Gannon Dunkerley Invitational Championship 2019 (also known as GDCL) kick started with a bang on March 17 when Cricket Club of India XI and Malabar Hill Club locked horns against each other at CCI, Mumbai. Winning the toss and electing to bowl first, Malabar Hill Club went for plenty as CCI scored a daunting 179-5 in 20 overs. The opening pair of Raj Khandwala (31) and Tejas Patani (28) provided a solid start with a 55-run partnership in six overs. The start was capitalized well by the middle order batsmen Sahil Purohit (36 not out) and Zaosh Irani (32 not out) to give CCI a challenging total to defend. With the ball, Vishal Shah starred with 2-28 in his four overs.
Chasing a mammoth 180, Malabar Hill Club succumbed to pressure and was dwindled down to a paltry 98-7 in 20 overs, losing the match by 81 runs. They got off to a horrendous start as the opening pair was shown the dressing room inside three overs. Coming in at number 3, Samir Mogul was the lone warrior as he played a masterclass innings of 55. However, Mogul failed to find able allies and when he found one in Ankur Jhaveri (21) it was too late in the day. Credit goes to the CCI bowlers for keeping it tight and not allowing Malabar Hill Club to come even close to the target. Tejas Patani and Minesh Shah bowled well in tandem to scalp couple of wickets apiece.
CCI XI’s Sahil Purohit was presented with the Man of the Match award for his gritty unbeaten knock of 36 in 21 balls (4’s: 5, 6’s: 1) down the order.
Click here for Cricket Club of India XI VS Malabar Hill Club Team Match Scorecard ….
Played between RA Podar College and Elphinstone College at the LIC Cross Maidan, Elphinstone College batting first managed to score 178/8 in 42.1 overs with their opener Dilshad Sayed top scoring with 55 runs.
Chasing a total of 179, R.A Podar College chased down the score with ease winning the match by 7 wkts. Opener Bhupen Lalwani anchored the chase with a match winning 102* off 84 balls laced with 12 fours and 3 sixes. After scoring 7 tons in the season and getting selected for the Ranji too, Bhupen seems to be on a roll batting consistently at a healthy average.
RA Podar College won the pre-quarters while Bhupen’s ton remained the highlight performance of the match.
RBI after being made to bat first at Cross Maidan were least affected notching up 208/3 in 20 overs. Sumit Ghadigaonkar opening the innings scored a blazing 131 runs in mere 65 balls. Sumit at a strike rate of 200.00 smashed 14 fours and 6 sixes single handedly taking his team towards a healthy total. Sumit has been scoring runs consistently across all the formats and tournaments becoming one of the dependable openers at present and it’s just a matter of time before some big team knocks the door of opportunity for him.
Mumbai Police B in reply were all out for 126 runs thanks to some really tight bowling by the RBI Bowlers. Left-arm spinner Monu Chauhan with 3/22 was the pick of the bowlers while Kunal and Abubakr bagged 2 wkts each.
RBI won the all important finals of the prestigious Insurance Shield Tournament while Sumit becomes the star performer of the final match.
Mangrol SC getting all out for 102 runs in their first innings had a tough job to defend a low total. However, off-spinner Yogesh Shinde bowled impressively coming up with match-winning bowling figures of 5/14 in 9 overs with 4 maidens. It was his bowling spell which restricted Brothers CC to just 69 runs all out helping his team win a low scoring match by 33 runs.
In the match vs Rocket Sports Club at Azad Maidan, Mangrol SC restricted them to just 73 runs where in Yogesh had taken 4wkts for 9 runs in 5.1 overs. Mangrol SC chased down the score in return winning the match by 10 wkts. Yogesh who had taken 23 wkts in the Kanga league continues to bowl consistently coming up with match winning bowling spells.
FRIENDSHIP TROPHY 2019
India is home to at least 9 recognized religions. But if there is one religion which binds us all Indians, it is CRICKET. It is this sacrosanct faith in the sport that led to formation of FRIENDS CRICKET CLUB, DOMBIVLI on January 26, 2015. It’s founder members Dr. Ashish D. Dhadas, Mr. Subramanian Iyer, Mr. Hiren Lakhmani, Mr. Vikrant Shinde, Mr. Prashant Nair are now ably supported by young sport enthusiasts like Mr. Sandesh Chavan. As a result, 4 years down the line, the club has grown from strength to strength.
Friends Cricket Club offers a competitive platform for amateurs who want to play the sport of leather ball cricket while managing their professional, family commitments alongside. The annual cricketing carnival event – FRIENDSHIP TROPHY is one such endeavor by the club.
Into its 5th edition, FRIENDSHIP TROPHY has witnessed some of the best teams in Thane and Mumbai playing good, thrilling cricket in true sportsman’s spirit over the years.
This year to 10 teams will be slugging it out over 6 weekends starting from March 23rd till April 28th.
The tournament is played in T20 format at the lush green Asahi Float Glass ground at Taloja. MCA umpires, online scoring, fantastic ground, meticulous planning, live YouTube telecast of the knockout stages and deliverance on their promise of exciting cricket in a competitive yet friendly environment has made this tournament extremely popular amongst its regular participants.
Following teams will be vying for the much-coveted trophy this year:
- SHM ULHASNAGAR – The Defending Champions
- CRICKET CLUB OF DOMBIVLI – Runners Up in 2018 edition
- FCC SMASHERS, Dombivli – Winners of 2017 edition
- FCC SUNRISERS, Dombivli
- RANGERS CRICKET CLUB, Mumbai
- MULUND KNOCKERS, Mumbai
- INDIA FIRST INSURANCE, Mumbai
- RISING VISION, Mumbai
- MAERSK – Corporate Team, Mumbai
- WARRIOR CRICKET CLUB, Thane
We, at cricketgraph, wish all the teams very best. Let the action begin!
Glimpse of Previous Editions of Friendship Trophy
FCC SMASHERS
FRIENDSHIP TROPHY has been a cricketing carnival over the past 5 years for amateur cricketers who play this game as a hobby, passion alongside their professional, family commitments. Organised by the Friends Cricket Club of Dombivli, this tournament has witnessed some competitive, thrilling cricket over the years, played by some of the best teams in Thane and Mumbai in true sportsman spirit.
Our team – FCC SMASHERS – is a blend of raw, youthful talent and experienced senior players with great match temperament. Last year’s unexpected crashing out of the tournament in the league stages is still fresh on the mind of the players and we are really looking forward to making the amends.
Having said that, rest of the 9 teams are strong sides and we are aware it will be a fight to the finish with no inch given. We wish them all the very best.
So, brethren,
Let great cricketing times roll on…once again!
* Squad List *
CAPTAIN: HIREN LAKHMANI
- HIREN LAKHMANI (C)
- ASHISH DHADAS (VC)
- AMEY ADKAR (WK)
- PRASHANT NAIR
- SANDESH CHAVAN
- AJAY MISHRA
- RANJIT PATKI
- SAGAR VAIUDE
- ANKIT SHARMA
- NAGRAJ KAMLE
- SAGAR NEHETE
- RITESH PALAV
- TUSHAR ARMARKAR
- SONU JAISWAR
- PRATIK SURVE
- ANKIT DUBEY (WK)
- NIKHIL AMBOKAR
- RUGVED MORE
FCC SUNRISERS
Every year come the month of March – April, we cricketers look forward to the Friendship Trophy which is played on beautiful solo grounds and managed fantabuously by the well-known club of Dombivli, FCC run by fun loving, friendly and enthusiastic cricketers.
This year FCC Sunrisers team is a beautifully balanced team with great combination of youth, experience, all-rounders, spin, pace, aggression and maturity. All players from our team are match winners on their given day and we are looking forward to competing with vigour, fair play and never say die attitude and bring the Cup home. I on behalf of the entire team wish all participating teams all the very best and express heartfelt thanks to the Organizers for giving us an opportunity to compete with awesome teams in this prestigious tournament. Let’s PLAY!
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CAPTAIN: MANOJ SONAVANE
- MANOJ SONAVANE C)
- IMTIYAZ KHAN (VC)
- NIMISH TANDEL(WK)
- DEEPAK GAIKWAD
- PRADEEP SINGH
- AMOL SONAVANE
- SHAILENDRA TELI
- VIKRANT SHINDE
- SUBRAMANIAN (SUBBU)
- SAURABH SOLANKI
- RITESH MORE
- RITESH SHARMA
- PRAKASH MODAK
- ANKUSH MALI
- VISHAL YADAV
- VISHAL GUPTA (WK)
- ANIKET TARAL
- SWAPNIL CHAUDHARY
MAERSK
My name is Kapil Thakkar, Captain of Maersk Cricket club. It’s an honour to participate in Friendship Trophy 2019 and to lead a young side not in age but in terms of experience! However, we are not less of commitment and determination to win the trophy. We have some quality players in our side – Marshal, Ashish, Kalappa, Elan to name a few and have a balanced side with respectable number of quality all-rounders. I am sure this tournament will be fun, competitive and will be played in good spirits. Expect to take lot of positives from other experienced teams during tournament.
Motto: Play to Win
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CAPTAIN: KAPIL THAKKAR
- KAPIL THAKKAR (C)
- MARSHALL D’SOUZA (VC)
- RAVI ROY
- SANUJIT BURMA
- SASI PRABHAKARAN
- ASHISH NATEKAR
- SENTHIL V J
- ELANCHEZHIAN MANOHARAN
- RAHUL SAJWAN
- DEEPAK KAMBOJ
- VIPIN DAS
- ANUJAY TANTIA
- SHYAM GOPAKUMAR
- SURAJ SALUNKHE
- KARTHIK
- KALAPPA KP
- SENTHIL P
- SURAJ MISHRA
WARRIOR CRICKET CLUB
Though this is the first time I am going to play this tournament, the hype about FCC tournament I received, the will to win and lift the FCC trophy made me realize how important this tournament is for our team. Last year we exited early but this season we will surely make it count.
We expect any tournament to be played well within the cricketing spirits which I am sure FCC trophy is doing very well enough.
Parthi Naiker – One of the best hitter of the cricket. ball, Vaishnav Sail – One of the most compose player in pressure, Ajmal Chaudhary – Best all-rounder and Mahesh Sawant – Most accurate wrist spinner are the vital players to watch out for.
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CAPTAIN: AJIT RAI
- AJIT RAI (C)
- SAMEER RANE (VC)
- SHAILESH NAKASHE
- VAISHNAV SAIL
- ROHIT SHIRGAONKAR
- KAUSTUBH PARANJPE
- PARAG PATIL
- PARTHI NAIKER
- JAGDISH MASTUD
- AYUSH DOBLE
- MAHESH SAWANT
- VIVEK GOWDA
- DEVARSHI TAMBE
- OMKAR GOKHALE
- RAHUL GAVIT
- RITIK GUTKA
- ANIKET MAHALE
- MAYANK KAKANI
SHM ULHASNAGAR
I always feel very positive and excited about the FCC tournament andevery year I eagerly wait to be part of it.
We are expecting thrilling matches in all the stages of the tournament where every single person who is part of this tournament should feel energetic & excited and last but not the least expect that our team will be telecasted during the finals on You Tube where our family members can watch us playing.
Below are some key players who can turn the tables at any given point of time.
1)Manish Nagdev: He is very good overall in opening batsman as well as in bowling.
2)Simit Chadha: He is an opening batsman with Manish nagdev when they play we get a good start and the score gets unbeatable.
3)Kishore Bhau: His strength is bowling
4)Hemant Chanchlani: A very good all-rounder.
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CAPTAIN: SIMIT CHADDA
- SIMIT CHADHA (C)
- DEEPAK WADHWANI (VC)
- ADITYA GUPTA
- SAGAR MATANI
- SANJAY SHADIJA
- ROHIT GUPTA
- MANISH NAGDEV
- HEMANT CHELLANI
- KISHORE KHUBCHANDANI
- SANJAY DINANI
- MANOJ MAKHIJANI
- NIRANTAR SHETTY
- PRAVEEN RAJAI
- KAMAL DULANI
- RAJKUMAR
- KARAN KAPOOR
- DINESH NAGDEV
- SAGAR SIRWANI
MULUND KNOCKERS
This is for the third time that team Mulund Knockers is participating in the FCC tournament. I must say that the tournament gets better and better with each passing year. With the increase in the number of teams from 8 to 10 since last year, it has become even more competitive. This tournament goes a long way in providing a platform to plenty of working professionals who are amateur, passionate and weekend cricketers and to those who represent club(s)/team(s) at lower division; a platform where they can showcase their talent against competitive teams, get noticed via local press/media and in turn get rewarded with stints from better higher division teams. Dr. Ashish and the entire team have been brilliant organizers throughout.
I hope that the matches are highly competitive and at the same time, are played in the right spirit by all the teams. With the games being played at AIS, Taloja cricket ground – an excellent facility, I hope that all the participating players relish this opportunity to the fullest and play some tough cricket on the field. Post this tournament, even if a few players get noticed and go on to bag opportunities with better teams, the purpose of the tournament will be fulfilled.
Players to watch out for:
Ramsingh Thakur: Ram is a known entity in FCC tournaments. A stylish wicketkeeper batsman, who on his day can demolish any bowling attack. He is also an exceptional outfielder known for taking great catches.
Vishal Kannoujia: A genuinely quick fast bowler and a power hitter. He can clear the ground easily with his stand-and-deliver sixes.
Anish Shetty: Anish is a fast bowling all-rounder known for his tight bowling at the death and power hitting with the bat. He is also a very safe catcher in the outfield.
Ishaqbaue Shaikh: A very wise cricketer who has the habit of carrying his bat through the innings. He is also a very handy off-spin bowler.
Tauseef Khan: A veteran, a prolific run getter, needs no introduction.
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CAPTAIN: DEEPAK TOLANI
- DEEPAK TOLANI (C)
- TAUSEEF KHAN (VC)
- SURYAPRASAD CHIVUKULA
- ANKIT SHAH
- DILIP SHENOY
- HURSH VALECHA
- BHAVIN MEHTA
- SHARDUL PAWAR
- VIKRAM SARPODAR
- ANISH SHETTY
- SAHIL GUPTA
- MONIL DOSHI
- VYOM SRIVASTAV
- ISHAQUE SHAIKH
- RAMSINGH THAKUR
- RAMESH KAMI (WK)
- VISHAL KANOJIYA
- GAURAV SHINGARE
RISING VISION
We are happy and excited to play at Asahi Glass Taloja … We have a good team with talented players who are good in all departments… Which includes batting bowling n fielding. We have heard a lot about Taloja ground and are excited to play as it has single wicket. We our good in discipline also n Plus we respect our coach n want to do well in this tournament. It would be a learning experience for us n we all are all set to play for this tournament …
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CAPTAIN: SAIF BATLIWALA
- SAIF BATLIWALA (C)
- SAGAR SHAH (VC)
- DIGAMBAR PARDALE
- ANIKET KHADPE
- BHARAT SHEDEKAR
- JITESH RAUT
- ROHIT SHUKLA
- SAJID SHAIKH
- IMRAN KHAN
- VINAYAK JOIL
- AKASH TAMBE
- LALIT SHARMA
- VISHWESHWAR SINGH
- DEEPAK VISHWAKARMA
- SHASHANK SHEKHAR
- VAIBHAV PATIL
- HERAMB MALBARI
- SHIVAN PANDEY
CRICKET CLUB OF DOMBIVLI
Cricket has thought me a lot about life. It’s not about how hard you fall, it’s always about how fast u get up. Cricket is the most radical thing that has happened to me. Last year we were runners up in this tournament. So close yet so far. But I can still feel the excitement and pride of playing in the finals. I was really impressed by the cricketing talent that was on display in FCC 2018. Because of so many talented players, the competitiveness in the tournament was of top drawer. The tournament itself was organised in a very professional manner. Quite impressive I may say.
This year with our good consistent performance we hope we will go all the way. It’s won’t be an easy task as other teams are also very talented and competitive. But we are up for it.
Our core team strength is bonding on and off the field. CCD being an 80+ member cricketing club, galore of talented players are there. All in all, a happy go lucky team who wears their pride on their sleeve. Play hard, party even harder, well that’s our team spirit. Well see you soon on the field. Let’s play some cricket!
Best of luck to all the teams.
* Squad List *
CAPTAIN: SANTOSH GOLE
- SANTOSH GOLE (C)
- ANIKET DESAI (VC)
- DEVENDRA RANE
- SANDEEP PATIL
- SANDESH PATANGE
- MANGESH SURVE
- SATYA G
- SATISH DEVKHATE
- SHRIKANT BALWAN
- YOGESH M
- VASU M
- SACHIN H
- ASHUTOSH K
- PRATIK M
- DINESH P
- CHETAN DUNAKHE
- PRASAD SAWANT
- ABHIJIT P.
RANGERS CRICKET CLUB
As cricket lovers we always eagerly look forward to playing this tournament. The tough competitiveness and friendly spirit of organisers as well as all the participating teams makes participation delightful.
Our simple expectation from the tournament is to enjoy cricket to the fullest and give maximum opportunity to our budding players on big stage. We have come very close in past but have never managed to win this one. It’s our dream to lift this trophy.
All our squad members have played at least 2 to 3 seasons of this tournament but Parikshit has clearly been the star of the tournament over the years with his all round performances.
We look forward to having a wonderful tournament this year also.
Cheers,
* Squad List *
CAPTAIN: SARVESH JAIN
- SARVESH JAIN (C)
- ANUPAM PARKAR (VC)
- DUSHYANT SAWALE
- PRASAD BHOSLE
- VINOD JADHAV
- VIJAY MORE
- PARIKSHIT TRIPATHI
- ABHISHEK DUBLE
- KRUNAL NAIK
- SHABIR SHEIKH
- SHAKIR SHEIKH
- SANTOSH KARPE
- RUPESH SHELAR
- JAYESH SHARMA
- ROHAN GOAKAR
- ROBIN MISHRA
- ROHIT NAGAP
- YOGESH DESAI
INDIA FIRST INSURANCE
Really excited and looking forward to one of the most professionally managed Cricket Tournaments in Mumbai.
Great Organizing, Competitive Teams, a picturesque Ground, Sporting Pitches, Great Performances, and some real carnival atmosphere.
Each Player in our Squad is key for us … almost all of them being Full All-rounders.
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CAPTAIN: AJISH A REHMAN
- AJISH A REHMAN (C)
- RAMANA M (VC)
- AKHTAR SHAIKH
- BABLI SHARMA
- SANDEEP SHETTY
- PUSHKAR SHARMA
- RUPEN C (WK)
- WASIM SAYYED
- SAMEER SHEKH
- SANKET TELI
- SALIM ANSARI
- ROHIT SHETTY
- DHARMENDRA GUPTA
- PRAVEEN K MALIK
- DEEPAK MAHAJAN
- SANDEEP PATIL
- MOHSIN JETHVA
- WASIM SHAIKH
Patan CC after being made to bat first at Youth’s Own Union Ground, Cross Maidan scored a total of 212/10 in 44.2 overs. Vinit Mestry opening the innings top scored with a solid 72 off 85 balls (8 fours, 2 sixes) while Ajinkya Parab at no.3 scored a gritty 53 lending a helping hand to Vinit and the team. Off-spinner Aakash J with 4/49 in 9 overs was the pick of the bowlers.
Defending a modest total of 212, Vinit Mestry ran through the Deccan CC’s batting line up coming up with a spectacular spell of 7 wkts for 41 runs in 8.5 overs. Vinit certainly replicated an all-round display of the finest quality like Jacques Kallis as he top scored with the bat while single handedly took care of the bowling department with his medium pace restricting Deccan CC to 176 all out.
Patan CC won the match by 36 runs while it was Vinit grabbing all the attention with his all-round heroics.
Bluestar CC opting to bat first at SRT Ground in Kandivali managed to scored a total of 225/10 in 41 overs. Left-handed opener Rohit Purabiya smashed a solid ton scoring 102 off 110 balls. Rohit despite lacking support from the other end ensured his team reached a respectable total as he kept the scoreboard ticking with some good boundaries and running between the wickets.
Evergreen CC in reply were bundled out for 173 runs as medium pacer Anuj Chahjed ran through the opposition’s batting line up taking 4 wkts for 38 runs in 9 overs alongwith the experienced Rakesh Naik taking 3 wkts. Youngster Aryan Patni also came good chipping in with 2 wkts as it was a collective bowling effort by the Bluestar Boys.
Bluestar CC won the match by 52 runs and with this lift the prestigious title of the Bombay Junior Shield’19
Semi final – 2
Played at- Taloja cricket ground
Date – 17 Mar 2019
Chasing 180 in 20 overs Team VCC were cruising to a win after blazing knock of 71(29) from VCC Captain Aashish Kulaye. But the sudden middle order collapse and disciplined bowling and fielding of SR’s ensured a nail biting finish. After 20 over match stood Tied with no clear winner and match was decided in an exciting Super over. VCC emerged winner and sealed the match in super over.
Earlier Rishab Grover 87*(52) helped SR’s score 179 in 20 overs which seemed to be at par score on a slowing wicket.
MoM – Aashish Kulaye for a brilliant 71 off just 29 balls.
VCC will now face Falcons united for the coveted EPL Edition II- 2019 Trophy!!!
MIG CC have been on a roll with Skipper Kevin adding numerous trophies to the club’s cabinet. DY Patil opting to bat first on MIG’s home ground managed to post a modest total of 213/10 in 66.5 overs. Big hitter Sairaj Patil top scored the innings with a gritty 58 while the rest of the batsman gave starts. Shreyas Gurav bowled an amazing spell taking 5wkts for 60 runs which proved to be too costly for DY Patil. MIG on the other hand notched up a healthy 261 runs with skipper Kevin delivering from the front smashing 76 runs.
DY Patil in their 2nd innings also failed to capitalize getting all out for just 206 runs with Shreyas running through the opponents with a yet another haul of 5 wkts for 50 runs taking a total of 10/110 in the match.
MIG chased down the score of 161 with superlative ease as Kevin again ensured the chase was taken care of scoring an unbeaten 75* as MIG lifted the trophy defeating the powerful DY Patil in the crucial finals.
Swapnil Pradhan and Shreyas Gurav are both from Boys Cricket Club(Dombivli) and brought up under the Guidance of their guru Shri. Rajan Dhotre sir. Shreyas finished the tournament with 14 wkts in 3 innings and Swapnil finished as a highest run scorer with 444 runs in 5 innings with one not out and average of 111.00.
Crucial Contributors from MIG-
Swapnil Pradhan-444 runs in 5 innings at an average of 111.00
Kevin Almeida-271 runs in 4 innings at an average of 90.33
Sumit Ghadigaonkar– 236 runs in 4 innings at an average of 59.00
Shreyas Gurav- 14wkts in 3 innings at an average of 16.00
Sahil Madhgaonkar- 8 wkts in 5 innings at an average of 27.00
Ankush Jaiswal– 7 wkts in 4 innings at an average of 30.00