Ameen Ismail, Jeerashen Mudaly and Preneshan Pillay were selected into the KwaZulu Natal Rural U/17 team and will represent the province in the South African U/17 Rural Week. Well done and congratulations to them.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
KZNCU CAPPING CEREMONY
Ameen Ismail, Jeerashen Mudaly and Preneshan Pillay were selected into the KwaZulu Natal Rural U/17 team and will represent the province in the South African U/17 Rural Week. Well done and congratulations to them.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Calvin gets Umzinto off to a winning start
Poor Phoenix swept away
A remarkable innings of 136 by Calvin Govender proved to be the catalyst when Umzinto crushed Phoenix by 210 runs in a KwaZulu Natal Cricket Union Challenge League match played at the Rainham grounds in Phoenix.
Chasing a mammoth 302 for victory, the home team were bowled out for a paltry 91. Calvin put on a batting masterclass, joining his brother and captain Craig, with Umzinto tottering on 15 for the loss of Suhail Khan (7) and Yasir Ameen (1).
The Govender brothers stabilised the innings and when Craig was dismissed for a well crafted 33, Calvin was already looking like coming good.
Calvin, who turned down a cricket scholarship at Rhodes University in 1995 (he would have had Kepler Wessels as his coach) showed remarkable maturity as he pummelled the hapless Phoenix attack to all parts of the ground.
Thavasen Shunmugam (15) and wicketkeeper Thayuran Govender (14) gave Calvin steady support as he reached his century.
Darryl Govender, after a strenuous workout the day before, clobbered a typical quick fire 28 as the home team wilted in the heat.
“It was an amazing display of batting from Calvin,” said manager Ivan Govender. Overall, our guys were highly motivated to win,” he said.
Craig showed his class with his off spinners tying down the Phoenix batsmen. Together with spin twin Fahiem Sheik, they conceded just 37 runs in 16 overs and captured 3 wickets.
Fahiem Hoosen, Umzinto’s opening bowler, gave the home batsmen a torrid 8 overs and set the collapse in motion. Umzinto’s bowlers stuck to the basics and each one was rewarded.
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A remarkable innings of 136 by Calvin Govender proved to be the catalyst when Umzinto crushed Phoenix by 210 runs in a KwaZulu Natal Cricket Union Challenge League match played at the Rainham grounds in Phoenix.
Chasing a mammoth 302 for victory, the home team were bowled out for a paltry 91. Calvin put on a batting masterclass, joining his brother and captain Craig, with Umzinto tottering on 15 for the loss of Suhail Khan (7) and Yasir Ameen (1).
The Govender brothers stabilised the innings and when Craig was dismissed for a well crafted 33, Calvin was already looking like coming good.
Calvin, who turned down a cricket scholarship at Rhodes University in 1995 (he would have had Kepler Wessels as his coach) showed remarkable maturity as he pummelled the hapless Phoenix attack to all parts of the ground.
Thavasen Shunmugam (15) and wicketkeeper Thayuran Govender (14) gave Calvin steady support as he reached his century.
Darryl Govender, after a strenuous workout the day before, clobbered a typical quick fire 28 as the home team wilted in the heat.
“It was an amazing display of batting from Calvin,” said manager Ivan Govender. Overall, our guys were highly motivated to win,” he said.
Craig showed his class with his off spinners tying down the Phoenix batsmen. Together with spin twin Fahiem Sheik, they conceded just 37 runs in 16 overs and captured 3 wickets.
Fahiem Hoosen, Umzinto’s opening bowler, gave the home batsmen a torrid 8 overs and set the collapse in motion. Umzinto’s bowlers stuck to the basics and each one was rewarded.
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Chatsworth no match for Umzinto
Umzinto travelled to the Penguin Fields in Chatsworth to take on one of the largest Indian suburbs in South Africa in a DDCU Under 15 fixture.
Preean Shanmugam (5-2-10-4) and Sashlin Govender (4.1-0-24-4) ripped through the hosts’ batting order to restrict them to 99 all out.
The Umzinto youngsters had no difficulty in reaching the target of 100 in the 13th over with Aubrey Sosibo (14), Preean (30), Sashlin (8*) and Sheldon Govender (10*) batting well.
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Preean Shanmugam (5-2-10-4) and Sashlin Govender (4.1-0-24-4) ripped through the hosts’ batting order to restrict them to 99 all out.
The Umzinto youngsters had no difficulty in reaching the target of 100 in the 13th over with Aubrey Sosibo (14), Preean (30), Sashlin (8*) and Sheldon Govender (10*) batting well.
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Joubert and Sivparsad do the job for Umzinto
Captain Andrew Joubert put in a solid all-round display to guide his team to a comprehensive 10 wicket victory over Kwandengesi in a DDCU Under 13 match played at Fynnlands Primary School in Pinetown.
Batting first Kwandengesi could only muster 70 runs in 19 overs, losing all their wickets to fine bowling and fielding by the UDCU lads.
Leading by example, Andrew claimed 2 wickets in a four over spell. K Sivparsad claimed 1 wicket for 4 runs while Gavin Reddy took 2 for 14in 6 overs. The other wicket takers were Brandon Berowski (1/5) and S Behari (1/3).The Umzinto and districts boys cruised to victory in the 11th over with Sivparsad and Joubert undefeated on 29 and 30 respectively.
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Batting first Kwandengesi could only muster 70 runs in 19 overs, losing all their wickets to fine bowling and fielding by the UDCU lads.
Leading by example, Andrew claimed 2 wickets in a four over spell. K Sivparsad claimed 1 wicket for 4 runs while Gavin Reddy took 2 for 14in 6 overs. The other wicket takers were Brandon Berowski (1/5) and S Behari (1/3).The Umzinto and districts boys cruised to victory in the 11th over with Sivparsad and Joubert undefeated on 29 and 30 respectively.
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KZNCU embarks on new initiative
Jesse Chellan, the new CEO of the KwaZulu Natal Cricket Union is embarking on a new initiative called “Exceptional Schoolboy Performances”. The main objective of the ESP is to recognize outstanding schoolboy performances in High Schools throughout the province.
“I believe that our players are our most valuable assets and that we, at the Union, are here to create an environment that should encourage mass participation and high performance excellence. Schoolboy cricket is hence a vital and integral part of our cricketing system. I intend to get out and meet as many of the masters, Teachers, coaches and players in both our traditional cricketing structures and the new developmental structures that have been put in place over the last few years,” said Chellan.
One of Chellan’s main objectives is to get the communication lines going among the various role players.
“I would like to establish a communication platform by email between the coaches, the school, the schoolboy players and myself. I want to know what is happening at school level, and in particular, to be aware of the performances of the schools and the schoolboy players at the high performance end of the playing spectrum,” he said.
The new CEO, who has already visited all the sub unions to get first hand knowledge of their operations said he wanted to identify the consistent and quality performers in schools cricket.
“I would appreciate each coach, teacher or Master in Charge of Cricket to send me an email on the Monday or Tuesday following a weekend’s round of fixtures advising of the ‘match-winning’ or exceptional performances, eg. batsman scoring a 100 or a bowler claiming 4 or more wickets. I would like this information for the first team as well as the A team of every age group.
This should also include any girl’s teams in the system. I want to improve our relationship with the schools,” he added.In return ‘Exceptional Schoolboy Performance’ certificates will be issued to outstanding performers and where possible, tickets to Dolphin games as well.
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“I believe that our players are our most valuable assets and that we, at the Union, are here to create an environment that should encourage mass participation and high performance excellence. Schoolboy cricket is hence a vital and integral part of our cricketing system. I intend to get out and meet as many of the masters, Teachers, coaches and players in both our traditional cricketing structures and the new developmental structures that have been put in place over the last few years,” said Chellan.
One of Chellan’s main objectives is to get the communication lines going among the various role players.
“I would like to establish a communication platform by email between the coaches, the school, the schoolboy players and myself. I want to know what is happening at school level, and in particular, to be aware of the performances of the schools and the schoolboy players at the high performance end of the playing spectrum,” he said.
The new CEO, who has already visited all the sub unions to get first hand knowledge of their operations said he wanted to identify the consistent and quality performers in schools cricket.
“I would appreciate each coach, teacher or Master in Charge of Cricket to send me an email on the Monday or Tuesday following a weekend’s round of fixtures advising of the ‘match-winning’ or exceptional performances, eg. batsman scoring a 100 or a bowler claiming 4 or more wickets. I would like this information for the first team as well as the A team of every age group.
This should also include any girl’s teams in the system. I want to improve our relationship with the schools,” he added.In return ‘Exceptional Schoolboy Performance’ certificates will be issued to outstanding performers and where possible, tickets to Dolphin games as well.
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
Patel duo steer Crescents to victory
Crescents Cricket Club, league champions of UDCU in season 2001/2002 made a welcome return to the local cricket scene with a narrow one wicket win over last season’s wooden spoonists, Maverick CC of Umkomaas.
Bowling first, Crescents restricted Maverick to a modest 114 for the loss of eight wickets. Sameer top scored for the Umkomaas visitors with a patient 38 (3x4) while Rajesh (15) and Shane (14) were the only other batsmen to reach double figures. The rusty Crescents’ bowlers gave some respectability to the Maverick score by bowling 18 wides. Shaheen Belim and Asheer Ramkalawan, the two oldies in the team claimed two wickets apiece.
A solid second wicket partnership between cousins Yusuf and the young Naeem Patel and equally good contributions by Shaheen (10) and Yusuf ‘Yalla’ Ally (10) saw Crescents scrape home with 9 balls to spare.
Rajesh claimed 2 wickets for 14 runs while Ziyaad bowled economically, conceding 14 runs in 6 overs and in the process castling Yalla.
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Bowling first, Crescents restricted Maverick to a modest 114 for the loss of eight wickets. Sameer top scored for the Umkomaas visitors with a patient 38 (3x4) while Rajesh (15) and Shane (14) were the only other batsmen to reach double figures. The rusty Crescents’ bowlers gave some respectability to the Maverick score by bowling 18 wides. Shaheen Belim and Asheer Ramkalawan, the two oldies in the team claimed two wickets apiece.
A solid second wicket partnership between cousins Yusuf and the young Naeem Patel and equally good contributions by Shaheen (10) and Yusuf ‘Yalla’ Ally (10) saw Crescents scrape home with 9 balls to spare.
Rajesh claimed 2 wickets for 14 runs while Ziyaad bowled economically, conceding 14 runs in 6 overs and in the process castling Yalla.
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PG CC Scottburgh crash
PG CC Scottburgh felt the heat of the UDCU Premier League in their first encounter in the top flight when they were crushed by 76 runs by a revamped Correctional Services. Services, strengthened by the return of prolific batsman Ralton Baijnathand wicketkeeper Thayurin Govender won the toss and decided to bat first.
A half century opening partnership between Thavashen Shunmugam (40) and Devashen Kisten (31) laid the foundation for their big score. Ralton chipped in with well played 27 as they reached 151 for 9 wickets in their 30 overs.
PG CC were skittled for a paltry 75 runs with the destroyer in chief being leggie Fahiem Shaik who claimed 4 for 24 in 6 overs. Ralton showed his value to the services course by snapping 2 wickets for 12 runs with his gentle off spinners. The rejuvenated Services were excellent in the field with Adam Govender and Devashen each effecting brilliant run outs.
PG CC go back to the drawing board and need to improve their all round play if they hope to compete in the tougher Premier League.
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A half century opening partnership between Thavashen Shunmugam (40) and Devashen Kisten (31) laid the foundation for their big score. Ralton chipped in with well played 27 as they reached 151 for 9 wickets in their 30 overs.
PG CC were skittled for a paltry 75 runs with the destroyer in chief being leggie Fahiem Shaik who claimed 4 for 24 in 6 overs. Ralton showed his value to the services course by snapping 2 wickets for 12 runs with his gentle off spinners. The rejuvenated Services were excellent in the field with Adam Govender and Devashen each effecting brilliant run outs.
PG CC go back to the drawing board and need to improve their all round play if they hope to compete in the tougher Premier League.
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Park Rynie too good for Old Boys
Park Rynie, runners-up in the UDCU Challenge League last season began their quest for championship honours with a well-deserved victory over Old Boys at home of Umzinto cricket last weekend.
Without many of their senior players and inspirational captain Clinton Moodley who recently returned from India, the beach boys were still too strong for Old Boys.
Park Rynie batted first and were restricted to 128 for 9. Dheena Govender was the pick of the Old Boys’ bowlers, taking out 3 batsmen for 18 runs. Roland Rampear claimed 2 wickets for 15 runs in six overs while newcomer, Nash Govender also claimed 2 wickets for one more run.
Old Boys battled in their run chase. Roland (25), Ashen Rambali (17) and Nash (14) were the only batsmen to offer resistance to a fired up Park Rynie. Old Boys were eventually dismissed for 102.
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Without many of their senior players and inspirational captain Clinton Moodley who recently returned from India, the beach boys were still too strong for Old Boys.
Park Rynie batted first and were restricted to 128 for 9. Dheena Govender was the pick of the Old Boys’ bowlers, taking out 3 batsmen for 18 runs. Roland Rampear claimed 2 wickets for 15 runs in six overs while newcomer, Nash Govender also claimed 2 wickets for one more run.
Old Boys battled in their run chase. Roland (25), Ashen Rambali (17) and Nash (14) were the only batsmen to offer resistance to a fired up Park Rynie. Old Boys were eventually dismissed for 102.
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