This year, we haven’t seen too many matches courtesy the Covid Lockdown, however, out of the few matches that were being played this year, there were some really impactful performances which grabbed everyone’s attention.
One such knock which brought a player to limelight was in RCA Summer Cup’21 where in Shrut Kalawadiya created a record of sorts to score one of the fastest triple hundreds in Gujarat. UCA Cricket Academy opting to bat first at Royal Cricket Ground, Gatrad posted a massive total on board scoring 498/9 in 50 overs. Even though, the team was struggling at one point with 3wkts down for 30 runs, it was Shrut coming at no.5 and changing the course of the game. Arriving at the crease in the 5th over itself, Shrut batted till the very end slaughtering the bowlers in every corner of the ground to score a gigantic triple hundred. Shrut scored 308* off mere 156 balls which had 35 fours and 14 sixes with a strike rate of close to 200.00 while he was nicely supported by the lower order which ensured team reached a massive total on board.
National Sports Academy in reply were all out for 46 runs courtesy some tight bowling by the UCA bowlers. To score a triple hundred in any format at any level is a commendable achievement and to score it in a 50 overs game coming at no.5 is all the more special. Shrut who practices at Universal Cricket Academy in Gujarat under Coach Pankaj Patankar has certainly made his presence felt in Gujarat Cricket.
Scorecard Link: https://cricheroes.in/scorecard/1765156/RCA—SUMMER-CUP-2021-(U-16)/UCA-A…-vs-National-Sports-Academy–Under-16
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Ahmedabad is one of the most developing cities of India right from its infrastructure to its economy to its overall development. The amount of growth the city of Ahmedabad has witnessed in the last 10-15 years has been totally commendable. With an overall growth, sports has also been given equal pedestal and you can see many players coming out from Ahmedabad who are playing state level in multiple sports. There is no denying the fact that gujjus love cricket and you can see a lot of improvement in the overall cricketing infrastructure of Ahmedabad. One such academy which is providing excellent coaching and overall cricketing experience to its students is Universal Cricket Academy in Ahmedabad.
Universal Cricket Academy is one of the best cricket academies in Ahmedabad which has two branches, one at Ambalal Farm near Kamupa Party Plot, Ranip and second at Sardar Patel Stadium in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. The academy is open for both boys and girls with an age group from U6 to U22 years. The academy is led by Head Coach Pankaj Patankar who has a coaching experience of more than 10 years. Pankaj himself has been a state level cricketer who has played for Baroda U16 & U19 team in many state level tournaments including the famed Vijay Merchant Trophy & Vinoo Mankad Trophy.
Pankaj was also a part of NCA U19 Camp during his playing days. The academy which has close to 60 students at present has many players who are currently playing at state level right from the likes of Mustak Momin (U14 Ahmedabad &U14/U16 Ahmedabad District), Sarvil Rathod (U14 Ahmedabad &U14/U16 Ahmedabad District), Manan Thakor (U19 State Player), Mehul Sharma (U14 & U16 State), Rishabh Gohil (U14 State & District), Vicky Sharma (U14 State & District to name a few. Apart from these names, many players of the Universal Cricket Academy are actively playing at District level for Ahmedabad.
Speaking with Cricketgraph, Head Coach Pankaj Patankar shared “Universal Cricket Academy aims to provide the best facilities to its students in Ahmedabad. We want to raise the standards and quality of cricket in Ahmedabad. I have played for Baroda myself, i want to share all my learnings and experience as a professional cricketer to my young aspiring students. We are proud to see that many players of our academy today are playing at state and district level”
The academy apart from its Head Coach Pankaj Patankar boasts of 5 more qualified coaches and the academy provides all the modern necessary facilities for players to have quality practice. Universal Cricket Academy in Ahmedabad has a total of 7 nets, a bowling machine, cricket kit for students to use, astro turf, cement wicket as well as a match simulation ground for players.
Here’s wishing the Head Coach Pankaj Patankar & Universal Cricket Academy in Ahmedabad all the luck for a great career ahead.
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Played at Greenview Cricket Ground in Telangana, Hyderabad, Nandy CC after winning the toss decided to bat first scoring 226/6 in 45 overs. It was a good opening start by Ganesh Parmeswaram who scored 49 runs while it was the 120 run stand for the 6th wicket which changed the game for Nandy CC. Shyam Sathali (62) and Fasi (38) at the middle order stitched a match winning partnership to help their team reach a respectable total.
Picket CC who have been impressive this season so far found it difficult to get going in this particular chase as they got all out for 148 runs in 42.1 overs. Skipper G Prem (30 runs) & Aryan Reddy gave a brilliant opening start of 98 runs for the 1st wicket but Picket CC faced a batting collapse once they lost their openers. Aryan patiently crafted a 50 off 99 balls (5 fours) curbing his natural instincts of aggressive strokeplay to keep the scoreboard ticking. Aryan with 247 runs at an average of close to 49.40 & 13 wickets in 5 HCA League matches has been impressive this season. His tally includes a match winning hundred as well as a 6wkt haul to stamp his presence as an all-rounder to watch out for.
Picket CC eventually fell short by 78 runs on the back of some tight bowling by Nandy CC bowlers as Nandy CC won the match by 78 runs.
Scorecard link: https://cricheroes.in/scorecard/2221513/individual/NANDY-CRICKET-ACADEMY-(NCA-XI)-vs-Picket-Cc
- Name: Parag Khanapurkar
- City: Mumbai
- DOB: 31.03.1986
- Attribute: Left Handed Batsman & Right Arm Leg Spinner
- Current Coach: Umesh Patwal
- Current Academy: ithink Sportz Academy
To pursue cricket in a city like Mumbai is certainly very competitive because there are thousands of cricketers grinding hard daily with the same aim of making it big. To make a mark for oneself in such an intense competitive atmosphere is indeed commendable & even playing Top Division cricket in Mumbai is no less than an achievement considering there are 7 Divisions (from top to bottom) and only the best can make it to the top division after years of hardwork and consistent performances.
One such player who has silently made an impact is left-handed batsman Parag Khanapurkar. A compact batsman who bats at the top of the order and a handy right arm leg spinner who can chip in with those crucial spells, Parag made his presence felt right from his early days representing Mumbai U17 Team in state level tournaments. Parag has also been leading the Top Division Payyade Sports Club team since 2013. Under his captaincy, Payyade SC has won many tournaments and apart from being a skipper, he has been a prolific performer for the team too. Parag made a jump last season and now plays for Parsee Gymkhana’s top division team in Mumbai Cricket.
Parag’s consistent performances at the club level helped him earn his maiden List ‘A’ Call up for Mumbai where he scored a brilliant 123 on debut vs Punjab. Parag has been a part of Mumbai One Day team for 3 seasons between 2011 to 2015 while he also made his T20 Debut for Mumbai playing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2010/2011. His ability to keep the scoreboard ticking and contribute as an all-rounder also made him a part of Rajasthan Royals Development Squad in 2010.
Parag has time and again proved on how explosive he can be in the white ball format as he scored 220 runs alongwith 9 wickets for Sobo Supersonics in Mumbai T20 (MPL) Season 2. Parag also played for Arcs Andheri in 2018 and his 36 ball 61 in that season is still fresh in the minds of many bowlers. Apart from having an extensive experience as professional cricketer in Mumbai, Parag has also proved his mettle overseas with 10 years of experience playing in UK, England. Parag represented various clubs right from the likes of Brentham CC, Bedminister CC, Brislington CC & Averybury CC. In the 2018 season playing for Averbury CC, Parag was at his all-round peak smashing 600 runs in 7 games with 25 wickets. In an overseas career spanning more than 10 years, Parag has scored more than 3000+ runs at an average of close to 47.00 along with 155 wickets in 71 games. These are the kind of stats, any team would like to have such a player in their playing XI.
A tried and tested player, a man of all seasons, Parag has performed with consistency right from his early days to his top division club level cricket to representing Mumbai in One Days and T20’s to playing overseas cricket under completely different conditions. Parag has given and passed all the rigorous tests of being a professional cricketer which makes him qualified to be called as an “experienced campaigner” of the game.
Speaking exclusively with Cricketgraph, Parag shared: “I have given my best for whichever team i have played for. In my career spanning almost 17 years as a professional cricketer, i have played for Mumbai U17, Mumbai Senior Team across all foramts, i have played 10 years in UK, i have played with consistency at top division level in Mumbai Cricket for more than a decade, you can check all my statistics. I am also working hard on my game, on my fitness under the guidance of Umesh Patwal sir at ithink Sports Academy. Yes i am not giving up and working hard to play at Domestic Level. I am open for any first class opportunities for any teams which needs an experienced player and a team which backs me up and keeps faith in me, i am sure i will not let them down”
Here’s wishing Parag all the luck for a great future ahead.
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Highlights of Parag’s Career & Top Performances:
- Played for Mumbai U17 Team in 2009/10
- Part of Mumbai One Day Team for 2 Seasons
- Part of Mumbai Ranji Team for 2 games vs UP & Punjab in 2011/12
- 123 on Debut vs Punjab in Vijay Hazare Trophy’ 2010
- Part of IPL Rajasthan Royals Development Squad 2010
- 220 runs & 9 wickets for Sobo Supersonics in MPL Season 2 (T20 Mumbai)
- 61 off 36 balls for Arcs Andheri in T20 Mumbai’18
- Best Batsman Times Shield B Div 2011 (487 runs in 5 games)
- Represented Mumbai University Team in 2006/07
- Best Batsman in Times Shield’2010
- 500 runs & 30 wickets in Times Shield B Div 2012
- 400 runs and 12 wickets in 5 matches in Police Shield’17
- Best Batsman Award in Police Shield’17 with a knock of 170 in the finals
- 390 runs and 7 wickets in Police Shield’18 (A Division)
- Scored 900 runs in Mumbai A Div Club Cricket for the Calendar Year 2019
- 1000+ runs with 25 wickets in 20 matches for Mumbai Customs in DY Patil Tournament (from 2010 till date)
- Captain of Top Division Payyade Cricket Club since 2013
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Mumbai Cricket Statistics (From 2010: Across all levels and formats)
- 50’s: 39
- 100’s- 19
- Double Hundreds: 2
- Highest Score: 201*in Times Shield B Division Quarter Finals
- Fifers: 12
- Best Bowling Figures: 6/42 vs Income Tax (Times Shield B Div)
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Overseas U.K Stats (from 2009-2019)
- Matches: 71
- Innings: 66
- Runs: 3076
- Average: 46.60
- 50’s: 21
- 100’s: 7
- Highest: 145*
- Wickets: 155
- Best Bowling Figures: 7/35
India is a place where cricket is a religion and millions of people worship this sport. In a country where cricket is played with so much of intensity, it’s but natural that competition will be equally intense to make it into the state level teams. One such young and promising player who is working hard on his game is 13yr old Asmith Kashyap pursuing cricket from Mumbai.
The young cricketer practices at Dilip Vengarkar Academy in Mumbai while he is taking personal coaching sessions from the experienced Mumbai Cricket Campaigner Kadir Patel. Asmith is a batting all-rounder who can be an impact batsman at the middle order while also provide you with those crucial spells. Asmith started playing cricket from a very young age of 8 at Dilip Vengsarkar Cricket Academy and he aims to play domestic cricket soon. Currently in the U14 Circuit, Asmith aims to serve as an all-rounder and he is rigorously practicing as well as playing as many matches as possible to be game ready for the season.
So far, if we go by the stats, the youngster has performed well as an all-rounder with over 2000+ runs averaging close to 30.00 along with 40 wickets in 98 games across all levels. Apart from that, he also has 40 dismissals as a fielder making him a complete all-round package. In the recently concluded Challenger Trophy & U19 Masters Trophy, Asmith Kashyap came in handy with the bat with consistent scores of 30’s and 40’s while also chipping in with a wicket or two whenever the ball was throwned upon him. Asmith who has already played U14 District level from TNCA is currently preparing to make it into the Mumbai U14 team and is working hard for the upcoming season.
Here’s wishing the youngster all the luck for a great future ahead as a professional cricketer.
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- Matches: 98
- 50’s 8
- 100’s – 3
- Runs: 2204
- Average: 28.27
- Highest: 117*
- Wickets: 40
- Best Bowling Figures: 3/9
- Fielding Dismissals: 40
Udaipur is one beautiful part of India which is known for its royalty, hospitality and geographic importance but when we talk about sports, it’s only recently this place is progressing with government now putting emphasis on development of sports. When we talk about cricket, obviously the atmosphere there is not as competitive as you would come across in Mumbai, Delhi, Kerala or Hyderabad as Udaipur is yet to scale on its cricketing infrastructure and academies to provide that necessary coaching facilities.
However, one academy which is a welcome addition to Udaipur and working hard on providing the best cricket coaching infrastructure is Coach Shah Rukh’s Unique Cricket Academy at Maharana Khelgaon, Udaipur. Shah Rukh has been coaching since last 7 years and is himself a professional cricketer. Infact, Shah Rukh even toured Dubai last year gaining rich experience of playing vs UAE Team. Apart from that, Shah Rukh has played Nationals and University Level Cricket. As a cricket coach, 26yr old Shah Rukh is NIS Level 1 & MS Dhoni Cricket Academy Level 1 certified cricket coach.
Unique Cricket Academy in Udaipur which currently has close to 30 students in a batch boasts of all the necessary facilities to ensure the best quality training for its students. The academy also has 6 nets, 4 turf wicket and 2 cement wickets to ensure players get practice matches and quality practice sessions. The academy is open for both boys and girls and over the years a few players have also played state level cricket from Unique Cricket Academy. Last to last year, 2 players of Unique Cricket Academy played State Level Cricket from Udaipur & Coach Shah Rukh shared with Cricketgraph.
“Our aim is to provide the best coaching infrastructure in Udaipur, we have all the necessary facilities required to train our kids and raise the quality of cricket in Udaipur. We certainly aim that our students go on to play higher levels of cricket as well as play for India. Our constant hard work will certainly reap the results one day”
Here’s wishing the Head Coach & Founder Shah Rukh and his Unique Cricket Academy in Udaipur all the luck for future.
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Delhi, one of the most competitive cities of India when it comes to Cricket is known to produce many successful international cricketers. However, what goes behind the making of such successful cricketers is a cricketing and coaching infrastructure which plays a pivotal role in progressing. One such academy which is working hard on quality coaching is Mahesh Cricket Academy in Delhi under their Head Coach Sammi Goraha.
Sharing with Cricketgraph, Coach Sammi shared “We at Mahesh Cricket Academy in Delhi try to focus on each player with personal attention. Our training sessions are hardcore and we ensure each player gets the right amount of facilities and opportunities, my aim is certainly to ensure that our kids go on to play higher levels and make our city as well as our academy proud”
Coach Sammi Goraha who is currently 45 years of age has enough of experience and wisdom which he tries to pass it on to the younger generation. Coach Sammi has been coaching since 2000 with now more than 2 decades of coaching experience. Before he forayed into coaching, Coach Sammi was himself a professional cricketer who played DDCA League matches as an all-rounder. After lack of opportunities even after playing years of competitive cricket, Sammi decided to pass on his experience and help young cricketers achieve their dreams.
Mahesh Cricket Academy which is situated at Sector 9, Ravi Nagar in Drona Public School currently boasts of 50+ students under Head Coach Sammi and 3 more Assistant Coaches. The academy boasts of all the facilities required for quality coaching right from 4 nets, practice lights for evening sessions, astro turf, cement wicket, turf wicket as well as a proper cricket ground to play practice matches. Mahesh Cricket Academy is open for both boys and girls with an age group between 8 to 19 years of age. Over the years many players have gone on to play higher levels from this academy with one of their students currently playing Ranji Trophy from Haryana Team.
Here’s wishing Coach Sammi and his Mahesh Cricket Academy in Delhi all the luck for a great season ahead.
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Played on Railways Cricket Ground at Rajkot, it was a grueling encounter between two competitive teams namely SCA Academy vs Railways Team. Railways batting first scored a very healthy total on board amassing 299/9 in 50 overs. Opener Namya gave a good start with his half century while it was Dhyey Mehta top scoring for Railways with an impressive hundred. Coming in at no.4, Dhyey crafted a solid innings as he scored 106 off 121 balls, an innings which consisted 9 boundaries and 6 sixes. Dhyey kept the scoreboard ticking even though he lacked support from the other end.
Defending 300, SCA Academy were all out for 194 runs with Kunal (4 wkts) & Pranav (3 wkts) coming up with tight bowling performances from Railways team. It was a commanding win for Railways as they won the match by 105 runs while Dhyey certainly stood as the performer of the match. News are in that even in today’s practice match at Rajkot, Dhyey scored an impressive half century (52 runs) continuing his good streak with the bat.
On going All India 26th J.P.Atray memorial tournament at Chandigarh with 16 top teams participating in group with 4teams in each group.
In this important match between Rann Star Cricket Club vs DDCA at Mohali stadium. DDCA star studded full fledged rangi players like Sarthak Ranjan, pradeep Sangwan (captain), tajesh baroka,hiten Dala, simranjeet singh,kuwar Bidhuri, Vaibhav Kandpal, Kshitij Sharma, Jonty Sidhu and few more. Batting first were bowled out for 196 by Rann Star Club with Priyanshu Vijran and Harshit Verma taking 3wickets each along with Subodh Bhati taking 2wickets .
Chasing target of 197 in 50 overs. Rann Star CC reached the target in 35th over. Keshav Dalal played a match winning knock of 76 with 12 fours and 1huge six along with Pradeep Malik who scored 66 with 9 fours and 1huge six. Keshav and Pradeep gave 117 run opening partnership for sound foundation. With this win Run star club reaches the semifinals of this prestigious tournament
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