TCS runners up of Times Cricket Shield F division 2010-11

Since I started my TCS cricket career , there has been many trophies, some runner ups as well..but runner up for Times Cricket shield 2010-11 is an achievement. I would like to congratulate each team member for winning this trophy. I played the first few matches and missed the quarters, semis and the finals due my travel to US in March-April 2011 (which is one of my biggest regret till date).

Prasad Mhadnak was adjudged the best batsman in the tournament with a total score of 400+ . Brilliant knocks, class apart and we all deserve a big party from him

But I would also like to acknowledge everyone else who chipped in around him.

Ameya - who took the initiative to open along with him and had great starts.

Yogesh - Who played  some good innings and not to forget some good overs bowled

Rahul - Some good knocks  and good bowling

Rohit - Bowled well. Wishing he could have batted to his potential

Amit – Bowled his heart out

Pritam – As usual giving more than what is required in any situation.

Sankara- cause all runs Prasad scored in this tournament were with Sankara’s woodpecker batJ

I am missing some names but each team member played well that showed in our cricket.Our team’s passion, commitment was outstanding and that includes all the team members and not the 11 members in the team.

There were many personal incidents, as well, which I want to share with everyone. Some incidents which stand out:

I had my name in papers for getting 3-26 against pidilite. The rule for getting name in paper is to have 3 or more wickets. After getting 2 wickets , I was unable to get that elusive 3^rd wicket. In the end I requested Ameya (captain) to give me the last over for my name in the papers. He obliged and I had my name in the papers.

Second incident, I recollect is about the umpire we had for one of the matches. I am known for my sledging/shouting abilities but this umpire sledged me after every ball, giving gallis for bad bowls and not finishing the game earlier. He was the only person who could irritate me so much and I wish he never officiates in a match we play again.

Now this year it’s the time to win the elusive and coveted Inter-Tata trophy. Let do it guys!!