Nalasopara Center after electing to bat first at PDTSA Boisar were bundled out for mere 67 runs in their 1st innings. Apart from Satyalaksh scoring 26, none of the batsman managed to score in double digits. Fast bowler Parth Rao was the pick of the bowlers coming up with a crucial spell of 5/25 in 11 overs with 4 maidens. PDTSA Boisar team in reply scored 197 runs in their 1st innings with Santosh Naikude (49) and Utkarsh Raut (46) top scoring for their team. Leg-break bowlers Suraj Singh came up with a stunner of a spell bagging 7/58 in 20.5 overs. Suraj managed to trouble the batsman to the hilt as he single handedly gave breakthroughs at crucial junctures.
In a game full of ups and downs, Nalasopara Center gave a stunning comeback in the 2nd innings putting up 346 runs on the board. Jigar Rana played a fabulous knock of 140 runs while Arsalan Shaikh came good with 82 runs in what was a great comeback post 1st innings collapse. Parth Rao bagged another 4wkts in the 2nd innings taking his tally of wickets to 9 in the match.
Chasing a lead target of 218 runs, opener Harshit Janwadkar and Utkarsh Raut took the onus on their shoulders stitching an unbeaten 214* run stand for the 2nd wicket. Harshit Janwadkar went on to score a classy 4th innings century hitting 119* while Utkarsh remained unbeaten on 86* as both the boys ensured their team won the match in style by 9 wkts.
The prestigious Salgaonkar Trophy has been a platform for young cricketers to perform since many years. Every year, new talent comes out from which many go on to become successful cricketers in Mumbai. This year’s edition has been a no surprise as some talented players have displayed amazing performances. In the latest edition of the Salgaonkar Trophy, Boys CC, Dombivali became the winners of the tournament while PAB Cricket Academy, Bhiwandi were the runners up. The famed Apsara Cups were given by NATARAJ pens to young cricketers from PAB Cricket Academy, Bhiwandi.
Top Run Getter-
Raj Patil with 226 runs in 7 matches was the highest scorer in the tournament. With a best score of 56.00 and a strike rate of a healthy 94.56, Jay has remained unbeaten in 6 games out the 7 innings he has played. His batting average in the tournament is 226.00 which is simply staggering! Raj has chipped in with crucial cameos throughout the tournament and remained a vital cog for his team-PAB Cricket Club Bhiwandi.
Harsh Patil (169 runs) & Rohan Karandikar (129 runs) are the next two highest run getters followed by Raj Patil who sits comfortably at the top of the table.
Highest Wicket-Taker
From the bowlers, it is Jay Bhanushali with 15 scalps in 6 matches being the leading wicket taker in the tournament. A frontline off-spinner for Boys C.A team, Jay registered excellent best bowling figures of 7/7 and a bowling average of a stunning 5.67 in the tournament.
Pranay Shinde (12wkts) and Aniket Patil (10wkts) are the next two leading wicket takers followed by Jay at the top of the table.
North Mumbai Panthers batting first could have been all out for under 120 runs had it not been their young opener Prithvi Shaw guiding the innings and batting till the end. With wickets falling at regular intervals, things were’nt looking that gloomy for North Mumbai boys but it was Prithvi scoring 61* off 55 balls alongwith Shasikant’s crucial 37 at no.6 which pushed the team total of 143/6 in 20 overs. The bowlers were quite impressive with Deepak Shetty being the pick of the lot taking 3/24 in 4 overs.
Defending a modest total of 144 in the high pressure finals, the pressure was definitely more on the bowlers to deliver and they did deliver with a bang! Sobo Supersonics were bundled out for 131 runs thanks to some brilliant bowling by pacers Prathamesh Dake (3/19) and Atif Attarwala (3/20). A combination of right and left arm fast bowler proved to be quite successful for North Mumbai Panthers as they conceded mere 39 runs and bagged 6 wkts in their spell of 8 overs combined.
North Mumbai Panthers win the finale by 13 runs while it was Shaw with the bat and Atif-Dake with the ball proving to be game changers in the finale.
- Brief Scores-
- North Mumbai Panthers-143/6 in 20 overs, P Shaw 66*, S Kadam 37, Deepak Shetty 3/24, D Matkar 2/27
- Sobo Supersonics- 131/10 in 19.4 overs, Parag Khanapurkar 43, J Bista 21, Prathamesh Dake 3/19, Atif Attarwala 3/20
- Result-North Mumbai Panthers won the match by 12 runs
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- Some Stats-
- Prithvi Shaw-249 runs in 6 games @49.80, Aditya Tare-244 runs in 5 games @48.80 and Jay Bista with 242 runs in 7 games @34.57 were the highest run getters in the tournament.
- Dhrumil Matkar 15wkts in 7 games @12.00, Atif Attarwala-12wkts in 7 games @18.08 & Royston Dias 10wkts in 5 games @14.30 were the top wicket takers.
- Prithvi Shaw (8 catches), Jay Bista (8 catches) and Akash Parkar (5 catches) were the safe hands of the tournament in the fielding department.
Some Snaps-
From a well-conditioned athlete to weekend warriors, anyone can suffer a sports injury. Inadequate fitness and a failure to warm-up properly as well as engaging in an activity you are not properly conditioned along with weakness in the muscles, ligaments and tendons following vigorous exercise is the most common mechanism of injury.
There are, however, different causes behind different sports injuries. These are the most common:
Weakness
When muscles are not used regularly, muscle wasting (loss of muscle mass) can occur, meaning the muscle fibres have become weakened, so when you attempt to engage in vigorous exercises beyond your physical capability, you may feel tired quickly and this can lead to injury.
However with regular exercise and fitness training, the muscles will adapt and strengthen.
Flexibility/ Muscle tightness
Poor flexibility is another factor in unconditioned athletes behind a sports- related injury. Flexibility is important because it affects how the body moves. Muscles work together to create smooth and co-ordinated movement, so if there is tightness in any one muscle it can directly affect the opposing muscle and limit the range of motion of the joint, which in time can weaken the muscles and the joint. This can affect the entire kinetic chain of the body.
Overtime these muscle imbalances can affect posture and can cause injury. The best way to improve flexibility is through regular stretching exercises, either static or dynamic. If you think that you struggle with flexibility, then
these should be a daily part of your routine. A thorough warm-up is also essential to prepare the muscles and joints for exercise.
Over-training
In simple terms, this is doing too much, too often with little or no rest in between. A lack of adequate recovery time coupled with increased intensity of training is the most common cause of overtraining.
Symptoms include:
– Excessive fatigue
– Troubled sleep
– Inability to concentrate
– Inability to perform the exercise or sport with the correct technique.
A physiological sign of overtraining is also an increased resting heart rate. The best way to avoid overtraining is to ensure adequate rest between sessions.
Overuse
Repetitive strain injuries are caused by repeated actions which apply pressure to a certain group of muscles, joint or area of soft tissue. Due to overuse the muscles tend to get a lot weaker. They usually get worse over time and include
injuries such as tennis elbow, golfer’s knee, thrower’s shoulder (impingement syndrome), plantar fasciitis and jumper’s knee (patellar tendonitis).
Symptoms include:
– Gradual pain which worsens over time, sometimes with swelling and/or bruising. Ensuring adequate rest between sessions is the best way to avoid an overuse injury.
Improper warm-up
Failure to perform a proper warm-up can put you at risk for injury as the muscles and joints are not prepared for exercise. A warm-up is necessary to increase body temperature and circulation of blood to the muscles.
A 15-20 minute warm-up should include a combination of stretching, mobility and cardiovascular exercises to prepare the body for exercise, increases performance levels and helps to prevent injuries.
Poor technique
Any exercise or sport which is performed repetitively with bad form is a recipe for injury. Over time the symptoms of injuries being caused by improper technique will be exacerbated and can either lead to a more serious condition or
result in more acute injuries.
The best way to avoid repeatedly performing an exercise/sport with the incorrect technique is to make sure you use a professional coach or trainer to show you the correct way to do things from the beginning and to ensure you are
wearing appropriate clothing, shoes and using the right equipment.
Impact
Perhaps the hardest to avoid, sports injuries caused by impact are most common. The impact of coming into hard contact with another person/object can force unnatural or unexpected twisting and quick direction-change which can in turn cause damage to the tissues or even joint dislocation or severe contusion.
Common injuries here include cuts, bruising, head injuries, muscle pain and dislocated joints, spinal injuries, ligament and tendon damage, fractures and head and spinal injuries. As impact and contact is often a requirement of many sports the only way to reduce the risk is to wear protective clothing if possible, such as shin pads or helmets.
Hope this would have cleared your doubts on how injury occurs in sports. Stay tuned for more information to know more about the different strategies to prevent injuries!
References:
1. Health24
2. Handout on Health: Sports Injuries: NIH Publication No. 13 5278;
3. Sports Injuries; Mediline Plus ( 2 October 2014);
4. Sports Medicine Information: (2009) Causes of sports injuries;
Tournament sponsored by- LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India)
Into the all important finals, Kalina Center opting to bat first at the Dadkar Maidan posted a decent total of 322/9d in 78.3 overs. Opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi 106 off 131 (15 fours, 4 sixes) and Shashwat Jhunjhunwala at no.4 smashed 114 off 130 balls (16 fours, 2 sixes) to take their team into a strong position. Both the batsman played some gorgeous shots en-route their tons while they also stitched a 169 run stand for the 3rd wicket.
Ghatkoper Center in reply were all out for 271/10 with half centuries from Prem Naik (60) and Abhinav Singh (87). Zenith Sachdev who has been one of the best spinners in the tournament continued to trouble the batsman taking 4/74 in 24.1 overs while A Jethwa taking 3 wkts.
2019 Kalina Center U16 won the match on 1st innings lead and become the winners of the Kalpesh Koli Tournament. Closing Ceremony function of 29th LIC Kalpesh Govind Koli Memorial Cricket Tournament was held in the presence of Chief Guest Raju Kulkarni (Former Indian Cricketer) , Ruta Ajgaonkar (Marketing Manager LIC of India) and MCA Members.
LIC- One of the most trusted life insurance companies in India has been doing a wonderful job of promoting grassroot cricket by sponsoring the tournament and providing a platform to the young cricketers who are always eager to perform.
Highest Run Getters-
- Abhinav Singh (Ghatkoper Center)-391 runs in 9 innings @48.88
- Roneet Thakur (Kalina Center)-333 runs in 5 innings @83.25
- Shashwat Jhunjhunwala (Kalina Center)- 322 runs in 6 innings @53.67
Highest Wicket Takers-
- Zenith Sachdev (Kalina Center)- 31 wkts in 8 innings @9.00 and econ of 2.55
- Shubham Kharat (Kalina Center)- 22 wkts in 6 innings @7.00 and econ of 2.16
- Amaan Khan (Ghatkoper Center)-17wkts in 7 innings @14.00 and econ of 3.05
Some Snaps-
MCA Secretary Unmesh Khanvilkar attending the final prize distribution ceremony or Kalpesh Koli Tournament’19
Vijay Indap Cricket Club thane batting first were restricted to a low total of 86 runs in 19.1 overs. It was a dismal batting performance with only two batsmen managing to score in two digits with a highest score of 16 by Karthikeyan. From the bowlers, Tanishq Mane with 3/14 was the pick of the lot.
Defending a low total of 87, Vijay Indap team made a brilliant comeback with the ball restricting Speed Cricket Academy to mere 44 runs all out in 9.1 overs. Vedant Desai from Vijay Indap came up with one of the most effective bowling spells of the tournament bagging a stunning 6/18 in 4 overs. Vedant gave breakthroughs at regular intervals while he was supported well by the other bowlers too.
Vijay Indap Cricket Club Thane won the match by 42 runs while Vedant Desai was declared ‘Man of the Match”
Tournament sponsored by NATARAJ PENS (Hindustan Pencils Ltd)
SK Cricket Academy Lonavala opting to bat first at the SPCA ground managed to put up a modest total of 114/10 in 19.4 overs. The entire playing XI struggled with not a single player crossing the 20 run mark. From the bowlers, Sudhansh Chandwadkar was the pick of the lot coming up with impressive bowling figures of 4/18 in 2.4 overs. Apart from hi, Tanisq, Chirag and Shivam chipped in with 2 wkts each.
Chasing a paltry 115, opener Sudhansh who first starred with the ball anchored the innings and took the onus on himself hitting a quickfire 56* off 35 balls laced with 6 fours and 3 sixes. Speed Cricket Academy eventually chased down the score in just 11.2 overs and won the match by 8 wkts while Sudhansh for his all-round brilliance was declared ‘man of the match’
Opting to bat first, Sobo Supersonic openers raised to the occasion as both Jay Bista and Hersh Tank shattered the bowlers rhythm en-route their record breaking 196 run stand for the 1st wicket which is the highest opening stand for any wicket in the history of T20 Mumbai. Bista who scored 110 off 60 balls (9 fours, 5 sixes) was at his superlative best hitting some enigmatic shots which were truly a sight to behold. On the other hand, Hersh who scored a swashbuckling 93 off mere 51 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes) displayed amazing clean hitting to the bowlers. There was nothing for the Aakash Tigers bowlers to boast about as most of them went for a thrashing but Sylvester D Souza looked impressive in his spell of 2/30 in 3 overs.
Aakash Tigers who were off to a shaky start despite Gomel’s quick 43 and Subbu chipping in 34 runs at no.4, things did look difficult for them as wickets were tumbling from the other end with the scoreboard reading 116/6 in the 12th over. However, skipper Dhawal Kulkarni ensured that Aakash Tigers would not lose the game so easily as he went on to score a hard fought 68* off 37 balls (5 fours, 3 sixes). In a game full of records, left arm spinner Dhrumil Matkar became the 1st bowler in T20 Mumbai to come up with a 5wkt haul. Dhrumil came up with his career best 5/32 in 4 overs which cleaned up the middle order in grand fashion.
Aakash Tiger eventually reached a total of 191/9 on 20 overs as Sobo Supersonics won the finals in what was a thriller of a match.
- Brief Scores-
- Sobo Supersonics-217/4 in 20 overs, Jay Bista 110, Hersh tank 93, Sylvester D Souza 2/30, Dhawal Kulkarni 1/39
- Aakash Tigers-191/9 in 20 overs, Dhawal Kulkarni 68*, Aakarshit Gomel 43, Dhrumil Matkar 5/32, Rohan Raje 1/26
- Result-Sobo Supersonics won the match by 26 runs
The Automotive Cricket Cap Leaders Campaign which is much like IPL Caps has been receiving great response from the cricketing community across various tournaments in Mumbai.
Cricketgraph team monitors performances of cricketers playing in various tournaments played by professionals like architects, doctors & advocates, on a monthly basis and awards Orange Cap for maximum runs, purple cap for maximum wicket taker and yellow cap for the most popular cricketer based on facebook likes.
There were numerous entries across each categories and the competition was surely intense out of which 3 emerged out to be the winners in each category.
Here are the winners of the Corporate Cricket Cap leaders for April 2019
Jigar Soni – from Turner Team (Winner of the Automotive Purple Cap for April 2019)
A wily bowler, Jigar Soni has often troubled the batsman with his impressive off spinners. Not only has he been a match winner with the ball but he also became the 1st bowler from Corporate cricket to bag two 5 wkt hauls in T20 cricket in the same month which is quite a feat to achieve. Jigar’s 5/25 vs Satelite Developers had helped Turner team win while the spell which gave him overnight popularity was when he bagged 5 wkts conceding mere 1 run vs DBS Bank team in the Pulse Corporate T20 Tournament.
Anil Bhalala- from Trafigura Team (Winner of the Automotive Orange Cap for April 2019)
A dangerman with the bat, Anil Bhalala has developed a name for himself as one of the most destructive top order batsman in corporate cricket. With 346 runs to his name at an average of almost 60.00+ throughout the month of April, Anil has not only been consistent but he also plays at strike rate of almost 200.00 in most of the games where he has scored more than 50+ runs. Anil’s notable innings include a 46 ball 103 vs CISCO and a breath taking 53 ball 113* vs HDFC Ergo in the Dreamz Corporate T20 Tournament. His 19 ball 46 in Woods T20 and 37 ball 83 in T20 Masters Cup are also some of his notable knocks in the month of April 2019.
Yash Sangani- from Motilal Oswal Team (Winner of Automotive Most Popular Player for April 2019)
With 220 votes to his name, Yash Sangani defeated his closest contemporary by 42 votes to emerge as the most popular player for the month of April winning the Automotive Yellow Cap. The all-rounder from Motilal Oswal team had also given an impressive performance vs Aditya Birla team in the T20 Masters Cup where he conceded mere 10 runs and took 4 wkts in his spell of 4 overs!
All these winners are awarded with mini-IPL type caps, certificates & Automotive vouchers worth Rs.2500/- which can be availed within the wide network of Automotive Maruti service centers. The Top 10 winners in each category too will be awarded with Automotive e-vouchers worth Rs.1000/-. Automotive has service centers in Kurla, Dombivali, Nerul & Panvel.
Just fresh from an impressive ton in his previous game in the same tournament, Vidarbha CA XI opting to bat first at Oval Maidan declared their innings on 331/5 (d) in 79.5 overs. Opener Shree Chaudhary laid the foundation for his team’s innings hitting a fluent 119 off 176 balls (11 fours). A hard working innings which included lots of running and also 158 run stand with Vedant Dighade who scored an impressive 96 off 107 balls (12 fours). Both the batters ensured their team was in a strong position as they toyed with the bowlers.
Sachin Tendulkar XI in reply were all out for 183 runs thanks to some brilliant bowling by medium pacer Shivam Nimbalkar who took 4/22 in 15 overs with 7 maidens. Left arm spinner Aditya Titarmare also chipped in with 3 wkts . Vidarbha CA XI batted for 15 overs in their 2nd innings before the end of the game’s play where they won the match on 1st innings.