The former U-16 Mumbai captain, Pushkar Sharma , who is presently residing in Kenya gets his maiden call in the African Premiere League to be held in Kenya. He was bagged in by the Eldoret Elephant franchise and will be looking to cement some runs behind his back.
Pushkar had topsy turvy like career in the past few years. He had gone through various challenges after his father left in 2017. Today Pushkar has got a great opportunity for to fulfill his father’s dream of witnessing him grow up as a cricketer. In March 2021, Pushkar got a maiden call to play in African Premier League.
The tournament will begin from 25th March and is likely to end on 10th April. It will be held in the Ruaraka Sports Club featuring a double round-robin phase and a final on Sunday. The tournament is organised by the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association, an affiliate of Cricket Kenya.
Six teams will take part in the tournament, representing various counties in the country: Nairobi Lions, Thika Hippos, Eldoret Elephants, Nakuru Leopards, Mombasa Rhinos, and Kisumu Pythons.
It is the first tournament cricket since the outbreak of Covid-19, providing match practice for upcoming T20 World Cup qualifying and Challenge League action.
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Delhi is one more city of India alongwith the likes of Mumbai where Cricket is played on a grand scale across various levels. There are en-number of grassroot level, club level, local level and corporate level matches played daily on various cricket grounds of Delhi. But as we know, most of the matches do not have any video footage/highlights captured neither are they covered through mainstream media. This results in a lot of talented players, interesting moments and impressive performances missing out on getting a good platform.
However, Cricketgraph has taken a small leap in digitizing grassroot cricket by signing up as an official video highlights partner with Citiskape Mediacom which is hosting a corporate cricket tournament in Delhi organized by Citiskape Sports. PCF Cup will be played in T20 Format at Genesis Public School Cricket Ground in Noida and Cricketgraph will provide video match highlights for all their 25 matches in the tournament.
Mr. Manoj Attri (Director at PCF & Citiskape Mediacom) shared with Cricketgraph “This is a welcome initiative to improve the quality of cricket in Delhi. Now players can see themselves on the big screen and that feeling is really different which cannot be expressed. Also match video highlights will help players to improvise while it can also help the coaches to share feedback with their team. Overall, this is a very positive step for cricket and we wish all the luck to Cricketgraph”
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You can view all the recent matches of PCF Cup on Cricketgraph Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=pcf+cup
Played at 40+ Belapur Sports Association Cricket Ground in Navi Mumbai, AK Sports KCA opting to bat first posted a really commanding total of 215/4 in 20 overs. Both the openers Khalid Shaikh and Pankaj Patil (55 off 46 balls) gave a brilliant start with an opening stand of 125 runs in mere 12.2 overs. Khaild Shaikh was the top scorer for his team smashing a quickfire 74 runs off mere 40 deliveries hitting 6 fours and 5 sixes. Khaild with his aggressive batting changed the course of the game certainly deserving the tag “Hell of a Cricketer” while he was supported by batters from the other end.
PPCA Ghansoli Boys in reply could only manage 152/7 in 20 overs as none of their batters could convert their starts into a big score. The bowlers really bowled well with Kajesh Yadav (2/15 in 4 overs) & Ajit Patil (2/22 in 4 overs) being the pick of the lot.
- Result: AK Sports KCA won by 63 runs
- Hell of a Cricketer: Khalid Shaikh (Man of the Match) received Hell Energy Cans & Hell of a Cricketer Cricket Whites Jersey
- Scorecard link: https://cricheroes.in/scorecard/1729576/Sanman-Trophy/AJ-Sports-KCA-vs-PPCA-Ghansoli-Boys#scorecard
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Tournament organized by OTE – Over the Edge Events
RBCA after opting to bat first at Karnatak S.A, Cross Maidan posted a healthy total of 260/2 in 40 overs. Opening the innings, Sameep Misal scored a brilliant innings of 141* off 115 balls smashing 18 fours and 1 six with a healthy strike rate of 122.61. Sameep was well supported by Krish (29 runs) , Harsh Aghav (28 runs) & Ayush Sawant (54* off 36 balls) with whom he stitched crucial partnerships.
Ageas Dilip Vengsarkar Cricket Academy in reply managed to score 231/8 in 40 overs with top scores by Tushar Singh (92 off 203 balls) and Priyanshu yadav (57* off 67 balls). From the bowlers, Likhit Kadam (2/22) and Ayush Sawant (2/46) were the pick of the lot.
- Result: R.B.C.A won the match by 29 runs
- Man of the Match: Samip Misal
- Scorecard link: http://cricket.sportsnextindia.com/match_details.php?match_id=223257&team_id=121827&tab=scorecard
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In the match between Yuva Cricket Academy and Titans Cricket Academy at National CC, Cross Maidan, Yuva Arjun Cricket Academy after being put to bat first scored 205/9 in 40 overs. Siddant Rai (39 runs) and Aarush Nainwad (34 runs) were the top scorers for the team.
Titans Cricket Academy in reply were all out for 105 runs with opener Bhushant Sawant top scoring with 41 runs. The bowlers did an excellent job with Nikhil Giri being the pick of the lot with bowling figures of 3/18 in 6 overs. Apart from him, Adarsh Yadav with 3/22 was the 2nd best of the lot.
- Result: Yuva Cricket Academy won by 100 runs
- Man of the Match: Nikhil Giri
- Scorecard link: http://cricket.sportsnextindia.com/match_details.php?match_id=223266&team_id=121830&tab=scorecard
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Mumbai: Title-contenders and last edition runners-up Souvenir Cricket Club defeated Muslim Sports Club by 6 wickets in a quarter-final match of the 71st Nawab Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament, organised by Islam Gymkhana under the auspices of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), and played at the Parsee Gymkhana ground, Marine Drive.
Brilliant bowling performances from Khaizar Dafedar (5 for 22) and Varun Joijode (3 for 25) helped Souvenir CC who elected to field, restrict Muslim SC to a modest total of 136 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Opening batsmen Tushar Singh 42 runs and Faiz Rathod 32 runs were the only two batters who managed to get runs on the board.
In reply, Souvenir CC easily chased the target scoring 141 for 4 wickets in 12.4 overs. Akash Parkar made an unbeaten 44 runs, while S. Athawale and Nikhil Patil both contributed 31 runs each to complete the win. Yaseen Shaikh (2 for 32) was the only Muslim SC bowler.
In another match, opening batsman Musheer Ahmed Khan smashed a 56-ball unbeaten 91 runs which powered hosts Islam Gymkhana to a 29 runs victory against Marwari Cricket Club. Islam Gymkhana amassed a massive total of 202 runs for 5 wickets from 20 overs.
Musheer’s solid innings contained 9 shots to the boundary ropes and 3 lofted hits over the fence. He received good support from Sairaj Patil who chipped in with a half century knock of 58 runs (33balls, 4×4, 5×6). Shashank Attarde (3 for 32) got the wickets for Marwari CC.
Marwari CC faced with reaching a stiff target rose to the challenge but were pegged back by some disciplined bowling from Islam Gymkhana bowlers Mohd. Moin Khan (3 for 41), Musheer Ahmed Khan (2 for 13) and Salman Khan (2 for 29) and fell short as they were dismissed for 173 in 19.5 overs. Atharva Ankolekar led the fight back with a fine innings of 91 runs (45balls, 6×4, 7×6) and Siddharth Mhatre scored 26 runs but their efforts went in vain.
Brief scores: Islam Gymkhana 202 for 5 wickets, 20 overs (Musheer Ahmed Khan 91* (56balls, 9×4, 3×6), Sairaj Patil 58 (33balls, 4×4, 5×6; Shashank Attarde 3 for 32) beat Marwari Cricket Club 173 all out, 19.5 overs (Atharva Ankolekar 91 (45balls, 6×4, 7×6), Siddharth Mhatre 26; Mohd. Moin Khan 3 for 41, Musheer Ahmed Khan 2 for 13, Salman Khan 2 for 29). Result: Islam Gymkhana won by 29 runs.
Muslim Sports Club 136 for 9 wickets, 20 overs ( Tushar Singh 45, Faiz Rathod 32; Khaizar Dafedar 5 for 22, Varun Joijode 3 for 25) lost to Souvenir Cricket Club 141 for 4 wickets, 12.4 overs (Akash Parkar 44*, Shujan Athawale 31, Nikhil Patil 31; Yaseen Shaikh 2 for 32). Result: Souvenir CC won by 6 wickets.
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PJ Hindu Gymkhana after being put to bat first on their home ground at Marine Lines were all out for 108 runs in 16.5 overs. PJ Hindu Gymkhana has a very strong batting line up but it might be one of those bad days in the office for them as only 4 players could score in two figures with Utkarsh Raut’s 26 at no.7 being the highest score. The bowlers did an excellent job with Fardeen Kazi (3/21 in 4 overs) & Vaibhav Choughule (3/22 in 2.5 overs) being the pick of the lot.
Chasing 109, Muslim United team also lost early wickets with scoreboard reading 2/8 and 5/50 in the 9th over. With the match evenly poised at halfway down the stage, it was opener Kevin Almeida who brought in his experience to carve out a fluent innings of 66* in 50 deliveries anchoring Muslim United Sports Club to a comfortable win. Kevin smashed 7 fours and 3 sixes while he was well supported by Rajesh Tandel (22* off 24 balls) as Muslim United Sports Club crossed the victory line with 4 overs to spare.
- Result: Muslim United Sports Club win by 5 wickets
- Scorecard link: http://tripoturf.com/Tournament/match-details/64285/tournament-details/71sSalComOpeInvCriTou202T20
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In the match played at National CC, Cross Maidan, Sanjeevani Cricket Academy batting first looked in deep trouble at one stage with scoreboard reading 4/31. However, Angrkish Raghuvanshi coming at no.5 completely changed the script of the match with a thundering knock of 143 off 75 balls. Angkrish smashed 17 fours and 8 sixes covering almost every corner of the ground while also stitched a record 212 run stand for the 5th wicket with Sidid Tiwari who scored 84 runs off 80 balls taking the team total to 305/8 in 40 overs.
Nerul Gymkhana in reply could only manage 186/9 with half century from Chaitanya Patil (51 runs) at no.5. The bowlers did a nice job with Nihar Magare being the pick of the lot with 3/28 in 6 overs.
- Result: Sanjeevani Cricket Academy won by 119 runs
- Man of the Match: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Scorecard link: http://cricket.sportsnextindia.com/match_details.php?match_id=223265&team_id=121837&tab=scorecard
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In the match played at Karnatak SA, Cross Maidan, Sai Sia Cricket Academy opting to bat first posted a handsome total of 279/6 in 40 overs. Opening the innings, Aditya Baliwada top scored for his team smashing an impressive 104 runs off 79 balls laced with 16 fours and a six. Rudra Sukale who came at no.3 remained unbeaten on 90* off 65 balls missing out on a well deserved century. It was on the back of these two batters, Sai Sia Cricket Academy reached a commanding total to defend.
Sanjeevani Center of Excellence in reply were bundled out for 167 runs with Omkar Patankar scoring 73 of those runs at no.4. From the bowlers, Parth Ankolekar with 3/26 was the pick of the lot while Sai and Aditya bagged 2 wickets each.
- Result: Sai Sia Cricket Academy won by 102 runs
- Man of the match: Aditya Baliwada.
- Scorecard link: http://cricket.sportsnextindia.com/match_details.php?match_id=223256&team_id=121841&tab=scorecard
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India is a country where cricket is a religion & there are thousands of matches played at grassroot level everyday across various age groups. However, most of the matches go unnoticed because they aren’t covered by the mainstream media nor are there any video highlights captured for such matches. This results in many exciting performances and talented players missing out on getting a good platform.
However, things are about to change as Cricketgraph through its Cricketgraph App have taken a small yet substantial step in digitizing grassroot level cricket across India. To begin with, one of the most recognized and prestigious cricket clubs of Mumbai: Payyade Sports Club has joined hands with Cricketgraph for match video highlights of their ongoing Payyade Premier League’21. The tournament is considered a big platform for young budding cricketers and it’s conducted every year on a grand scale. This year the tournament is conducted for U14, U16 & plate age groups.
There will be approximately 60 matches conducted in Payyade Premier League and Cricketgraph will provide video highlights for each match through its Cricketgraph App. You can find the video highlights of Payyade Premier League on Cricketgraph’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CricketGraph
Anant Tewari : Director of Payyade Sports Club
Dr. PV Shetty sir (President of Payyade Sports Club) & Mr.Anant Tewari (Director of Payyade Sports Club) shared with Cricketgraph. “We are excited to partner with cricketgraph for Match Video Highlights of Payyade Premier League. At Payyade we have always tried to provide the best for grassroot cricket and this is another step in that direction. Players would be able to see themselves play and improvise through these match highlights. I wish cricketgraph team all the success”
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Some of the recent matches of Payyade Premier League’21 shot through Cricketgraph App:
Mumbai: Defending champions Parsee Gymkhana were a determined lot and they managed to make a winning start by snatching a thrilling 6-run victory against Young Mohammedan Cricket Club in a quarter-final match of the 72nd Nawab Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament, organised by Islam Gymkhana under the auspices of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), and played at the Parsee Gymkhana ground, Marine Drive.
Champions of the last three editions, Parsee Gymkhana, who were sent into bat first could only muster a low total of 132 runs for 9 wickets from their 20 overs. The Parsee Gymkhana innings got off to a shaky start before number six bat Shams Mulani came to their rescue with a cameo unbeaten knock of 66 runs (34balls, 5×4, 4×6) which provided some respectability to the total. Young Mohammedan medium pacer Akhtar Shaikh (3 for 26) and off-break bowler Sanket Pande (3 for 18) were the main wicket-takers.
Defending a low target, Parsee Gymkhana put up a solid fight and did well to restrict Young Mohammedan CC to126 runs for 9 wickets from their stipulated 20 overs and scrape through to the semi-finals. The leading run-scorers for Young Mohammedan were Ajinkya Beloshe 31 runs, Sanket Pande 27 runs and Piyush Sohane 21 runs. Parsee Gymkhana’s medium pacer Anjdeep Lad (3 for 36) and left-arm spinner Shahid Dalvi (2 for 19) were responsible for getting the wickets. Mulani was the outstanding player, as besides the batting efforts he also contributed to the win by picking one wicket and taking a catch.
In another last eight encounter, Muslim United Sports Club defeated fancied Bombay Gymkhana by four wickets to seal their place in the semi-finals.
Muslim United deciding to field first, bowled well to frustrate the Bombay Gymkhana batsmen and reduced them to 138 for 8 wickets from the 20 overs. Yash Salunkhe 43 runs, Bhupen Lalwani 26 runs and Eknath Kerkar 20 runs were the only batsmen who managed to get decent runs. United’s left-arm spinners Farhan Kazi (3 for 17) and Vinayak Bhoir (2 for 27) and medium pacer Vaibhav Chougule (2 for 23) destroyed the Bombay Gymkhana innings.
Muslim United batters played steadily and kept the scoreboard ticking and managed to surpass the rival total reaching 139 for 6 wickets from 20 overs. Opener Khalid Ahmed top-scored with a brilliant 53 runs (40balls, 8×4, 1×6), number 4 bat Vinayak Bhoir chipped with a useful 44 runs (31balls, 4×4, 2×6) and Deepak Kumar contributed 24 runs (20balls, 1×4, 1×6) to secure Muslim United’s victory. Saurabh Singh (3 for 35) was Bombay Gymkhana’s most successful bowler.
Brief scores: Parsee Gymkhana 132 for 9 wickets, 20 overs (Shams Mulani 66 (34balls, 5×4, 4×6); Akhtar Shaikh 3 for 26, Sanket Pande 3 for 18) beat Young Mohammedan Cricket Club 126 for 9 wickets, 20 overs (Ajinkya Beloshe 31, Sanket Pande 27, Piyush Sohane 21; Anjdeep Lad 3 for 36, Shahid Dalvi 2 for 19). Result: Parsee Gymkhana won by 6 runs.
Bombay Gymkhana 138 for 8 wickets, 20 overs (Yash Salunkhe 43, Bhupen Lalwani 26, Eknath Kerkar 20; Farhan Kazi (LA) 3 for 17, Vaibhav Chougule (MP) 2 for 23, Vinayak Bhoir (LA) 2 for 27) lost to Muslim United Sports Club 139 for 6 wickets, 20 overs (Open: Khalid Ahmed 53 (40b, 8×4, 1×6), No.4: Vinayak Bhoir 44 (31b, 4×4, 2×6), Deepak Kumar 24 (20b, 1×4, 1×6); Saurabh Singh 3 for 35). Result: Muslim United SC won by 4 wickets.
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Mumbai Police Gymkhana after being put to bat first on their home ground did not seem to be troubled as they notched up a more than decent total to defend scoring 187/8 in 20 overs. A quick opening stand followed by Humayun Hirapure’s impressive 44 ball 68 and Swapnil Kulaye’s 15 ball 39* down the order ensured a good total for the team. From the bowlers, Mohammad Ashraf Sayyed with 2/29 in 4 overs was the pick of the lot for Bombay Gymkhana. Apart from him, Abhishek Shrivastava also bagged 2 wickets.
Chasing 188 in 20 overs vs Mumbai Police Gymkhana in their home ground is never going to be easy but in form opener Bhupen Lalwani brought in his brilliance once again scoring a quickfire 55 ball 70 (5 fours, 2 sixes) to turn the game around. Bhupen has scored good amount of runs at a very impressive strike rate in white ball cricket this season and with T20 Mumbai round the corner, he is certainly making a strong case for himself.
Bhupen played the anchor’s role while all-rounder Abhishek Shrivastava at no.4 took things in his hand smashing 63 off mere 36 balls (8 fours, 1 six). Both Bhupen and Abhishek stitched 99 runs partnership for the 3rd wicket as Bombay Gymkhana cruised towards the total winning the match with one ball to spare.
- Result: Bombay Gymkhana won by 5 wickets
- Scorecard link: http://tripoturf.com/Tournament/match-details/64286/tournament-details/71sSalComOpeInvCriTou202T20
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