hyped Friendship Trophy 2019 to take off on 23rd March

Club Cricket
By CG Reporter
FRIENDSHIP TROPHY 2019 - THANE

FRIENDSHIP TROPHY 2019

India is home to at least 9 recognized religions. But if there is one religion which binds us all Indians, it is CRICKET. It is this sacrosanct faith in the sport that led to formation of FRIENDS CRICKET CLUB, DOMBIVLI on January 26, 2015. It’s founder members Dr. Ashish D. Dhadas, Mr. Subramanian Iyer, Mr. Hiren Lakhmani, Mr. Vikrant Shinde, Mr. Prashant Nair are now ably supported by young sport enthusiasts like Mr. Sandesh Chavan. As a result, 4 years down the line, the club has grown from strength to strength.

Friends Cricket Club offers a competitive platform for amateurs who want to play the sport of leather ball cricket while managing their professional, family commitments alongside. The annual cricketing carnival event – FRIENDSHIP TROPHY is one such endeavor by the club.

Into its 5th edition, FRIENDSHIP TROPHY has witnessed some of the best teams in Thane and Mumbai playing good, thrilling cricket in true sportsman’s spirit over the years.

This year to 10 teams will be slugging it out over 6 weekends starting from March 23rd till April 28th.

The tournament is played in T20 format at the lush green Asahi Float Glass ground at Taloja. MCA umpires, online scoring, fantastic ground, meticulous planning, live YouTube telecast of the knockout stages and deliverance on their promise of exciting cricket in a competitive yet friendly environment has made this tournament extremely popular amongst its regular participants. 

Following teams will be vying for the much-coveted trophy this year:

  • SHM ULHASNAGAR – The Defending Champions 
  • CRICKET CLUB OF DOMBIVLI – Runners Up in 2018 edition
  • FCC SMASHERS, Dombivli – Winners of 2017 edition
  • FCC SUNRISERS, Dombivli
  • RANGERS CRICKET CLUB, Mumbai
  • MULUND KNOCKERS, Mumbai
  • INDIA FIRST INSURANCE, Mumbai 
  • RISING VISION, Mumbai
  • MAERSK – Corporate Team, Mumbai
  • WARRIOR CRICKET CLUB, Thane

We, at cricketgraph, wish all the teams very best. Let the action begin!

Glimpse of Previous Editions of Friendship Trophy

FCC SMASHERS

FRIENDSHIP TROPHY has been a cricketing carnival over the past 5 years for amateur cricketers who play this game as a hobby, passion alongside their professional, family commitments. Organised by the Friends Cricket Club of Dombivli, this tournament has witnessed some competitive, thrilling cricket over the years, played by some of the best teams in Thane and Mumbai in true sportsman spirit.

Our team – FCC SMASHERS – is a blend of raw, youthful talent and experienced senior players with great match temperament. Last year’s unexpected crashing out of the tournament in the league stages is still fresh on the mind of the players and we are really looking forward to making the amends.

Having said that, rest of the 9 teams are strong sides and we are aware it will be a fight to the finish with no inch given. We wish them all the very best.

So, brethren,

Let great cricketing times roll on…once again!

      * Squad List * 

CAPTAIN: HIREN LAKHMANI   
          

  1. HIREN LAKHMANI (C)
  2. ASHISH DHADAS (VC)
  3. AMEY ADKAR (WK)
  4. PRASHANT NAIR
  5. SANDESH CHAVAN
  6. AJAY MISHRA
  7. RANJIT PATKI
  8. SAGAR VAIUDE
  9. ANKIT SHARMA
  10. NAGRAJ KAMLE
  11. SAGAR NEHETE
  12. RITESH PALAV
  13. TUSHAR ARMARKAR
  14. SONU JAISWAR
  15. PRATIK SURVE
  16. ANKIT DUBEY (WK)
  17. NIKHIL AMBOKAR
  18. RUGVED MORE

FCC SUNRISERS

Every year come the month of March – April, we cricketers look forward to the Friendship Trophy which is played on beautiful solo grounds and managed fantabuously by the well-known club of Dombivli, FCC run by fun loving, friendly and enthusiastic cricketers.

This year FCC Sunrisers team is a beautifully balanced team with great combination of youth, experience, all-rounders, spin, pace, aggression and maturity. All players from our team are match winners on their given day and we are looking forward to competing with vigour, fair play and never say die attitude and bring the Cup home. I on behalf of the entire team wish all participating teams all the very best and express heartfelt thanks to the Organizers for giving us an opportunity to compete with awesome teams in this prestigious tournament. Let’s PLAY!

       * Squad List * 

CAPTAIN: MANOJ SONAVANE
                                                                                                             

  1. MANOJ SONAVANE C)                           
  2. IMTIYAZ KHAN (VC)
  3. NIMISH TANDEL(WK)
  4. DEEPAK GAIKWAD
  5. PRADEEP SINGH
  6. AMOL SONAVANE
  7. SHAILENDRA TELI
  8. VIKRANT SHINDE
  9. SUBRAMANIAN (SUBBU)
  10. SAURABH SOLANKI 
  11. RITESH MORE
  12. RITESH SHARMA
  13. PRAKASH MODAK
  14. ANKUSH MALI
  15. VISHAL YADAV
  16. VISHAL GUPTA (WK)
  17. ANIKET TARAL
  18. SWAPNIL CHAUDHARY

MAERSK

My name is Kapil Thakkar, Captain of Maersk Cricket club. It’s an honour to participate in Friendship Trophy 2019 and to lead a young side not in age but in terms of experience! However, we are not less of commitment and determination to win the trophy. We have some quality players in our side – Marshal, Ashish, Kalappa, Elan to name a few and have a balanced side with respectable number of quality all-rounders. I am sure this tournament will be fun, competitive and will be played in good spirits. Expect to take lot of positives from other experienced teams during tournament.

Motto: Play to Win

         * Squad List * 

CAPTAIN: KAPIL THAKKAR
 

  1. KAPIL THAKKAR (C)
  2. MARSHALL D’SOUZA (VC)
  3. RAVI ROY
  4. SANUJIT BURMA
  5. SASI PRABHAKARAN
  6. ASHISH NATEKAR
  7. SENTHIL V J
  8. ELANCHEZHIAN MANOHARAN
  9. RAHUL SAJWAN
  10. DEEPAK KAMBOJ
  11. VIPIN DAS
  12. ANUJAY TANTIA
  13. SHYAM GOPAKUMAR
  14. SURAJ SALUNKHE
  15. KARTHIK
  16. KALAPPA KP
  17. SENTHIL P
  18. SURAJ MISHRA

WARRIOR CRICKET CLUB

Though this is the first time I am going to play this tournament, the hype about FCC tournament I received, the will to win and lift the FCC trophy made me realize how important this tournament is for our team. Last year we exited early but this season we will surely make it count.

We expect any tournament to be played well within the cricketing spirits which I am sure FCC trophy is doing very well enough.

Parthi Naiker – One of the best hitter of the cricket. ball, Vaishnav Sail – One of the most compose player in pressure, Ajmal Chaudhary – Best all-rounder and Mahesh Sawant – Most accurate wrist spinner are the vital players to watch out for.

      * Squad List * 

CAPTAIN: AJIT RAI

  1. AJIT RAI (C)
  2. SAMEER RANE (VC)
  3. SHAILESH NAKASHE
  4. VAISHNAV SAIL
  5. ROHIT SHIRGAONKAR
  6. KAUSTUBH PARANJPE
  7. PARAG PATIL
  8. PARTHI NAIKER
  9. JAGDISH MASTUD
  10. AYUSH DOBLE
  11. MAHESH SAWANT
  12. VIVEK GOWDA
  13. DEVARSHI TAMBE
  14. OMKAR GOKHALE
  15. RAHUL GAVIT
  16. RITIK GUTKA
  17. ANIKET MAHALE
  18. MAYANK KAKANI

SHM ULHASNAGAR

I always feel very positive and excited about the FCC tournament andevery year I eagerly wait to be part of it.

We are expecting thrilling matches in all the stages of the tournament where every single person who is part of this tournament should feel energetic & excited and last but not the least expect that our team will be telecasted during the finals on You Tube where our family members can watch us playing.

Below are some key players who can turn the tables at any given point of time.

1)Manish Nagdev: He is very good overall in opening batsman as well as in bowling.

2)Simit Chadha: He is an opening batsman with Manish nagdev when they play we get a good start and the score gets unbeatable.

3)Kishore Bhau: His strength is bowling

4)Hemant Chanchlani: A very good all-rounder.

     * Squad List * 

CAPTAIN: SIMIT CHADDA

  1. SIMIT CHADHA (C) 
  2. DEEPAK WADHWANI (VC) 
  3. ADITYA GUPTA
  4. SAGAR MATANI
  5. SANJAY SHADIJA
  6. ROHIT GUPTA
  7. MANISH NAGDEV
  8. HEMANT CHELLANI
  9. KISHORE KHUBCHANDANI
  10. SANJAY DINANI
  11. MANOJ MAKHIJANI
  12. NIRANTAR SHETTY
  13. PRAVEEN RAJAI
  14. KAMAL DULANI
  15. RAJKUMAR
  16. KARAN KAPOOR
  17. DINESH NAGDEV
  18. SAGAR SIRWANI

MULUND KNOCKERS

This is for the third time that team Mulund Knockers is participating in the FCC tournament. I must say that the tournament gets better and better with each passing year. With the increase in the number of teams from 8 to 10 since last year, it has become even more competitive. This tournament goes a long way in providing a platform to plenty of working professionals who are amateur, passionate and weekend cricketers and to those who represent club(s)/team(s) at lower division; a platform where they can showcase their talent against competitive teams, get noticed via local press/media and in turn get rewarded with stints from better higher division teams. Dr. Ashish and the entire team have been brilliant organizers throughout.

I hope that the matches are highly competitive and at the same time, are played in the right spirit by all the teams. With the games being played at AIS, Taloja cricket ground – an excellent facility, I hope that all the participating players relish this opportunity to the fullest and play some tough cricket on the field. Post this tournament, even if a few players get noticed and go on to bag opportunities with better teams, the purpose of the tournament will be fulfilled.

Players to watch out for:

Ramsingh Thakur: Ram is a known entity in FCC tournaments. A stylish wicketkeeper batsman, who on his day can demolish any bowling attack. He is also an exceptional outfielder known for taking great catches.

Vishal Kannoujia: A genuinely quick fast bowler and a power hitter. He can clear the ground easily with his stand-and-deliver sixes.

Anish Shetty: Anish is a fast bowling all-rounder known for his tight bowling at the death and power hitting with the bat. He is also a very safe catcher in the outfield.

Ishaqbaue Shaikh: A very wise cricketer who has the habit of carrying his bat through the innings. He is also a very handy off-spin bowler.

Tauseef Khan: A veteran, a prolific run getter, needs no introduction.

     * Squad List * 

CAPTAIN: DEEPAK TOLANI

  1. DEEPAK TOLANI (C)
  2. TAUSEEF KHAN (VC)
  3. SURYAPRASAD CHIVUKULA
  4. ANKIT SHAH
  5. DILIP SHENOY
  6. HURSH VALECHA
  7. BHAVIN MEHTA
  8. SHARDUL PAWAR
  9. VIKRAM SARPODAR
  10. ANISH SHETTY
  11. SAHIL GUPTA
  12. MONIL DOSHI
  13. VYOM SRIVASTAV
  14. ISHAQUE SHAIKH
  15. RAMSINGH THAKUR
  16. RAMESH KAMI (WK)
  17. VISHAL KANOJIYA
  18. GAURAV SHINGARE

RISING VISION

We are happy and excited to play at Asahi Glass Taloja … We have a good team with talented players who are good in all departments… Which includes batting bowling n fielding.  We have heard a lot about Taloja ground and are excited to play as it has single wicket. We our good in discipline also n Plus we respect our coach n want to do well in this tournament. It would be a learning experience for us n we all are all set to play for this tournament …

  * Squad List * 

CAPTAIN: SAIF BATLIWALA

  1. SAIF BATLIWALA (C)
  2. SAGAR SHAH (VC)
  3. DIGAMBAR PARDALE
  4. ANIKET KHADPE
  5. BHARAT SHEDEKAR
  6. JITESH RAUT
  7. ROHIT SHUKLA
  8. SAJID SHAIKH
  9. IMRAN KHAN
  10. VINAYAK JOIL
  11. AKASH TAMBE
  12. LALIT SHARMA
  13. VISHWESHWAR SINGH
  14. DEEPAK VISHWAKARMA
  15. SHASHANK SHEKHAR
  16. VAIBHAV PATIL
  17. HERAMB MALBARI
  18. SHIVAN PANDEY

CRICKET CLUB OF DOMBIVLI

Cricket has thought me a lot about life. It’s not about how hard you fall, it’s always about how fast u get up. Cricket is the most radical thing that has happened to me. Last year we were runners up in this tournament. So close yet so far. But I can still feel the excitement and pride of playing in the finals. I was really impressed by the cricketing talent that was on display in FCC 2018. Because of so many talented players, the competitiveness in the tournament was of top drawer. The tournament itself was organised in a very professional manner. Quite impressive I may say.

This year with our good consistent performance we hope we will go all the way. It’s won’t be an easy task as other teams are also very talented and competitive. But we are up for it.

Our core team strength is bonding on and off the field. CCD being an 80+ member cricketing club, galore of talented players are there. All in all, a happy go lucky team who wears their pride on their sleeve. Play hard, party even harder, well that’s our team spirit. Well see you soon on the field. Let’s play some cricket!

Best of luck to all the teams.

    * Squad List * 

CAPTAIN: SANTOSH GOLE

  1. SANTOSH GOLE (C)
  2. ANIKET DESAI (VC)
  3. DEVENDRA RANE
  4. SANDEEP PATIL
  5. SANDESH PATANGE
  6. MANGESH SURVE
  7. SATYA G
  8. SATISH DEVKHATE
  9. SHRIKANT BALWAN
  10. YOGESH M
  11. VASU M
  12. SACHIN H
  13. ASHUTOSH K
  14. PRATIK M
  15. DINESH P
  16. CHETAN DUNAKHE
  17. PRASAD SAWANT
  18. ABHIJIT P.

RANGERS CRICKET CLUB

As cricket lovers we always eagerly look forward to playing this tournament. The tough competitiveness and friendly spirit of organisers as well as all the participating teams makes participation delightful.

Our simple expectation from the tournament is to enjoy cricket to the fullest and give maximum opportunity to our budding players on big stage. We have come very close in past but have never managed to win this one. It’s our dream to lift this trophy.

All our squad members have played at least 2 to 3 seasons of this tournament but Parikshit has clearly been the star of the tournament over the years with his all round performances.

We look forward to having a wonderful tournament this year also.

Cheers, 

   * Squad List * 

CAPTAIN: SARVESH JAIN

  1. SARVESH JAIN (C)
  2. ANUPAM PARKAR (VC)
  3. DUSHYANT SAWALE
  4. PRASAD BHOSLE
  5. VINOD JADHAV
  6. VIJAY MORE
  7. PARIKSHIT TRIPATHI
  8. ABHISHEK DUBLE
  9. KRUNAL NAIK
  10. SHABIR SHEIKH
  11. SHAKIR SHEIKH
  12. SANTOSH KARPE
  13. RUPESH SHELAR
  14. JAYESH SHARMA
  15. ROHAN GOAKAR
  16. ROBIN MISHRA
  17. ROHIT NAGAP
  18. YOGESH DESAI 

INDIA FIRST INSURANCE

Really excited and looking forward to one of the most professionally managed Cricket Tournaments in Mumbai.

Great Organizing, Competitive Teams, a picturesque Ground, Sporting Pitches, Great Performances, and some real carnival atmosphere.

Each Player in our Squad is key for us … almost all of them being Full All-rounders.

* Squad List * 

CAPTAIN: AJISH A REHMAN

  1. AJISH A REHMAN (C) 
  2. RAMANA M (VC)
  3. AKHTAR SHAIKH
  4. BABLI SHARMA
  5. SANDEEP SHETTY
  6. PUSHKAR SHARMA
  7. RUPEN C (WK)
  8. WASIM SAYYED
  9. SAMEER SHEKH
  10. SANKET TELI
  11. SALIM ANSARI
  12. ROHIT SHETTY
  13. DHARMENDRA GUPTA
  14. PRAVEEN K MALIK
  15. DEEPAK MAHAJAN
  16. SANDEEP PATIL
  17. MOHSIN JETHVA
  18. WASIM SHAIKH

 

CG Reporter
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