Rajendra Ambhire has been a coach for 18 years and has been associated with one of the finest cricketing bodies of India; Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). He has been the coach for summer camps conducted under the aegis of MCA. Rajendra has been a certified coach and has completed various levels of cricket coaching. Ambhire has rendered his services to Payyade Sports Club, Kandivali, Mumbai. The 51 year old has trained umpteen young and budding cricketers across Mumbai.
Under his guidance lot of players have scaled great heights; Shardul Thakur, Punam Raut, Bhakti Tamore, Hardik Tamore, Sairaj Patil and Shubham Pandya. Kandivali Cricket Association won Govardhandas championship in 2016, thanks to the splendid coaching of Ambhire. “I enjoy coaching and I hope to see my students play for India someday”, exclaims Ambhire.
As a player, Rajendra was a right hand batsman and a right arm medium pace bowler. He was a good all-rounder and played many match winning roles during his playing days. He represented Palghar-Dahanu Sports Association and raised the bar of his team by promoting it from division C to B in Kanga League. He also played for Kandivali Cricket Association from 1988 for 22 long years. He captained the side for a decade.
Ambhire has won three prizes for his brilliant bowling in Kanga League C division. He has also played Times Shield for Krushi Udyog company team for nearly two decades. Just like the way, Anil Kumble picked up 10 wickets in a Test match innings, Rajendra is known to have picked up all ten wickets in Times Shield E division for Government Press team in 1990.
Ramchandra Pol known for his immaculate bowling within local cricket circle stayed true to his reputation by picking up 6 wickets against Mangrol Sprots Club. The comm on thing with all his wickets was that all the wickets were caught out. Interestingly 3 of these wickets were caught at short leg, which goes to prove his tight bowling, cramping the batsmen. “My favorite wicket was that off an outswinger of good length, taking the willow’s outside edge and resulting in an easy first catch slip. I don’t recollect the exact runs off my bowling but I am sure it’s around 15 runs off 16 overs” said Ram while talking to crickegraph.com
“We are into this tournament with a strong and clear intention of winning the championship. In this match we were very close to winning it outright, nevertheless it was also important to win the match”. Ram also commended his keeper captain, Ajay Kadam who leads the team from front with timely instructions.
Ram seemed to be satisfied with his performance however the ultimate joy for him would be to see his team, Mazagaon CC win the championship. Mazagon CC team won the match on first innings against Mangrol Sports club.
Mumbai Cricket Association (M.C.A) seemed to have speed up the process of updating the scores on their website, which is seen as a good initiative by the cricket community in Mumbai.
Monsoon Gods kept their promise and didn’t disturb the competitive cricket tournament resulting in a full match on most of the venues.
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CricketGraph.com team & entire Mumbai cricket community commends M.C.A for the speedy score updates.
The official website of Mumbai Cricket Association M.C.A has published the list of umpires and observers for matches scheduled to play on 21st August 2016.
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We hope the rain gods stay out of mumbai tomorrow for a full day game in Kanga Tournament. CricketGraph.com team wishes all the very best to participating teams.
To promote cricket in USA, the BCCI along with ICC decide to shift the two T20 matches between India and West Indies to the USA . Likewise, for the first time a local cricket tour operator from India decided to organizer a cricket tour to USA .An international cricket tour from India will start from late October 2016 to the USA (Florida) . This tour includes the following,
1. 5-6 40-40 Overs matches with local cricket clubs in Florida
2. 4 Star Accommodation with multi cuisine food
3. Economy class return air-fare
4. Sight seeing in USA
5. Luxury bus for local transportation and logistics.
6. Gala dinner function
7. Press Coverage
8. Last date for registration is 20th October 2016.
Approximate costs for Florida Tour is U.S.D 850/- Per person, which is roughly Rs. 57,000/- (INR)
For more details contact – info@cricketgraph.com / 8879418366
Jalal Shaikh is the head coach of Nerul Gymkhana Cricket Academy, New Bombay and has also being trained in Level O and Level 1 coaching of MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) and NCA (National Cricket Academy). He also conducts summer camps under the aegis of MCA for U-14, U-16, U-17 and U-19 boys. He has a done MCA Summer Camp from last 8 years. And now he has a Observer.
Various players have scaled greater heights, courtesy Jalal’s solid cricket coaching ability. Pratik Desai played Ranji Trophy for Maharashtra, Amit Kadam played at U-14, U-16 and U-19 levels for Mumbai, Jahangir Ansari played for Mumbai at U-14 and U-16 and Malcom Montories who was a part of Maharashtra’s U-16, U-19, U-23 finds himself in the Ranji team probables.
Jalal has been an opening batsman and an off spinner, since last 38 years he has been playing good cricket. He has represented his school Chabildas High School, Mumbai at Harris and Giles Shield levels. Later he played for Siddharth College, followed by All India University level cricket for Mumbai University in 1984. He has played loads of ‘A’ Division matches for different clubs of Mumbai; National Cricket Club, Parsee Cyclist Cricket Club, Islam Gymkhana, Parsee Gymkhana, Worli Cricket Club and Star Cricket Club. He was in the probables of Mumbai team and has played district level cricket from Raigad in the year 1982. For the last 24 years, Shaikh has been playing Times Shield for Dharamsi Morarji and Dena Bank in ‘B’ Division.
His outstanding bowling and batting efforts have been recognized several times in his cricketing career. He was awarded as the Best Bowler and Best Batsman in one of the Times Shield tournaments, Mayor’s award from the first citizen of New Bombay. Jalal has not only showcased his cricketing talent in India, but also overseas in countries like United Kingdom and Nepal.
Jalal has been an inspiring personality and has been the role model for many young and budding cricketers of Mumbai.
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Amit Jadhav is the Head coach at Dilip Vengsarkar Academy, CPCC, Navi Mumbai Police Cricket, Ghatkopar Jolly Gymkhana, Cricket India Academy and Indoor Cricket Academy, BKC, Mumbai. He is a certified coach and has successfully completed Level A course Conducted by BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India). Jadhav has also done a Cricket India Academy course of Australia.
He has been the Head coach at CPCC for two years for U-14 and U-16 boys. Also Jadhav was the coach for a year at Cricket India Academy. He was an integral part of MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) summer camps at U-16 level for five years and U-19 level for a year.
He has also extended his coaching for MCA selection tournaments such as Varroc Cup U-14, Payyade Trophy U-16 and Sportstar U-19. At present, he is coaching at Vengsarkar Academy. He has been a part of the academy for the last eight years. Amit has also trained Mumbai U-19 boys and New Bombay Police cricket team.
“I enjoy coaching young talent. Honing their batting, bowling and fielding skills is a part of my job”, explains Amit Jadhav.
His efforts have paid off brilliantly which is evident from the fact that his team has won the Varroc Cup, Payyade Trophy, as well as CPCC tournament (won by Vengsarkar Cricket Academy). The Police cricket team saw itself going up the ladder and now falls in D division of Times Shield. His students; Sachin Katkar, Aditya Mandre, Jahangir Ansari, Rohit Kambli and Aryan Malik have reached better levels in cricket.
As a player, Amit used to be a right hand middle order batsmen, slow bowler and an electrifying fielder.
He started playing the sport since 1990 when he was just 12 years of age. He represented his school IES Matunga for two years, later he played for D.G.Ruparel College and won the Best Cricketer of the year award in 1994. After his college, he got the opportunity to participate in Times Shield. He played for Sungrace Mafatlal (A division) and then for Akbar Travels (the team moved from C division to A division) for five years. Not only in Mumbai, but also in Goa, Amit Jadhav made his mark by playing Salgaonkar Trophy for three years. When he started working, he played the Bank Shield, representing IDBI Bank. He won Man of the Match and Best Batsman award multiple times in five years from 2000 to 2005.
Amit was active when it came to club level cricket. He was a part of several clubs like New Hind, Apollo CC, Star CC, Victory CC and PJ Hindu Gymkhana. Currently he is playing for John Bright CC. Jadhav has left an impression in Kanga League as well by bagging the highest run getter award twice.
Amit Jadhav has not only been a great player on the field but also a wonderful coach for the young and budding talent of Mumbai. Let’s hope that he continues his valuable service to the sport. Presently coaching with U-19 mumbai team as assistant coach at BKC indoor cricket academy And Conduct Fitness camp in Vengsarkar Academy(mahul) and running successfully.
It is called the International Inter-Club Cricket Invitational which will involve first class and national cricketers from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Jwala Singh, who has been given the mandate to form a cricket team to represent a team from India has already shortlisted 7-8 world class cricketers throughout India and now seeks 3 more players from Mumbai.
Following features are available in the competitive tour,
- Accommodation a day before till day after tournament in a 3 star hotel (Good hotel in Kuala Lumpur).
- Transport to matches and from to airport.
- Prize money Ringgit 30,000 for champion. A total of Ringgit 80,000 will be provided by organizer. This is approximately RS.500,000/- to winning team
- White balls will be used. Teams to provide their own coloured attire with coloured leg guards.
- Return economy air tickets from mumbai, breakfast, lunch and dinner, internal traveling, all clothing will be provided.
- f) Sight seeing will be done on non-match days.
Entry fee is Rs.80,000 per player for the entire tournament and entire package.
As per Jwala from MCC, the wining amount will be distributed among all the players. “There are few leading cricketers who would be participating in this international tournament, however I do not wish to reveal the names right now since their confirmation is awaited” Jwala said to cricketgraph.com.”Though this is a paid tournament, we are going to select only competitive cricketers since they would be representing India as a cricket club in this international tournament”
Interested players can contact 8897418366 / info@cricketgraph.com for confirmation or queries.
Having topped at the MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) Level O Coaching exam in 2016, Rajiv Mehra, is one of the youngest to have got the coveted opportunities to coach the Mumbai U-16 Probables. Rajiv has worked with Bhavana Sports and Cricket academy, Chembur and Pacers’ Academy, Churchgate.
The 28 year old is a right hand batsman and right arm leg spinner. Mehra had represented Mumbai U-22. Currently he is playing for Jain Irrigation System Ltd. in ‘A’ division of Times Shield and Victory Cricket Club in ‘A’ division of Kanga League. For the last eight years, Rajiv has consistently been the second highest run scorer in Kanga League in the year 2013. In addition to this, to hone his leg spinning skills, he attended All-India leg spinners’ camp at CCI in 2004.
He is also a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) from American College for Sports Medicine (ACSM). He has also conducted off-season training camp for kids, the primary focus being fitness, strength and skills. Mehra adds value to his coaching by undertaking mental training activities and discussing about former Mumbai cricketers and the beautiful history of Mumbai cricket. Under his able guidance, Maneet Panchal has been selected in Mumbai U-14 probables.
Rajiv Mehra has another feather to his cap; he has done a TV show with former English captain Paul Collingwood on Neo Sports. Apart from cricketers, he also trains National level Table Tennis players for physical fitness in SantaCruz, Mumbai.
What does a cricketer do in off season – especially when its raining everywhere with grounds covered with mud and water ? Few may think of relaxing completely for the entire off season or joining a local gym.
