New Delhi
Rajnigandha were facing double P’s in Paras Dograh and Pulkit Narang and could not withstand the accuracy maintained by these two bowlers as they lost to FCI in an important DDCA League match by 8 wickets.
Batting first, Rajnigandha were shot out for mere 167 runs courtesy some excellent bowling by Himachal Ranji Player Paras Dograh (3/14) and Pulkit Narang (3/44).
FCI chased down the total with utmost ease as Mayank Sidhana guided the chase with a fluent 89 and helped his team overhaul the target with 8 wickets to spare.
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New Delhi
In the semi-final of 39th Lala Raghuvir Singh Hot Weather Cricket Tournament, Ram Pal Academy defeated Madras Club by 35 runs to fix a final encounter with Collage Sports Club. The final will be played on 22nd June.
Batting first RP Academy scored 234 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 40 overs. Punit Bisht top scored with 65 while Sunil Dalal contributed with unbeaten 57.
In reply Madras Club were all out for 199 runs in 36.1 over and lost the match. A scintillating innings from Surinder Dahiya (95 runs, 87 balls) could not prevent a loss for Madras Club. Rohit Dubey captured 3 wickets for 25 runs while Sunil Dalal again stamped his class with 3/32.
Sunil Dalal for his excellent all-round performance (57*, 3/32) was adjudged the man of the match.
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In an era when retirement age is decreasing with every passing year, sports persons take up the managerial role to stay connected with the sport as well as earn their living after they have hung their boots. But there always are exceptions.
We present one to one conversation with Mr. Gurcharan Singh, founder and director of Dronacharya Cricket Foundation, who celebrated his 80th birth anniversary in 2015. Those who think that he is just reaping the rewards of the center he started 15 years back will be up for a surprise. This is because he is as active on the ground, coaching young and upcoming cricketers as he was decades back. He personally looks after the coaching of players to ensure that the quality is not compromised.
A brief profile of Mr. Gurcharan Singh
Mr. Singh played Ranji Trophy for 17 years. He served as a zonal coach for 5 years. He was also the director and chief of Gwalior pace bowling academy. He had a 2 year stint with Indian Cricket Team when Kapil Dev was captain. He is a Dronacharya Award Winner.
Let’s see what Mr. Singh has to say on his academy and cricket in Delhi:
- How is Dronacharya Academy different from other academies?
All academies are good. Earlier students had to travel a lot of distance for coaching. Now academies can be found in almost all the areas. We are running two centres in East Delhi- Arwachin Bharti School and Yamuna Sports Complex. We have different coaches for different age groups’ i.e. under 10, 13, 16, 19 and 19 plus. Although we give equal attention to all boys, we select few boys as per their performance in the matches and groom them for future. All our coaches are at least Ranji Level players.
- How is Delhi Cricket doing on School Level?
Schools are doing well in terms of providing learning to kids. Modern, DPS, Sardar Patel etc. are doing well in producing good young cricketers. At one time there were 6 test players in 7 years from Sardar Patel which is a record in itself. I have coached many schools in Delhi. I was with St. Columbus for 30 years and have also worked with Bal Bharati Air Force.
- How is today’s Cricket generation different from the earlier ones?
As there was less commercialization, earlier generations played more for passion. There was not much incentive in playing the sport so there was less encouragement and support from the parents. There was only one purpose- to play for the country. Today, incentive is there and money is driving the game. Parent’s involvement has also increased. Though everyone aims to play for the country but they know that there are many other options in line for them.
- How is a student guided here and how many reach the next level?
We have good support from DDA who have provided good pitches and grounds for training. It depends from individual to individual. Small kids are admitted in Yamuna Complex branch and coached at that level. We personally make sure that their mistakes are rectified and basics are taken care of.From our academy around 130 boys have gone on to play first class and 11 have represented the country.
- What’s the condition of women’s’ cricket? Is there any scope left?
It’s not really the question of cricket. Some parents allow girls to come for coaching. But then they force them to withdraw due to marriage or some other reason. As of now, societal change is required more than anything else.
- What’s the role of technology in sport?
I am not a big fan. It doesn’t matter actually. Ball hits the sweet spot on the bat and you will get results. A bowler hits the line and length irrespective of the format, he will succeed. Basics are important.
About the Academy:
Dronacharya Cricket foundation was established in the year 200. It currently runs at 2 centres: DDA Sports Complex, Arwachin Bharti School; both in East Delhi. Academy timings are 4 to 7 PM. Age group is 8 to 18 years.
New Delhi
Rohtak Road Gymkhana defeated South Delhi Cricket Academy by a huge margin of 148 runs in ACE Under 14 Cricket Tournament.
Riding on a scintillating century from Pushkar Tyagi (106) and Neel Chhabra’s 61, Rohtak Road Gymkhana put up a huge total of 290 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in just 30 overs.
Delhi Academy could score only 142 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their full quota of overs and lost the match.
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New Delhi
Collage Sports Club defeated Telefunken Club by 5 wickets to enter the final of 39th Lala Raghuvir Singh Hot Weather Cricket Tournament.
Batting first, Telefunken Club put up a total of 124 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 15 overs. Arun Chaprana captured 3/18 for Collage Sports Club. In reply, Collage Sports Club overhauled the target with 5 wickets to spare largely due to an excellent innings of unbeaten 40 runs from Man of the Match Naman Sharma.
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New Delhi
Riding on Karan Kumar’s 158, West Delhi Cricket Academy defeated Harvir Academy by 126 runs in the 3rd Chaudhary Sher Singh U-14 Cricket Tournament. Batting first WDCA scored a whopping 264 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
In reply Harvir Academy could score on 138 runs for the loss of 9 wickets and lost the match.
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New Delhi
DD Bal Bhawan Dwarka Academy defeated Delhi Wonders by 42 runs to win the 2nd Sethi Sports Under 15 Cricket Tournament. Dev Lakra and Shivam Thakur were adjudged best batsman and bowler respectively. Hrishikesh Sisodiya bagged the award for best all-rounder.
Batting first, Bal Bhawan scored a decent 180 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 35 overs. Nikhil Tanwar (56) and Dev lakra (55) contributed with half centuries. In reply Delhi Wonders were all out for 138 runs thereby losing the final by 42 runs. Saksham Singhroha (4/30) was adjudged man of the match. Shivam Thakur also grabbed 4 wickets.
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Modern School, New Delhi
Riding on scintillating century by Aakash Antil (134*, 93b, 4×8, 6×10), RP Academy defeated KN Colts in the QF of 39th Lala Raghubir Singh Hot Weather Cricket Tournament to enter the semi-final.
Batting first KN Colts were all out for 221 runs in 35.1 overs. Shivam Sharma (54), Madhav Kaushi (51) and Manoj Dagar (50) contributed with half centuries. Sarang Rawat captured 4 wickets for 49 runs while Ketan pawar captured 3 wickets for 25 runs.
In reply RP Academy overhauled the target in just 33.1 overs losing just 2 wickets. Aarish Alam scored 45 while Milind Tandon contributed with 30. But it was Aakash’s innings that stole the show and ensured an easy victory for his team.
Semi-final Line Up
15th June: Telefunken CC vs Collage Sports
16th June: RP Academy vs Madras Cricket Club
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New Delhi
West Delhi Cricket Academy entered the QF of 3rd D-Force Under-16 Cricket Cup by defeating Kusum Sarovar Academy by 98 runs. WDCA’s Ankit Pratap Singh had a superb day with both bat and ball as he single handed secured the victory for his team. He scored 70 runs with the bat and took 5 wickets for 30 runs with the ball.
WDCA scored 210 runs in their allotted 40 overs.In reply Kusum Sarovar Academy were shot out for mere 112 runs thereby losing by 98 runs.
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New Delhi
In the QF of 39th Lala Raghuvir Singh Cricket Tournament, Madras Cricket Club defeated Rohtak Road Gymkhana by 64 runs to enter semi-final.
Sent in to bat first after losing the toss, Madras Cricket Club scored 154 runs. Pawan Negi scored 55 and Vineet Kumar contributed with an unbeaten 30. In reply Rohtak Road Gymkhana were shot out for just 90 runs in 25.2 over thereby losing by 64 runs.
Pradeep Sahoo grabbed 4/48 while Vineet captured 2/19 to demolish Rohtak Road Gymkhana’s innings.
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