Category: Club News

by Shanghai Cricket Club

Shanghai Cricket Club Blazers Now Available

Waqar Khattak and Sanjay Anugula in their SCC blazers.
Waqar Khattak and Sanjay Anugula in their SCC blazers.

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)

by Tim O'Connell

Maroons Overcome Greens in Interclub Match

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” →

by Shanghai Cricket Club

SCC Quiz Night 2013

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” →

by Andy Scott

Shanghai Cricket Club Releases 2013 Touring Schedule

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” →

by Shanghai Cricket Club

2013 Cricket Season Set to Begin March 24

The 2013 Shanghai Cricket Club League season has arrived! The season kicks off on March 24 at the Shanghai Rugby Football Club and continues through to the finals in late October.

The league competition will feature 17 teams over three divisions; the addition of a new Shanghai Cricket Association-affiliated team in Division 2 will add a new wrinkle to the season. The past few seasons have seen an overall improvement in the quality of cricket in Shanghai, and this year promises to even more competitive. Continue reading “2013 Cricket Season Set to Begin March 24” →

by Shanghai Cricket Club

SCC to Hold Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony on Nov. 9

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The 2012 cricket season is near its finale. With the SCC Santa Fe League having concluded a very action packed season – 17 teams across three divisions took part in 112 matches – 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 AGM and Awards Ceremony at the Langham Yangtze Hotel on Friday, November 9 at 7 pm, 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 before recognising the achievements of teams and players on the field. The AGM and Annual Awards Night is open to all clubs, and all SCC Foundation Club members will be asked to vote on the Executive Committee positions of Secretary, Treasurer and Development Officer. Continue reading “SCC to Hold Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony on Nov. 9” →

by Shanghai Cricket Club

SCC Squad Announced for Upcoming China Cup Match

The Shanghai Cricket Club announced today the team for the upcoming China Cup match against the Beijing Cricket Club.

The match will take place on Sunday, October 21 at the SRFC, starting at 10 am. Welcome drinks and dinner for the Beijing squad will be held on Saturday night starting at 7:30 pm at the Big Bamboo on Nanyang Lu.

The China Cup is a semi-annual 50 over match between the Shanghai Cricket Club and the Beijing Cricket Club. It was last played in 2009 when the Beijing Cricket Club won the trophy.

A playing squad of 11 was released by Club Captain Phil Mildenhall. Continue reading “SCC Squad Announced for Upcoming China Cup Match” →

by Shanghai Cricket Club

SCC Squad Announced for Upcoming Interport Match with Hong Kong Cricket Club

SCC and HKCC following the 2011 Bokhara Bell Interport Match in Shanghai; Shanghai won by 7 wickets

The Shanghai Cricket Club today announced the squad for the upcoming SCC tour of Hong Kong to play Hong Kong Cricket Club in the annual Bokhara Memorial Bell Interport match.

Club Captain Phil Mildenhall released a playing squad of 12, naming an additional seven alternate players on stand-bye should one of the top 12 be unable to tour. Continue reading “SCC Squad Announced for Upcoming Interport Match with Hong Kong Cricket Club” →