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” →

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” →

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” →

The Shanghai Cricket Club has put together a four-part program of high profile events for the cricketing community to kick off the 2011 season. It all begins Friday, April 1 with drinks at the Big Bamboo for all cricketers and the visiting Lamma Cricket Club of Hong Kong.

Breezer Challenge
Saturday, April 2, will see the SCC Dragons defend the Breezer Trophy against Lamma CC in a 50 over match at the SRFC.

ICC World Cup Final
Beginning at 5 pm on Saturday evening, the entire second floor of the Big Bamboo Nanyang Lu has been reserved for the live telecast of the ICC World Cup Final and the SCC League Awards. Continue reading “SCC Sets Schedule for 2011 Opening Weekend” →