The U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament witnessed a captivating battle between Mahul Center and Bhiwandi Center, which concluded in a draw with Mahul Center taking the first innings lead. Both teams showcased their cricketing skills and fought hard, creating an exciting contest for the spectators.
Mahul Center won the toss and elected to bat first, aiming to set a challenging total for Bhiwandi Center. They got off to a solid start, with contributions from Aman Yadav (47), Saif Khan (37), and Suhail Chaudhary (33). Sunny Mourya of Bhiwandi Center displayed impressive bowling skills, claiming four wickets for 23 runs. Mahul Center was eventually bowled out for 229 runs in 58.2 overs.
In response, Bhiwandi Center faced a stern challenge from the formidable bowling attack of Mahul Center. Umer Ansari top-scored with 34 runs, but Abhishek Barai wreaked havoc with his exceptional bowling performance, taking an outstanding eight-wicket haul for 40 runs. Bhiwandi Center was bowled out for 137 runs in 57.4 overs, trailing by 92 runs in the first innings.
With a significant lead in hand, Mahul Center commenced their second innings. They declared their innings at 102/6 in 18.2 overs, setting a target of 195 runs for Bhiwandi Center to win the match. Prithvi Bhalerao played a brilliant knock of 42 runs for Mahul Center, while Kaif Shaikh impressed with three wickets for 27 runs for Bhiwandi Center.
In their pursuit of the target, Bhiwandi Center faced a challenging task against the disciplined bowling attack of Mahul Center. Abhishek Barai continued his impressive form with the ball, claiming three wickets for just five runs. Bhiwandi Center reached a total of 65/5 in 13 overs before the match concluded, resulting in a draw.
The match ended in a draw, with Mahul Center taking the first innings lead. Aman Yadav’s valuable contribution with the bat and Abhishek Barai’s exceptional eight-wicket haul were the highlights of the match. The U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament witnessed a closely fought contest, showcasing the talent and determination of young cricketers.
The U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament witnessed an enthralling battle between Kalyan Center and Vangani Center, which concluded in a draw with Vangani Center taking the first innings lead. Both teams showcased their cricketing skills and fought hard, creating an exciting contest for the spectators.
Kalyan Center won the toss and decided to bat first. They got off to a decent start with Aditya HS and Harsh Patil displaying resilience at the crease. Aditya HS remained unbeaten on 32 runs, while Harsh Patil contributed 31 runs. Himanshu Singh of Vangani Center posed a challenge for the Kalyan Center batsmen, taking four wickets for 51 runs. Kalyan Center declared their first innings at 111/8 in just 17.5 overs, aiming to put pressure on Vangani Center.
In response, Vangani Center displayed determination and fought back with their batting prowess. Shubham Gupta and Harshal Mhatre led the charge with scores of 55 and 45 runs respectively. Deveshu Desale showcased his bowling skills for Kalyan Center, picking up three wickets for 28 runs. Vangani Center was eventually bowled out for 180 runs in 45.1 overs, taking a crucial first innings lead.
In their second innings, Kalyan Center aimed to put up a better batting display to secure a draw in the match. Harsh Patil played a brilliant knock of 90 runs, leading the charge for his team. Aditya VS provided valuable support with a well-played innings of 77 runs. Deven Yadav bowled impressively for Vangani Center, taking four wickets for 44 runs. Kalyan Center reached a total of 235/8 in 68.3 overs before the match concluded.
The match ended in a draw, with Vangani Center taking the first innings lead. Harsh Patil’s excellent innings and the bowling performances of Himanshu Singh and Deven Yadav were the highlights of the match. The U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament witnessed a closely fought contest, showcasing the talent and determination of young cricketers.
In a dominant display of cricket, Dahisar Center secured a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Worli Center in the U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament. Dahisar Center outperformed their opponents in both innings, displaying a stellar performance with both bat and ball.
Worli Center won the toss and elected to bat first, hoping to set a competitive total. However, their batting lineup struggled against the disciplined bowling attack of Dahisar Center. Karan Singh and Jatin Jethwa were the key contributors with the ball for Dahisar Center, taking five and three wickets respectively. Worli Center was bowled out for a modest total of 90 runs in 30.2 overs.
In response, Dahisar Center displayed their batting prowess and dominance. Aadil Shaikh and Ankit Jadhav played valuable innings, scoring 47 and 32 runs respectively. The Worli Center bowlers tried their best to create breakthroughs, but Dahisar Center managed to reach a total of 193 runs before being bowled out in 71 overs.
With a significant lead of 103 runs, Dahisar Center began their second innings with confidence. Worli Center needed a strong bowling performance to make a comeback, but Jatin Jethwa and Prasoon Singh of Dahisar Center had other plans. Jethwa claimed five wickets for 46 runs, while Singh contributed with four wickets for 39 runs. Worli Center was bowled out for 126 runs in 45.3 overs, setting a target of just 24 runs for Dahisar Center to win the match.
Dahisar Center’s opening batsmen wasted no time in chasing down the target. They displayed aggression and reached the target comfortably, scoring 26 runs without losing any wickets in just 3 overs. With a flawless victory, Dahisar Center secured a convincing 10-wicket win over Worli Center.
Dahisar Center’s dominant performance with both bat and ball proved to be the deciding factor in the match. Karan Singh and Jatin Jethwa’s exceptional bowling performances, along with the contributions of Aadil Shaikh and Ankit Jadhav with the bat, were the highlights of the match. The U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament witnessed a one-sided affair, showcasing the talent and skill of young cricketers. Dahisar Center’s clinical victory will surely boost their confidence as they progress in the tournament.
In an exciting clash between Thane Center and Andheri Center at the U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament, the match concluded in a draw with Thane Center claiming the first innings lead. Both teams displayed their skills and fought hard, making it a closely contested affair.
Andheri Center won the toss and elected to bat first, hoping to put up a challenging total on the board. However, they faced a disciplined bowling performance from Thane Center’s bowlers. Akshat Jain top-scored for Andheri Center with a valiant knock of 32 runs. Nevertheless, Joshva Kothari of Thane Center wreaked havoc with his exceptional bowling, claiming an impressive six-wicket haul for 30 runs. Andheri Center was bowled out for 103 runs in 29 overs.
In response, Thane Center commenced their first innings with determination to secure a crucial lead. Smin Keni, Amanat Hussain, and Abhinav Sharma contributed with scores of 42, 34, and 32 respectively. Vedant Bane provided breakthroughs for Andheri Center, taking three wickets for 30 runs. Thane Center managed to reach a total of 148 runs in 50.2 overs.
With a lead of 45 runs, Thane Center stepped onto the field for their second innings. Yash Ganiga played a magnificent unbeaten innings, scoring an impressive 105 runs to propel Thane Center’s innings forward. Thane Center declared their second innings at 177/6 in 57.5 overs, setting a target of 223 runs for Andheri Center to win the match.
In their pursuit of the target, Andheri Center faced a challenging task against Thane Center’s bowling attack. They managed to score 49 runs for the loss of three wickets in 11 overs before the match concluded, resulting in a draw.
The match concluded with Thane Center taking the first innings lead. Yash Ganiga’s exceptional century and Joshva Kothari’s outstanding bowling performance were the highlights of the match. The U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament witnessed a closely fought contest, showcasing the talent and determination of young cricketers.
The U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament witnessed a thrilling encounter between Diva Center and Mulund Center, which ended in a draw with Mulund Center taking the first innings lead. Both teams showcased their cricketing skills and fought hard, creating an exciting contest for the spectators.
Diva Center won the toss and elected to bat first, aiming to set a challenging total for Mulund Center. However, they faced early setbacks as Mulund Center’s bowlers came out with a disciplined performance. Omkar K. displayed resistance and played a determined innings of 52 runs. Nevertheless, Diva Center was bowled out for 123 runs in 57.2 overs. Amartya Raje and Om Dawat were the standout bowlers for Mulund Center, claiming three wickets each and restricting Diva Center’s scoring opportunities.
In response, Mulund Center began their first innings with a cautious approach. Aarya Karle was the top scorer for Mulund Center, providing stability with a well-crafted innings of 59 runs. Diva Center fought back with the ball as Arun Kanojia and Himanshu Patil impressed with their bowling, taking four and three wickets respectively. Mulund Center was eventually bowled out for 221 runs in 70.3 overs, gaining a significant lead over Diva Center.
In their second innings, Diva Center aimed to put up a better batting display to save the match. However, they faced a resilient Mulund Center bowling attack that restricted their scoring opportunities. Ayush Jadhav top-scored for Diva Center with a composed innings of 34 runs. Diva Center managed to score 98 runs for the loss of three wickets in 31 overs before the match concluded.
The match ended in a draw, with Mulund Center taking the first innings lead. Aarya Karle’s impressive innings and the bowling performances of Amartya Raje and Om Dawat were the highlights of the match. The U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament witnessed an intense battle between the two teams, showcasing the talent and determination of young cricketers. Both teams fought hard, making it an exciting contest for the spectators.
In an exciting contest between Dombivali Center and Kharghar Center at the U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament, the match concluded in a draw with Dombivali Center taking the first innings lead. Both teams displayed their skills and fought hard throughout the game, making it a closely contested affair.
Kharghar Center won the toss and elected to bat first, hoping to set a formidable total for their opponents. The opening batsmen, Zishaan Choudhary and Suryansh Kumar, provided a solid start, contributing 52 and 49 runs respectively. Prabhajan Patade led the bowling attack for Dombivali Center, picking up three crucial wickets for 63 runs. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Kharghar Center declared their innings at 232/8 in 87.1 overs.
In response, Dombivali Center showcased their batting prowess and determination in their first innings. Yuvraj Mali was the standout performer with an impressive knock of 95 runs, falling just short of a century. Rohan Karindikar supported Mali with a well-played half-century, scoring 50 runs. Anirudha Nair also made a valuable contribution of 34 runs. Dhairyasheel Deshmukh posed a challenge for the Dombivali Center batsmen, taking four wickets for 57 runs. Dombivali Center declared their innings at 234/8 in 61.1 overs, securing a slim two-run lead over Kharghar Center.
In the second innings, Kharghar Center faced a daunting task of chasing down the target set by Dombivali Center. However, they adopted a cautious approach to ensure the match ended in a draw. In the limited overs available, Kharghar Center managed to score 34 runs for the loss of two wickets in 12 overs.
The match concluded in a draw, with Dombivali Center taking the first innings lead. Yuvraj Mali’s impressive innings and Prabhajan Patade’s bowling efforts were the highlights of the match. The U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament witnessed an intense battle, highlighting the talent and determination of the young cricketers. Both teams displayed exceptional skills, making it an entertaining spectacle for the spectators.
In an exhilarating clash between Ghansoli Center and Virar Center at the U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament, the match concluded in a draw with Virar Center claiming the first-innings lead. Both teams exhibited commendable cricketing prowess, creating a thrilling spectacle for the spectators.
Virar Center won the toss and elected to bat first, aiming to establish a strong foundation for their innings. Ghansoli Center’s bowlers began the match on a high note, consistently applying pressure on the opposition. Indrajeet Bhalekar was the standout bowler for Ghansoli Center, displaying exceptional skills and picking up seven wickets for 57 runs. Dev Damania, Kush Tandel, and Vedant Gurav contributed crucial runs to Virar Center’s total, with scores of 44, 42, and 34 respectively. Eventually, Virar Center was bowled out for 207 runs in 56.3 overs.
In response, Ghansoli Center commenced their first innings with determination and a fighting spirit. Chinmay Chaudhary emerged as the star performer for Ghansoli Center, displaying superb batting skills and reaching a well-deserved half-century with 50 runs to his name. However, Vedant Gurav showcased his bowling prowess, claiming four wickets for 34 runs and playing a crucial role in restricting Ghansoli Center to a total of 180 runs in 56 overs.
With a lead of 27 runs, Virar Center stepped onto the field for their second innings. Ghansoli Center’s bowlers were determined to make a comeback, and Vedant Gurav once again proved to be a thorn in their side. Gurav’s remarkable bowling performance continued as he claimed four wickets for 17 runs, causing significant trouble for Ghansoli Center. Eventually, Ghansoli Center was bowled out for 128 runs in 32.2 overs.
Set a target of 102 runs to win in the second innings, Virar Center displayed a cautious approach. With limited overs remaining in the match, they focused on securing a draw rather than chasing down the target aggressively. Virar Center managed to score 59 runs for the loss of two wickets in just 6 overs, ensuring that the match ended in a draw.
The match concluded with Virar Center claiming the first-innings lead, resulting in a draw. Indrajeet Bhalekar’s exceptional bowling performance for Ghansoli Center and Vedant Gurav’s all-round contribution for Virar Center were the standout performances of the match. The U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament witnessed an enthralling encounter, highlighting the immense talent and competitiveness of young cricketers.
In an enthralling encounter between Palghar Center and Matunga Center at the U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament, the match ended in a draw with Matunga Center claiming the first-innings lead. Both teams displayed exceptional cricketing skills and fought tooth and nail throughout the game.
Palghar Center won the toss and elected to bat first, looking to set a strong foundation for their innings. However, their batsmen struggled to find their footing against the formidable bowling attack of Matunga Center. Palghar Center lost wickets at regular intervals and were bundled out for a mere 85 runs in 32.4 overs. Arnav Gupta was the chief destroyer for Matunga Center, wreaking havoc with his impressive figures of 6/20.
In response, Matunga Center came out with a dominant batting performance in their first innings. Opener Abhinab Saha led the charge with a brilliant century, scoring 117 runs. He received valuable support from Om Kamble (62) and Ashmith Kashyap (52*), who both registered half-centuries. Matunga Center declared their innings at 347/8 in 67.3 overs, gaining a substantial lead over Palghar Center. Anshul Tare was the pick of the bowlers for Palghar Center, claiming 5 wickets for 85 runs.
With a deficit of 262 runs, Palghar Center faced an uphill task in their second innings. However, they showcased great resilience and determination in their pursuit of a draw. Daivik Save was the standout performer with the bat, playing a magnificent knock of 76 runs. He received support from Pratham Meher, who contributed a valuable 33 runs. Arnav Gupta continued to trouble the Palghar Center batsmen, taking 4 wickets for 33 runs. Despite their efforts, Palghar Center managed to reach a total of 193/8 in 70.5 overs before the match concluded.
The match ended in a draw, with Matunga Center claiming the first-innings lead. It was a closely fought battle, with both teams showcasing their skills and determination on the field. Abhinab Saha’s century and Arnav Gupta’s brilliant bowling performance were the highlights of the match. The U16 Kalpesh Koli tournament witnessed an exciting contest, leaving the spectators eagerly awaiting the next clash between these talented teams.
Mumbai, May 21: Young talented all-rounder Musheer Khan played a significant role with bat and ball, which ensured Mumbai Police City Riders emerge champions by comfortably defeating Thane Marathas by 20 runs in the final of the Mumbai Cricket Club (MCC) and Jwala Sports Foundation (JSF) organized MitsuiShoji T20 Cricket League (Season 9), played under floodlights at the Mumbai Police Gymkhana ground, Marine Drive on Saturday.
Chief Guest, Chaminda Vaas, Sri Lanka’s legendary fast bowlers awarded the Champions and Runners-up Trophies and the cash awards to the two teams. Mumbai Police received a cheque of Rs 70,000 and Thane Marathas had to rest content with a sum of Rs 30,000.
Sent in to bat first, Mumbai Police riding on Musheer’s blistering innings piled up a massive total of 167 for 8 wickets in 20 overs. The 18-year-old opening batsman Musheer played some exquisite strokes on both sides of the wicket and went on to score a quick 32-ball 61 runs which was studded with six boundaries and five well-struck hits over the fence. Musheer along with Hardik Tamore 29 runs put on 77 runs for 1st wicket in 7.5 overs which laid the foundation for Mumbai Police to build a substantial total. Later, Shrikant Limbole added 28 runs to lift the Mumbai Police innings.
Later, the left-arm spinner Musheer claimed 3 quick wickets for 17 runs to dismiss Thane Marathas for 147 in 19 overs. Left-arm spinner Sagar Mishra 2 for 14 and medium pacer Deepak Shetty 2 for 26 played perfect supporting roles.
Middle-order bat Harshal Jadhav 45 runs (37-balls, 3×4,2×6) and Sagar Jadhav 29 (20-balls, 2×4,2×6) tried to keep Marathas in the fight, but the other batsmen failed to stay long at the crease and they failed to reach the winning target.
For his remarkable performances Musheer was the obvious choice for the Man of the Match award.
The former Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda was impressed with the concept of this tournament and the efforts of Jwala Singh and the Mumbai Cricket Club and the Jwala Sports Foundation. “Conducting such tournaments is good for the sport. It certainly benefits the youngsters, helps in the promotion of the game and develops players for the future,” Vaas said during the prize distribution function.
“I have been here in Mumbai for the past 5 days and spent plenty of time with youngsters during the JSF High Performance training camp. I noticed that there are so many talented young cricketers, who are being trained by highly qualified coaches. Jwala (Singh) is a reputed and dedicated coach who is extremely passionate about cricket and keen to encourage youngsters. He has already produced several top class cricketers like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Prithvi shaw and I am confident that many more players from his academies will make it big,” the left-handed speedster pointed out.\
Brief scores: Mumbai Police City Riders 167 for 8, 20 overs (Musheer Khan 61 (32-balls, 6×4,5×6), Hardik Tamore 29 (25-balls, 3×4,1×6), Shrikant Limbole 28 (19-balls, 5×4) beat Thane Marathas 147 all out, 19 overs (Harshal Jadhav 45 (37-balls, 3×4,2×6), Sagar Jadhav 29 (20-balls, 2×4,2×6); Musheer Khan 3 for 17, Sagar Mishra 2 for 14, Deepak Shetty 2 for 26). Result: Mumbai Police City Riders won by 20 runs.
Mumbai, May 20: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Friday said Anshuman Gaekwad has given Indian cricket everything as a player, as a coach, as an administrator and as a selector. Gavaskar also praised his former teammate for showing guts against the menacing West Indian fast bowlers early on in his career.
Gavaskar who released Gaekwad’s biography ‘Guts Amidst Bloodbath’ at the C.K. Nayudu Hall at CCI in Mumbai on Friday evening, recalled his days opening for India alongside the former and the blow he took on his head during the Jamaica Test in 1976. The occasion was graced by six former Indian cricket captains.
India’s pride Sachin Tendulkar, Gundapa Vishwanath, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri and Kapil Dev all related choice anecdotes voicing their unstinted praise for Gaekwad. Roger Binny, the present BCCI chief, Yajuvindra Singh, Karsan Ghavri, Zaheer Khan, Abey Kuruvilla, Nayan Mongia to name a few also showed up. Publisher and Editor Sachin Bajaj, founder of Global Cricket School and Aditya Bhushan who penned the book, also graced the dais.
Gavaskar recalled how he accompanied Gaekwad to the hospital in an ambulance. “We had to take him to a hospital. The fact that Anshu showed the guts that he did, every time there was a series against the West Indies, Anshu was always recalled to the team. If it was West Indies, it was Anshu, but if it was some other series, it was some other partner… because of his guts.
“And so those are the guts we have seen on the field, guts to speak his mind off the field as well, which is why he is what he is – a very well respected figure in Indian cricket,” he said.
Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar termed playing under former India coach Anshuman Gaekwad as some of the “better years” of his cricketing career and that he was someone who could always be trusted.
Gaekwad was India coach for about two years — 1997 to 1999 — and some of Tendulkar’s best innings, including the two ODI centuries against Australia in Sharjah fondly remembered as the ‘Desert Storm’, came during his tenure.
“I was really fortunate to spend time with him (Gaekwad) when he was our coach. Possibly, I had better cricketing years of my life when he was our coach. We would have discussions on my batting and the approach I should have,” Tendulkar said
Another couple of words instantly come to mind, when envisioning his famous repartee against the West Indies’ pace battery swarming against him and the Indians. True Grit, that well-known moniker of a famous John Wayne movie, could easily be used when describing Gaekwad standing up to the might of the Windies Pacemen.
His magnificent innings of 82, before retiring hurt, is a testament to his bravery and courage, even as half of the Indian batsmen had to retire hurt in what was the Windies repartee to the infamous Bodyline series.
Of the total 40 Tests that Anshuman played, 22 were against Windies on immensely lively ticking pitches. In tandem with Sunil Gavaskar, he provided more than stability at the top of the order. His partnerships with Sunny yielded 1722 runs in 49 innings which makes them the fourth all-time best opening pair for India in terms of runs scored.
On a day when praise came in from all quarters, Anshu spoke about his devotion for the game for 55 years. Besides being a national selector, he has also coached the Gujarat team and was a former secretary of the Baroda Cricket Association. He is currently the President of the Indian Cricketers Association (ICA).