The Shanghai Cricket Club has released the 2014 Club Tour Schedule. Highlights include a return to Hong Kong for the annual Bohkara Bell Memorial Interport match with Hong Kong Cricket Club and a new fixture with the Singapore Cricket Club that renews ties between Shanghai and Singapore that go all the way back to the late 19th Century. Continue reading “Tour of Singapore Highlights 2014 SCC Schedule”
Persistent rain on Saturday, and a drizzly, grey Sunday morning delayed the start of the first SCC trial game of the season on Sunday, but otherwise did not hamper the Maroons or Greens as both teams were able to build innings with the bat in the wet conditions.
Greens skipper Jolly won the toss, and elected to bowl first – a brave call on the wet outfield, but one that paid dividends as he was rewarded with a strong opening spell from Nautiyal and Lim. Both bowlers found their lines and lengths quickly, and with the new ball moving in the air and nibbling off the wicket, were able to ask serious questions of the Maroons top order. Within 10 overs, the Maroons were four wickets down, and it was time to consolidate the innings. Cumming looked solid before a ruch of blood saw him bowled, leaving Sinha and Wahid with a tricky task to build a competitive total.
Both batsmen played with great application – patiently respecting the good balls and attacking the bad balls with gusto. Sinha initially took the lead as the senior batsman, before Wahid upped his run rate. Both scored well deserved half-centuries which should be applauded for the discipline and application. Sinha was eventually bowled looking to add boundaries, before Wahid retired hurt in the final over having been hit hard in the ribcage by a short Jolly delivery. Two strong innings, two strong bowling performances that were ably backed up by Kawatra and Jolly. Continue reading “Weather Does Not Hamper SCC Maroons vs Greens Match”
The Shanghai Cricket Club has released the schedule for the 2014 SCC League season as well as anticipated club tours to Hong Kong and Singapore and the hosting of the China Cup.
The season kicks of on March 23 with an SCC League Division 3 match between the Daredevils and Pudong at the Shanghai Rugby Football Club. The SCC will see its first action on April 6 when the first Maroon vs Green inter-squad match of the season is held.
The full schedule through June 1 can be found under the Fixtures tab of the website.
The 2013 season has reached its finale. With the SCC Santa Fe League having concluded a very action packed season and the SCC Dragons and Pirates having concluded a full season of touring, it is time to celebrate the year that was.
All cricketers are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting and Annual Awards Ceremony to be held on Saturday, December 7 at the Radisson Blu Plaza Xing Guo Hotel, as we look back on our most successful season to date.
The SCC Committee will review the season and highlight the achievements made by the Club both on and off the field and then recognise the achievements of teams and players on the field.
The AGM and Annual Awards Night is open to all clubs, and members will be asked to vote on the Executive Committee positions of Secretary, Treasurer and Development Officer.
This will be followed by an inter- club social mixer and awards ceremony, with trophies being given to the League Champions as well as the best batsman, bowler, fielder and MVP from each division.
In addition the Club will honour those capped players who played for the SCC in Dragons and Pirates matches and recognise all the individuals who had their names added to the Club or League Honour Boards.
The historic Shanghai Cricket Club blazer has been brought back to life over the past season, and is now available to all club members.
The club is inviting all those interested in obtaining an SCC blazer to attend a fitting session on Saturday, September 7 at the Camel Puxi.
The design for the SCC blazer comes from a pre-1948 SCC blazer hanging in the C.C. Morris Cricket Library at Haverford College just outside Philadelphia, in the United States. The blazer belonged to H.H. Morris, an American cricketer who lived in Shanghai for some years at the beginning of the 20th Century.
If you would like a piece of Shanghai cricketing history, please email [email protected] to confirm your interest or attendance at the fitting on Saturday night.
Details
Event: Fitting for SCC Blazer
Date and Time: Saturday 7 September at 7pm
Location: The Camel Sports Bar (Puxi)
Cost: 1000 RMB (payment required)
The Shanghai Cricket Club has released the squads for the second Maroon vs Green interclub fixture, to be held on Sunday, June 23.
Dragons Skipper Waqar Khattak provided the squads on Thursday. Continue reading “Maroon and Green Squads Named for Second SCC Interclub Fixture”
Maroons – Oliver Austin (c), John Newton (vc), Paul Malpas, Razzaq Mahmood, Manoj Zalpuri, Mike Hall, Ross Candido, Eric Marcellin, Shoaib Meer, Prateek Gadhecha, Santosh Yadav, Irfan Idrees
Greens – Waqar Khattak (c), Phil Mildenhall (vc), Jacque Erasmus, Ben Lyons, Kevin Wright, Sajid Anwar, Bernie Hughes, Deepak Nautyal, Sameer Jolly, Vinay Kumar, Nick Bangs, Vaibhav Krishnan
It was an extremely hot and sunny day at the SRFC. The Maroons won the toss and batted first. There was a solid opening partnership between Oliver Austin (38) and Paul Malpas (75) that repelled the strong opening bowling spells from Deepak Nautyal (8-2-32-1) and Nick Bangs (10-3-36-0). The Greens missed a chance during this period, and regularly beat the bat. The first change bowlers Waqar Khattak (10-2-42-2) and Sajid Anwar (8-0-41-1) offered no respite to the batsmen, but they began to accelerate their scoring between overs 20 and 30. Jon Newton (14) and Ross Candido (20) provided the most aggressive scoring during the last 20 overs of the innings, and there were also brief flourishes from Razzaq Mahmood (6), Manoj Zalpuri (8), Mike Hall (14), Eric Marcellin (4) and Shoaib Meer (24). Khattak and Bangs were the most dangerous bowlers for the Greens. Vinay Kumar (9-0-54-0) also provided a steady spell of spin bowling during the middle overs, and Phil Mildenhall (3-0-20-1) picked up the key wicket of Malpas. The Greens fielding and teamwork dropped off during the 30 – 40 over period, which allowing Maroons to build momentum. Continue reading “Maroons Overcome Greens in Interclub Match”
The Shanghai Cricket Club will be holding a quiz night this coming Saturday, May 11 at the Fat Olive to support the growth of the club.
There will be room for ten teams with exciting prizes going to the winners.
Refreshments:
There will be a 100RMB set food menu with halal option, including:
Choice of starter: Greek Salad, Rosemary roasted Baby Potatoes, or Chickpea Roasted pepper hummus
Choice of main dish: Chicken Souvlaki Skewer with pita and tzatziki sauce, Lamb Souvlaki Skewer with pita and tzatziki sauce, or Grilled Chicken Leg with roasted vegetables Continue reading “SCC Quiz Night 2013”
The Shanghai Cricket Club has released the squads for the upcoming Maroon vs Green inter club match on May 12.
Club Captain Sanjay Anugula provided the squads on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading “SCC Releases Teams for Upcoming Maroon vs Green Match”
The Shanghai Cricket Club released the 2013 touring schedule yesterday. The SCC will tour Beijing to play for the China Cup, host Hong Kong CC for the annual Bohkara Bell Memorial Interport series, tour Hong Kong to compete in the Breezer Challenge with Lamma CC, and host Kowloon Cricket Club in what is hoped will become a new annual fixture on the SCC schedule.
“The SCC is currently reestablishing links with East and Southeast Asai’s preeminent and longest established clubs,” said Tours and Events Manager John L’Epagional. “Our goal is to participate in matches with and regain acceptance among the highest quality cricket entities in this part of the world.” Continue reading “Shanghai Cricket Club Releases 2013 Touring Schedule”
