Thursday, March 5, 2009

SA4 vs ALL STARS HIGHLIGHTS





















Some highlights of our last match:
Naushad offering fielding advice, then showing how not to do it! Juju doing a 'Almunia' Makda reverse sweeping- shot of the match! Maroef taking strike where?? Damm he trusts his guard LOL & Ziyad Jogee- now is that an edge or what??

MCC Cancel Overseas Tour

Marlboro Cricket Club has hastily cancelled its forthcoming International Tour, Following attacks in Lahore.All Three teams were ready to leave for the sub-continent in April. Speaking exclusively to this blog,the Club President has dispelled rumours of MCC agreeing to fulfil all remaining home fixtures against the Pakistani National Team, saying the players safety is of paramount importance. He added, ''I cant have Fulat's wife calling me, especially after the gynae fixed his finger last time! '' Concerns were also raised as to whether Nasier and Baker could travel,since they both refugees in South Africa. For Baker's dad , however a plan could be made(details were not available) During the scheduled tour, few players, including the likes of Bhana, chocos,zameer, aadil, momo, and Avi were supposed to go on the 'puri run' (samoosa run in sa).news is that they are very disappointed this aint going to happen. The tour guides, Moosa and Hamza, who also were very eager to show off their ghams, are having depression spells. Mamoo Maroef will also be losing lots of business since all the currency were supposed to be bought through him.The most relieved however has to Mariam.She been having sleepless nights as hubby Juju was nagging about organising an upgrade to SAA first class! Perks of being vice chairman! For now lets put all our efforts into making the climax of our season, the comedy night and awards function a success. Guys prepare your speeches!

Monday, February 23, 2009

MCC MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD 21/02/2009




MAN OF THE MATCH SA4: Naushad Khan (36 vs HILSON PARK)


MAN OF THE MATCH SA6: Moosa patel (42 RUNS & 3 WICKETS vs PIRATES) CONGRATS BOYZ!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

IT'S SHOW TIME.............4 LOOSE GWAAI'S 2


Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s Showtime all over again!!
Diarise Friday 20 March 2009 at 8:30PM for a night of stand-up comedy guaranteed to have you laughing uncontrollably !! Brought to you by Marlboro Cricket Club..

TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON...

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

MCC MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD 7/02/2009

MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD SA4: Ebrahim Kadwa (37 * vs HEIDELBERG) MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD SA6: Maaroef Laher (82 * vs AZAD SWARAJ) MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD SA7: Ziyaad Jogee ( 50* & 2 wickets vs GEORGE LEE) CONGRATS BOYZ!







All hail the rebirth..Taylor's brilliance, Gayle's leadership...it was like the 80s all over again!


"Zaboca choka. Coconut bake and buljol. Guava cheese… Seeing as I'm already eating my words just four days into this Test series, it makes sense to open with some more palatable ones should the West Indies be able to build on Sunday's sensational demolition of England at Sabina Park."Fazeer Mohammed happily wolfs down his words in the Trinidad and Tobago Express


"It may sound mean, but the one regret for West Indians (on Saturday) was that England beat the infamous 47. But you can't have it all."Garfield Myers rejoices in the Jamaica Observer
"This ground brings back a lot of memories, and it's good to be on the other side this time around. I am sure if I go into the Mound now nobody would say anything. we're going to celebrate, not do too much, but we'll enjoy this moment."Chris Gayle reflects on how things have come full circle


"Never believe those reports that said cricket in the Caribbean was dying. It was just in mourning for the passing of the good days. The people still loved the game, nursed their hurt, and waited for fortunes to change… The image of the West Indian players and people in celebration was utterly captivating. It was like the good old bad old days when the West Indian fast men terrorised the world." Simon Wilde is put in mind of the 80s


"Neither Charles Dickens nor Enid Blyton could have written a better fairy tale."Haydn Gill in the Barbados Nation isn't sure it's all quite real
"Every time we have a good performance, people want to know if this is the turning point, is the West Indies on the way up… But I keep saying that we have to be really patient because there are days when we have some terrific performances and there are some other days when we are not so good."West Indies coach John Dyson sounds a note of caution


"West Indian cricket is supposed to be in its death throes, overwhelmed by shifts of culture and values and the disappearance of great men like those Herculean bowlers and batsmen of the quality of Viv Richards and Brian Lara. Yet now, under the quirky but ultimately cool leadership of a batsman like Chris Gayle, who has shown he knows the importance of building an advantage, we see a cricketing Lazarus." The performance inspires James Lawton in the Independent to invoke mythical feats


"Waiters, barmen and even house maids, whose preferred sporting topics of conversation had long since switched from cheerless cricket to the Reggae Boys and, more recently, to Usain Bolt and Jamaica's other track stars, were raving about Chris, Jerome, Sars, Sulieman ("but how 'im tall so"), the "boy" Nash, and the other heroes." Tony Cozier on the mood among ordinary fans


"From the ramshackle Kingston pavilion on the one side of the ground, round past the George Headley Stand, to the thumping sound systems of the 'Mound', there was the unmistakable feeling that something lost had been found."Mike Atherton has felt it before, and was happy to see the West Indian hostility back

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Weather forecast for today

Severe excitement with scattered moments of euphoria is expected throughout the region especially during the opponents innings. There is a 80% chance of a high score bein post by Marlboro. Gail force chirps can also be expected in the interior. Over the perimeter we can expect braaivleis and boerewors, and a Uv percentage of 30 over the fire.
Expected highs : Scores from our batsmen
Expected lows : Dropped catches!

All in all a fantastic day for cricket!

Friday, January 23, 2009

SA4 SQUAD 24/01/2009 vs WANDERERS

1. ZAIN ASMAL
2. AHMED FULAT
3. EBRAHIM ESSOP
4. FARHAAD ESSOP (CAPTAIN)
5. NASEER CHIRIWALA
6. NAUSHAD KHAN
7. ZAMEER LOONAT
8. ISHAQ ISMAIL (W/K)
9. SAFWAAN SALLOO
10.NAZEER HAFFIJEE
11. AADIL MOOSA
12.EBRAHIM KADWA
13.ZAHEER MOOSA

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Congratulations to Huzaifa Degam



Huzaifa Degam tied the knot to Zaakira on 18th January 2009. We wish him everything of the best in his new union and many offspring to represent MCC in the future! Zaakira Welcome to the Marlboro Cricket Family :)

MCC MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD 17/01/2009


This week’s MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD 1st side: Naushad Khan (53 runs of 42 balls vs ENZA DELFOS) CONGRATS BOY!!

MCC TWENTY 20 MAN OF THE MATCH


This week’s MCC twenty 20 MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD : Ishaq Ismail (32 runs in 15 overs) CONGRATS BIG BOY!!

Monday, January 19, 2009

43 Reasons to date a MCC cricketer! by Ziyaad Jogee

1) We always wear protection.
2) Because with perfect timing we can penetrate a tight ring
3) Once we get in you'll be hit for six
4) We look for gaps and play into them.
5) We are capable of pulling anything.
6) We're not afraid to introduce a third man if required
7) We appreciate legs whether they be fine, short, long or even square.
8) If it starts to get wet we are always sure to have spare sheets and covers. ( uh not )
9) We try to avoid "spraying it" Dent Dr STYLE..
10) We can go on and on and on for many days!!! ( actually we are very lucky if we get through a day without rain )
11) We like to play straight
12) We can bat on both grassy and grassless wickets
13) We build long partnerships.
14) We know how to vary the pace to good effect
15) We believe in good helmet protection
16) We're not afraid to spit on our fingers to get the shiny side gleaming
17) We have remarkable stamina with all-round performance.
18) Because our weapons are often wrapped with at least one if not TWO rubber sleeves
19) We score many times.
20) We understand the need for covers and extra covers
21) We definitely know how to 'bang it in'
22) We appreciate a good tail-end
23) Cricketers know for sure that 69 for 2 is a great position to be in.
24) We know how to get a good use of the pitch we play on.
25) We know how to use our bats skillfully while on the crease.
26) We can bowl a maiden over.
27) We know how to arch our backs and give it just that little bit more
28) We're a big fan of video replays
29) We always try to hit the right spot
30) We know how to add that extra bit of pressure
31) We're not afraid of a couple of decent bouncers
32) We never underestimate the value of an overnight stand
33) We usually get through 3 sessions a day
34) We cricketers relish the chance to go 'down under'
35) We know that chasing a wide one can lead to regret
36) We're not afraid to bring technology into the game
37) We also love to put it in 'The Corridor of Uncertainty'
38) We appreciate the importance of playing in the V.
39) We can be on top all day and still come second
40) We don't like to be given the finger
41) Because we know what it means to score over the covers.
42) If nothing's happening, we like to switch ends
43) If theres a damp patch to be aimed at, u can be sure thats where the balls going.....

Just accept it, a gentlemans sport can only be played by gentlemen...
and of course 'a full toss in the face is always an accident and will be apologised for straight away...'

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

STATE OF THE CLUB ADDRESS

With the new year in full swing and normality returning, I would like to reflect on the events of the season so far and what we still have to look forward to.

This being the first ever "state of the club" address, I hope whatever is said is taken in the spirit in which I am writing this, with the view that each member of MCC contributes to the success of the club.

I begin with on the field matters. Results have been fairly average across the divisions. Bearing in mind the step up in leagues, this was expected. However we have not disappointed hopelessly and the hard work put in has to be continued.

Sa4 holds on strongly to 3rd/4th position, incredible in a league of 15 teams. However we are yet to play few of the top sides, so there's no place for complacency. A job well done Farhad! And congrats on the birth of your 3rd son, faizaan.(this means your resignation as captain has been refused!)

Sa6 is really struggling. The players don't seem to be pulling their weight, and since Safwan's promotion hasn't had a consistent team. Also , once again has a raw deal with the weather! In my opinion players are just arriving at games and not concerned about training or improving their abilities. One win all season is definately not what we capable of guys! This team is filled with matchwinners,Avi, Rashaad, Moosa, Rashaad Ali, Moms, come on lads!

Then its that Sa7 outfit. Rumour has it Muhammed Bhana went in to bat with tongs instead of his bat! The new addition to MCC, who attend every braai (or rather cricket match) with much excitement. The performances have steadily improved, and we can all take alot from the unity in this team. Regarded as our social cricketers,and holding a mid-table position, more of the same is expected.the bowlers are holding their own, just little beefing up needed in the batting. Well done Mr Makda!

On other matters:
Training is not well attended. This is where we rectify our mistakes and fine tune our games. We have introduced, to improve fitness, squash on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 and soccer on Wednesdays after esha.

The condition of the Marlboro Oval has improved considerably. A big thank you to Zain in liasing with the council. Hopefully the pitch will start playing better. We have a plan of action which we see hoping will work! Just time will tell.
Please forward outstanding membership fees before the end of January(final extension)
Finally the date for our annual MCC Awards Function has been finalised. 28 March 2009 is the when the curtain will be drawn to our season. The attendance of each player and their families is vital! Please diarise!!

To all our supporters and readers of this blog, your comments and critisizm is appreciated. Please feel free to add your views.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Your role as a player redefined

Nothing better to start off the new year than with a little controversy. Here's my take on the 'evolution' of our cricketers, but is it justified?

For purposes of this we will look at the careers of few Marlboro footballers, which I have had the priviledge of playing with. Now few cut it out playing in different positions, the majority haven't a clue!

1. Ashraf Rawat : Archie used to be a winger, then resorted to goalkeeping where he did really well .Still the best Number one!
2. Imraan 'zonee' Mayet : A midfielder throughout his career, a pleasurable guy and really skillful. He could change a game in an instant!
3. Hussein Loonat: Lanky number 5 who forayed forward just for headers or if a goal down. Late in his career felt the urge to be a midfielder, but will
always be remembered as last man.
4. Dawood Seedat and
5. Ebrahim Essop : The hard men of a really successful team , best 4 and 5 combination I played with. Gave the team the confidence of attacking constantly knowing the back door is shut.
6. Ziyaad Ismail : Watching Berbatov play I somehow see their similar roles in holding onto possession, strong on the ball and having great vision. Sibling rivalry aside, he is the best player I ever played with!
7. Mohamed Fulat:A really skillful midfielder with immense talent. Had really bad luck with too many niggling injuries, could take control of a game.

Now picture a side with Eboo in goals, Zyaato and Archie defending with Dees striking! A recipe for disaster? Yet with such good players?

Back to my point.
We have forgotten what our roles are in the team, and suddenly had the urge to be "better batsmen"
Zain used to open the bowling not so long ago. Zaheer, Fulat, Eboo, Naushad good bowlers. Yet our captain can't turn to them with confidence when he needs to.

The club has allowed us to do what we want to , I felt the urge to keep wicket and there was no objection to it. Similarly it should be within us to better our game in departments where we lacking, and through this I am certain that we will enjoy this game we love much much more. Remember its only practice and hard work that will help, because I can safely say...THE TALENT AINT LACKING!!

Ps: All names mentioned are fictitious,similarities to any persons are purely coincidental! And don't forget training!



THE PRESIDENT

Friday, December 5, 2008

EID MUBARAK BOYZ

Eid mubarak

The executive committee of MCC would like to take this opportunity to wish all players, supporters and their families a blessed Eid-ul-Adha.

Friday, November 21, 2008

SA4 SQUAD 22/11/2008 vs BEDFORDVIEW (AWAY)

1. ZAIN ASMAL
2. EBRAHIM KADWA
3. EBRAHIM ESSOP
4. FARHAAD ESSOP (CAPTAIN)
5. AHMED FULAT
6. ZAHEER MOOSA
7. ZAMEER LOONAT
8. NASEER CHIRIWALA
9. ISHAQ ISMAIL (W/K)
10.NAZEER HAFFIJEE
11.SAFWAAN SALLOO
12.NAUSHAD KHAN

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

JUJU 23 SETS A NEW MCC BOWLING RECORD…





Nazeer Hafijee struck six times, returning his career-best figures of 6 for 20 to swing the momentum back in Marlboro's favor and Winning the game against Witwatersrand this past weekend. ‘Juju 23’ missed out on his hat-trick however he got the Indian hat-trick version in his 2nd spell..3 RUNS IN 3 BALLS :) LOL

There were many other highlights Zameer awesum with the ball as well with figures of 2 for 21 and damm he really should us how to get down on it in the field… MANDOZA u my HERO boy!! :)
Farhad had a blast with the bat with shots…opps he prefers calling them strokes all around the field scoring a brilliant 77, and Naseer fired a really quick 43 from just 27 balls after being run-out.

GUYS LOOK AT THE PICS, JUJU LOVES THE SIGHT OF BALLS :) damm I know what u guys are thinkin I meant the RED CRICKET BALL, yeah it’s HARD! He had his eyes on this ball b4 we went out on the field and yeah at the end it had his name all ova it! CONGRATS BROTHER!!

Friday, November 14, 2008

SA4 SQUAD 15/11/2008 vs WITWATERSRAND (MCG)

1. ZAIN ASMAL
2. EBRAHIM KADWA
3. EBRAHIM ESSOP
4. FARHAAD ESSOP (CAPTAIN)
5. NAUSHAD KHAN
6. ZAHEER MOOSA
7. ZAMEER LOONAT
8. NASEER CHIRIWALA
9. ISHAQ ISMAIL (W/K)
10.NAZEER HAFFIJEE
11.SAFWAAN SALLOO
12.AHMED FULAT
SIDE REMAINS THE SAME AS LAST WEEK..

SA7 SQUAD FOR 15/11/2008 vs ARYANS (AWAY)

1. RAYHAAN SEEDAT
2. ISHAAQ CHODREE
3. MUHAMMED 'MAMBO' DAYA
4. MUHAMMED MAKDA (CAPTAIN)
5. ZIYAAD JOGEE
6. MUHAMMED SEEDAT
7. ZAKARIYA DAYA
8. MOLANA BILAL MOOLA
9. ABDUR RAHMAN CHOONARA
10.FARHAD KADWA
11.MOHAMMED BHANA
12.MOOSA BHANA
13.NAEEM NATHI

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

MY TAKE ON OUR LAST MATCH..


The wicket gave an appearance of being hairy and slippery with the overnight rain, thanks to our groundsman we were able to get a game.
Mr Makda napaak again lost the toss and banyas put us in2 bat.
Our openers took the field, an awesum steady start from Rayhaan and Chodree with 35 after 30 over’s..YEAH 35 AFTER 30 OVERS :) Their struggles never cease with only 1 ambition, to spend all day at the crease. With the loss of Chodree in came Mambo "SUPERSIZE", there's no one like Mambo.. he's broken every batting law, his backlift defies gravity :)hehehehe
His swing with those HUGE ARMS blew the clouds away and game on..Mambo at number 3 is a dasher, he seldom prods and poke, when he gets into action, he has a fine array of strokes..
Then beware the slogger Jogee ‘VOORA’, not content with 1 or 2, when he arrives at the crease then only six will do. Up next our Skipper Mr Makda, his a real stone-waller, he knows what he's about, if you let him settle in, it's hard to get him out!
Let’s now move onto our last man, I hope this will not shock, Muhammed Bhana..He doesn't mind if he's last man in, as long as he gets a knock LOL you girls know what I mean :)
Pity we only get to bat 40 over’s, unfortunately we got2 take the field..

Our paceman Mambo again, Zaks, and Molana pure speed from 1st to last,
My boy do be careful; their balls are hard and fast...reminds you of Vin Diesel from Fast and Furious
As the balls gets older and looses shine, the medium pacer Jogee,Kadwa Junior,Makda his balls swing either way, He's really most persistent and can keep it up all day!
1 has to watch for our off-spinner Bhana, his another awkward chap, If you leave him half an opening, he will slip 1 through the gap! Girls be very careful!!
And last we can’t forget our wicketkeeper Mohammed Seedat, he's full of flair and dash,if the batsman raises there heel, he'll whip them off in a flash…
These guys are having a blast..WHEN THERE'S MEAT A MAN MUST EAT!! Okay you guys know what i mean...

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

MCC PRO 20 Competition WINNERS



CONGRATS TO Nazeer Haffijee from Diepkloof and Naim Kader from Mitchell’s Plain both winning tickets to the Std Bank Int Pro 20 (SA vs Bangladesh) at the Liberty Life Wanderers Stadium.. njoy boyz

Friday, November 7, 2008

SA4 SQUAD 08/11/2008 vs AZAD SWARAJ2 (MCG)

1. ZAIN ASMAL
2. EBRAHIM KADWA
3. EBRAHIM ESSOP
4. FARHAAD ESSOP (CAPTAIN)
5. NAUSHAD KHAN
6. ZAHEER MOOSA
7. ZAMEER LOONAT
8. NASEER CHIRIWALA
9. ISHAQ ISMAIL (W/K)
10.NAZEER HAFFIJEE
11.SAFWAAN SALLOO

MESSAGE FROM SAFWAAN TO SA6 PLAYERS & LOVED 1’s

Salaams One & All…

Hope you all are well and recovering from a good weekend and it’s not that blue of a Monday… :)
Anyway I have an announcement to make that with immediate effect I will be playing the rest of the season with the SA 4 side…
This decision to play for SA 4 has been a long and hard one to make…

I was approached at the beginning of the season by the executive committee as well as the captain of the SA4 side, Farhaad Essop to play for them…
I request sometime to think about it and evaluate my fitness as well as if I was able to cut it in a much more competitive league and it was decided that after my third game of the season I would give my answer…

After much thought I realized that I am not getting any younger and that I can’t run as much as I use to and after each game I have aches & pains in places I never knew could ache or pain…LOL
Guys I’m getting old…And I realized I can’t let this opportunity pass me by…Here is a chance to prove my talent not only to my Club but myself as well…while I still have it…

So I would like to take this opportunity to thank the executives of the club & Farhaad Essop for giving me this opportunity but most of all I would like to thank all my team mates in the SA6 side for all your support & commitment week in & out…I have had the most awesome time with all you guys and in the short time that I have played with you guys we have become more then team mates we have become friends…and I hope….Sorry let me re phrase that, and we will continue to be friends…

Avi & Moosa keep the sms and funny comments coming…and guys I love the comments that you guys send to & fro on Facebook beautiful :)

Avi my man keep it real as always…you are an awesome all rounder almost as good as Kallis but not quite :)

Moosa Ganto…our other import from Middleburg….It was a great honour for me to play with you…you are an awesome cricketer and with age on your side you will be even better then you are now…one thing you need to work on is to relax a bit with the opposition, don’t let them get you…for some reason I think we will be playing together soon…LOL

Moms don’t think it’s over boet coz even thou we playing in different leagues the bets are still on each game to see who scores more runs…currently you owe me like 3 suppers…LOL
I will collect don’t worry…

Riyo & Ahmedoo my two great wicket keepers…if it not for your guys encouragement and advice I don’t think I’d be the player I am…Lots of times in many games I have taken your guys advice on which line to bowl resulting in many wickets…I really owe you guys Thanks…Ahmedoo in all my years I have never seen anyone move like you…every game we go to the opposition look at you in awe…no one can believe it…Man you have my respect…

Abed it’s up to you boss you have to take over boet…You have the talent…Don’t ever doubt that…you have what it takes to be a great fast bowler…pace, bounce and being tall helps u along…and who knows you will replace me sooner rather then later in the SA4 team…work hard boy you’ll get remember always be positive…

Maroef even thou we haven’t played that much together due to unforeseen medical conditions from behind…LOL
You have though me that you have to be quick running in between the wickets if not you will run me out…LOL

Ismail “Jones” Loonat if there is an ou for commitment it’s you Ismail…Week in week out you are there…giving it your best even if means being the 12th man writing the score…your commitment to the game of cricket is priceless…you really enjoy your cricket…

To the new guys Rashaad Ally & Baker even thou we haven’t played much together I really see great things from both of you…Rashaad my man you gona be an awesome bowler…remember pace is not everything but if you have the right line & length the sculpts are their for the taking…my only advice is work hard at your game…Baker, our foreign import…dude I haven’t seen anyone in the club who can turn the ball like you in a long time…This is probably the influence of the ever turning up or down of the Zim inflation rate…LOL

Archie The great one the legends of Marlboro…without any doubt you truly are a legend and I have learnt a lot from you…we go out there to give it our best, be it we win or lose as long as we gave it our best…It really was awesome to play with you and I hope to do so again sometime…

Rashaadi what can I say but it really has been a privilege to play both under you as well as with you…In the last two seasons with the club I have taken so much from the game because of you…Your qualities as a captain…Dude you are a naturally born leader & a good one…You have a great cricketing mind and read the game well…not many players can do that…But your consistent encouragement and positivity have helped me along especially in situations where I have doubted myself, where my confidence was shot, you were always there to pick me up and I really owe you a lot of thanks…But the most I am thankful to you for is my GORGEOUS WIFE Na’eemah…it was through your persistence and a bit of nagging(LOL) that I met her…meeting Na’eemah has really completed me.…Jazakallah boss and don’t forgot the prawns are still waiting…LOL

The biggest thanks must defiantly go my sidekick, my other half or most commonly my gorgeous wife Na’eemah…My decision was greatly influenced by you…your advice and un biased opinion really helped me…I thank you for your great support every week…your presence at every game means so much to me…I love you so much my darling…Really I can’t thank you enough for everything…Mwah…

Guys I really really really am SAD to be leaving the SA6 side…we have built great friendships and I don’t want to lose that…I hope you guys can support me in my decision and please I need all the encouragement & advice I can get so please guys keep them coming…I would like to take this opportunity to ask MAAF from each and everyone of you…if I have said or did anything to have hurt you or your feelings I ask that you please make me maaf…I also ask that you please remember me in your dua’s and I wish and hope I can play with you guys again…

For the last time signing off…

Your Captain,

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD 01/11/2008


This week’s MAN OF THE MATCH AWARD 1st side: Naseer Chriwala(8 overs no wickets 25 runs & 27 runs with the bat) CONGRATS BOY!!

SAFWAAN SALLOO PROMOTED TO THE 1st X1





We are not a Social side – competitive cricket, therefore the Executive has noticed a few players that would add value to the 1st X1 and thus we would be moving players this season based on performance..
Regarding the promotion of players, the 1st X1 has being a bowler short. Safwaan Salloo has being promoted to the 1st X1 due to his consistency.
pics of Safwaan's 1st X1 cap :) CONGRATS brother and best wishes!

MCC PRO 20 Competition WINNERS

CONGRATS TO Nazeer Haffijee from Diepkloof and Naim Kader from Mitchell’s Plain both winning tickets to the Std Bank Int Pro 20 (SA vs Bangladesh) at the Liberty Life Wanderers Stadium, Wednesday 5 NOVEMBER 2008. njoy boyz

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Competition - Std Bank Int Pro 20 (SA vs Bangladesh)

Limited amount of tickets to the Std Bank Int Pro 20–SA vs Bangladesh up 4 grabs.
Rules - Leave a comment with your EMAIL address and the words ‘I am interested’ on our MCC BLOG http://marlborocricket.blogspot.com/
WINNERS - To be announced later today
Date – Wednesday 5 NOVEMBER 2008
Venue - Liberty Life Wanderers Stadium
Time – 18:00
NB - Prize not exchangeable for cash

Saturday, November 1, 2008

SA4 SQUAD FOR 01/11/2008 vs RANDBURG (MCG)

1. ZAIN ASMAL
2. EBRAHIM KADWA
3. EBRAHIM ESSOP
4. FARHAAD ESSOP (CAPTAIN)
5. NAUSHAD KHAN
6. ZAHEER MOOSA
7. AHMED FULAT
8. NASEER CHIRIWALA
9. ISHAQ ISMAIL (W/K)
10.ZAMEER LOONAT
11.SAFWAAN SALLOO

SA7 SQUAD FOR 1/11/2008 vs RELOAD (AWAY)

1. RAYHAAN SEEDAT
2. ISHAAQ CHODREE
3. MUHAMMED 'MAMBO' DAYA
4. MUHAMMED MAKDA (CAPTAIN)
5. ZIYAAD JOGEE
6. MUHAMMED SEEDAT
7. ZAKARIYA DAYA
8. MOLANA BILAL MOOLA
9. ABDUR RAHMAN CHOONARA
10.NAEEM NATHI
11.MOHAMMED BHANA

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

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!!

Monday, October 27, 2008

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!!

Friday, October 24, 2008

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

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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!!

Monday, October 20, 2008

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."

Thursday, October 16, 2008

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!!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

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!!

Monday, October 13, 2008

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)

Friday, October 10, 2008

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

Thursday, October 9, 2008

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!!

Friday, October 3, 2008

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!!!