Friday, September 19, 2008

Sledging in Cricket

Traditionalists may not like the fact, but sledging in cricket is very much part of the modern game. Sledging is essentially insulting the opposition during the game in an attempt to distract them. It is most commonly used by either the bowler, wicket-keeper or other members of the fielding team to wind up the batsmen who is relatively isolated amongst opposition players.
The Australians are renowned as the inventors of sledging and are certainly the nation that introduced the practice to international cricket. Other nations have been slower to respond – the likes of India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan in particular initially resisted the trend but in more recent years have adopted the practice also.
The debate over sledging will doubtless continue. Some argue that it oversteps the mark of gamesmanship into a form of aggression that the game can do without, whilst others see it as an accepted and often entertaining part of competitive cricket. What is certain is some sledging insults will go down in cricket folklore.

Some of the Best Sledges:
Ricky Ponting & Shaun Pollock - After beating the bat with a couple of deliveries, Pollock told Ponting: "It's red, round & weighs about 5 ounces." Ponting hammered the next ball out of the ground and retorted: "You know what it looks like, now go find it."

Fred Trueman and Raman Subba Row– Fielder Subba Row let an edge off Trueman’s bowling slip through his legs. Fred didn't say a word initially but at the end of the over, Row approached Trueman and apologised sheepishly. "I should've kept my legs together, Fred". "So should your mother," he replied.

Merv Hughes & Javed Miandad - During 1991 Adelaide Test, Javed called Merv a fat bus conductor. Having dismissed Javed a few balls later Merv gleefully called out "Tickets please," as he ran past the departing batsman.

Daryll Cullinan & Shane Warne - As Cullinan strode out to bat, Warne told him he had been waiting two years for another chance to humiliate him. "Looks like you spent it eating," Cullinan replied.

Glenn McGrath - What does Brian Lara's dick taste like?
Ramanesh Sarwan - I don't know ask your wife
Glenn McGrath - You mention my f*cking wife again and i'll rip your f*cking throat out!

Inzaman Ul-Haq to Brett Lee - Stop bowling off-spinners.

Ian Healy trying to convince Ranatunga to leave his crease - Put a mars bar on a good length, that should do it!

Healy to Ranatunga: "Why are you so fat?"
Ranatunga in Reply: : "Because everytime i f**k your mum she gives me a cookie"

And of course you can't forget Ian Healy's legendary comment that was picked up by the Channel 9 microphones when Arjuna Ranatunga called for a runner on a particularly hot night during a one dayer in Sydney... "You don’t get a runner for being an overweight, unfit, fat c**t!!!"

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Events of the Off Season

Here is a list of events that happened during the winter break.Im suffering from memory loss so please inform me of any events i may have omitted.
Farhad Essop and family travelled for Umrah.
Riaz Jogee became a dad again.
The Chairman fell in love.
Manchester United won the Champion League and Premier League double.
Naeem Loonat tied the knot.
The Chairman fell in love.
Nazeer Haffijee's under 13 soccer squad won the league and lost just once all season.
Arsenal won the AMSTERDAM CUP(some type of crokery or something)
The Chairman fell in love.
Ishaq became Tim from Tracker.
Nasier Chariwala went thru very bad hair days, until finally having no hair at all.
Spain won the EURO 2008 finals.
Liverpool finally broke their woodoo against Manchester United in the Premier League.
South Africa wins a test series in England with Hashim Amla having an excellent tour making us all proud.
And finally the Chairman fell in love.
Eish now im in big trouble!!!
ISHAQ...

Sunday, September 14, 2008

MCC IDEAS 2008/9

“On behalf of the Executive Committee, I am writing to all members, senior players, parents and friends of the Club to seek your assistance and ideas. The Committee feels some type of celebration is warranted – but one which involves the community as a whole, not just our own people. In other words, we would like to highlight to the community at large our existence as one of friendliest clubs in the province.
We would appreciate any ideas (constructive, of course!) There is a prize for any idea adopted – the “glory” of being named as the nominator of the concept!

Yours in cricket
Zain/Ishaq
Chairperson/President

Congratulations to Naeem Loonat “Mr MCC”





Executive member of Marlboro Cricket Club, Naeem Loonat (Mr Tickets) tied the knot to Aneesa on 9th August 2008. We wish him everything of the best in his new union and many offspring to represent MCC in the future! Aneesa, Welcome to the Marlboro Cricket Club Family :)

Thursday, September 11, 2008

BREAKING NEWS


No the hajees have not returned, nor has the eagle landed! Our very own MCC Player of the year 2007/2008, NASIER CHARIWALA, has a new hairdo!! The paparazzi is out there trying to get a pic for us, and will be posted as soon as we have one available.For the time being, whoever sees our favourite india papa, lets bete him and tell him '' mubarak''!!

The Rise and Rise of MCC

Ladies and Gentleman, we have done it!

The hard work and dedication shown by all involved with MCC has been noticed! In a mere three years under new leadership, Marlboro Cricket Club has expanded its affiliation and will be fielding a 3rd side in the 2008/2009 season.
The leagues have been formalised. and we can confirm MCC participation in the GCB SA4, SA6 and SA7 leagues.

The hard work does not stop here.This is what we all worked for, and its our perogative to keep working hard at our game to maintain our status as an up and coming revered team.

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome all our new signings, and hope you enjoy the passion and camaradere which already exists in the Club. Remember, sport builds bridges, and our aim as executive of MCC is to create a sporting code where everyone is actively involved and share in all the highs and lows experienced by the club. Your decision to join MCC is highly appreciated, and your comments and suggestions for the betterment of our organisation as a whole is always welcome.

For our old faithful players, welcome back! Lets continue where we left off last season and make it happen all over again!!
Executive members, i would like to again light up cigars at the end of 2008/2009 season, so our work is cut out. Lets do it again.....

Ramadhaan Kareem

The executive of Marlboro Cricket Club wishes all the players and supporters a blessed month of Ramadhaan. May Allah grant you patience and tranquility in your heart, and fulfil all your wishes. Remember all of us in your esteemed duaas,and that we be humble in all our endeavours.