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Greetings! Cricket Lovers April 29th saw the start of the MPCL Cricket Season 2007, so it is definitely time to limber up, dust off that cricket gear and get ready for a packed fixtures schedule. If you have not registered, there is still time to get your form in. All player registrations should be sent to Hari Balasubramaniam, whilst ground & constitutionals changes should be directed to Dhiru Savani (copy Mohansinh Darbar on all). Click here to download the MPCL Registration Form 2007. New clubs this season include Ashley CC, Shivam CC and South Harrow CC. Club Scorekeepers and co-ordinators are reminded to get their results in on time to avoid your team getting penalty points. ** MAJOR CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE - PLEASE READ THIS **The one major change affecting all players is as follows: Every player in the League explicitly acknowledges by virtue of his participation, the constitution of the League and its procedures, and undertakes to be bound by them, including suspension without appeal. Any player reported by an umpire for bad behaviour shall be banned for next MPCL fixture and increase ban for any further offence to two fixtures. Umpire will inform the player and captain that a report will be submitted to league. Any player reported by an umpire for bad behaviour for the second time in any one season will have his conduct reviewed by committee.Click here to visit the MPCL website. SOVEREIGN CUP The Sovereign Cup is a knockout competition played on Wednesday afternoons (matches start at 1.30pm). All those who are available should inform our team manager Kris Perera (0208 238 9392, 07806 635605, krisperera@hotmail.com) by the Wednesday one week prior to the match. Kris will be supported by Divisional Secretaries in matters of team selection and running the side. All supporters from the league are welcome to encourage the league team. Details of venues will be available from Kris DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Wednesday
23rd May 2007 - Sovereign Cup, Preliminary Round (v Herts &
Essex) Wishing you all the best of luck for the 2007 MPCL Cricket Season! MATCH REPORT FOR 29 APRIL 2007 Division 1 champions Sri Lankan Cavaliers started off the season with a comfortable 8 wicket win over newly promoted Kingsbury Construction. Anson marked their return to division one with a 100 run victory over Lankians thanks largely to 113 from Darren Mathura and 4-35 from Prashant Ajitsaria. In division 2, Bharat Olympians and Muktajivan tied their match with both sides level on 142 runs; Gopal Raghavani top scored with 62. Dhiren Haria marked Kondor's return to division 2 with 4 wickets in 4 balls in his haul of 6-38 as they made light work of Lohana total of 90. Prinay Patel (50no and 3-20) and Tejas Metha (4-22) eased Dharmaj to their opening win against Magenta Security. West Harrow's Sanjay Trivedi took 2-3 and made 39 in their 56 run win over Welldon. The opening pair of Rajiv Tanna (33) and Niraj Rughani (62) put on 85 for the opening partnership in 14 overs for Young Lions against Sayona. The score steadily accumulated and Aryuat Patel finished the innings well (scoring 52 from 23 deliveries including five 6s). Jatin Patel (59) assisted by Mohammed Akberally (34) and Manoj Patel (31) and Jinesh Patel laid a good foundation for Sayona. However, by 38th over the game became intense with fall of quick wickets as the score went from 197 for 4 to 209 for 7. Sanjay Singlal guided Sayona home easily with 6 balls to spare. There were very comfortable wins for Indiana, United Sports and Young Puthoharis over Youth Wing, EKTA and Regency respectively. Shivam marked their life in the league with a win over Rajput Samaj 2nd XI. Dharmesh Cantilal (59), Bhavyesh Cantilal (44) and Anil Deuji (36no) made useful contributions as Shivam complied 230-9 in 40 overs. Rajput Samaj 2nd XI were unable to mount a challenge as they finished 97 runs short. |
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