Category: Club News

by Shanghai Cricket Club

Bashers to Hold Quiz Night on August 16, All Clubs Welcome

The Second Bashers Quiz of the year has been set for August 16, 2012 at the Camel in Puxi. All SCC members clubs are welcome and encouraged to put in a team.

The Bashers Quiz promises to test your trivia skills and knowledge like none other. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers. Teams of four are recommended.

The quiz is being given by the SCC’s own official scorekeeper, Jenny O’Connell.

Details
Date: August 16, 2012
Venue: The Member’s End bar at The Camel
Time: 7.30pm onwards
Price: 100 RMB per person
For more information, please contact the event organiser.

by Mike Tsesmelis

Captain’s Report: Breezer Challenge Match – SCC Dragons vs Lamma CC

The SCC and Lamma CC following the Breezer Challenge

Lamma Cricket Club came to Shanghai up 3-2 in the Breezer Challenge Series, but after a chastening 13-wicket defeat in 2011, the tourists had something of a point to prove.

The teams lined up for the traditional toss: a Bacardi Breezer boat race. The field was reduced to a mostly reluctant six, the Dragons being lead by captain Mike Tsesmelis, and followed by Russell Cool, James Keel, Bernie Hughes, Phil Mildenhall and Ben Lyons. A veteran of the Breezer Challenge, Mike kept pace with the Lamma captain, but when Russ started literally choking under the pressure, his masculinity simply not up to the demands of downing a sweet, fizzy girl’s drink from a bottle with straws, the Dragons seemed condemned to a long stint fielding in the July heat. Continue reading “Captain’s Report: Breezer Challenge Match – SCC Dragons vs Lamma CC” →

by Shanghai Cricket Club

DPR Hot Dogs to Host Shanghai Night Fever at SRFC

The DPR Hot Dogs are throwing a huge 70/80s fancy dress disco at the Shanghai Rugby Football Club on August 25 for all SCC member clubs and friends.

Sponsored by Mint, Bacardi, Just Beer and Naked Retreats, the party kicks off at 10pm with buses leaving from the Camel and Big Bamboo Nanyang at 9:30pm.

Cost: RMB250 per ticket, which includes unlimited alcoholic drinks on the bus, four free drinks at SRFC, and RMB200 voucher for Mint Cellars. The SRFC will be kitted out in full 70/80s gear complete with a ridiculously huge mirror ball. As the outside area will also be open there will be access to the pool. Drinks will be at RMB25 happy hour prices all night long. Continue reading “DPR Hot Dogs to Host Shanghai Night Fever at SRFC” →

by Shanghai Cricket Club

Dragons and Pirates Squads for Breezer Challenge Matches with Lamma CC

The Dragons and Pirates squads have been named for the upcoming Breezer Challenge matches against Lamma Cricket Club.

Club Captain Phil Mildenhall provided the team squads on Tuesday afternoon.

Lamma Cricket Club of Hong Kong will tour Shanghai from July 20-22. Saturday will feature the 50-over Breezer Challenge between Lamma CC and the SCC Dragons. Sunday will feature a Twenty20 match between Lamma and the SCC Pirates. Both matches will be held at the Shanghai Rugby Football Club. Continue reading “Dragons and Pirates Squads for Breezer Challenge Matches with Lamma CC” →

by Andy Scott

The Breezer Challenge Returns, Lamma CC to Tour Shanghai July 20-22

SCC President Oliver Austin shows off the Breezer Challenge Trophy

Lamma Cricket Club of Hong Kong returns to Shanghai on July 21 to play the Shanghai Cricket Club in the Breezer Challenge. The two clubs last met in 2011 when Shanghai successfully defended the challenge, retaining the Breezer Challenge Trophy for a second year.

The 50-over Breezer Challenge match between Lamma and the SCC Dragons will be followed by an awards reception and dinner at the Camel Sports Bar in Puxi. A Twenty20 match between the tourists and the SCC Pirates will take place on Sunday. Welcome drinks for the tourists will be held at the Big Bamboo, Nanyang on Friday, July 20.

The Breezer Challenge dates to 2003 when the two clubs first played for the unique trophy in Hong Kong. Unlike more traditional cricket matches, the “toss” at the beginning of the Breezer Challenge is a full team boat race, with the winning club given the choice of fielding or batting. Continue reading “The Breezer Challenge Returns, Lamma CC to Tour Shanghai July 20-22” →

by Shanghai Cricket Club

Pudong Cricket Club to Host Family Day at SRFC on June 17

The Pudong Cricket Club is inviting all Shanghai Cricket Club members to Pudong’s annual family day at the SRFC on June 17. There will be a BBQ lunch and buffet, kids activities mini-cricket and games from 10 am as well as the swimming pool and bouncy castle. Come join Pudong CC for a relaxing day at the cricket. There will be Pimms & Lemonade for the lady folk and plenty of fun for all.

Pudong-Family-Day

by Andy Scott

Sixes Return to Shanghai, 2012 Santa Fe Shanghai Cricket Festival Kicks Off Friday

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Sixes Cricket returns to Shanghai this weekend with the Inaugural 2012 Santa Fe Shanghai Cricket Festival. The weekend promises action packed Sixes Cricket for the players and spectators.

Cricketing highlights include the Corporate Challenge on Saturday and the League Challenge on Sunday as well as exhibition matches with the British and Australian Chambers of Commerce and several kids cricket matches.

The festivities kick off on Friday night with a captains meeting and charity dinner at The Camel, Puxi.

The SCC is providing free transportation to the ground all weekend from convenient locations throughout the city, please see the bus timetable for more information. Continue reading “Sixes Return to Shanghai, 2012 Santa Fe Shanghai Cricket Festival Kicks Off Friday” →

by Andy Scott

SCC League Week 5 Review: Dragons in Action, Manning Scores a Century

Sunday, April 22 saw the SCC Dragons in action for the first time in 2012 as well as all six Division 3 sides playing back-to-back-to-back games at SRFC. Darren Manning helped lead his side to victory in the Maroon vs Green SCC Dragons match with a century and the Bashers and Hot Dogs stayed undefeated in Division 3.

SCC Dragons

Maroon vs Green
Green won the toss and elected to bat, socring 305 for 7 from there 50 overs. Darren Manning reached a fantastic 104 and Sanjay Anugula hit a quick-fire 56*. Waqar Khattak was the pick of the Maroon bowler picking up 4 wickets. The Pudong pair of Ankit Kawatra and Eric Marcellin opened well with Kawatra in particular very unlucky not to pick up a wicket. Santosh Yadav also bowled economically and had the outstanding figures of 1 for 6 off 7 at one stage before Manning and Anugula ruined his figures in the latter overs. There were also handy contributions by Dinesh Pissurlenkar, Alistair Bourne and Ben Goodwin with the bat after the slow start by the Green top order.

A target of 306 was always going to be a tough chase and the early loss of Waqar Khattak, caught behind of Sanjay Anugula, set the Maroon’s back from the start. As with the Green innings, the Maroon top order started slowly facing swing of Darren Manning and pace of Anugula. The Maroon middle order picked up the pace quiet considerably; and with Mike Tsesmelis (53) and Jasim Baig at the crease, they began to reel in the target. A moment of miscommunication ended the promising partnership with Tsesmelis run out. Wickets tumbled regularly after that. Anugula picked up 4 wickets and John L’Epagniol added another 3. Maroon ended 40 odd runs short when they were finally dismissed in the 49th over. Continue reading “SCC League Week 5 Review: Dragons in Action, Manning Scores a Century” →

by Shanghai Cricket Club

Maroon and Green Squads Announced for Sunday’s SCC Dragons Training Match

The Shanghai Cricket Club will hold the season’s first Dragons trial match this Sunday at 10 am at SRFC Near. It will be a 50 over match following Shanghai league rules.

A bus will leave from The Camel Sports Bar at 7:45 am going direct to the SRFC. Everyone is welcome to take the bus or go to the ground individually. Please arrive by 9 am at the ground.

The teams are picked with future Dragons matches in mind and take past Dragons performances, recent commitment to Dragons home and away fixtures, and SCC League performances into account in that order. Future selections will put more weight on performance in these matches than on league form, so the games must and will be a competitive challenge. Continue reading “Maroon and Green Squads Announced for Sunday’s SCC Dragons Training Match” →

by Shanghai Cricket Club

SCC Announces 2012 Executive Committee

Shanghai Cricket Club Secretary Bernie Hughes officially announced the 2012 SCC Executive Committee today following the Annual General Meeting in November and subsequent Executive Committee Meeting held earlier this month.

“The 2012 committee contains a blend of new faces and continuing Excom members, allowing both a level of continuity, plus fresh contributors and ideas, Hughes said. Continue reading “SCC Announces 2012 Executive Committee” →