SA4 MARLBORO CC VS SECUREDATA KWATENG

As we arrive at Matchday 4 of the current season, the players are finally into the swing of things and raring to make this season a success. The fitness levels are slowly increasing, and players are starting to find their form.
AVINASH GOVEN EARNED HIS 1ST XI CALL UP AFTER STERLING PERFORMANCES IN SA6. Mia and Hamza completed the line up

MCC: 235/8 in 40 overs.

A sterling opening partnership of 74 between Zain and Ebrahim Kadwa in a matter of 13.2 overs set the platform for the innings. Kadwa took charge scoring 38 in a mere 44 balls before being bowled by a superb in-swinging yorker by Navesh (Zameer's bru-in-law or something?!?) Up stepped Zain, after playing second fiddle to Kadwa, taking the attack to the bowlers with some superb strokes. He even played on the front foot, which is a good sign for our Chairman. Zain ended on 65 which earned him the man of the match award. Knocks by Eboo(17) [2nd wicket partnership 50] Farhad (23) [3rd wicket stand of 42], one hit wonders Nasier and Hamza, followed by Zameer and Avi all contributed to the steady run-rate.
With a storm lurking, the bowlers had their work cut out to keep the run rate down as well as try and make in roads in the Securedata batting line up. Once again they didn't disappoint. Opening pairing of Nasier and Zameer kept the batsmen honest, with Juju , Avi, and Kadwa keeping good lines. When the clouds did open up, Securedata were 65/4 in 20 overs, handing MCC their second victory of the season. Juju, Kadwa, Nasier and Avi all with one wicket each, and Zameer as miserly as ever.
All looks good going forward from here. All the players are acknowledging their roles in the side and staking claims to remain part of the first XI. We need to mantain this winning formula and continue working hard to improve our game.

After our first loss Kadwa suggested: ''Never wish for something, cos you might get it and won't be able to handle it''
We wished for SA4, and we got it. We need to mantain the high standards we set, and who knows... SA3 may await us!!

MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD 25/10/2008

This week’s MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD 1st side: Zain Asmal(65)
2nd side: Moosa Patel (8 overs 3 wickets 48 runs & 39 runs with the bat)
CONGRATS BOYZ!!

SA 6 SQUAD FOR 25/10/2008 FIXTURE AGAINST ENZA DELFOS (AWAY)

SA 6 SQUAD FOR 25/10/2008 FIXTURE AGAINST ENZA DELFOS (AWAY)
1.MOOSA PATEL
2.MAHROEF LAHER
3.RASHAAD RAWAT
4.MUHAMMED ASMAL
5.SAFWAAN SALLOO (CAPTAIN)
6.RASHAAD ALI
7.ASHRAF RAWAT
8.ABU BAKER
9.ISMAIL LOONAT
10.AHMEDO BUNTING
11.ABDURMAN ABED

SA4 SQUAD FOR 25/10/2008 AGAINST SECUREDATA (AWAY)

1. ZAIN ASMAL
2. EBRAHIM KADWA
3. EBRAHIM ESSOP
4. FARHAAD ESSOP (CAPTAIN)
5. AVINESH GOVEN
6. NASIER CHARIWALA
7. ISHAQ ISMAIL (W/K)
8. ZAMEER LOONAT
9. HAMZA
10. ZAKARIYA DAYA
11. NAZEER HAFFIJEE

Boys night out with Trevor Noah

Boys night out with Trevor Noah, working on our next comedy spectacular..
This show promises to have you laughing uncontrollably!!
As you would expect from the Comedy Club nothing but the best in stand up acts!!

MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD 18/10/2008

This week’s MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD 1st side: Ebrahim Kadwa (8 overs 4 wkts 33 runs) \ Farhad Essop(45)
2nd side: Safwaan Salloo (7 overs 3 wickets 28 runs)
CONGRATS BOYZ!!

Sachin Tendulkar has set a new record for the most runs scored in Test cricket

Sachin Tendulkar has set a new record for the most runs scored in Test cricket, overtaking the mark set by West Indies' Brian Lara.
Tendulkar, 35, scored the 15 extra runs he needed to overtake Lara's aggregate of 11,953 on day one of the second Test against Australia in Mohali.
Already the holder of a record 39 centuries in 151 Tests, Tendulkar hit the landmark runs off Peter Siddle.
A rapturous but sparse crowd in the Punjabi city stood to applaud him.
Afterwards, having been dismissed for 88 - and becoming the first man to 12,000 runs - he said: "It's definitely the biggest milestone because it's taken me 19 years to get - it's not something that can happen overnight.
"The journey has been fantastic. There have been ups and downs. So many times there have been stones thrown and you have to turn them into milestones.
"I knew I was 14 runs short [when Friday's innings started]. I have just been trying to focus on the game but whoever I see in front of me they have an opportunity to remind me. "I decided to keep it simple and keep watching the ball."
"Sachin is truly worthy of the mantle of the greatest run-scorer in Tests. I have been following his cricket and there is no doubt that he is a genius."

IPL cricket - why Punjab ( the Mohali team) got distracted!

A lil background first... Franchise/Team Information:

Team Mohali
Owned By Wadia, Preity Zinta
Ownership Cost $76 million
Captain Yuvraj Singh
Coach Tom Moody
Home Ground PCA Stadium

Players bought in the Auction:
Player Price Paid
Yuvraj Singh $1,063,750
Irfan Pathan $925,000
Brett Lee $900,000
Kumara Sangakkara $700,000
Sreesanth $625,000
Mahela Jayawardene $425,000
Piyush Chawla $400,000
Ramnaresh Sarwan $225,000
Simon Katich $200,000
Ramesh Powar $170,000
Total Money $5,683,750

NOW THE PIC EXPLAINS WHY THEY GOT DISTRACTED!!

RECORD: 2ND WICKET PARTNERSHIP 96 RUNS

YET ANOTHER MCC RECORD: 2ND WICKET PARTNERSHIP 96 RUNS
Zain Asmal and Ebrahim Essop shared a record 2nd wicket partnership of 96 by beating Stallions by eight wickets in Bedfordview on Sunday, in the 1st IPL fixture 2008/9.
The 96-run partnership is the highest for MCC for any wicket.
Zain Asmal scored (48) and Ebrahim Essop (43*).

MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD 11/10/2008

This week’s MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD 1st side: Zain Asmal (48)\Ebrahim Essop(43*)
2nd side: Abu Baker Nadat (7 overs 28 runs 3 wickets)
CONGRATS BOYZ!!

SQUAD FOR 12/10/2008 INTERNATIONAL FIXTURE AGAINST STALLIONS (PAKI’S)

SQUAD FOR 12/10/2008 INTERNATIONAL FIXTURE AGAINST STALLIONS (PAKI’S)
1.Zain Asmal
2.Ebrahim Kadwa (CAPTAIN)
3.Ebrahim Essop
4.Muuhammed Asmal
5.Naushad Khan
6.Ishaq Ismail
7.Naseer Chriwala
8.Naim Kader (DEBUT)
9.Moosa Patel
10.Zameer Loonat
11.Hamza (DEBUT)

SQUAD FOR 11/10/2008 FIXTURE AGAINST PIRATES AT THE MCG

SQUAD FOR 11/10/2008 FIXTURE AGAINST PIRATES AT THE MCG
1.Avinesh Goven
2.Zain Asmal
3.Moosa Patel
4.Abu Baker (DEBUT)
5.Rashad Rawat
6.Muhammed Asmal
7.Rashaad Ali
8.Riaz Jogee (W/K)
9.Naushad Khan
10.Safwaan Salloo (CAPTAIN)
11.Mahroef Laher
12th man.Ahmedo Bunting

MCC MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD

Man of the Match is an award handed out to the most outstanding performer of every cricket match. They honor an individual’s exemplary performance in a particular game – even though the player may or may not be from the winning side. These awards are a big motivation for cricketers to put in their best into every match.
This week’s MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD 1st side: Farhad Essop
2nd side: Moosa Patel/Avinesh Goven
CONGRATS BOYZ!!

SA7 SQUAD FOR 4/10/2008 FIXTURE AGAINST SOUTHERN SUBURBS AWAY

1. MUHAMMED 'MAMBO' DAYA (DEBUT)
2. ZIYAAD JOGEE (DEBUT)
3. MUHAMMED MAKDA (CAPTAIN) (OUT OF RETIREMENT)
4. AFZAL DEGAM (DEBUT)
5. RAYHAAN SEEDAT (LEGEND)
6. NAEEM NATTI (DEBUT)
7. ISHAAQ CHODREE (EISH)
8. ABDUR RAHMAN CHOONARA (DEBUT)
9. MUHAMMED BHANA (DEBUT)
10. MUHAMMED RAYHAAN MIA
11. ZAKARIYYA DAYA (DEBUT)
12. ISMAAEEL BHANA (DEBUT)
13. MOOSA BHANA (DEBUT)
14. MEAT FROM KHAN'S

SA6 SQUAD FOR 4/10/2008 FIXTURE AGAINST MARISTONIANS AT THE MCG

1. AVINASH GOVIND
2. MOOSA PATEL
3. MUHAMMED ASMAL
4. ASHRAF RAWAT
5. SAFWAAN SALLOO (CAPTAIN)
6. ISMAIL LOONAT
7. RIYAZ JOGEE
8. AHMEDOO BUNTING
9. IRFAAN AHMOD
10. ABDUR RAHMAN ABED
11. RASHAAD ALI (DEBUT)

MCC SA4 SQUAD FOR 4/10/2008 AGAINST OLD MARISTONIANS AWAY

1. ZAIN ASMAL
2. EBRAHIM KADWA
3. EBRAHIM ESSOP
4. FARHAAD ESSOP (CAPTAIN)
5. AHMED FULAT
6. ZAHEER MOOSA
7. NAUSHAAD KHAN
8. NASIER CHARIWALA
9. ISHAQ ISMAIL (W/K)
10. ZAMEER LOONAT
11. NAZEER HAFFIJEE (JUJU 23)
12TH MAN TO BE SELECTED AT AN EXTRA-ORDINARY MEETING OF MCC TONIGHT AT ACTION SPORTS ARENA!!

The Season is finally upon us

After having fasted for the last month, and Avinash enjoying Nando's all by himself, the cricketing season is finally upon us. There is a huge sense of excitement amongst all the players, as cricket is alive and well in Marlboro Gardens.

For the first time in the illustrious history of MCC, three teams have affiliated to the Gauteng Cricket Board.I would like to take this moment to commend all responsible for the rise and rise of this organisation, and that we always strive to serve our community well.

The appointed captains for the 2008/2009 season are:
SA4 - FARHAD ESSOP
SA6- SAFWAAN SALLOO
SA7- MUHAMMED MAKDA
The executive congratulates the captains on their appointments and will assist wherever necessary to facititate the smooth running of the club.
Enough said from my end, LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!