On January 3, Powal CA and Samvedi Kalpavriksha CA clashed against each other during the MD Memorial Cup. Samvedi Kalpavriksha CA won the toss and elected to bat first.
Samvedi Kalpavriksha CA were restricted to a paltry score of 95/9 in 20 overs. Besides Yuvaan Gurav (28) and Samartha Churi (17), none of the other Samvedi Kalpavriksha CA batters could score in double digits. On the other hand, Powal CA’s Moksh Shah and Bhaskar were the most successful bowlers with two scalps apiece. While Shah accounted for 9/2 in four overs, Bhaskar bagged 14/2 in two overs.
Chasing a modest total of 96, Powal CA cruised to the target in 14.3 overs and won the match by nine wickets. Opening batter Atharva Kore top-scored with an unbeaten 52 off 47, peppering the boundary rope eight times. On the other hand, Samvedi Kalpavriksha CA’s Prayag Vaidya was the only wicket-taker with 14/1 in two overs.
On January 3, Bhosle CA crushed RC Sports Club by eight wickets as they chased 83 in 12.4 overs during the MD Memorial Cup.
Winning the toss and electing to bat first, RC Sports Club posted a humble total of 82/9 in 20 overs. Shreyas Naik fought hard for his 33-ball 27 that included a couple of boundaries but failed to find able allies. On the other hand, Bhosle CA’s Deeyan Gala and Vivek Yadav had impressive outings with the ball and the duo claimed two scalps each. Gala starred with 13/2 in three overs and Yadav picked 12/2 in two overs.
With a modest target of 83, Bhosle CA overhauled it in 12.4 overs and won the match by eight wickets. Opening batter Harshit Bobade was at the helm of the run chase and muscled an unconquered 54 off 43, hitting seven fours and clearing the ropes twice. On the other hand, RC Sports Club’s Yadnya Patil and Nidhi Dave claimed one wicket apiece.
In a C division game between B.Arunkumar SC and Cipla, the latter prevailed comfortably. Batting first, Cipla hammered a commendable total of 342 in 40 overs for the loss of 6 wickets. Auchit Devle scored 35 off 33 at the top as 3 Number batter Viasharad Pagare scored a flimsy 90 off just 70 deliveries. The southpaw hit 9 boundaries and 3 sixes in his 136 minute innings. Parth Pathak (49 off 48) and Darshan Kamthe (38 off 33) had a crucial partnership at the backend but it was the blow of Bipin Waghela who turned the innings upside down. Waghela came in at number 6 to face just 19 balls and ended up scoring 66 in the death. Out of the 19 balls, 12 were hit for boundaries, 7 of them were sixes. His innings gave the required punch for the team.
With a mammoth target to chase, B. Arunkumar SC were under pressure as it is. After a disappointing innings with the ball, they had a dismal time with the bat as they were bowled out for just 86 runs in the 20th over.
Cipla won the game by a huge margin of 256 runs.
Watching the Indian cricketers play and win for our country is a proud feeling for every Indian but to watch them in action live in a stadium is a different feeling altogether…. the atmosphere, the cheers, the groans, the energy…. is as unique as it gets. Some are fortunate enough to experience this in their life and many aspire to but just can’t. To make sure few penurious cricketers from the biggest slum in the world, Dharavi, get to experience the same feeling, the current Mumbai Cricket Association President, Amol Kale took formidable steps and made that dream of watching an international game in a stadium into a reality.
Amol Kale sponsored tickets for underprivileged cricketers from Dharavi for the India vs Sri Lanka T20 Match. Almost 30 cricketers from the Sion vicinity were invited to enjoy the international match at Wankhede. The lucky one’s assembled at the District Sports Club in Sion, near Dharavi and were commuted by a bus arranged by the President himself. The players had exclusive VIP access as they were placed in the Corporate Box.
With unlimited catering services, best view of the ground and a nail biting finish to the bilateral series game, the players enjoyed their once in a lifetime opportunity to the maximum.
The individuals present in the stadium had an opportunity to witness cricketers like Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Surya Kumar Yadav, Umran Malik, Deepak Hooda and other Indian and Sri Lankan players on field giving them a chance to learn closely numerous things such as an on-field conduct of an international cricketer. This noble initiative by the current leader of the MCA was taken with a bid to motivate underprivileged cricketers by providing them a different perspective. This experience surely will be life-changing and positively impact the Dharavi residents to strive for success and excellence and perform like their favorite cricketer.
After two successful seasons with Barnard Castle in the Durham County, Samarth Seth will play for the Moddershall & Oulton Cricket Club for the 2023 English Summer.
Moddershall & Oulton CC are a top team in Staffordshire. In the previous season, they finished second in the standings of the Premier Division.
Seth is known for his aggressive approach and a proven track record in the England. In the previous two seasons, he contributed towards his team reaching the finals by being the top run scorer. Apart from his batting prowess, he is also a well trusted left arm spinner capable of taking timely wickets.
I am very much excited and looking forward to represent Moddershall & Oulton. I hope I am able to help them win the titles this season.
Samarth Seth
Samarth is currently playing for the Delhi U-25s.
The KN Sports Cricketgraph Academy in Shivaji Park, Dadar is part of the Cricketgraph Academy Partnership Program which aids current cricket academies and helps them grow and reach new heights.
The KN Sports Cricketgraph Academy is located on the plot of Young Maharashtra in the Shivaji Park, the Mecca of Mumbai cricket. The head coach of the academy is none other than Karan Nandey, Coach Nandey has an emphatic career as a player in the city of Mumbai. Apart from playing club and corporate games at the top level, Karan has also competed in the exclusive Mumbai Premier League for Mumbai Panthers. His experience at the highest level adds up on his coaching capabilities.
We believe in creating better cricketing opportunities for our academy players. With Cricketgraph, players have a better scope at excelling. We hope the partnership brings immense success for the young budding champions.
Karan Nandey
Head Coach KN Sports Cricketgraph Academy
The KN Sports Cricketgraph Academy has as much as 5 nets at their disposal for their players to practice in. Since the academy is open for all age groups beginning from under 16 to open age, the academy consists of almost 60 students across all age groups. To manage this large number, there are 3 subordinate coaches apart from Head Coach Nandey providing more than enough attention to every player. With the location such as Shivaji Park, fielding in open spaces is least of the worries. A player can develop all round skills and build cricketing IQ on the infamous maidan.
With this opportunistic partnership, Cricketgraph aims to help the KN Sports Cricketgraph Academy grow on as well as off the field through its digital media assets. With a monthly reach of 1.5 million on Instgram and over 1 million on Youtube, Cricketgraph aims to introduce new faces to the mass; The website getting over 200k hits as well.
Apart from the formidable media coverage, Cricketgraph intends to provide more matches for their academy to compete in, providing players opportunities. With a hold of few MCA Clubs in the circuit, cricketers from the KNCGA have the chance to represent an MCA club in MCA affiliated or organized tournaments. Selective players from the academy will also have an opportunity to bowl at international teams if/when a match is scheduled at Wankhede, the same applies for IPL as well.
We warmly welcome our Shivaji Park partners.
Shivaji Park Youngsters SC won over the Kandivali CA at the Sainath Sports Club in the MCA Govardhandas Tournament. After winning the toss, SPY won the toss and elected to bat first and scored a competitive total of 153 in 20 overs. Opener Shashwat Pathak gave a steady start by scoring 44 off 41 deliveries. After few quick wickets, it was Rishit Patwal’s chance to come in and contribute. Patwal hammered a crucial 47 off 40 going down the order with 2 fours and 3 sixes. Their partnership is what kept them in the game.
Kandivali CA found it difficult as SPY bowled tight lines and restricted the batsmen from playing freely. Abhishek Valia contributed 51* off 46 deliveries but his innings was in vain as his team were short by 14 runs. Economical spells by Rutik Rathod, Abhishek Yadav and Shashank Jadhav saw the SPY clinch victory and qualify for the quarter finals.
Shiv Seva Cricket Club defeated hosts MCC ‘A’ by three wickets to clinch the MCC Under-12 Talent Search Cricket League trophy, organised By jwala sports foundation played over 25-over per side at Air India Sport Club ground, Santacruz (East), yesterday.
Opting to bat first on a bowler-friendly pitch, MCC ‘A’ batters struggled all the way and could manage only 113 for the loss of seven wickets. However, Shiv Seva batters, too, made heavy weather before they triumphed by three wickets.
Earlier, in the semifinals, Shiv Seva CC did well to rattle up 158 for three against Dalvi CA and then bundled out their opponents for 110.
Brief scores:
Final (U-12): MCC ‘A’ 113/7 off 25 overs (Dev Pawar 35, Aarav Thakker 31;Arjun Dadarkar 2/14) lost to Shiv Seva CC 117/7 in 23.3 overs (Aarav Srivastava 2/20, Hardik Kumar 2/21) by 3 wkts. Player of the Final: Aryan Desai (Shiv Seva CC).
We often see cricketers wearing white-coloured cream on their faces. Have you wondered what it is? That white-coloured cream is nothing but a zinc sunscreen. Why do cricketers apply zinc sunscreen? As we know, cricket is a sport that is usually played in the scorching sun. To protect themselves from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted by the burning sun, cricketers apply zinc sunscreen. This zinc sunscreen offers protection against dangerous UV rays and minimises the chances of acquiring skin-related problems, including rashes, burning, irritation, wrinkles, ageing, and even skin cancer. So, how does zinc sunscreen work?
Properties of a zinc sunscreen
A zinc sunscreen, also referred to as a physical sunscreen, can stay on top of the skin for longer durations. While playing cricket, cricketers tend to sweat profusely. Therefore, the players prefer zinc sunscreen, which is not easily absorbed into the body. Zinc sunscreen is sweat-resistant, water resistant and oil-free, which makes it strong enough to stay on top of the skin. Apart from these qualities, zinc sunscreen is a natural product and not chemical-based. It contains the mineral zinc. Since it is a natural product, the chances of getting any side effects are minuscule.
Choosing the best zinc sunscreen for cricketers
While there is a wide range of zinc sunscreens available in the market, it is paramount for a cricketer to choose the best one. So, how can the cricketers select the best zinc sunscreen? Here are some of the criteria that they must consider before making the purchase:
First, the key is the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of the zinc sunscreen. You will come across zinc sunscreens with SPF 30 and SPF 50, to name a few. What do these different SPF numbers indicate? A zinc sunscreen with SPF 30 offers protection against 97 percent of the UV rays emitted by the scorching sun. In other words, a zinc sunscreen with SPF 30 allows only three percent of the UV rays emitted by the sun to hit the skin of the zinc sunscreen applicant. On the other hand, a zinc sunscreen with SPF 50 protects 98 percent of the harmful UV rays emitted by the sun and lets only two percent of the rays hit the skin.
Second, the composition of zinc sunscreen is crucial. As the name suggests, zinc sunscreen is made up of the mineral zinc. The white-coloured zinc particles can protect the wearer of the sunscreen against the harmful UV rays emitted by the sun. Apart from zinc, some zinc sunscreens contain aloe vera, adding to the sunscreen’s naturalness. Natural zinc sunscreens are suitable for any skin type and seldom cause side effects.
Third, a zinc sunscreen that can be easily washed off with warm water and face wash is considered good. If the cricketers cannot get rid of their zinc sunscreen after the game with warm water and face wash, then there is some issue with the zinc sunscreen used.
Best zinc sunscreen for cricketers
A zinc sunscreen that fulfils the said criteria is arguably the best in the business. Therefore, before buying your next zinc sunscreen, tick all the boxes. In a nutshell, the best zinc sunscreen is natural, sweat-resistant, water-resistant, oil-free, and has a good SPF rating.
One of the best zinc sunscreen for cricketers nationally & internationally and also used by IPL cricketer is Elemnt Zinc Sunscreen 360
The finals of the RCC 7th Anniversary Tournament 2022-23 was played between RCC Unbeatable and RCC Smashers were the latter prevailed in an exciting run chase. RCC Unbeatable won the toss and elected to bat first in the finale.
RCC Unbeatable managed to score a subpar total of 143 in 25 overs losing 8 wickets in the process. Opener Himashu Sharma scored an anchoring 62 off 80 balls with 7 boundaries. He was forced to play a gritty knock for his team as the other end collapsed. At 23-4, Soham Kolambekar entered and had a brief partnership with Himanshu as he contributed 43 runs with 3 boundaries and a six in quick time.
The Smasher’s bowling card looked quite economical. Yash Zaware and Harsh Pawar claimed 2 wickets each at an economy rate of under 6. The united effort of the bowling unit made the batsman’s job in the second innings easy.
RCC Smasher’s wicket keeper Ishan Navghane provided a steady start to the runchase with 37 runs off 55 balls but the power punch came from the all-rounder, Yash Zaware who hammered a match winning knock of 56 off just 44 deliveries. After a skillful display of bowling, Zaware impressed with his strokeplay as he hammered 5 boundaries and a six. By the 22nd over, Smashers had sealed the game with 5 wickets in hand.
RCC Smashers were the winners of the RCC 7th Anniversary Tournament 2022-23 and Yash Zaware was adjudged as the Man of the Match for his all-round display.
