CICA 2011 Grand Finale

CICA's Message to Captains about completing score-sheets

Following is the text from CICA's message to Captains about completing score sheets:

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Captains,

Please make sure that you complete the score sheet and it is neat and clean to understand. Also complete the coversheet with playing 11, who won and who was man of the match. It is both team’s captain duty to assure that score sheet is completed (check if batsman’s runs and extras are making up the exact total, Bowlers runs are making up the exact total). If we do not have the complete score sheet there will be no individual score entered for the match. if scorecards are incomplete/incorrect and teams didn’t fix it, it will be entered as it is and we will not entertain emails later asking for correction. It becomes double the work for the committee. So teams make sure scorecards are correct before you leave the ground on the game day. After completing the score sheet please make sure to keep the score sheet in score sheet box.   

If anyone wants to report a discrepancy in score card, that team’s captain can contact the committee with scanned/hard  copy of shore sheet.

Please try to follow these points while entering the score sheet:

• Make sure that you write batting team and bowling team name on score sheet.
• Check if batsman’s runs and extras are making up for the exact total. Bowlers runs are making up for the exact total
• Sum up Batsman’s runs and balls. Sum up Bowlers stats.
• Many a times run out is given as a wicket to bowler. When there is a run out, write RO and By in ‘How’ column, don’t write the bowlers name in bowler column. 
• Please uses proper legends/acronyms while doing the scoring.

• Wk :Wicket
• RO: Run out
• LB: Leg Bye
• BY: Byes
• NB: No Ball
• WB: Wide Ball

Thanks,

CICA

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Lets all make sure that we are filling out the score sheets due diligently!

CICA : Clarification on chucking and rules for new snow-fence

Thank you CICA for installing the new Snow Fence at the Normal ground.

Here is clarification on chucking and rules for new snow-fence from CICA:
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Dear Cricketers,

There has been general perception floating in Bloomington cricket community that CICA allows throw bowling (Chucking). This email is to clarify that CICA do not allow chucking of the ball (throw bowling) and match umpire has an authority to give chucked ball as 'NO Ball'. CICA follows the ICC guidelines considering this issue.

This is a reminder to umpires of all teams that CICA follows ICC chucking rule. Leg umpire is in a position to give this decision.

There should not be any exemptions to the bowlers who had been bowling with chucking action for past matches/years. The bowlers getting away with chucked ball in past could just be an ignorance of umpire on this rule. Match should not be stopped for umpire giving a chucked ball and should continue with umpire’s decision.

To give a clear understanding of this rule please go through the following link: (Read "Fair delivery - the arm" section)

http://www.lords.org/laws-and-spirit/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-24-no-ball,50,AR.html

NEW FENCE INSTALLED.

We have put snow fencing on water ditch side of the ground. This will save us lot of time and balls. As this fencing is around 4’ tall, we came up with following rules regarding ball hitting the fence or going into ditch. Fencing is open at all 3 bridges, so that player can cross over to fetch the ball. For scoring purpose we will divide this fencing in 2 sections from center bridge.

If the ball hits the fence and ball stays on inner side of the fence, it will be declared runs and batsman cannot be run out.
If the ball bounces on the ground and then hits the fence till center bridge it will be 1 run.
If the ball hits directly on fence till center bridge without bouncing on the ground it will be 2 runs.
If ball falls in ditch (water) directly or after hitting the fence, 2 runs are declared.
If the ball hits the bridges till center bridge it will be 1 run.
Ball hitting the fence (with bounce or direct) after the center bridge it will be 2 runs.
If ball hits the fence and crosses over the water ditch and do not cross the boundary. Ball is still in play and batsman has to run to get the runs.
Rest of the rules remains the same.
Dicuss with umpires and opponent team to make sure all team members understands the new change due to fencing.

Note: We will try these rules for this week and if we find it suitable it will be finalized.

Thanks,
CICA
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CICA announces innovative format for Main Tournament 2011

Folks at CICA have come up with a very innovative format for Main Tournament 2011. Here is the first look at the format:

Invitation to Final of 'Spandana Charity Cricket Tournament 2011'

Here is invitation to Final of 'Spandana Charity Cricket Tournament 2011'. A big Thank you to Spandana Foundation for sharing this information with 'Cricket Deewane'

For those who do not know much about Spandana, spend a few minutes at http://www.spandana.org/ and I am sure you will be amazed by the work done by this Bloomington based  organization.
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Over the last Six weeks, 20 teams from Bloomington/Normal profoundly competed in the league matches of Spandana Charity Cricket Tournament 2011. Now it is time for Grand Final’s between KlassicXI and Sarkar on Sunday May 22^nd 2011 at 12 Noon.

The finals will be followed by a presentation ceremony to look back at what would be SIX weeks of good cricket. The awards to be presented are -
1. Winner's & Runner-up trophies
2. Best Bowler
3. Best Batsman
Appreciation should go to all the teams and the volunteers who had been instrumental in getting this tournament going - in spite of all the rain and their personal commitments coming in the way.

Every player has sent a strong message of support to the Spandana organization. All your contributions would go a big way in making the Prathibha Project 2011 - http://www.spandana.org/pratibha-annual-drive-2010.html a big success.

We invite you all for the FINAL of the Spandana Charity Cricket Tournament 2011 on the 22^nd of May (Sunday) 12 Noon at the Old Ground with friends, family and team members.

A BIGGGG thanks from the Spandana Team. We would also like to thank CICA for their ongoing support for past 3 years.

Regards,
Spandana Bloomington Chapter.

www.spandana.org

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CICA announces 'Main Tournament 2011'!!

Yes, the wait is over..CICA has announced much awaited CICA Main Tournament 2011. Here is the team registration invitation with all details. Lat date for Team  registrations is 20th May. Make sure your team registers before 20th May. 

Looks like busy 3 months ahead for Cricket Deewanes of Bloomington! De Ghuma Ke...

USYCA - United States Youth Cricket Association

Sharing an article I came across on Cricinfo. United States Youth Cricket Association is bringing cricket to American Kids. I think their efforts will go a long way in making Cricket a widely played sport in USA and also give American kids an opportunity to get introduced to this wonderful sport which I grew up playing!

Click on the following link : Have Kit, Will play

Shane Watson's 185 from 96 balls against Bangladesh, April 11, 2011 Second ODI

SR Watson - not out - 185 Runs, 113 Min, 96 Balls, 15 fours, 15 Sixes, 192.70 Strike Rate!!

Australia - Shane Watson - Batting - Part 1:



Australia - Shane Watson - Batting - Part 2:




Enjoy!!

Spandana schedule: Week 2

BPL - Updated schedule

Updated schedule of BPL (Includes Semi Final and Final):

Highlights : World Cup 2011 Final - India Vs Sri Lanka - 2nd April, 2011, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Watch the 2011 ICC World Cup Final highlights – India vs SL played at Wankhede Stadium Mumbai on April 2011
Sri Lanka Bat 1:


Sri Lanka Bat 2:


Sri Lanka Bat 3:


Sri Lanka Bat 4:



India Bat 1:


India Bat 2:


India Bat 3:


India Bat 4:


Post match and Interviews Part 1:



Post match and Interviews Part 2:



Presentation Ceremony:

Highlights Semi Final : India Vs Pakistan - Cricket World Cup 2011 - 30th March, 2011, Mohali

Toss + Anthems:



India Batting 1:


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India Batting 4:


India Batting 5:


Pakistan Batting 1:


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Pakistan Batting 3:


Pakistan Batting 4:


Pakistan Batting 5:


Post Match Presentation Ceremony:

QF 3 - Highlights : South Africa Vs New Zealand

NZ Batting Part 1



NZ Batting Part 2


NZ Batting Part 3


SA Batting Part 1



SA Batting Part 2


SA Batting Part 3


SA Batting Part 4


Presentation Ceremony

Cricket - A Game of Emotions

History repeats itself, but not always :). -- this came to my mindafter today’s quarterfinal match between Australia and India which India won. All these years, at least since our generation started understanding cricket it has been always Australian team that prevailed in crunch situations on any given day in WC. They have given us a lot of heartbreaks during all these years & WC 2003 Final was worst 'trouncing' of all.

I remember, it was a league match in 1987 Reliance WC and India lost that match by 1 run. I asked dad, why did we lose and he said "this is game of cricket son. We need to learn that we can win and not to lose the grip till last ball" I remember just nodding to his statement but never fully understood what he was saying untill after 4 yrs when India lost to Australia again by 1 run, this time in 1992 WC. India did not do well in that WC but still it was heart break for sure. Allan Border went wrong in his calculations and had to stay with Moody for the final over. As he bowled last ball Jawagal srinath hit it to mid wicket and we all thought it’s going for six. Out of no where Steve Waugh shows up on the boundary and to our surprize he drops the catch. But recovers, picks it up fast and throws it to David Boon (temp wicket keeper). He was brilliantly quick and gets Raju run out. Raju was quite lazy running to the danger end thinking Javagal won the match for india (which he almost did).
Then came league match vs. Australia in 1996 WC. Sachin was in terrific form and looted 19 runs from Mcgrath's single over. This followed by a shabby over from Warne and then McGrath came back again. 2nd ball and he was hit for a bigee over midwicket boundary for a huge 6. Macgrath ended that over with a boundary from a full toss which was driven through the covers. Taylor had to stop him and he brings Mark Waugh on. India chasing @250 and sachin comes down the track, M E Waugh bowls it wide of the off stump and Ian Healy did the rest. India eventually lost the match it should have won.
99WC: Mark Waugh was playing under shadow but it was his day since he always relished Indian bowling. He scored 85 odd runs to take Australia to a big total. Mcgrath made sure early breakthroughs by getting out Sachin and Dravid who were India's in-form batsmen.

99 Finals: Australia Vs Pakistan. All eyes were on this game, especialy Australia, since they had just played 2 best matches in the cricket history and managed to stay alive to play the finals. First one was their last super six game against SA and a memorable semifinal which was tied. Australians were always confident to win the finals but Pakistan was in full swing too with all the telented players in. Pakistan had defeated Australia in league matches. On the day of the finals, match turned out to be on sided. Australian bowling and immaculate fielding saw a very small total from Pakistan on board which Australia chased easily.

And the saga continued till 2003 Final where they put up a mammoth total of 350+ on boeard leaving india helpless and were never in the game that day. Story continued in 2007 WC where Adam Gilchrist started the proceedings for Ausies and he socred an audacious, trade mark Gilchrist century almost paralyzing Sri Lankans.

Ask any Indian or Sri Lankan or Pakistani or South African or British about it and turning the pages of the history backward everyone will always say that when it comes to WC, it is always Australia that they fear the most. Australians have always denied world cup to these teams in recent past. Over the years, they have art or skill to win or steal the big shows. ‘Clicking at the right time’ or ‘doing it when it matters most’ attitude & thus clinching victory from jaws of defeat is what Australiasm is all about. Just before the game between Australia and India there were talks around to keep an eye on Ponting since he had not clicked yet. I was watchng the game and saw Dhoni losing the toss and Aussies elected to bat, the same old tactics they have used to defeat India over the yrs. Haddin and Watson were cautious but scoring at a rate of 5 per over. Then a couple of wicket fell which brought Ponting to the crease. Looking at the player or his stats or sixth sense whatever, I was sure that today is gonna be his day and that’s exactly what happened. He scored a ton to take Australia to respectable score of 260. Now it was a turn of the men in blue to show their skills with the bat amidst heavy criticisms they have recieved @ their bowing and captaincy. Sachin & Sehwag were looking majestic and already scored a couple of quick boundaries each of Tait and Lee. Sehwag falls early and gambhir walk in. There was a healthy partnership of 40-50 runs bet them when Sachin was caught behind the stumps. Gambhir was run out after scoring 50 and Dhoni went away cheaply later. Yuvraj - Raina had a big task ahead with @70 odd runs to win. This pair was the last recognized batsmen in indian batting line up. Australia was tightening the screws slowly and RR jumped above 6. Next few overs were to be the deciders where match is going to swing. It was Yuvi who stuck Lee for 14 runs with 2 majestic boundaries, this was followed by an expensive over from Tait and this exactly where the tables were turned in India's favor. Eventually India went on to win the match with 15 balls to spare.

After 2003 India vs. Pakistan match, it was first time ever when this match was such a big hype and atmosphere was very well created in advance for this match. After India’s win today, it quickly became talk of the town and there were emails flying around about the same. Main reason of it as I can see is the face of Australian cricket has developed over the years. Apart from playing professional cricket they are well known for their Rude (mis)behavior on the ground and known as bad boys in game of cricket. Despite of their arrogance, cricket lovers always accepted them on account of the quality cricket they were playing. But things were different now with gr8 players gone suddenly Australia was looking an ordinary team. After losing quality players like McGrath, Warne, Gilchrist, Aussies were no more a formidable opponent and now people wanted them to lose and they were looking at India and Pakistan to do it. And to delight of all of us, this is exactly what happened.


If we were thrilled by India’s victory over Australia, what lies ahead should be an even thrilling contest. India Vs Pakistan, in a World Cup semi final, in front of India’s home crowd..It does not get bigger (and better) than this!! Though India start as favorites, we can never discount Pakistan’s ability to spring a surprise. Hoping to witness history being made and India marching on to the Finals!

BAT MISSING....BAT MISSING

Reebok cricket bat with blue color corn grip and black cover is missing. It belongs to Rahul Zagade who has put a lot of efforts organizing BPL. If anyone happens to find the bat please let him know.
Rahul Zagade's Contact INFO
309-530-1072

Show them some Love....

I am sad, not because India's loss to South Africa or the tied match against England. What saddens me is the reaction of Indian fans on twitter- fb. The swords are out and most are going after Dhoni and bowlers. On one hand I understand passion and disappointment of Indian fans. But on the other hand the fickle nature of Indian fans cannot be justified.

Anyone can support a team when its winning. A team needs its fans even more when it is not at its best. It needs support and show of confidence from their followers. And in this case, though there are a few improvemnt areas, this Indian team is doing most things right. They were at the top of pool B till today. They have lost just one match and that too against proteas who are a talented bunch and a well oiled unit. One can argue that they were in a very strong position and then let the advantage slip. But comeback from teams and shifting of balance is what makes ODI cricket interesting and SA did come back well after taking a beating from the Master Blaster. Yes, it is disappointing to lose but in the league stage, it is all about learning from the mistakes and fine tuning the team before peaking at the right time during knock out stage.

As Dhoni has mentioned many times, this is the best that we have got and this bunch has won us a lot of matches. It is about making sure that we have a plan and a fine tuned process and executing the same on field. This team has done well for last couple of years and it is trying all it can to win the World Cup and I think we should support them.

So a request to all Indian fans: Look at the positives, hope lessons are learnt and support the team uncondtionally. (And please do not come up with your theories, there is always a temptation to show off your cricketing and oratory skills with benefit of hindsight. Trust Dhoni and team think tank. They are better equipped to handle the situation than you and me are!)

C'mon guys, Show some love..these are our players and need our love and support!!!

BPL Team List and League Match Schedule

For those who are wondering how the teams look like..

And here is the schedule..well with 10 balanced team, every match should be worth going to GTG for...

BPL - Player Auction HD Videos - Courtesy Parag Kajrolkar

Part 1:

Part 2:

Thanks Parag!!

Catch all the BPL players selection action here on Cricket Deewane...

Recording of the Player Selection Event:


Watch live video from cica_bpl on Justin.tv

Opening address:


Watch live video from cica_bpl on Justin.tv

Updates from Bloomington Premier League Player Draws

Here is how teams from BPL look like after last night's draw:


Team 1:  Hershey Hurricanes­ ­

Sumit Saluja, Hemant Kagale, Surendra Tiwari­ ­

Team 2: 

Prakash Chincholikar, Venkat Vegasna, Swapnil Raut­

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Team 3: Washington Warriors­

Puneet dubey,Deepak Arumugam, Sagar Patil­

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Team 4: Towanda Thunders­

Tarun Dewangan, Deeraj Chenadi and Amer Khan­ ­

Team 5: 

Santosh Tripathi, Vijay Sp, Kranthi Siddagoni­ ­

Team 6: 

Bharath Katragadda, Vinnu Arige, Tejas Raut­ ­

Team 7: 

Lenin Sakthees, Kishore Joginapally, Venkatraman thiagarajan­ ­

Team 8: 

Amit Manohar, Parag Pawar, Ritesh Jain­ ­

Team 9: Arcadia Acers­

Anurag agarwal, Sushil Kamble, Naveen Chilara(subbu)­ ­

Team 10: 

Naveed mirza, Reynold Sebastien and Sachin Buche­ ­

Teams 1,3,5,7,9 are in Group­ 1 and 2,4,6,8,10 in Group 2.

Big thanks to Hemant Kagle for sharing these details...Also please let me know if you know any of the other team names (comment on the post or write to cricketdeewane2011@gmail.com).

The battle of Centurion

INDIA Vs PAKISTAN 2003 WORLD CUP MATCH -- A different view Click here

The battle of Centurion

DoW Archive Sumit Saluja

This is What Sumit Thinks...

Bloomington Cricket Debut: March 2009 (Indoor Tournament)

Cricket Team in Bloomington he is part of - Klasic XI

Role he enjoys the most: Captain and Top Order Batsman

Best Individual Performances according to him: Myself scoring winning 52 NO Against Sarkar in CICA 2010 Practice Game, Again myself scoring winning 38 runs against Titans in Peoria 2010 CAP FINALS

Best Bowler: Surendra Tiwari, Venkatraman Thiagarajan

Best Batsman: Reynold Sebastian

Best All Rounder: Puneet Dubey

Best Fielder: Vishal Sadaphal

Best Wicketkeeper: Irfanullah Mohammed

Best Match: Klasic vs Peoria XI 2010 CICA 2010 Semi Final where Klasic beat Peoria to reach their maiden Tournament Final

His thoughts about Bloomington Cricket: Never seen/played/felt cricket at this level where people know you bcoz of cricket.

His thoughts abbut CricketDeewane: It's a great initiative by crazy fellow (deewana of cricket) to bring everyone together through this blog and share thoughts about cricket in this town.

Vote of Thanks

Thank you for your support and interest in CricketDeewane blog. I am overwhelmed by the response to the blog and weight of expectations that comes along with. However, I needed more support to reach all of you, to keep this thing going and have started looking out for helping hands. Early in this week I wrote to few people to volunteer for CricketDeewane! Finally got a success when after a bit of persuasion Amit Manohar agreed to help. Next one in line was Ninad Vaidya who politely declined the offer for ‘Deewana of the Week’ but agreed to provide help with whatever he can do. Though there is fair response for the contest ‘What a Shot’ ! Thanks to Ashish Aggarwal to send an ‘eye catching’ cricket moment. I will be soon posting it on the blog so that the whole Bloomington would witness it.

Guys, thanks once more for your contribution and it gives me that energy to keep on blogging & presenting new ideas, thoughts to all of you.

DoW Archive Sumit Saluja

This is What Sumit Thinks...

Bloomington Cricket Debut: March 2009 (Indoor Tournament)

Cricket Team in Bloomington he is part of - Klasic XI

Role he enjoys the most: Captain and Top Order Batsman

Best Individual Performances according to him: Myself scoring winning 52 NO Against Sarkar in CICA 2010 Practice Game, Again myself scoring winning 38 runs against Titans in Peoria 2010 CAP FINALS

Best Bowler: Surendra Tiwari, Venkatraman Thiagarajan

Best Batsman: Reynold Sebastian

Best All Rounder: Puneet Dubey

Best Fielder: Vishal Sadaphal

Best Wicketkeeper: Irfanullah Mohammed

Best Match: Klasic vs Peoria XI 2010 CICA 2010 Semi Final where Klasic beat Peoria to reach their maiden Tournament Final

His thoughts about Bloomington Cricket: Never seen/played/felt cricket at this level where people know you bcoz of cricket.

His thoughts abbut CricketDeewane: It's a great initiative by crazy fellow (deewana of cricket) to bring everyone together through this blog and share thoughts about cricket in this town.

BPL - Some Thoughts

On the same lines of IPL, CICA has come up with an idea of BPL - Bloomington Cricket League. Before any further speculation and critic I want to congratulate CICA for this INNOVATION. Whether idea will succeed or Fail is topic of debate although everyone seems to admiring the initiative being taken here. I wonder if anyone has even thought of having this format for a tournament anywhere else in US. So first of all Well Done CICA !!!

Thoughts I am putting here are either my own or being written or based upon public responses heard around yesterday and today. Well let me tell you that the result is 50-50 i.e half the community is thinking that it would be a flop while others are living up to the challenge and ready to participate.

Biggest worry of all though is what about the people who are new in town or not being watched earlier followed by those who recently have not performed or never performed. Then there comes a batch of people who looks at this game more as a fun and for them winning-losing hardly maters. Who is going to bid for them or who is going to Choose them? To me answer to all these questions really depends on number of entries CICA will receive. If they receive sufficient entries then they will force Teams make a choice among available options and if the number of entries go up then it would be a challenge to organizers to accommodate everyone. I do not think CICA would say 'NO' to any player. Another question people are asking is what if number of entries are not even or such that players could not be evenly distributed among all teams ? Not really sure about this but MY OWN thought is in that case CICA can reduce or increase number of players per team. Since this is indoor any number from 9 to 12 could be decided to best accommodate available entries.

In spite of these Ifs and Buts basic idea of this format is very exciting and appealing. Thinking about it one can get an idea that this could be a opportunity to play with other team players which otherwise won't happen. Unlike in the past teams won't be a company or a region specific and different cricketing brains will get a chance to interact with each other. But someone can say that I don't give it a XXXX :)  Well then here is another thing, established teams like KlassicXI, Bloomboys, Titans, Zunjaar (Sarkaar), Veterans, ACC etc will be at a GREAT loss since there is hardly any chance for their players to play together. On the other hand level 2 & 3 teams might get a chance to play with their own. I believe this would give some solace to most of us :) Well this format will make sure that all the teams are equally strong and thus tournament will be more competitive. It will also ensure that players having a proven track record and those without one both will need to perform. Some players will build reputation and get good recognition if they perform. There could be also few Dark horses who can have more people witness their performance which would go unnoticed otherwise. With all this said it also becomes very important for Captains to provide an equal opportunity to his team mates. Captaincy will hold key since there has to be lot of thought put into deciding batting & bowling order.

New formation of the teams would be a great treat to eye for spectators and supporters. Not sure what will be the Team names but I am sure everyone will be more than excited to pick his favorite team. :)            

--Cricket Deewane

New LOGO

Your Support has inspired the Design of this Logo for Cricket Deewane. Took some time though to think over and came up with the final design. Your comments & suggestions would help to improve it further.                      

                            Come down the track to Criticize or play elegantly to Comment :)

..your own but not just a blog

Cricket Bat found at Game Time Gym

Ashok Burada has found a bat at Game Time Gym during Indoor Cricket Tournament. If you have lost a bat, please drop a note to cricketdeewane2011@gmail.com with a brief description of the bat and someone will contact you.

World Cup 2011 is here...and so is our 'WC Chat'

Much awaited Cricket World Cup starts tonight and Cricket Deewanes can't wait for it to start! And Cricket Deewane is ready with our 'WC Chat'. Check out on the right side and jump in the WC conversations that other Cricket Deewanes are having!

Some of us have already purchased online streaming packages or other TV packages for the WC2011, but I am sure there are plenty of us out there (including me) who are depending on free online streams. Let's share links which we with other Cricket Deewanes. Please comment on this post with links that have worked / may worked for you in the past. Here are a few trusted one from my side, please add yours as 'comments':

www.cricfire.com
www.crictime.com
www.extracover.net

Please also suggest paid options that you have subscribed to by commenting on the post..

Suggested sites (through WC chat):
http://www.livecricketstreamingfree.com/2011/02/15/india-vs-bangladesh-world-cup-match-live-streaming/

http://www.thecricket-tv.com/

DISCLAIMER: Make sure antivirus definitions on you computer / laptop are up to date. Free cricket streaming link sites may infect your computer / laptop. 'CricketDeewane' will not be responsible for any damages to your computer / laptop.

Indoor Finals: Klasic XI Vs. Bloomboys

More than 6 weeks of Indoor tourney, Over 100's of people on the ground to witness the game and stage was all set for the BIG DADDY of all...yes it was "The Finals" of CICA Indoor Tournament 2011.

On one side It was Bloomboys who upset Zunjaar in Quarters and then beat ACC in Semis, on the other hand it was Klasic who was unbeaten in this tourney. Both teams were all charged up for the final encounter.
Klasic who won the toss was not hesitant to bat first and they started with their known openers Aditya and Naveed..Both started the innings carefully and were rotating the strike. It was Vinu Raghavan who broke the partnership in third over and got Naveed caught behind the stumps. Bloomboys were all charged up but it didn't last longer. It was Irfan..Klasic's In-form batsman who did the damage again. Irfan and Aditya (Aadi) hit some glorious cuts and drives all over the ground and kept the momentum going. Watching them bat was just so much of fun. They took the scoreboard to 23 after 5 overs.

Deewana of the Week - Archive

Sachin Panaskar
 
Bloomington Debut: 2008 CICA

Role he enjoys the most: Opening Batting & Wicket keeping

Best Individual Performances according to him:
Batting: Tarun Dewangan's 55 vs Veterans during CICA 2009
Bowling: Amit Manohar in CICA 2010 Final

Best Bowler: Santosh Tripathi

Best Batsman: Tarun Dewangan

Best Match: BNCC vs Titans -- 2nd round match in Peoria

His thoughts about Bloomington Cricket: So far so good but would like to play on bigger ground in near future for sure.

His thought aobut CricketDeewane: This is a one good effort which has started like Sehwag's batting but hope will last for 15 overs and later as well. Articals, videos published are worth taking a look along with some real good write up on Local games which shows Deewangi of writer.

Match Report - BloomBoys Vs Zunjaar and More Updates

Straight Drive - Vamsee Gooty

What a match it was...!!!
B/W Bloomboys and Zunjaar or achanak or sarkaar...what ever you call it...!!

Cricket Deewane of Bloomington would definitely love to see the output of this match....and as wished by many of you, if not expected....the bloomboys had a convincing win over Zunjaar....!!!

After output of bloomboys vs zunjaar(then sarkaar or achanak) in the last indoor tourney...The pressure was definitely on Zunjaar....!!...the opening spell by Vinu and Naveen left them spell bound....other bowlers too continued the air till the end of the innings....the last over by sharath got them only one run....46 in 13 overs...was may be the lowest scores in this level of game...!!!...Amit tried hard to gives us good target....but his teammates did not support with bat....!!

hemant was ran-out...missed couple of catches...miss fields here and there by others....Zunjaar was under pressure...!!!!

Bloomboys batting....wow...the openers started off well...though sharath was spectacularly caught by Vinod....Deeraj along with Kranthi had partnership of more 50% of target required.....maintaining the required run rate they did increase the pressure on opponents...and it was shown in their fielding....!!!
kudos to deeraj our wall...and Kranthi one of the best all rounder of our team....!!!...Punit and sagar had good spells trying to get back into the game...!!
but then the magical SIX by Vnnu, the captain of Bloomboys....changed the course of the game....and made the WIN more convincing...!!!...Kudos to Amit too...tried to carry Zujaar on his shoulder with bat, ball and keeping wickets.....but bloomboys as a team overpowered all his effort....!!!

---- Courtesy Vamseedhara Gooty our Today's Match Reporter

Semifinal Match #1: Klassic-XI Vs Titans Reloaded

Klassic has won this match and into the Finals now
- Based on update from Vishal Sadaphal

---- From Reporter Anup Tapkir

1st SemiFinal: Klassic XI Vs Titans Reloaded
Klassic scored some odd 54 Runs. Naveed and Sumit Saluja played well with rest of the batsmen chipping in at right time. Anurag Agrwal took an awesome catch which was one of the highlights of the game. Titan Reloaded started the chase but kept on loosing wickets. Anurag played good knocks but not enough to stop Klassic XI.
Quarter Final #2: Veterans Vs ACC
ACC won this match Comfortably by 9 Runs.

Todays Indoor updates

Please send results from today's Indoor games.

What do you stand to win???
- The first person to send us complete updates will become 'Cricket Deewana of the Week'. He will get to choose the Videos, Photos and Slideshows featured on the blog along with his picture and brief introduction about himself.
Sachin Panaskar did it last week and was featured on the blogpage!

Santosh Purohit broke the news about Bloomboys win over Zunjaar, but was not aware of exact scores...

Announcing “What A Shot!!!”

'Cricket Deewane' in partnership with 'Little India Indian Restaurant' presents first ever “What A Shot” contest. Share your favorite click / photograph from Bloomington Cricket so far and participant submitting best picture will win a Dinner for 2 at 'Little India Indian Restaurant'.

Rules:

- All readers of the 'cricketdeewane' blog are eligible to participate.

- Picture must be related to Bloomington Cricket.

- Picture should be clicked by the Participant.

- Picture should either be an on the field or off the field  moment.

- Send in your entries to cricketdeewane2011@gmail.com'

- Each picture should have a caption describing the moment captured (less than 100 words)

- Last date for entries: March 15th, 2011.

- Cricket Deewane reserves the right to use any picture submitted for this contest for future write-ups, banners of Cricket Deewane.

- Decision of Cricket Deewane will final.

- The prize has no cash value and will need to be redeemed at 'Little India Indian Restaurant' located on 'Prospect Ave'.

- Details of how to redeem the prize will be sent to the winner via email.

- Cricket Deewane reserves the right to change the rules or terminate the contest at any time.

So rush your entrees to 'cricketdeewane2011@gmail.com'

WHAT A SHOT !!!!

CricketDeewane will soon announce the First Big Contest of the Season

'What A Shot' ??!! Coming Soooooooooooooooooon.......................

It all began in South Africa

It all began in South Africa

--Special Thanks to Ninad Vaidya for sharing this one

Thank You!

WOW...There are very few feelings that surpass 'high' of connecting with people who share the same passion and love for 'Cricket' like me...Thank you very much for embracing the idea and an overwhelming response... 850 + pageviews, 195+ friends on FB and 50+ votes for poll on Indoor Cricket..all in less than a WEEK...Emails have been pouring in with positive feedback and comments, a lot of them wondering about who is 'Cricket Deewane'? I am Cricket Deewane just like you all. I am nothing but a reflection of All Cricket Lover's mind. Please visit 'About Cricket Deewane' to know more..

Cricket Indoor QuarterFinals.

HEAT is ON in Late winter in Bloomington with quarterfinals near in sight. Yesterday it could be felt during tense match between Titans Reloaded and Jalsa. Titans RLD scored @40 odd runs but did their best with bowling to defend the same. Standing ovation to Samir's Brilliant catch. Jalsa who was impressive and has a potential to beat any big team on given day, had been a lot cautious in their approach which made small total look bigger n bigger with each wicket falling and every ball being stopped by fielders around. Eventually Magnificent Titans secured the victory and a place in Semis.

Coming Friday, it is time for Brave BloomBoys Gang to take on Zealous Zunjaar. Both these teams clashed in first round matches where Zunjaar came out victorious. However, Quarters and later stages had always been a different ball game. Both the Teams would rely a lot on their pace attack with Zunjaar keeping its faith in youngsters & experienced bowlers while Bloomboys has experience and variety on their side. Lets hope it would be as interesting as all of us have witnessed on Sunday Evening.

This game will be followed up by one between Veterans and ACC both winning equal no of matches during initial stages. Veterans - who had won this tournament before is composed team who would do their homework thoroughly before entering the stadium. ACC on the other hand, has a very strong Batting line up that can crush their opponent's bowling.

Thus is lot to come during the start of this weekend. So Stay tuned Deewano...

Let the Game of Cricket Rockkk...............................

Indoor Cricket Updates - Todays Results and Quick Match Analysis by Sachin Panaskar

Colonial Stadium of Bloomington - Photo Courtsey Nainesh Ganu

1st Match Klassic Vs Brahmos: Klassic won convincingly over Brahmos. They ran well betn wickets and kept scoreboard moving. Bowler backed them up by bowling good line and lengths. Their effort in the fielding was not too behind either with some good catches at 2-run mark and couple of direct hits to earn as many runouts. They sounds all set for semi final bach against Titans Rldd,who earned a victory that was tougher than the 'won by 18 runs' result that scoreboard shows.
2nd Match Titan Reloaded Vs Jalsa: Playing with only 9 in the absence of their premier players,they managed to scored only 47 w/o even playing all 13 overs. But they came back really well after their opponents, to some extent, failed to consolidate on the good start they got. But tight bowling, 2 run outs and one awesome catch was what changed the fate of the match upside down and the opponents putting down their weapons by scoring a meager 29 before getting all out.
3rd Match BloomBoys Vs Chargers: Bloomboys won this game claiming the last position in the pool. They will facing Zunjaar in Semifinals.

----- Report from Sachin Panaskar


Sachin special thanks from Cricket Deewane Blog for taking time for the email.

About Cricket Deewane

Who is Cricket Deewane: As the name suggests, its a soul madly in love with Cricket.

Core Objective: Provide a platform for cricket players and followers from Bloomington to interact with each other. The platform will also help give 'Bloomington Cricket' an Identity of its own and a 'Digital footprint'.

Please feel free to drop 'Cricket Deewane' a note with your suggestions / comments / feedback at cricketdeewane2011@gmail.com.

Indoor Cricket updates..and announcing 'Cricket Deewana - Fan of the Week' contest..

Indoor Cricket quarter final line up is ready....well almost (we are still awaiting the winner of 'Bloomboys' Vs 'Cric-Eaters' to be played today between 3.00 PM to 4.30 PM)

Here is the QF line up:
Klassic XI Vs. Brahmos - Today 4.30 PM - 6.30 PM
Titans Reloaded Vs. Jalsa - Today 6.30 PM - 8.30 PM
Zunjaar Vs (Winner of 'Bloomboys' Vs 'Cric-Eaters') - 02/11/2011 5.00 PM - 7.00 PM
Veterans Vs. ACC - 02/11/2011 7.00 PM - 9.00 PM

CONTEST is HERE:  Drop a note of a 1st Innings score or a Spledid catch or Turning point of the match or last but not the least but Result of the match from today's game at 'cricketdeewane2011@gmail.com' as and when they become available.


What do you stand to win???
- The first person to send us complete updates will become 'Cricket Deewana of the Week'. He will get to choose the Videos, Photos and Slideshows featured on the blog along with his picture and brief introduction about himself.
(Deewanes without smart phones would soon be given a HOT LINE to Dial IN in upcoming contests)

Majestic Lara sends favourites packing

WORLD CUP ZONE - 1996 Memories of QuarterFinal

Click the link Majestic Lara sends favourites packing 

Today's Indoor Result

Jalsa beat Chargers and made into Top 6.

Cric Eaters won their final game against Titans.

Brahmos beat TBD by Bonus and keep their hopes alive.

A Grand WelCome to Bloomington Cricket Fans

....Tamaaam Bloomvasiyonko Salaaaam...

We hereby WELCOME all the Cricket Enthusiasts !!!!

Coming Soooooon with some real interesting stuff for upcoming Cricket Matches in Bloomington. Stay Tuned for exclusive coverage, analysis, discussions,forums and lot of other interesting things on Cricket. 


Whts New ????? This is your blog. If you are on the cricket field and have just witnessed an explicit moment or a exclusive comment do write to us on cricketdeewane2011@gmail.com. Let it be latest news on cricket fields, score, your opinion, predictions, an eye catching photograph or even say a match analysis, send it to us and we will publish it under your name 


Lets Have a BLAAAAASSSTTTT

Upcoming Indoor Cricket Matches

Cricket indoor has picked up really well within last few years. 2009 was the first time ever when it was introduced and got a great response. In last 2-3 years it has prospered like anything and every year Organizers had to cut down on number of team entries.


Indoor has always been a  different kind of game and it needs special skills for a person to make a mark on the tournament ..be a batsman or a bowler everyone would agree that it is totally a different ball game. Veterans won the first ever indoor played during winter of 2009 followed by Knights claiming the 2nd. During 2010 winter it was Junoon and then Yoddhas clinching the victory in the finals and now here we are awaiting for 2011 indoor champion.


With Quarterfinals in sight speculations have already started on Lunch tables and Break areas. So has begun marking individual players for summer cricket :). With cricket clouds in Bloomington skies we need your help to figure out which 4 teams would make it to Semifianls and eventually which one of them would claim the 1st indoor of 2011. Please select the apprpriate radio button from the POLL below