The 60th edition of Inter Bank Cricket Tournament organized by RBI sports club commences on 13th March 2019 at Shivaji Park, Dadar in Mumbai.
This cricket tournament was started in the memory of ex-governor Benegal Ramarau and started off as a 2 day tournament, which then got reduced to 45 overs and for the first time this year in 2019, it would be played in the T20 format.
Leading banks have been participating in this year which also has participation from 2 insurance companies and 14 teams from leading banks.
Group A: Dena Bank, ICICI Bank, Bank of India, IDBI Bank
Group B: RBI, Abhyudaya bank, New India Assurance, State Bank of India
Group C: HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, J.P. Morgan
Group D: Bank of Maharashtra, Oriental Insurance, Central Bank, Saraswat Bank
The key members behind this prestigious inter bank cricket tournament is S.D Korgaonkar (Hon. Gen Secretary), Ravi Thakur (Organizing Secretary) and S.G Mahadkar (Organizing Secretary)
Deccan CC opting to bat first at Oval Ground, High Court Maidan managed to post a total of 237/10 in 45 overs. Despite not the best of the starts, right handed Maxwell coming at no.4 went on to score an unbeaten 100* off 94 balls ( 6 fours, 2 sixes), Maxwell anchored his team to a respectable total despite the lack of support from the other end.
The Rattlers CC in reply managed to give a close fight eventually falling short of just 3 runs as they scored 234/9 in 44 overs in what was a nail biting match which remained interesting till the very end. Deccan CC bowlers did an impressive job with bowlers coming up with wickets at the right time as they clinched a close shave win!
In the previous match before this, Maxwell had scored an impressive half century (68 runs alongwith 4 wkts) while Akash Jangid had scored a brilliant 108 alongwith Vishal Chacha’s 58 which is a clear indication that Deccan CC batters are in good touch.
Young Mens Muslim Association after opting to bat first at Navroz Azad Maidan managed to score 237/10 in 45 overs. Opener Ryan Castelino (65) and Anurag Nair (80 runs) were the top scorers for their team with gritty half centuries.
Left arm spinner Prathamesh Goad with 4/46 in 9 overs was the pick of the bowlers for Sportsfield CC.
Sportsfield CC in reply chased it down with ease thanks to match winning half centuries by Rushikesh More and Atharva Surve. Coming at no.5 Rushikesh scored a 65 ball 78 (10 fours) while Atharva surve remained unbeaten at no.6 scoring 50* off 44 balls (8fours) which also included a crucial partnership with Rushikesh.
Sportsfield CC chased down the score in 37.4 overs winning the match by 5 wkts.
SVIS after being put to bat first at Azad Maidan were all out for a low total of 179 runs in 34.1 overs. Skipper Ayush Vartak coming at no.3 played a match saving innings smashing an aggressive 83 off 68 balls (8 fours). Despite lacking support from the other hand, Ayush kept on playing his natural game taking SVIS to a respectable total.
Anjuman Islam School in reply were bundled out for 156 runs thanks to some really tight bowling by the SVIS boys. Skipper Ayush who top scored with the bat also came good with the ball taking 3/31 in 7 overs with his off spin.
SVIS Borivali won the match by 23 runs and it was Ayush ensuring his team reaches the league round matches with his all-round show.
Parkophene Cricketers after being made to bat first on DY Patil Nerul were in deep trouble getting all out for 171 runs. Opener Akhil Herwadkar displayed some solidity with a gritty 71 off 133 balls but the rest of the batsman found it difficult to get going against the experienced pace attack of Abhishek Nayar (4/49) and Prashant Bhoir (3/30) who took 7 wkts between themselves.
Chasing 172, DY Patil Sports Academy chased it down with superlative ease in just 30.3 overs winning the semis by 7 wkts. Despite a few top order wickets, Siddarth Chitnis and Yogesh Takawale finished of the game for DY with an unbeaten 118* run stand. Siddarth scored 56* off 50 balls (9 fours, 1 six) while Yogesh Takawale scored run a ball 63* (7 fours) as both the batters steered their team to a commanding win.
With over 1500 runs in the last one year in 25 matches at an average of close to 75.00 which includes 5 tons and a best score of 268 in the Times Shield, Swapnil is certainly proving a point as a reliable batsman who can be a great Ranji and IPL pick.
In the all important semis, MIG opting to bat first on their home ground notched up an impressive 493/7 in 90 overs. MIG’s two stable horses Swapnil and Sumit Ghadigaonkar(65) gave a 100 run opening stand while Swapnil went on to convert his 50 into a big score of 178 runs off 247 balls (20 fours). It was a solid display of batting as he smashes some brilliant shots en-route his match winning 178.
Swapnil Salvi who came at no.5 also came good with the bat scoring a timely 111 off 119 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes) as MIG were in command.
Shivaji Park Gymkhana were off to a great start chasing 494 thanks to their aggressive opener Ninad Kadam scoring a scintillating 129 off 125 balls (13 fours, 5sixes) playing in his usual style of counter attacking the bowlers. Abhishek Srivastav (85runs) and Siddhesh Kinalekar (61) also fought hard but the lower middle order and lower order failed to capitalize as SPG were all out for with 343 runs. Left arm spinner Shreyas Gurav with 4/115 in 25overs was the pick of the bowlers for MIG.
MIG won the semi final by 150 runs and will face the equally powerful DY Patil in the finale.
Supplements have really become a part of our diet some in powdered form and others in the form of pills/soft-gel tablets which are consumed daily for valid/invalid reasons. This is where knowing about what our supplements contain becomes very important especially if you are a sportsmen. At the same time it should also be considered as to what supplements are allowed/not allowed in a particular sport E.g.- In bodybuilding steroid use is very common and helps all of its athletes win titles whereas when playing cricket, football, basketball & rugby consuming such substances possess a risk of getting lifetime ban from WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) or other anti-doping governing bodies.
1. Health Factor
Although there are benefits of certain stimulants in enhancing performance of an athlete but at the same time this synthetically enhanced performance comes at a price. Stimulants such as caffeine & ephedrine can be beneficial for endurance sport as it improves oxidation of fat but both these substances have detrimental side
effects such as nausea, vomiting, palpations and in a few cases death.
2. All about Caffeine
As a part of every pre-workout supplement and a substance which is in every persons morning cup may it be tea or coffee or soft drinks even green tea and green coffee contain caffeine in smaller quantities. Caffeine has been identified as a class 1 drug by WADA and the 3 rd most in terms of addiction after cocaine & sugar. Caffeine
above natural levels (levels not achievable through consumption of tea & coffee but in a synthetic form) has been banned from many aerobic sports. The side effects of caffeine on withdrawal are fatigue, headache, difficulty in
concentration etc. Make sure that you replace your morning cup of tea and coffee with a glass of fresh fruit juice.
www.wada-ama.org
3. Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements mean everything that you get from a shelf of a supplement store. It can even be a Vitamin tablet. Dietary supplements are not monitored or checked by any governing body which could tell what’s actually in it. 80% of the supplement industry is run by criminals & drug mafias who can sneak drugs into these supplements without anyone coming to know about it. Here is were all the athletes need to be cautioned because then not only health but career also gets at risk. E.g.- the supplements which come form the USA are not checked by the FDA
(Food & Drug Administration) which quality checks even the simplest of foods such as fruits & vegetables. Next time before going to a supplement store make sure you are getting something authentic.
www.fda.gov
4. How to choose a Genuine Supplement
www.informed-sport.com
The website mentioned website will be very helpful for choosing supplements which are tested & verified. It’s the most reliable website on the internet. But In India there is a lot of duplicate products on the market which may contain harmful substances in a worst case scenario it may even cause death. Therefore, it also becomes
important to find authentic retailers in the market. Don’t go for a cheaper product as it may compromise on your health or sports.
Take home message
There needs to be awareness among the people about supplements. Rather than treating it as a taboo we must have open discussions which would bring out positive outcomes within the supplement industry. Maybe all the brands would start to test their supplements if the market demands them in doing so. Every athlete has the right to enhance his performance legally therefore, it is the duty of fitness experts to educate athlete about the use of supplements. This way the sport will remain clean and the athletes safe from failing a dope test. But before even buying supplements it is very important that every athlete has the knowledge to follow:-
1. Recommended diet & nutrition (under guidance of nutritionist)
2. Proper training program (under guidance of strength & conditioning coach or athletic
trainer)
3. Recovery (will talk about in detail in my next article)
Once all these aspects are mastered then adding a supplement would really help to
enhance performance in a particular sport.
Yuvraj Salvi
Recovery can be best described at the time between two training sessions. Elite level athletes use this time in the most efficient way. With the rising popularity of sports and countless tournaments in a sporting season the importance of recovery cant go neglected. When neglected, we see athletes underperform and often injured.
Today, I am giving you 5 best ways that you can enhance your recovery post training sessions.
1. Sleep
Recovery can be as simple as having a 8 hours sleep every night. But sleep quality also matters as much as sleep quantity. Which means sleep must have minimal disturbances & minimal toiled breaks with ample hours.
It has been reported that there Is a rise of 60% injuries in athletes who sleep for less than 8 hours every night.
2. Training, Nutrition & Supplements
Training program must be planned properly by a strength and conditioning coach who will provide evidence based & scientifically backed training programs with proper recovery time. This way you become accountable to what you are doing in terms of training.
Proper nutrition & supplementation is also necessary to improve recovery & provide with utmost results. You would want to consult a sports nutritionist who has detailed knowledge in helping individuals in sport to achieve their goals. When training & nutrition is in check then one may consider taking supplements.
3. Massage/ Body Therapies
A dynamic compression helps improve circulation of blood throughout the body. Better circulation means better delivery of oxygen to the muscles. There are different types of massage therapies on the market. Trying out 2-3
different variations of massage therapy and then choosing which one suits you is the best way to figure out. The frequency of taking a massage can be as frequent as once every 2 weeks and can be as long as once every 2 months. My personal picks when choosing a massage therapy are cupping, ultra-sound, sports
massage, gua sha therapy (blade massage), dry needling.
4. Heat & Cold Therapies
Heat therapies consists of sauna, spa & hot water shower which can prove beneficial for recovery. Hot water therapy provides warmness to the body. It also increases blood flow & relaxation in the muscles.
Cold therapies consists of ice-bath, ice packs & cold water shower. When body comes out of a exercise session it has a lot of wear and tear. Cold therapies reduce the inflammation that has been caused due to training. The muscle
tissues contract when ice or cold water is applied to it. This enhances the repair of muscle tissue.
5. Compression
Compression garments (tight shorts, socks, etc) work by compressing the under- lying muscles and squeezing blood out of the muscles. Therefore, this extra blood flow helps to remove metabolic waste products from muscles. Compression pants & socks are often worn by athletes who have long airline travel to stop
swollen ankles & lower legs.
A study by Nick Gill also showed that compression garments were effective in reducing the muscle damage much more than doing nothing. There are also mechanical compression machines which help increase blood
flow.
Link to Nick Gill’s study:-
https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/files/8691353/PID7930.pdf
Why is it so important?
Recovery is important for every active individual. For a athlete its importance is 10 times more as performance is the first priority & at elite level there is a lot of money involved. Therefore, hard work needs to be complimented with good recovery as both go hand in hand. To achieve all this proper planning is necessary.
Yuvraj Salvi
Mafatlal CC opting to bat first at Central Maidan, Thane scored 214/5 in 20 overs. Umang Shah opening the innings scored an aggressive 101 off just 85 balls laced with 13 fours and 3 sixes while Siddhant who has had a good season continues his consistency adding one more half century to his name with a polished 84 off 71 balls (9 fours, 1 six). Meghan Pednekar with 3/38 was the pick of the bowlers.
Reliance Group in reply managed to score only 197/9. Reliance who were 6/49 at one stage got back into the game thanks to a hard fought 69 by Meghan Pednekar at no.8. Meghan scored 69 off just 48 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes) giving his best to help his team cross the victory line.
Reliance Group eventually fell short of 17 runs but it was a match filled with promising performances.