Deadly bowling by man of the match Simran Preet Singh (5/14) enabled Delhi Cricket Club to register an important win against Greater Noida Cricket Academy by 34 runs in the First Fusion Under 19 Cricket Tournament, played at Ashok Vihar Ground.
Delhi Cricket Club scored 184/8 in 40 overs. Vikas Gehlawat was the top scorer with 43 runs. Shubham Singh scored 34. Himanshu Yadav picked up 3 wickets for his team.
In reply, Greater Noida team were all out for just 150 runs in 37 overs. Himanshu Yadav top scored with 69 runs. Simran Preet Singh captured a 5 wicket haul and Sarda Sachin took 3/37.
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Riding on an excellent show by the bowlers, Mukesh Diwan Cricket Academy defeated West Delhi Cricket Academy by 88 runs in the 1st Lekh Raj Arjun Dass Memorial Under 16 Tournament, played at Ghewra Cricket Ground.
Batting first, Mukesh Diwan Academy were all out after scoring 181 runs in 35 overs. Sandeep Saini scored 94 and Ujjwal Kumar contributed with 64 runs. For West Delhi Academy, Rishi Vats picked up 4/24 and Kshitiz Garg 3/31.
In reply, West Delhi Academy were all out for just 93 runs 33 overs. Chandan Sharma top scored with 46. Ayush Sharma was the highest wicket taker with 4/14, Hrithik Shokeen picked up 3 and Hrithik Sharma captured 2 wickets for his team.
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After the success of recently concluded Phuket Cricket Week, ACST have announced the dates for the 8th Thailand International Cricket Sixes Tournament. It will he held from 23-25th October, 2015.
Venue: Harrow International School
To participate, contact Michael ‘Cat’ Maher on +61 ( 0 ) 40 738 5481 or email at mmaher.padmir@bigpond.com/ info@cricketgraph.com
The event offers a fine long weekend with functions, cricket and fun with an excellent opportunity for some Quality Time on and off the pitch while making friendships through cricket.
Transport will be provided each day between the Chaophya Park Hotel to the ground and back during each days play. Rates are 2,200 Baht (approx. $75 USD) and 2,400 Baht Twin/Double (approx. $80 USD) which includes breakfasts and official cricket tournament Happy Hours and discounts.
All teams will be provided accommodation at the Official Tournament Partner Hotel.
Every player (Squads of up to 8 players) will receive a tournament shirt, cap and tournament magazine.
The special Team Fee is 32,000 Baht.
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Yugal Saini’s all-round show (56 runs, 5/15) helped Arihant Cricket Academy defeat Titiksha Cricket Academy, Rohini by 15 runs and enter the semi-final of 4th Bal Bhawan Under 13 Cricket Tournament.
In this low scoring match, Arihant Academy batted first and could score only 120/8 in their allotted 40 overs. Yugal Saini top scored with unbeaten 56 runs. Mukul Kumar contributed with 35. Aryan Dalal and Kunj captured 3 wickets each for their team.
In reply, Titiksha Academy were shot out for just 105 runs in 32 overs thanks to a five wickets haul by Yugal Saini and Divyansh Negi‘s 3 wickets. Aryan Dalal top scored with 30 runs.
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In a high scoring encounter of RV Sports Prize Money Cricket Tournament, Bal Bhawan Dwarka defeated Ravindra Public School, Pitampura by 4 wickets and added four important points in their account. Rinku Chikara grabbed a hat-trick and a five wicket haul. Aman Jainwal shone with both bat and ball. Ravindra School’s Sanchit Aggarwal’s brilliant century went in vain.
Riding on Sanchit’s excellent knock of 146 runs, Ravindra School posted a total of 232 runs in 35 overs. Rinku Chikara scalped 5/28, Mohit 3/30 and Aman Jainwal 2/18.
In reply, Bal Bhawan Dwarka chased with intelligence as Aman Jainwal held the innings together with a knock of 95 runs. Nikhil Sharma also posted 50 as they overhauled the target in 33 overs with 4 wickets to spare. Dipul Jaswan picket up 3 wickets for his team.
Aman Jainwal was adjudged man of the match for his all-round show.
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One of the most respected cricket gurus present in Delhi/NCR. Head Coach of DDCA affiliated – Lal bahadur Shastri Cricket Club. A PHD by qualification and level 3 BCCI Coach. A guide whose pupils went on to bring laurels for the country, Gautam Gambhir being one of them.
We are referring to Mr. Sanjay Bhardwaaj, who we were able to spot in his academy one evening. Let’s have a look at what he feels on few important cricket issues at the local level:
Current State of junior level cricket in Delhi
School level quality is declining with every passing day. T20 cricket has affected the skill set of upcoming cricketers. Days Cricket is not happening on a large scale now. All tournaments are mostly T20.
Student’s Focus
The young cricketers don’t know much about test cricket now, practically, as they don’t get a lot of opportunities to play the same, especially at the junior level. IPL is one of the reasons for this change. Focus on technique and application is reducing with run scoring becoming a priority.
Players’ Preference
Young boys are inclined towards batting for obvious reasons. One more reason for the diminishing interest in bowling is that bowlers only get to bowl a maximum of 4 to 8 overs in the local level tournaments. This is a hindrance in preparing a good bowler as there is lack of practice. Test/Days Cricket is required to enable bowlers to bowl longer spells and apply their skills developed in nets.
Women’s Cricket
Current state of girl’s cricket is not something to speak about. Basic structure is almost nil. It’s important to have facilities, policies that make it easier for girls to take up cricket as a sport at school level. If we are not providing any such facilities and expect that we will have a good senior team later on then we are at fault. It’s important to improve the basic infrastructure and provide initial guidance in any sport.
Advice for Upcoming Players
My advice to all students is, “Focus on studies and learn the things with your heart & soul. Do not rush into becoming a big player. Spend time honing your skills and play good cricket with sportsman spirit.”
Akhilesh Sehwal’s five wicket haul and a fine 83 runs knock by Anuj Rawat enabled West Delhi Cricket Academy defeat LB Shastri Club by 154 runs to enter the final of 2nd Telefunken Challenger Cup, played at County Cricket Ground.
West Delhi Academy put up a total of 257/5 in 40 overs thanks to Anuj Rawat‘s 83 and Aditya Gautam‘s 70 runs. Rishabh Drall captured 2 wickets for LB Shastri Club.
In reply, LB Shastri Club were all out for just 103 runs in 32 overs. Sumit Chikara and Saurav Nagpal scored 27 runs each. Akhilesh bowled a deadly spell of 5/15 and demolished the innings single handedly.
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Mohit Saini’s all-round show (60 runs, 2/22) along with good support from his team mates in both batting and bowling enabled Ravindra Public School, Pitampura defeat PMG by 4 wickets in the final to win the 5th SunTan Under 13 Cricket Tournament, played at Shivaji College Ground.
Ram Singh was adjudged the best batsman, Kamal Singh Berwa- best bowler and Mohit Saini- the best all rounder.
PMG batted well but were all out for 180 runs in 29 overs. Ram Singh top scored with 60 runs. Kamal Singh Berwa captured 5 whereas Nakul Singh captured 3 and Mohit Saini scalped a couple of wickets for his team.
In reply, riding on Rohan Jaswan’s 75 and Mohit Saini’s 60 runs, Ravindra School easily chased down the target in 27 overs with 4 wickets to spare. Ram Singh captured 3/18 for his team.
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In a thrilling finale contest, DD Bal Bhawan Dwarka defeated West Delhi Academy by just 10 runs to win the 3rd Khem Chand Memorial Cricket Tournament. Hrithik Kanojia was adjudged Best Batsman, Rinku Chikara- best bowler and Ankit Pratap Singh- best all rounder.
Batting first, DD Bal Bhawan Dwarka were all out for 177 runs in 34 overs. Mayank Rawat top scored with 55. Bharat Sindwani contributed with 45 runs. Rajesh captured 3/22 for West Delhi Academy.
In reply, West Delhi Academy chased well, but ran out of wickets as they were all out with just 10 run left to win the match and tournament. Vijay Kumar top scored with 32 runs. Mohit captured 3/22 whereas Rohit Tyagi scalped 3/26.
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Riding on Suraj yadav’s excellent knock of unbeaten 81 runs, RKB Academy defeated Mishra Sports by 6 wickets in G.S Cricket Tournament.
Mishra Sports were all out for just 130 runs in 29 overs. Nikhil Singh scored 51 runs for his team. Nikhil Yadav picked up 4/22 and played a crucial role in dismissing Mishra Sports at a low score.
RKB Academy chased down the target in just 22 overs, losing 4 wickets in the process. Suraj Yadav top scored with 81 runs and ensured an easy victory for his team.
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