What does a cricketer do in off season – especially when its raining everywhere with grounds covered with mud and water ? Few may think of relaxing completely for the entire off season or joining a local gym.
This young and budding woman cricketer has already made her way to the probables list of one of the most coveted cricket teams of India; Mumbai. Born on 25th January 2005, Palak Pratik Dharamshi is just 11 years old and has been selected for the U-16 Probables of MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association). She is a bowling all-rounder; a right arm medium pace bowler and a middle order batswoman. She is one of the youngest players among the 20 probables that are selected from across Thane, Mumbai as well as Palghar and Dahanu.
This girl from Mulund has been coached in Pravin Tambe Cricket Academy since the last
two years, an academy started by Pravin Tambe, a veteran leg spinner, who came into limelight for his fabulous performance in IPL for Rajasthan Royals. Apart from Tambe, Nitin Madhvi, Nilesh and Sandeep have been the others behind the success of this youngster.
In the month of May, Palak was selected to play for MCA during a summer camp. Every Saturday and Sunday, the off season camp is conducted under the able guidance of Sanjay Gaitonde and Sangeeta Kamat at MCA Academy, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Pratik Dharamshi, Palak’s father, says, “Palak is an extremely hard working girl and her efforts have paid off. She used to attend the summer camp at 7am in Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai and after some extensive practice sessions, she would play matches”.
Currently Palak is studying in the sixth grade in Shri Shri Ravishankar Vidyamandir School Mulund, Mumbai. She has many years to hone her skills and make her mark in the field of cricket. Cricketgraph.com wishes all the very best to Palak and her family and hopes she scales greater heights in the future.
As per the official website of MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association), the schedule for the most famous mumbai cricket tournament – Kanga League 2016 will commence from 24 July 2016, Sunday.
Please click here to view the schedule of A,B,C,D,E,F & G divisions of Dr.H.D.Kanga League 2016-17.
CricketGraph.com wishes all the very best to all the participants of this competitive monsoon cricket tournament.
Ahead of India’s 69th Independence Day, the capital city of Karnataka, is all set to organize Independence Cup 2016 Bangalore. This will be a T20 tournament and is open to clubs and corporates in Bangalore. All three league matches will be played at Aditya Global Cricket Ground, Nelmala, Bangalore.
The winning team will be awarded with a handsome sum of Rs.60,000 and the runner-up will get Rs.30,000. There will be several awards that will be given away during the tournament; Man of the Match, Man of the Series, Best Batsman, Best Bowler, Best Wicket-Keeper, Best Fielder and Spot Awards.
The last date of registration for this tourney is 7th August 2016 and the entry fees is Rs.30,000.
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Pralhad Nakhwa is one of the eminent personalities in Thane, when it comes to cricket and his sheer love for the sport. Pralhad played cricket at club level and corporate level for many years and has many fond memories.
He represented Bank of India for 14 years, and served the bank till 2008. He also played for Bharat Cricket Club, Shivaji Park for as long as 25 years. Apart from these, Pralhad formed an integral part of Koli Combined Cricket XI for 12 years and Sporting Club Committee, Thane for another 15 years. Nakhwa was an opening batsman and a safe wicket-keeper during his playing days.
Once he hung his boots, Nakhwa accepted different responsibilities and strived to develop the sport in and around Thane. He was the President of Bharat Cricket Club for four years, Jt. Hon. Secretary of Koli Combined Cricket XI for a decade, co-organizer of Thane Vaibhav Inter-Office Cricket Tournament for 14 years and Managing Committee member of Shri Anand Bharat Vyayamshala, Thane for 20 years. Pralhad has many feathers to his cricketing hat and has made useful contributions to the sport.
Where there is cricket, there is media. Pralhad did not leave any stone unturned as he tried his hand at reporting as well. He worked as a freelance reporter for 25 years. Also he was the Press Box in-charge of six Ranji Trophy games that were played at Dadoji Konddev Stadium, Thane. He was a part of the team of Asmita Vahini during 2011 World Cup which was won by India.
Pralhad Nakhwa has donned different roles at different stages of life and is indeed one of the finest examples to emulate for all those who love the game of cricket.
Salil Babar Desai has been one of the famous names in Mumbai when it comes to cricket coaching. Salil was born on 10th January 1975 and played cricket passionately right from his childhood days. During his playing days, he was an aggressive right hand batsman and formed the back bone of any team that he played for.
Desai represented the famous Shardashram School Dadar, Mumbai. He was the captain of his school team and was instrumental in his school’s success at the school level cricket tournaments. During his college days, he played college level cricket for Ramniranjan Jhunjhunwala College, Ghatkopar, Mumbai.
It was not too long ago that he stepped into the cricket coaching arena. At the young age of 25, Salil took up his first coaching assignment. When you talk about school cricket, Rizvi Springfield is the first name that comes to your mind. Saleel Desai is the Head Coach of Rizvi and has played a pivotal role in developing the cricket in the school. He has successfully completed the coveted BCCI Level “1” Coaching Programme in 2006. Saleel is also associated with the prestigious MCA (Mumbai Cricket Association) as he conducts special Summer Camps and Selection Camps for the youngsters of Mumbai.
Salil Desai not only understands the game of every player but is always willing to offer advice and suggestions to them, which certainly helps the players in raising their bar of play. Coaches like Salil are a gift to Mumbai cricket. Cricketgraph.com wishes him all the very best in his journey.
Can you imagine a cricket coach who is just 19 years of age? The age when the boys are maturing as cricketers, Kiran Desai flaunted his cricket coaching hat at the tender age by cricket coaching standards.
Born on 10th October 1982, Kiran has been a batting all-rounder and more importantly a coach for the last 13 years. He has been a Certified Coach (MCA Level “O”). He runs his own cricket academy in Mumbai by the name of Kiran Desai Cricket Academy. Desai is also associated with one of the best cricket playing schools; Vibgyor High School. Though he is young, you cannot doubt his cricketing brain and his invaluable expertise that he seamlessly shares with the young and budding cricketers of the country.
Under the aegis of former India player Sandeep Patil, Kiran got the opportunity to coach at Complan Cricket Academy in the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Apart from this, he was gifted with a special chance to work for the man who was one of the integral parts in India’s success in 2011 World Cup; Gary Kirsten (South Africa). The Protea runs a foundation by the name ‘Not Out’. Desai worked alongside Kirsten for his Foundation at MIG Ground, Mumbai.
At such a young age, Kiran Desai has already established himself in the cricketing sphere of Mumbai and has helped many a players to hone their game. Cricketgraph.com wishes Kiran Desai all the luck in his future endeavours and hopes that he continues this noble deed for a long, long time.
Kaustub Pawar Cricket Academy Starts monsoon fitness, technique and skill camp in Dadoji Konddev Stadium, Thane, from 6th July 2016.
It includes muscle/bone strengthening. Stamina building. Cardio. Endurence. Agility. Staircase./tyre exercises, exercises, Diet/Neutrion plan will be provided.
Fitness camp details :-
Venue : – Dadoji Konddev Stadium, Thane (West). ( 5 Minutes Walk able Distance from Thane Station. )
Camp Period : – 6th July, 2016 to 30th September, 2016
Only Morning session Day’s : – Monday to Friday
Timing of Camp :- Only in Morning 7 AM to 9 AM ( 2 Hours Session )
Coaches : – Kaustub Pawar ( Ranji Player ), Rahul Kadam And Manoj Yadav.
Fees for this Camp : – Rs.3000/-
No Age Limit For this Camp ( Any Interested Person Can take Part of this Fitness Camp )
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Ashok Kadam has been a veteran in the field of cricket and has been seamlessly contributing towards the development of the sport for quite some time now. Head Coach of Achievers Cricket Academy in Chheda Nagar, Chembur, Mumbai; Ashok Kadam, represented DY Patil Sports Club in A division matches. during his playing days.
Thanks to Kadam’s solid coaching ability and his willingness to bring out the best in young and budding talent of Mumbai, Aryan Agale and Ayush Vijaydutt were selected for Mumbai U-12. Apart from Aryan and Ayush, there have been many players who have made their way to the summer camp of Mumbai Cricket Association, which means they are just a step away from representing Mumbai.
Ashok Kadam was associated with the grand Masters’ Champions League that is played by retired cricketing legends like Brian Lara, Herschelle Gibbs, Darren Gough, to name a few as the Assistant Coach of one of the teams. It is always wonderful to surround yourself with the great players of all time and Kadam is truly blessed to be gifted this lovely opportunity.
An extremely dedicated, determined and devoted man, Ashok Kadam is indeed a gem in the cricket coaching sphere.
Nilesh Raut, who is pre-dominantly known for being the Head Coach of Balmohan Vidyamandir School, Dadar interacted with cricketgraph.com a few days back. Raut talked about his days as a player as well as his coaching stints in a freewheeling chat.
Born on 31st March 1972, Nilesh was a more than handy all-rounder. He was a right hand batsman and right arm medium pace bowler. As most of the cricketers in India commence their cricketing journey with school level cricket, the 44-year old was no different. After his education he got into Tata Steel, where he played for the company for almost 10 years. Raut has played alongside some of the great players like Sameer Dighe, former India player and Ranji players like Sairaj Bahutule and Amit Dani.
After retiring from professional cricket, Nilesh Raut decided to try his hand at coaching. Since 2013, he has been associated with couple of schools in Mumbai; Balmohan Vidyamandir, Dadar and Bombay Scottish School, Mahim. He had organized a tour to Sri Lanka in 2015, where approximately 25 Players participated.
Under his able coaching and guidance, Nisarg Bowad, Mithilesh Nachare and Shreyas Pathak have swiftly made their way to the U-14 Probables of Mumbai team. Recently, Balmohan Vidyamandir player Bhooshan Kastur was awarded with the Best Player prize in Harris/Giles Shield
Nilesh Raut has been a certified coach as he has successfully completed MCA Level “O” Coaching. Sometime back he had joined former Pakistan player Mudassar Nazar and has extended a helping hand for “Elite Training” which is held in Dubai ICC Cricket Academy Ground. This was a 3-day camp. Though he is now associated with balmohan and Bombay Scottish, Nilesh started his coaching career with Vissanji School, Andheri East as the Head Coach, thereafter he was with Tata Steel, followed by Palghar Dahanu Taluka Sports Club and finally with Ramakant Achrekar Sir’s Academy; Kamath Cricket Club at Shivaji Park, Dadar as coach.
There is no stopping cricket even when it rains in Mumbai. On 1st July 2016, the Monsoon Fitness Camp kick started at Shivaji Park, Dadar. During this camp, the students are exposed to various things like running, running between the wickets, Stamina building exercises, Sprinting, Catching practice, Cone Training, Battings Drills and Rubber ball cricket which helps them to improve their game.
Nilesh Raut has been fantastic in all his endeavours and is always striving to develop young and budding talent of Mumbai. With his various innovative ideas and profound cricketing knowledge, his students are able to extract the best of things from him. Cricketgraph.com wishes all the very best to Nilesh and hopes he continues doing this splendid job till the end.
