Dombivli is one side of Mumbai which lacks adequate cricket facilities for aspiring and professional cricketers to practice. However, Friends Cricket Club has tried to fill that space by setting up a great cricketing infrastructure in Dombivli, Mumbai.
Friends Cricket Club inuagrated Indoor Cricket Nets in Dombivli on 6th of July, 2021 and its located opposite DNC High School on Nandivli Road, Dombivli East. The inuagration of Indoor Cricket Nets in Dombivli was attended by various players & students of Friends Cricket Club, the Coaches and Support staff. It was also great to see renowned Coach Dinesh Lad attending the opening ceremony as the Guest of Honor. For the uninitiated, Dinesh Lad is the Coach of various State and International Level players right from the likes of Rohit Sharma, Shardul Thakur, Harmeet Singh, Siddhesh Lad to name a few. Apart from Dinesh Sir, Uday Keluskar sir (Former Experienced Cricketer) was also present as the guest of honor during the inauguration.
The Indoor Cricket Nets in Dombivli by Friends Cricket Club at present boasts of 5 wickets out of which 3 are indoor nets. They also have one astro turf, one grass wicket and one normal paata wicket offering a wide range of practice options. Another good part at this place is fast bowlers who can take 15-18 yards run up just like how they do in a normal cricket match. Apart from having indoor nets, they also have their own academy with open age ground under the supervision of 4 qualified coaches. Vinayak Joshi and Girish More are the Head Coaches at Friends Cricket Club and Academy.
Some of the Details of this place:
- Total Wickets : 5
- Indoor Nets : 3
- Astro Turf- 1
- Grass Wicket – 1
- Cement/Paata Wicket – 1
- Facilities: Parking, Drinking Water, Floodlights for evening practice.
- Head Coach: Vinayak Joshi and Girish More
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The opening match of 6th Harbeer Memorial Cricket Tournament was played at Punjabi Bagh Ground where in Surinder Khanna Academy (won toss) batting first received a brilliant fightback from Venkateswara Cricket Academy. Batting first, Surinder Khanna Cricket Academy managed a total of 196/9 in 40 overs with Tanish Sachdeva (34 runs) and Rajneesh (34 runs) were the top scorers. From the bowlers, it was none other than Spinner Aryan Dalal who turned out to be the pick of the lot. Aryan who is also a Delhi U16 player came up with an impactful bowling performance of 5/36 as he provided timely breakthroughs changing the course of the match.
Chasing 197 looked like a mere formality for Venkateswara Cricket Academy as they went on to win the match by 5 wickets & 8.4 overs to spare. The top order performed exceedingly well with Shreeyansh Mahey (59 runs), Yuvraj (40 runs) and Prashant (38 runs) chipping in with crucial contributions.
- Result: Venkateswara Cricket Academy win by 5 wkts
- Man of the Match: Aryan Dalal
- About Tournament: 6th Harbeer Memorial Cricket Tournament (2021-22) Under -19 ( age group) The opening match was attended by DDCA Senior umpire Mr. Kishan Singh Bali G and Mr. Ravi Rawat (Scorer), Mr. S K Tiwari and Manveer G and Chief Guest Mr. VK Mata G and Aneep Kumar org… Mr. Devadutt and Mr. Ashok G and Mr. Rakesh G.
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Coach Corner is one content section of Cricketgraph which envisages on covering talented and hardworking coaches from different corners of the world. One such coach whom we are going to talk about this time is passionate and dynamic Susheel Kumar from Hyderabad.
Susheel who has been a former cricketer himself has been coaching since almost a decade. Susheel began his career as a cricketer from the age of training at Lal Bahadur Stadium under Coach Kumar Shankar. His hard work and consistent performances helped him earn a state level tag as he went on to represent Hyderabad U16 & Hyderabad U19 Teams.
Beginning from a small age, Susheel recollects many performances but the ones which have been close to his heart are his 6wkt haul vs All Saints High School, a knock of 97 vs Goa in a state level match and a match winning 120 in a league match in Hyderabad. As a professional cricketer, Susheel represented many clubs right from Parishram Bhavan Club, Central Bank, Junior Railways & Lal Bahadur Cricket Club. Susheel has also played Nationals in Indoor Cricket.
Post his cricketing career, Susheel forayed into cricket coaching at the age of 29 and being an all-rounder he likes to work on every skills as a cricket coach. Sharing with Cricketgraph, Susheel shared “I am coaching since almost 9 year now, the club where I started off as a cricketer is also the club I started my innings as a coach i.e at Lal Bahadur Stadium, it certainly feels good when something like that happens. My vision has always been to give my everything honestly towards players so they become better versions of themselves with every passing day”
Susheel has also provided cricket coaching at Delhi School of Excellence and today he is an ICC Level 1 Certified Cricket Coach. Susheel today runs his own academy where he serves as the head coach at Galaxy Cricket Academy in Hyderabad. Over the years, Susheel has worked with numerous district and state level players ranging from: PRANAV NAIK (U14 HYDERABAD), LOKESH NANDA (HYD DISTRICT), ADITYA DESMUKH (HYD DIST), AGASYA MAHESHWARA, RAKESH NAIK (HYD DIST) & ADITYA HINANI (HYD DIST) to name a few.
Here’s wishing Susheel all the luck for a great coaching journey ahead.
When you have spent almost two decades playing state level & first class cricket with close to 350 wickets in first class career, you got to be a very special cricketer. Yes we are talking about Rakesh Dhruve who played from Saurashtra in Domestic Cricket. Rakesh was a slow left arm orthodox bowler who represented India A Cricket Team in 2013.
Rakesh Dhruve made his first-class debut for Saurashtra in the 1999/00 season & went on to play for almost 12 years for Saurashtra.. In 2012, Rakesh switched to Gujarat and made impressive impact with his bowling. In a Ranji Trophy group match against Rajasthan in December 2012, Rakesh Dhruve came up with a stunning spell of 6/65 in the first innings and 8/31 in the second innings.
Rakesh finished the season with 36 wickets from 8 matches at an average of 25.55. His impressive bowling was rewarded by the national selectors who drafted him into the India A squad for the three-day match against the touring Australian team in February 2013. Rakesh Dhruve returned with bowling figures of 5/31 in the first innings and 1/37 in the second innings, taking wickets of regular Test batsmen such as Shane Watson and Ed Cowan.
Rakesh began playing at the age of 11 under coaches Anil Thakrar, Ishaq Querieshi and Waman Jani in Jamnagar District Cricket Academy. His spin bowling was immediately noticed in the cricketing circles of Gujarat as he went on to represent Saurashtra in U16 and U23 age groups before making it into the senior team at the age of just 18 years. Rakesh has had a decorated career so far with many accomplishments to his name right from taking a fifer vs Australia to a 14wkt haul vs Rajasthan to an 8wkt haul vs Maharashtra in U23 level being some of his memorable performances. Rakesh has many performances right from his age group days and it would be difficult to list out only a few but speaking with Cricketgraph he shared-
I have taken fifers vs powerful teams like Bombay and Baroda in my age group days, since then I have worked hard and ensured to give my best for Saurashtra. In a career spanning almost 16 years as a first class cricketer, I have played for 3 states namely Gujarat, Vidarbha and Saurashtra and it was a special experience with every team. I missed out on India U19 team in 2000 but I am fortunate to wear the India Jersey representing the India “A” side vs the likes of Australia.
Rakesh, now 40 is enjoying his 2nd innings too as a cricket coach and he shares, he does coaching because giving it back to the game is his passion and he likes to mentor young cricketers. Even though it’s been almost a decade since he started coaching, it was in 2018, he joined Saurashtra Cricket Association as a Head Coach of U16 and U19 Teams. Rakesh is also Certified Cricket Coach while he has also appeared for BCCI Level 2 Certification. Rakesh who is currently employed by SBI is a banker by profession and occasionally plays for SBI Corporate team in the Inter Circle. Here’s wishing a great 2nd innings to Rakesh Dhruve with many more accomplishments on and off the field.
Rising Stars Cricket Academy is already a big name in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai. Infact, Rising Stars Sports Foundation is one of the top cricket academies in Mira Road to Virar region with all the latest facilities and experienced cricket coaches to train the students. The academy has helped many players from the western suburbs and especially from areas like Mira Road, Bhayandar, Virar, Vasai, Nallasopara to come & get trained in a quality cricket academy. Over the years, these particular areas have lacked enough cricket facilities and Rising Stars Brand has brought that change in the Western Suburbs by providing a state of the cricket academy, ground and now indoor nets in the Bhayandar West area.
The Indoor Cricket Turf in Bhayandar by Rising Stars Foundation was inaugurated on 25th June and from it’s first looks, this is a huge facility which will provide ample of quality training to the aspiring cricketers. The opening of Indoor nets was conducted by the hands of Madam Sandya Tai Patel (Nagarsevika of Shivsena). The opening ceremony was also attended by various dignitaries like Shri Deepak Moreshwar Naik (founder of social rights foundation), Shri Dinesh Lad sir (Rohit Sharma’s Coach), Advocate Hansraj Patil, Shri Praful Naik (Coach), Shri Milind Shirsaat (Coach) , Shri Naim Khan (Coach). The opening ceremony which was hosted by the founders Nandu Jadhav (Head Coach) & Shreya Jadhav (CEO) also had all the working staff, academy students and their parents gracing the occasion.
The students also had an interaction with coaches while they also got a chance to hear from one of the most loved coaches of India Shri Dinesh Lad sir who has given India many successful Cricketers like Rohit Sharma, Siddhesh Lad, Harmeet Singh, Atif Attarwala, Shardul Thakur amongst many others.
The Rising Stars Indoor Cricket Turf in Bhayandar boasts of 5 nets with a generous space for cricketers to practice. The indoor nets is open on all 7 days from 5am to 10pm which is another plus point for those who are willing to practice on odd days or odd timings.
Address: Murda Khadi Road, Near Gyan Jyoti Savitri Bhai Phule Garden, Bhaynadar West.
Timings: 5am to 10pm (Open on all days)
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The reason why we mentioned “Cricket Personality” is because attributing just one skill wouldn’t be enough to introduce Pradeep Chawla. Pradeep Chawla has remained connected with those 22 yards in Delhi in different capacities over the years and he has been quite commendable in every role which he has performed. A former First Class Cricketer himself, Pradeep has represented Delhi in Ranji Trophy and One Days with a career spanning almost a decade from 2000/01 to 2008/09. A right handed batsman, Pradeep has played state level cricket at various age groups while he was also a part of the India U15 squad. What’s more, Pradeep had a stunning batting average of 71.20 for Delhi in the limited overs format.
After a commendable career as a cricketer, Pradeep forayed into cricket coaching and he is one of the reputed cricket coaches in Delhi. Pradeep Chawla has a prolific record of training players who are today playing at the state level. Pradeep Chawla also recently completed BCCI Hybrid Level 1 Course of cricket coaching and it’s out of his immense experience in the field of cricket, that he serves as the member of selection committee at Delhi Cricket Association for U14, U16 and U19 age groups. The job of a selector is very difficult yet under rated and it certainly requires someone who has enough cricketing acumen and Pradeep Chawla seems to be an apt face to serve in that department.
Speaking with Cricketgraph, Pradeep Chawla shared “I am rooted to the field of cricket in different capacities since last 3 decades but I have ensured that I give my best in every role which was conferred to me. Whether as a cricketer, as a coach or as a selector I have always worked with a vision to improve the quality of cricket in Delhi. As a cricket coach, around 7 to 8 players who trained under me are today playing at state level and it gives me immense joy to see players progress”
Delhi is probably amongst the top 5 cities after Mumbai where cricket is played in full throttle. Infact, Delhi is known to give many international cricketers right from the likes of Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Ashish Nehra to name a few. High quality of grassroot cricket plays a very important role in breeding state and international level players & for that good coaches are equally important. Coaches who can impart the right knowledge and skills to the players.
Coach Shubham Jain from Delhi is one such name who has made a name for himself when it comes to cricket coaching. Shubham Jain has been a former cricketer himself during his early days. Shubham started playing cricket at the age of 11 under Coach Mr. Binder Singh and he went on to represent teams like Delhi Club, PNB Club (Punjab National Bank) amongst others. Shubham Jain began his coaching career in 2015 and now he has close to 7 years of experience in cricket coaching.
Shubham Jain runs India Diamond Cricket Academy in Delhi located at Shastri Park near Metro Bus Depot Stand. Shubham serves as Senior coach and his areas of specialization are batting, wicket-keeping and fielding. Shubham is also BCCI Level 1 Certified Coach which ensures the players at his academy receives coaching of international standards.
India Diamond Cricket Academy has all the modern facilities ranging from 3 nets, 80 mtrs cricket ground, bowling machine and even weekly matches are organized for its players. Speaking with Cricketgraph, Coach Shubham Jain shared-
“My academy has around 50-60 students at present and we have all the required facilities for quality coaching at India Diamond Cricket Academy. My vision is to train youngsters with the best quality coaching so I can prepare players for India”
PICTURES FROM INDIA DIAMOND CRICKET ACADEMY, DELHI
India is a country which plays the highest amount of cricket across all levels amongst all the countries in the world. With such a vast history and heritage, India is indeed one of the most powerful cricketing nations at present and this has been possible because of a large pool of talented cricket coaches right from the grassroot level to International circuit.
Aman Nirala from Delhi is one such name who has slowly made a mark for himself as one of the promising Cricket Coaches in Delhi Cricket. Aman started his cricket coaching career in Bangalore under world famous fast bowling coaches Ian Pont and Stephan Jones. Aman also holds the experience of getting trained under India’s fielding coach R Sridhar at National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. The beginning of Aman under quality coaches like Ian Pont, R Sridhar and Stephan Jones has ensured his skills were developed upto international standards.
As a player, Aman has played Bangalore Division level cricket. Aman has also represented Orissa Team at State and District Level. The year of 2014 was quite prolific for Aman as he got two major breakthroughs getting a chance to work with Mumbai Indians in Champions League and India Senior Women’s Team. Aman contributed as a net bowler for both the sides and it was his experience with International players which brought a major change in his coaching approach.
At present, Aman runs Cricshala Cricket Academy at 3 C’s Sports Ground, Gurugram while he also specializes organizing corporate, open age and age group tournaments. Cricshala Academy today boasts various facilities which includes 2 proper cricket grounds, 5 nets, 3 turfs, hostel, food as well as night practice. As a coach, Aman has worked with many state level players like Sikkim U23 player Vicky Jaiswal, Orissa One Days player Sunil Rawal, U16 Nagaland Player Rahul amongst others.
Here’s wishing Aman all the luck for his coaching career as well as for his professional career as a cricketer.
Sagar Vats is one of the promising cricketers coming out of the pool of talented cricketers in Delhi. Having started his cricketing journey at the age of 9, Sagar has always believed that he can go all the way.
Speaking with Cricketgraph, Sagar shared “I’ve always believed in my abilities and everytime I’m on the field, I just try to give my 100% for the team,” said Sagar. This winning mentality has helped Sagar to great heights in the Delhi cricketing circle.
Sagar started his coaching at Shiksha Bharati Cricket Academy before joining Paramount Cricket Academy and developed his game there for 5 years. Now he is honing his skills under the coaching of Coach DevDutt at the Venkatesh Cricket Academy.
Sagar has played Zone Level Cricket in Delhi for the U-14 and the U-16 and has delivered consistent performances ! His biggest accomplishment so far has been playing in CBSE Nationals in 2019 for the U-19 team. Sagar is a right handed opening batsman and a right arm spinner. His all round abilities have made him a key part of his team’s setup. So far, he has scored 60 half centuries and has picked up more than 40 wickets !
Now approaching the age of 19, Sagar is aiming to make the next couple of years a turning point in his career and follow in the footsteps of his cricketing hero Rishabh Pant.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS OF SAGAR:
- Best Sports Person by Vishwa Bharati Public School in the year 2018-19.
- Best Sports Person by Vishwa Bharati Public School in the year 2019-20.
- 2 Man Of the Match Trophies from Shiksha Bharati Cricket Academy from 2012-14.
- 6 Man Of the Match Trophies from DLCL (U-14,U-16,U-19).
- Best Bowler Trophy from DLCL U-19.
- Man of the Match in Zone Level U-14.
- Highest Score – 98
- Half Centuries – 60
- Wickets taken – 44