During our visit to Chandresh Lodha Memorial School in Nilje, Lodha Heaven, Dombivli, we were struck by the unique institution dedicated to providing quality education to students in Dombivli and its surrounding areas. The school’s infrastructure is designed to create an optimal environment for learning, fostering an atmosphere where students can receive the best education possible.
We were privileged to learn about the school and its dynamic principal, Mrs. Laxmi Naidu. Her unwavering commitment, pioneering spirit, and dedication have made her an inspiration to students and the school community. Her leadership has propelled cricket into the spotlight at the school.
The parents of the young cricketers are a driving force behind their success. Their unwavering belief in their children’s talents, sacrifices, and encouragement are the pillars of support for the budding cricketers. Parents motivate their children to pursue their dreams without limits and readily make personal sacrifices to help them achieve their goals.
The coaching team, led by Head coach Mr. Nikhil Manjrekar, along with coaches Vihang, Akshay, and Prathamesh, goes beyond mere mentoring; they are truly sculptors of talent and character. Their guidance and mentorship extend well beyond the cricket field, instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. These coaches have played a pivotal role in transforming raw talent into skillful athletes, preparing them for the competitive world of cricket.
The teaching staff at Chandresh Lodha School are the unsung heroes who work diligently behind the scenes, ensuring that the cricket team can balance their focus on both their game and their studies. They play a vital role in supporting the students, ensuring they excel academically while pursuing their passion for cricket.
As the team prepares for prestigious school tournaments like the “Harris Shield” and “Giles Shield,” they are not just aiming to showcase their cricketing prowess but also the values and character that define Chandresh Lodha School. These tournaments have a rich history of unearthing talents like 14-year-old Sachin Tendulkar and 16-year-old Vinod Kambli, who left an indelible mark in history by adding 664 runs between each other during the Harris Shield semifinal match.
It was great to hear that CLMS a school will be participating in prestigious cricket tournaments organized by MCA and MSSA. It’s indeed a noteworthy achievement, especially if only a few schools from Thane, Dombivli, and Kalyan are taking part. Best of luck to CLMS in the upcoming tournaments.
In conclusion, the school community extends its deepest appreciation to all those who have contributed to making dreams come true, from the principal to the parents, coaching staff, and teaching team. Together, they have created an environment where success, sportsmanship, and excellence thrive. Chandresh Lodha School’s cricket journey has only just begun, and the future looks promising, thanks to the dedication and support of these remarkable individuals.
Sachin Katkar’s spectacular performance in the match between SHIVAJI PARK YOUNGSTERS SPORTS CLUB and GHATKOPAR JOLLY GYMKHANA was nothing short of cricketing brilliance. His remarkable innings, a score of 145 not out, stood out as a shining moment in the game. With an air of exceptional composure and unwavering skill, Sachin displayed his mastery of the sport. Throughout his innings, Sachin exhibited a profound understanding of the game, pacing his innings with precision, and showcasing a wide array of strokes. His ability to find gaps in the field, and time his shots to perfection, was Sachin Katkare’s remarkable contribution to the match, he came when the score was struggling at 40/4. His partnership with Nikhil Patil proved to be a game-changer as they steadily rebuilt the innings. Sachin’s extraordinary innings of 145, featuring an impressive 12 boundaries (fours) and 5 towering shots over the boundary ropes (sixes), and navigating the opposition’s bowling attack left spectators in awe.
As the linchpin of his team’s performance, Sachin Katkar played a pivotal role in SHIVAJI PARK YOUNGSTERS SPORTS CLUB’s total of 266/7 before declaring. His innings were not just about accumulating runs, it was a testament to his unwavering determination and extraordinary talent, underlining his status as a true cricketing virtuoso.
Sachin’s knock will undoubtedly be etched in the memories of all who witnessed it, and it will be remembered as one of the standout highlights of the match. His performance not only contributed significantly to his team’s total but also served as an inspiration to aspiring cricketers and a reminder of the magic that can unfold on the cricket field when talent and dedication converge in perfect harmony. Sachin Katkar’s innings was a masterclass in cricket, showcasing the beauty and brilliance of the sport. GHATKOPAR JOLLY GYMKHANA, despite facing a formidable total, showed great resilience in their performance. They managed to reach 40/5 before the match ended. Ketan Kharat’s brilliant bowling, taking 3 wickets for just 4 runs, was a crucial factor in their ability to restrict the opposition.
Brief Scores – Division ‘C’ Shivaji Park Youngsters Sports Club
266/7 (decl.) Sachin Katkar 145*, Nikhil Patil 48 Vs Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana
40/5 Ketan Kharat 3/4. ( Result: Match drawn)
Jolly Friends Sports Club (JFSC) has established a reputation for hosting an unforgettable opening night that sets the stage for the tournament, creating a buzz of excitement and anticipation. It serves as a rallying point for the teams, The thrill of competition, and the electric atmosphere that surrounds it, It delves into the importance of this event and why it should be on your calendar.
4 exclusive cricket tournaments featuring 84 teams, and these tournaments will be held at the top-quality ground of Jolly Friends Sport in Vidyavihar, Mumbai.
The opening night was held at the lord of Drinks, Worli and Shivanandan Konar the founder of JFSC, is highly appreciable for his efforts how he managed and supported everyone, and has contributed to the success of Jolly Friends Sports Club (JFSC). Recognition of his dedication and leadership is certainly well-deserved. With a reputable indoor facility for practice and high-quality ground and turf wickets, it’s clear that JFSC has made significant progress over the years.
The night begin with a greeting to Captains who were present at the event on the stage, Shivanand Konar called upon the stage, Konar has announced the news, now they have extended their 5 more years for khalsa ground and tied up with Lal Chand Rajput, they are going to provide class all across the Mumbai.
after the ceremony, came the introduction of the 3 tournaments which would be taking place. The JFSC THE SUPER LEAGUE is in 3rd season now, the super league has 32 teams who will compete in 154 matches
The next tournament introduction was the DADS PREMIER LEAGUE. The 2022-23 3rd season will be the DPL where all 99 games will be played among 36 teams. The next tournament introduce was the DADS SUPER CUP. The 2022-23. Season will be the inaugural year of DSC where all 32 games will be played among 16 teams. The final tournament and arguably the biggest tournament of JFSC is the CORPORATE SUPER SERIES. The CSC will have 14 teams in 84 different teams, with a total number of 64 games across the different divisions. that’s make most incredible private tournament in all of India
Certainly, after the announcement, the team representatives were invited onto the stage to unveil their jerseys and the tournament trophy. The captains presented the jerseys, and all the representatives were requested to join them on stage for a group photo.
All JFSC partners were acknowledged for their valuable contributions and were presented with trophies as a token of appreciation for their association with the establishment
With an attendance of more than 100, the successful event highlighted the high-voltage schedule of the JFSC. More than 1050+ matches and teams in the previous season 955 Matches Overall. The Jolly Friends Sports Club plans on exceeding its past achievements.
Covering local cricket extensively across India, Cricketgraph has added yet another feather to its hat. In August, Cricketgraph organised a cricket tour in Delhi, which garnered a tremendous response from the players. There is no dearth of cricketers in the capital city, and the wholehearted participation in Cricketgraph Cricket Tour Delhi was a testament to it.
From August 25 to 27, three fixtures were played, including one two-day and two one-day matches. Fanatics Cricket Club was one of the participating teams that locked horns against Baba Shyam Cricket Academy. The matches saw competitive cricket being played with players exhibiting top skills.
The tour culminated with the announcements of player of the tournament, best batter, and best bowler. Kabir Malhotra bagged the player of the tournament, while Ankit Yadav and Naseem Pathan won the best batter and best bowler, respectively.
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– Ideal candidates have a background in leather ball cricket, demonstrating strong cricketing skills.
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Kishor Waghela, a highly regarded coach in Mumbai cricket, has recently been appointed as the coach of the Myanmar Cricket Team, an international cricket team. He is not only the owner of Advance Sports and Event Cricket Academy but also serves as the coach for the successful corporate team, DTDC. Known for their consistent performance in Mumbai’s cricketing circuit, DTDC has been a testament to Waghela’s coaching abilities.
Waghela is a young yet experienced coach who has not only played cricket in Mumbai but also internationally. He has played professional cricket in countries such as UAE, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Nepal. He also has the experience of playing county cricket in England for 15 years, additionally he had the privilege of being part of the coaching team for Middlesex in the United Kingdom, further enhancing his coaching expertise. “I not only work on technical skills but also try to improve their confidence while playing the sport. I ask the players to do various batting drills that help better shot selection capabilities” is the go to mantra of Kishor’s coaching.
One of Waghela’s notable achievements is his remarkable success with the DTDC team. They emerged as the Champions of the MCA CORPORATE TROPHY in the 2021-2022 season and secured the runners-up position in the same tournament during the 2022-2023 cycle. It is worth mentioning that Waghela is not only a coach but also a player for the DTDC team, consistently contributing to their success since 2015.
Overall, Kishor Waghela’s appointment as the coach of the Myanmar Cricket Team is a testament to his exceptional coaching skills and extensive experience in both domestic and international cricket
We wish him all the best for his tenure as an International Cricket Team Coach.
Aruprit Tigers – A MCA Corporate trophy team has touched new heights. Aruprit Tigers a team of Navi- Mumbai based Aruprit Tigers LLP owned by Arun Kende, Priti Arun Kende and Purva Arun Kende won the MCA Corporate Trophy 2021-2022 season playing for F- Division. As a result they were promoted to E-Divion for MCA corporate Trophy 2022-2023. After reaching the finals of the F Division they finished as runners-up in the E Division. Aruprit Tigers will play in the D Division of the MCA Corporate Cricket Trophy in the 2023-24 season as per the rules of the promotion.
Mumbai Cricket Association organized the prize distribution ceremony for both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons on 30th June 2023 at the MCA Lounge in the Wankhede Stadium in a grand felicitation ceremony. In this ceremony, Aruprit Tigers team was honored with two trophies for the title of F Division in 2021-22 and the runner-up title of E Division in 2022-23.
Apart from these trophies, Aruprit Tigers also bagged the Best Batsman – Vicky Patil, Best Bowler – Hrshikesh Pawar, Best Player – Hrshikesh Pawar awards in F Division for the season 2021-22. Aruprit Tigers LLP, owned by Arun Kende, Priti Arun Kende and Purva Arun Kende from Navi Mumbai and celebrating its anniversary on 1st July every year, has made a mark in Mumbai’s corporate cricket world with its consistent performance.
Being felicitated at the Mumbai Cricket Association function on June 30 and celebrating the anniversary on July 1 the next day, the lactating combination almost came together for Aruprit Tigers. Appreciation and congratulations from Mr. Arun Kende and other team owners to all the players of the Aruprit Tigers team who have contributed to the success of the team in both the years.
I used to say ..”I was born to play cricket for India…Dreams do come true”- and his dream has finally come true.
He has been actively involved in the Mumbai cricket circuit and has represented various top clubs in different tournaments. Subodh has had the privilege of training with Terry Jenner, who coached the legendary leg spinner Shane Warne. His bowling action reflects the influence of this training.
Subodh’s cricket journey extends beyond Mumbai, as he has played in countries like Australia, U.K, and U.A.E. India’s campaign in the tournament begins on July 2nd against the USA 50+ team, followed by a game against England on July 6th, 2023.
In addition to his playing career, Subodh is a certified level 1 coach under the ICC GCA program conducted by the ICC in Dubai. He is also associated with the World Cricket Academy, which offers comprehensive cricket learning experiences to overseas teams, such as the Sid Lahiri Cricket Academy (U.K) in Nagpur.
As a net bowler, Subodh has had the opportunity to bowl to various international and IPL teams, including the Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, England Cricket Team, South Africa Cricket Team, Australian Cricket Team, and the Indian Cricket Team.
Some notable highlights of Subodh’s career include being a member of the Cricket Club of India (CCI), who were the runners-up in the prestigious Purshottam Shield tournament in Mumbai. He has also served as a net bowler for teams like Albert Tuti Patriots in the TNPL 2016 tournament, England Cricket Team, South African Cricket Team, Australian Cricket Team, Indian Cricket Team, England Lions Squad, Mumbai Indians, and Rajasthan Royals. Subodh has had the opportunity to bowl to renowned Indian cricketers such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, M.S Dhoni, Virender Sehwag, and Gautam Gambhir. He was ranked 39th in the Surrey Championship All Bowler’s statistics and was called for tryouts for the Surrey 2s by Ian Salisbury.
Subodh has also played for Panjim Gymkhana, one of the premier clubs in the Goa Cricket Association, and participated in the Goa Cricket Association Super League Tournament. In 2009, he played for Brook Cricket Club in the Surrey Cricket Championship in the U.K, where he emerged as the highest wicket-taker for the club with an impressive tally of 75 wickets.
In a thrilling final showdown of the APL Pattem Royals 12, Empire Industries emerged victorious against Tata Consultancy Services by securing a remarkable 5-wicket win. Tata Consultancy Services won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a target of 148 runs for Empire Industries to chase.
Tata Consultancy Services got off to a flying start with Pinkesh Tandel leading the charge. Tandel showcased his batting prowess, smashing a blistering 56 runs off just 31 deliveries. His innings was filled with powerful strokes and well-timed boundaries. Pratik Salvi also contributed with a quickfire 21 runs off 15 balls.
However, Empire Industries fought back with determination, led by the exceptional bowling performance of Saddam S. He displayed remarkable skills, claiming four crucial wickets for just 27 runs in his four overs. Saddam S’s disciplined bowling spell restricted Tata Consultancy Services to 147 runs for the loss of 8 wickets at the end of their allotted 20 overs.
Chasing a target of 148, Empire Industries faced a challenging task and needed a solid partnership to keep their hopes alive. Captain Kabir Malhotra set the tone with his composed innings of 38 runs off 33 deliveries. His knock provided a steady foundation for Empire Industries’ chase. Lakdhya Tiwari played a match-winning innings, remaining unbeaten on 51 runs off 43 balls, including seven boundaries and a well-struck six.
Despite some resistance from the Tata Consultancy Services bowlers, Tiwari held his nerve and guided Empire Industries towards victory. Pritam Singh was the standout bowler for Tata Consultancy Services, claiming two wickets for 33 runs.
In an exhilarating finish, Empire Industries reached the target with just two balls to spare, finishing at 148 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 19.4 overs. The five-wicket win sealed the championship for Empire Industries in the APL Pattem Royals 12.
Lakshya Tiwari was named the Man of the Match for the finals as Empire Industries sealed their 5th corporate title this season.
The match witnessed exceptional individual performances, with Pinkesh Tandel’s explosive batting and Saddam S’s superb bowling display standing out. Kabir Malhotra’s captaincy and Lakdhya Tiwari’s match-winning knock played crucial roles in Empire Industries’ triumph.
The APL Pattem Royals 12 final provided an enthralling spectacle, captivating the enthusiastic crowd. Empire Industries demonstrated immense determination and skill to secure the title, while Tata Consultancy Services showcased their fighting spirit in a hard-fought contest.
Congratulations to Empire Industries on their well-deserved victory in this high-stakes final of the APL Pattem Royals 12.