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Sairaj Bahutule: A total of 837 wickets & 7649 runs to be precise. A man who played with the finest and probably also became one of the finest leg spinners Mumbai Cricket ever produced.
A coach, a cricketer a observer and a cricket lover, Sairaj Bahutule comes from the “Khadoos” breed of Mumbai Cricketers who made a huge impact in domestic cricket. Here’s some candid chat with one of the all time best spinner of Mumbai. Infact he is one of the most prolific all rounders to be produced in Indian Domestic Cricket with over 6000+ runs and 630 wickets to his name in First Class Cricket. Yes we are talking about former Indian Test Cricketer Sairaj Bahutule Sairaj Bahutule is also the Head Coach of Gujarat Team & Spin Bowling Coach for Rajasthan Royals in IPL. Stay tuned for this exciting interview as Cricketgraph host Jalal Shaikh takes us through his exciting journey.
0:58 – How Cricketing Journey began…..
6:26 – The leg-spin legacy of Bahutule family….
8:34 – Importance of education for any sportsperson….
14:12 – Reading oneself as a leg spinner….
16:12 – Coming back from a serious car accident….
23:25 – Turning points in a prolific Cricket Career…
28:47 – Comparisions with Anil Kumble
33:22 – Most cherished memories in Test Cricket…
39:32 – Match practice or Target bowling, what’s more important?
41:10 – Adapting in different bowling conditions…
45:38 – The transformation & different generations of Cricket Coaching…
49:25 – On nurturing, shaping & developing a young spin bowler….
55:45 – Feedback on Pinkball Cricket….
57:00 – Community Questions
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Played at Shastri Park, New Delhi, Rajput Gymkhana Cricket Academy in New Delhi opting to bat first posted a massive total of 400/8 in 45 overs. These are the kind of totals which can put pressure on any kind of teams! Openers Utkarsh and Mohit gave a solid 114 run stand while it was Saurav Nautiyal top scoring the innings with 117 runs off 75 balls. Saurav smashed 8 fours and 6 sixes with a strike rate of almost 160 while also stitched a 219 runs partnership with Kaptan who scored an equally impressive 87 off 67 balls.
Royal Tigers in reply were bundled out for 219 runs in the 34th over with Nitin top scoring with 87 runs. No.10 batsman Ajit Singh also showed some grit hitting a well fought 57. However, the lack of support from the other players ensured these half centuries weren’t enough to even call it a tough fight. The bowlers did a neat job with Prince and Manekh bagging 3 wickets each.
- Result: Rajput Gymkhana Cricket Academy in New Delhi won by 181 runs
- Player of the Match: Saurav Nautiyal
- Scorecard link:
Played at the scenic MIG Cricket Club in Mumbai, Yoddhas Smashers opting to bat first posted a decent total of 168/6 in 20 overs. Even though, their team lost some early wickets, it was their experienced campaigner Sivanandan Konar rescuing his team with a valiant half century. Shiva as he is fondly called scored a sublime 54 off 33 balls while also stitched a very important partnership with Nilay Shah who scored 28 runs. Rishi down the order also played a good cameo of 10 ball 21*. From the bowlers, Rahul Sodha (2/26) and Sunil Yadav (2/28) were the pick of the lot.
Cargo Cricket Club in reply were fortunate that they were provided a brilliant start, courtesy to their opener Akshay Phaterpekar. Akshay went on to score a brilliant knock of 80 runs taking only 51 balls (6 fours, 6 sixes) with a strike rate of 157.00. Even though wickets kept on tumbling from the other end, Akshay continued to play his natural game inflicting maximum damage. Cargo CC eventually won the match by 3 wickets while Akshay was declared man of the match.
Scorecard Link:
http://chauka.co/index.php/scoreboard/display_scoreboard/209201/true
Played between Shivseva CC and AB Cricket Academy in Mumbai, Shivseva CC batting first posted a good total of 135/4 in 20 overs. Coming at no.3, Jay Nadar single handedly anchored his team’s innings with an impressive knock of 74* in 64 balls. Jay batted till the very end hitting 8 fours and a six to keep the scoreboard ticking.
AB Cricket Academy in Mumbai in reply were all out for mere 35 runs in what turned out to be a batting collapse. Shivseva bowlers really kept it tight with Rudra Mehta, Prasoon and Sarthak bagging 2 wickets a piece. Jay Nadar for his unbeaten half century was declared man of the match.
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After being put to bat first by Breach Candy at the Cross Maidan (Youth’s Own Union Ground), Nanavati Hospital scored a more than decent total of 175/3 in 20 overs. Openers Dinesh Pawar (30 runs) and Akshay Powale stitched a very good opening start forging almost 60 runs in the first 6 overs. Akshay Powale top scored for his team scoring 53 off mere 28 balls smashing 7 fours in it. Praful Tambe (42 runs) and Pratik Patade (37*) also chipped in with crucial contributions at the middle order ensuring their team reaches a decent total on board.
Defending 176, Breach Candy in reply could only muster 125/3 in 20 overs with opener Pradeep Kshirsagar batting through the innings remaining unbeaten on 53*. Nanavati Hospital bowlers really did a good job of keeping the batsman in check and not allowing the opposition to free their hands. Almost, all the bowlers chipped in with contributions but it was all-rounder Pratik Patade with 2/13 in 4 overs being the pick of the lot.
Result: Nanavati Hospital win by 50 runs
Man of the Match: Akshay Powale
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Santosh Sports Cricket Academy seems to be on a roll with two commanding wins so far in the U10 Masters Cup T20 Tournament’21. In the first match vs GM Cricket Academy, SPCA scored 133/4 in 20 overs while restricting GM C.A to 108.8 in 20 overs. All-rounder Shreyas Khilare was the player of the match for scoring a well crafted knock of 55 runs and then also contributing with the ball taking 2/17 in 4 overs.
In the 3rd league match, it was yet another win for SPCA. Batting first SPCA “A” scored 105/7 in 20 overs. In reply, they restricted Shreyas Cricket Academy to 103 runs in what turned to be a very close match for both the teams. Shreyas bagged his 2nd man of the match award for bowling an economical spell of 2/11 in 4 overs while also chipping in with the bat.
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1st League Match on 24/01/2021
Santosh Sports Cricket Academy VS GM Cricket Academy.
Toss: Santosh Sports Cricket Academy won the toss and elected to bat first.
Santosh Sports Cricket Academy: 133/4 in 20 overs.
GM Cricket Academy: 108/8 in 20 overs.
Result: Santosh Sports Cricket Academy won the match by 25 Runs
Man of the match:- Shreyash Khilare :- 55 runs & 2/17 in 4 overs
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3rd League match on 24/01/2021.
Santosh Sports Cricket Academy A VS Shreyas Cricket Academy.
Toss: Shreyas Cricket Academy won the toss and elected to ball first.
Santosh Sports Cricket Academy A: 105/7 in 20 overs.
Shreyas Cricket Academy: 102/7 in 20 overs.
Result: Santosh Sports Cricket Academy won the match by 3 Runs.
Man of the match:- Shreyas Khilare :- 11 runs and 2/11 in 4 overs
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ASEGO XI batting first at Vengsarkar Cricket Academy in Mumbai, Mahul posted a mammoth total of 223/7 in 20 overs. Opener Ronak Shah went all guns blazing hitting an electrifying knock of 98 runs in mere 49 balls falling just 2 short of a well deserved century. Ronak who smashed 14 fours and 4 sixes was well supported by no.3 batsman Nirav Gohel who played a blinder of an innings hitting 73 in mere 33 balls. Nirav who was man of the match in 1st match seems to be in a different zone with the bat as he smashed 7 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 220+.
From the bowlers, Pritam Shinde, Rohit Wagh and Rohan Bane bagged 2 wickets a piece. It was also good to see Ramesh Powar, the former Indian test Cricketer and a veteran of 470 first class wickets chipping in with 4 overs and still looking as active as he can at the age of 43.
Old Monks in reply managed 177/9 in 20 overs with a well crafted half century by Vijay Singh who scored 56 off 38 balls. Rohan Bane also contributed with the bat scoring a quickfire 36 off 18 balls.
- Result: Asego XI win by 46 runs
- Man of the match: Ronak Shah (98 runs)
- Scorecard link:
http://chauka.co/index.php/scoreboard/display_scoreboard/209203/true
Avinash Salvi Foundation after opting to bat first at Star Sports Academy Ground in Pune posted a total of 162/6 in 40 overs. Opening the innings, all-rounder Mann Bhanushali top scored with a solid knock of 76 runs in 126 balls laced with 16 boundaries. With wickets tumbling from the other end, Mann kept his calm and stitched his innings to ensure his team reached a respectable total to defend. From the bowlers, Dhruv Narkhede with 2/6 in 5 overs including 2 maidens was the pick of the lot.
HK Bounce U14 team in reply chased down the score with ease thanks to a match winning 86 run stand for the 3rd wicket between Dhairyasheel and skipper Aarya Mone. Dhairya scored a well placed 42 while Aaarya remained unbeaten scoring 50* off 82 balls winning the match by 6 wickets and 6 overs to spare. Mann Bhanushali for his valiant knock as well as taking two crucial top order wickets recieved champ of the match award while Aaarya Mane recieved player of the match to steer his team towards the victory line.
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Played at Oval Cricket Ground in Mumbai, P17 Sports Club after batting first scored a very handsome total of 173/3 in 20 overs. Opener Rohan and Sunny Gupta forged a brilliant 1st wicket partnership which ensured their team remained in a commanding position. Opener Rohan scored a solid 56 off 52 balls while Sunny Gupta at no.3 played the aggressor role hitting a quickfire 75 off 54 balls laced with 11 fours and 1 six.
In reply, SNFC team were all out for 125 runs in 19.1 overs courtesy smart bowling by the P17 Sports Club bowlers. Rohan with 2/16 in 2 overs was the pick of the lot while rest of the bowlers also chipped in with a wicket each ensuring a win by 48 runs.
Gurukul Cricket Academy batting first at Tilak Nagar Cricket Ground posted a total of 82/3 in 14 overs. Going at almost 6 runs per over, Gurukul C.A certainly had a decent total on board with Himanshu top scoring with 24 runs at the middle order. From the bowlers, Naman P with 2/13 in 4 overs was the pick of the lot.
PT’s Cricket Academy in reply chased down the score successfully winning the match by 7 wickets. Opener Niel G top scored with 23 runs off 29 balls while rest of the players batted around him ensuring a smooth chase.
Result: PT’s Cricket Academy win by 7 wickets.