Wednesday, March 26, 2008

4 LOOSE GWAAI'S Comedy Show - (R60 PER TICKETS)


4 LOOSE GWAAI'S is a comedy spectacular that will be taking place on 16 April 2008 at Marlboro Community Centre.
The lineup has the top comic talents in South Africa, Trevor Noah, along with David Kibuuka, Loyiso Gola and Rabin Harduth from Big Brother.
The show is hosted by the Marlboro Cricket Club, and promises to have you laughing uncontrollably!!


For tickets and more info contact : ZAIN 082 997 4400 ; ISHAQ 082 966 3360

Congratulations to Skipper Safwaan Salloo

An exceptional bowler and Executive member of Marlboro Cricket Club, Skipper Safwaan Salloo tied the knot to Na’eemah Chothia on 16 March 2008. We wish him everything of the best in his new union and many offspring to represent MCC in the future! Na’eemah, Welcome to the Marlboro Cricket Club Family and yeah this now proves to be a family side :)

Sunday, March 9, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS TO MARLBORO FOR WINNING THE 2007-8 GCB LEAGUE!!









A commendable performance from all the players who pulled their weight behind the team. Unbeaten throughout the campaign as well. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BOYS!

Friday, March 7, 2008

JACUES CLUELESS???

It's Friday afternoon.Time to wrap up a long week of hard work and look forward to a relaxed weekend. But not for a bunch of cricketers.The highlight of their week aint the moment a working week ends. Rather this occurs on a Saturday. it's that rush to get things done as soon as possible, while still keeping the sanity of their loved ones, and heading to the venue to fulfill the Saturday cricket fixture. Call it the flow of endorfins released in the brain, or just the passion these lads have for the game they love. They all have to admit, the match they so look forward is thoroughly enjoyed.
HOWEVER there comes a moment when they ponder if it's all worth it...the moment the batsman steps up to bat. Fiddling with his gear, walking up the crease, and even before he takes guard, a little chirp by the fielder in slip, followed by that loud mouth wicketkeeper with verbal diorreah. He is all alone now, team mates watching from the dressing room, and opposing team remarking non stop. The name of the game is cricket, and sledging is a big part of it. Playing with the psyche of the batsman, making him play a rash shot, drawing his attention to what is said and not what he needs to be doing. One lapse of concentration and you out! back in the dressing room. Give as good as you get!. We have some notable CHIRPERS within our ranks...so guys please leave comments bout the sledging you received, and even better, what you dished out!!

MAGICAL MARLBORO CRICKET CLUB RECORD SCORE OF 339 IN 40 OVER’S

Our openers got off to a slow start with constant loss of wickets putting strain on the middle order batsmen. But what a brilliant batting performance from the veteran Ashraf Rawat who scored 133 with superb shot selections all over the park. brilliant hooks, pulls, drives and some great boundaries.

A brilliant partnership between Archie & Safwaan took us to the magical figure of 339. Skipper Safwaan after being dropped early on by the opposing wicket keeper decided to bat sensibly with the advice of his senior batting partner Archie and with some excellent cuts, off drives & quick singles reached his first 70 for the club.

With the ball, Marlboro were disciplined and had a brilliant bowling spell from the bowlers. The opposition were already under pressure with a hugh total of 339 and with loss of early wickets they were literally dead in the water. Archie as always with his line & length added pressure on the opposition, with Moosa (Ganto) our own local mini maestro (Sachin) proving the most potent as he took his first 5 wicket haul for the team with figures of 5 - 45 runs from 7 over’s well done Ganto!!

Safwaan Salloo, Captain of the Marlboro Cricket Club said ‘Congrats guys and well done. Certainly one of my more memorable games at the club coz it was my first win as Captain. But what an awesome feeling it is when your team mates are encouraging you on, to carry on and do well…No selfishness no animosity just the Mohabit of a team & friends coming together for a great Saturday afternoon & enjoying themselves but also to win & be competitive…Wouldn’t give it up for anything….
Thanks guys for all your support…It’s an honor for me to be associated with the Marlboro Cricket Club.

Monday, March 3, 2008

SUPER SATURDAY AT MCG

It was Super Saturday at the Marlboro cricket ground with the 2007 league champions taking on the newly crowned 2008 league winners..and what a match it turned out to be. Newly wed Eboo loss the toss to Safwan who decided to bat first. It was a batting friendly wicket, with universal paints making its debut on our wicket. The openers Aadil and Irfan went cheaply, with Moms following, not playing his usual game.Then entered Moosa, dressed as the little maestro Sachin, who together with Archie played one of the best partnerships of the season. Moosa scoring a good 95, and Archie a patient 63. This set up a competitive total of 199/6. 1st teams reply started with a solid start from Zain and Kadwa, however regular loss of wickets hampered their chase. Finally finishing on 185 all out, a good win for the 2nd team. At the post match interviews, Farhad conceded that his team were off their best, and congratulated the winning team on a truly great performance. However the highlight of the day was the great spirit in which the game was played. MARLBORO CRICKET CLUB has made huge strides in recent times and its all thanks to all those associated with the club. A big thank you from the Executive committee for true committment from all players..ISHAQ