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Pak of Cheats - Sunday Herald
Opener Yasir Hameed accused teammates of fixing almost every match, alleges News of the World. "They were doing it almost every match." It makes me angry because I am doing my best and they are trying to lose" more
Trio should be banned says High Commissioner
Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan says the three cricketers accused of spot-fixing should receive life bans from cricket if found guilty more
Enough Evidence to Charge Players - ICC
Calling this the biggest scandal to hit cricket since Cronje-gate, ICC chief says that there is sufficient evidence to change the Pakistani players more 
ICC suspends Amir, Asif and Butt The PCB did not suspend but the ICC did more
Pakistani Anger at Another Cricket Scandal Asif, Ameer, Butt and Akmal named in alleged betting more

NYPL Interleague T20 Tournament

According to EACA president Rudy Persaud," The grand finale is Sunday, September 5th at Floyd Bennett Field at 12 noon"  Photo gallery EACA finals won by Everest

A Tribute to the New York Cricket Region

In a series of articles, On Drive pays tribute to the NYCR - it's history, achievements, and challenges. Home to a large immigrant population, a web site, On Drive, and a newspaper, Cricket International, and one of the more established cricket stores in North America, Bedessee Sports, the NYCR considers itself the epicenter of US Cricket. In Part I, On Drive puts the spotlight on the Metropolitan League more                                                                                                                       Faces of Shame - Pakistan's captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif, and Mohammad Amir

                                                                                                If found guilty should they be banned for life?

Dave Martin sang "not a blade a grass" at the T20 game with T&T video

 Cricket Talk

 

22) Judgement call by the umpire. Couple of things:

a) Dead ball was called before KP played the shot so the ball was already dead and therefore the player cannot be given out.

b) There is the technicality that KP then played the ball. The rule doesn't specifically address this point so it becomes an umpire's call. Did KP play the ball as an instinctive reaction to the ball coming towards him? The umpire seems to think so.

Sham

 

21) Mr. Samaroo, what you think about the Peterson decision? I think Peterson was out.

str8talkr

 

20) Sham I read this and want to share but dont know if you will post. No sweat if you dont.

str8talkr

"Listen up Deo, and listen carefully. You top scored for the West Indies in 3 of your last 4 test innings, but had you not scored that 53* in game 5 against South Africa, your ass would have been grass. The selectors would have dropped you.
You see Deo, you are East Indian---Guyanese East Indian---and Guyanese East Indians have always been judged by a higher standard in West Indies cricket."

 

You have a right to express your opinion str8talkr - that's the purpose of a MB.

Sham


19) Ramesh,

Actually, if that happens it will be a three-way tie - Canada, USA and Bermuda - and NRR will determine the winner.  But as it stands, no matter what happens Canada is guaranteed to win the Cup because their NRR is through the roof. On Tuesday, Canada dismissed their opponents for 109?? and chased it down in some 9 overs.

Sham ~~

 

18) Dr. Samaroo a quick question if USA win today and Canada lost they will be tie for points so they share the Cup?

Ramesh, FL

 

17) Jonnybgood,

And what was his record a week or so later in Nepal?  Every player hits a bad patch from time to time. So what's your point? By the way, Steve has had more purple patches than bad patches.

Sham

 

16) Mr. Samaroo what was Steve record in the 20/20 in Dubai?

Jonnybgood

 

15) To Jonnybgood:

You are mixing apples and oranges. As a player, Steve Massiah walks on to any USA team as an automatic choice. He is probably the USA's most successful player to date. I am not in the dressing room nor am I privy to the selection of the team, therefore, I am not informed to comment on those matters.

Sham

 

14) Steve use his power as captain to pick friends. The coach afraid of him and some players do whatever he say because they need his support to stay on the team.Mr. Samaroo is this a good captain? 

Jonnybgood

 

13) To Jonnybgood:

In my humble opinion, Steve Massiah is an automatic pick on any USA team. 

Sham

 

12) Mr. Samaroo why you always big up Steve Massiah?  You are well respected don't lose it.

Jonnybgood

  

11) At 8:05 pm on Feb 22, 2010 Third Man wrote:

If the past is anything to judge US cricket future from, then I would say US cricket isn't going anywhere soon!
Given the fact that the Dianty led USACA is really the hindrance in the whole forward progression. Lets face it -what has this present body done for US cricket? Not until Mr. Lockerbie got hired, have we heard any promising news about US cricket. What about our various League Presidents? In NY in particular - the votes swings Dainty way for some time now. It is them the CLP(Council of League President)who is partially responsible for the mess America cricket is in. By now our senior team is playing in div.5 - not only have lost our way some time ago - but ICC Associate funding is reduced significantly to less than a hundred grand annually. Instead the likes of Ireland, Canada, Scotland and Afghanistan could get about $250.000 from the ICC - simply by their continued improving rankings. Mr. Lockerbie has done a lot of work in wooing N.Z, Sri Lanka and Pakistan to the US and if all goes well, that could bring in much needed funds to US cricket. It is hoped monies from these ventures will be utilised smartly for cricket development throughout the US. Historically USACA haven't done well managing tall figure$ and in fact although we don't hear too much about USACA finances, it doesn;t mean all is clean. I agree every tournament whether youth or senior must be meaningful - it's the only way US cricket selectors will have a larger pool to pick from. Dainty and co. have not shown interest in these areas and it will be interesting to see their next move. Not too long ago were on even keel with our northern neighbor Canada - well lets look at the Canadian record briefly: they are ranked #16 (plays div. 1) - have participated in 2 W

10) At 3:07 am on Feb 17, 2010 beachbum wrote:

Sham if US win this tournament they qualify for the 2015 world cup?

 

No!  They get promoted to Div 4 and so on until they reach Div 1 and play for a spot in the 2015 WC.  Also they do not have to win this tournament... just make the finals. The top 2 teams move up to Div 4!

I believe USA have a very good chance to move up.

Sham

 

 

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Softball Cricket Talk  

 

Its Hustlers v Assassins showdown on Sunday

Starboy ~ 

 

From: oneye

Gaza I never say Etwaroo is a great captain but he make them win sometimes ugly. Ravi was big on sleging. but you have for respect the man and this bunch ungratful to the man. Remember dont cuss the first bridge you cross.

Assassin got they hand full today watch the proceedings 

 

From: Gaza Crew
Hey Oneye, you not important son……now the thing is Assassins trying to win this championship to shut peeps like you up.....that's why no one isn't replying to your comments<<>>lots of respect to Mr Etwaroo, but a great captain cannot always win a game………your team needs to be supporting you alot ..... to prove my point, he is currently the captain of Mafia C.C.......now you tell me what is going wrong since you know it all•••™

 

From: oneye

Gaza what happen boy cat cut your tongue? How many years Calvaliers and Untouchables playing and how many rings they win? 

to assassins player:

if Assassins want to be on top again they must swallow they pride and ask Ravi to come back

 

From: assassins player
oneye no disrespect to ravi but why dont u do ur home work before u post crap ,assassins won more championship after ravi quit they r still one of the best team in new york o yea they playing semi final against untouchable sunday ,keep hateing we love it

 

From: Siwlal

Singh, Sanichara, Mallay and McLennon star
Unity Roars, Lions Whimper  more

 

From: Hustlers XI
Hustlers Cricket club humiliate Super Chargers by 222 runs 
more

 

From: Dev

Wolfpack defeat NY Allstars to reach semis more

 

From: Nar

Ozone XI bowled their way into NYSC semifinals  more

 

Starboy hear dat the NYSC semifinals is a ding dang affair

Hustlers v United Stars

Assassins v Untouchables

 

From: oneye

Gaza a team full of stars alone dont win. Look at Untouchabels and Cavaliers. How they not winning? u need discipline. After Ravi Etwaroo left Assassins is not the same.  

 

From: Gaza Crew
Respect Oneeye.......but I am stating the facts>>>>Hustlers is 1 of the best softball teams today but Assassins is the only undefeated team going into the 30 overs playoffs°°°°° of course that doesn't mean we will win the championship>>>> just do me a favor and compare a few good players to a team full of good players.........when you figure it out link I up••••••™

 

From: oneye 

Gaza crew dont get carry away. Assassins does choke these days in the big game. Hustlers all the way!

 

From: Gaza Crew
BIG UP ASSASSINS for humbling Hustlers in last Sunday's game.......so many exchange of words in the bar about these two teams>>>>>this was pretty much a bragging rights game that gave Assassins alot of confidence going into the playoffs.....this is the team to beat....so much talent from every player......

 

From: big dog
hey paul singh i know raj took 5 wickets in one over and the still lost the game i guess you didn't know pepsi took 5 wickets in 5 balls the thing is all these guys are good bowlers and i respect all of them.

 

Hey Paul Singh or whatever your real name is, Starboy seys be a man [or woman] and not a mouse. You don't have to use a bogus email to post - this is a message board and anyone can post their opinion freely [respectfully of course]. Unless you have something you are ashamed of. Starboy seh you have been hanging out with that scoundrel Pappy Sharma too long.

Starboy ~

 

From: paul singh
big dog here is a next bowling stats u should know about 5 wkts in one over by raj mathura vs suvivors

 

From: Buxton Eastcoast
Ha Sham don`t need to clarify anything and assassins 4 life don`t need to apologise. This is not my team or do I care about them i was just saying they are a good bowling team. Nuff respect to Frankie 6 for 2. I spoke to Frankie on Sunday he now has 19 wickets in 5 games.


From: big dog
hey sham the best bowling in div 1 is 9 wwickets for 14 runs united stars v liberty knights i think bhola hold that record in softball dont get me wrong frankie is one of the best bowler out there this guy is good.

 

Yep you're right big dog...here it is

http://ondriveupdate.com/Pahalad2008.aspx

 

Assassins:

Starboy seh no need to apologize.  What happen, players can't big up their teammates anymore? Bullllllllshittttt

 

From: assasssins 4 life
If i disrespectd any one from super chargers i am sorry ,I have a lot of respect 4 super charger players and there fans,there are a good young team. i tink FRANKIE deserve some credit 4 the way he bowl sunday that why i post my comment,

 

From: Buxton Eastcoast
Sham I saw Super Chargers play and please don`t under estimate them this is a young bunch of guys whom wants to play and enjoy the game, they are a lot better than most of the teams up there.They have a good bowling attack that is enough for any team, their batting is not so good but they will surprise lots of teams in the playoffs. Don`t see them beating the big guns like Hustlers, Assassins ,United Stars and Mafia.

 

Buxton, I take your word that its a good team. Unfortunately, I don't know anything about them.  I was simply commenting on the post from assassins about Frankie's figures.

Sham

 

From: assassins 4 life
waz up sham ///big up to frankie aka (gaza ) 6 wickets for 2 runs .assassins destroy super chargers all out for 38 .

 

I don't have the records for the last 5 years but this is probably the best bowling analysis in the 30 Over Div 1

Sham

 

 

From: Buxton Eastcoast
Sham I am writing to inform you about the corruption and politics that this league is encouraging.
Eric had a raffle at he Independence Cup, after the game was over he announce the winner of the raffle, it has been just over 2 weeks and the winner still could not receive his money, he was asked to call Clement, Ivor, Eric etc. no one is able to gave the man his money and the league is acting don`t care.
At the Independence Cup 2 touring teams were treated unfairly and they probably would not come back don`t give them wrong. Touring teams should be treated better than home teams, this way you are encouraging them to keep coming.
The way the league handle the matter was again as if they don`t care.

Sham I am not a cricket GURU but judging from basic common sense the don`t care attitude this League is moving on with means WE NEED A CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT starting with the President.

From: Death36 Killer1
who are the gods of softball crickets

 

From: Tiny

Mr. Samaroo I take my hats off to you sir. There was a rumor in WISA that you wouldnt post WISA games. Now we can see it is just a maliceous rumor. You are a true cricket lover and a gentleman.

 

From: Mike DezZ Singh
To Sunil does 180/6 ,or 160 make a difference??? You guys still lost get over it

 

From: Tony N
Too bad for Dynasty. I guess we should start paying attention to Ocean XI. Were they not WISA Champions a few years ago?

 

From: jay ram
whats the big deal sunil 180 or 160, i left the game before it finish so i put that score. ok fellas they scored 180, i made a mistake. maybe sham can edit the post to 180 if that will help.

 

From: gaza crew
sunil u right protest the game, who cares how much ur team makes DREAM TEAM destroy ur team .go cry and complain to erick. [edited]

 

From: SUNIL PAHALAD
GUYANA ALL STARS MADE 180 FOR 6 WICKETS NOT 160 GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT I KNOW THIS BECAUSE I WAS SCORING THE BOOK .

 

To oneye:

I did not avoid it. Your question was How do I rate Murali?

I answered it. Now you are asking is he clean or not.

I believe that that will always be a point of discussion and disagreement. Some say he did, others he did not.

I saw him at Providence and I thought his action was not pure.

But you have to remember that the results of the ICC tests say that, to the naked eye, his deformity creates an optical illusion that he is throwing. In the end, its just a matter of opinion. 

 

From: oneye

Mr. Samaroo dont avoid the question. Is Murali clean or a chucker?

 

To oneye:

I think Murali is the greatest off spinner in the history of the game - the numbers prove it.

Sham

 

From: oneye

True dat Mafia Boss. Desperados had assassins number.

Mr. Samaroo how you rate Muralatharan?  

 

From: Rmesh

hey Eric how you feel now. all the cheating and briving umpire and the league team still lose. Shame shame shame kanwa president

 

From: KEEP DREAMING
sham where all the haters DREAM TEAM destroy (united star) and the (league team ) in the indy cup ,,and guess what they are back to back champions they win the florida cup and now the indy cup ,come on fellas no cheat shot from the haters or u give up ,we play on the field not behind close doors and in bars give credit where it due /////GAZA SAY WE RUN SOFTBALL ////

 

From: gaza crew 
BIG UP TO THE DREAM TEAM THE BEST TEAM RIGHT NOW IN SOFTBALL CRICKET ,JAY PATAN JOB WELL DONE ,WHEN THE PARTY BHAI

 

From: Mafia Boss
Wait a sec! Did somebody say Assassins always play cricket on the field and not in offices?

Let me remind you of something...47 (W.I. like) against Desperados and Ravi Etwaroo pulling out a fax from the engine (you ever hear about about CAR FAX?) of his car. If you don't know, you can ask Kenny!  Not picking a fighting....won't want to do that...just posting Facts/FAX. hahaha

 

From: Jay Ram
2010 WSR (World Softball Rankings)
1. NY Dream Team
2. NYSC Allstars
3. Guyana Allstars
4. WISA allstars
Look out for the upcoming 2010 Dream Team bash. Come out and celebrate with us.

 

From: Jay Ram
Congrats to all members of the NY Dream Team for winning the 2010 Florida Cup and now bringing home the eagle and the 2010 Indy cup. You guys played hard and deserve it. Thank you to all our loyal supporters and our sponsor Patan. We are number 1 fellas!

 

From Paul2

no matter all the trophy assassins win what people remember is that assassins always fighting since from csa days

 

From: Hillside Cricket
OMG....You guys need to stop...its shameful to hear all this stupid stuff. No wonder softball going to the dogs

 

From: Steve Rai
ASSASSINS is my team. But lets stop the fighting and play ball. You only get what you deserve.
It's nothing more than hate and betting play a big part time after time.[edited]

 

From: softball pimp 
i am a assassins fan and will say what i want anywhere i want u  not scare to none of u fake mf ,ur player or fake they calling the police when they get beat down by assassins players .u begging ur player to get order of protection agains assassins players ,u went to the final yes what u win not a fing ting like u always do chokers [edited]

 

From: softball pimp
 yo paul assassins never lose the game u dummy ,assassins batman ask the umpire aka(drunks) for light get your story straight before u post shit about assassins.and by the way assassins not scare of loseing it all part of the game but beat us on the field now behind close doors the way erick aka (DUM PREZ)been doing for the last two years

 

From: fan time
hey u dum cricket is indeed a gentleman game and for your info 1 man dont win games its take a team to win u might play with 10 men but u field with 11 for the whole game u guys blaming united stars for what 1 person did u need to blame your self for the game u play the rules the wrong way and it bite u in your ass you can says all you want about united stars the fact is united stars went to the final and that is the truth so live with it and if u have a problem with united stars and protective order come to the park sunday and tell them face to face be a man and dont hide behind a computer

 

From Paul2

usual bs from Assassins they blame everyone else. u lose deal with it.

 

From rude bhai
waz up sham been quiet here lately ,i waz present at that hearing between assassins and united star the umpire did say there had drink i dont know if there were drunk one of the umpire did sound drunk the ting that bother me most when erick stand up and made a really dum communt i tink he said assassins should have give united star the game .they should play the game over or continue it.why invite me to a hearing in the first place i have better ting to do.hope to c u at the park sham take care .

 

 

CHOKERS OF SOFTBALL CRICKET CHOKE AGAIN UNITED STAR SHOULD B ASHAME OF THEM SELF CRICKET IS A GENTLEMAN GAME NOT POLITICS U WANT TO WIN SO BAD U HAD UR PLAYER TAKE PROTECTIVE ORDER AGAINST ASSASSINS PLAYERS SO THEY HAD TO PLAY SHORT IN THE SEMI ////////////WHA U WIN BHAI GROW THE F UP AND PLAY CRICKET ///SHAM WAZ GOOD BUDDY WHAT THE GAME WE LOVE AS KIDS BECOME,

U BHAI ERICK AKA (DUM PREZ) WOULD DO ANYTING TO GET HIM INDEPENDENT CUP TEAM TOGETHER LAST YEAR HE HAD TO PLAY BACK A SEMI FINAL BECAUSE KRIS TOLD HIM IF HE DONT HE WOULD NOT PLAY FOR HIM TEAM THIS YEAR HE WANT BOBBY ON HIS TEAM SO HE GIVE UNITED STARS AKA (PROTECTIVE ORDER )THE GAME,

HERE THE FUNNY PART THE PRES SAID THE UMPIRE RULE THE GAME AND WHAT THEY SAY GOESWHICH IS RIGHT AT THE HEARING THE 2 UMPIRE WAZ DRUNK,ERICK ASK THE UMPIRE DID U DRINK BEFORE U COME TO THE HEARING THEY ADMIT THEY DID BUT WAHT CAN WE DO ////

 

united stars v assassins
united stars 214 for 4 R IVAN 81 S.WILFRED 44 AND BOBBY PAHALAD 40 N.O.
SPEEDY 1 FOR 26 RAJA 1 FOR 33 BUX 1 FOR 50

ASSASSINS 93 FOR 4 THIS GAME IS STOP IN 13.5 OVERS BATSMAN APPEAL FOR BAD LIGHTS
BALLY 27 BUX 21 N.O RAJA 19
T.RAMOUTAR 2 FOR 16 SADIQ 1 FOR 1 BHOLA 1 FOR 29

 

From Royo

Mr. Samaroo you got it wrong. WISA is the cricket league NYSL is the fight and bruk up game league

 

> It's a Hustlers and Assassins showdown next Sunday

> Better Hope win at Country Boys in a high scoring affair

 

Kenny,

starboy wearing dreadlocks aaya.

What you mean off to the finals? The finals is today? Anyway this weekend with the WC in full swing starboy fully occupy.

Sham

 

From Kenny Bulkan
Starboy, What's going on Sir? I love the new hair style your sporting.."an exclusive executive style"..well, I'm off to the finals..Avengers Vs. President X1..its WISA premier sir. The game is schedule for Charles Drew. The odds are dead even at Vegas right now. so if you have a likkle bit on time, drop in for some patries or chicken..big preparation sir..Even a shot of fine wine...or maybe you could bust a wine..hope to see you sir.

 

 

FromDave Singh 
what happen there is no more post for softball cricket?

 

From Kenny B

Sham, what's up? I have not see any post about softball lately or we waitng until playoffs. Well Sir, My team Avengers will be going up against Hampshire in the semis this weekend; we play in WISA premier division. Also, I have just recruited the Ravi's my old buddies of softball...Ravi Etwaroo and Ravi Persaud., I'm still looking for a wicketkeeper. any hints?

 

Careful Kenny...pappy told the teams in WISA to stay off the message board or risk getting ban!!!

Sham

 

Gentlemen, I am getting several emails asking how to find your team on the web site. It is simple:

1) click on the link that says New York 

2) next, click on the link that says Softball

3) next, click on your league and then you will see the team list

Sham

 

I caught a great game between Cavaliers and Mafia yesterday. Exciting stuff from two teams battling to the end with Cavaliers snatching victory from the jaws of defeat - Gavesh Arjune and Clement "Beita" Lall were the heroes for Cavaliers. Clement, starboy seh u ra$$ ah mek dis ting wan havit.

Earlier in the day, I saw Kris Sobhai scoring a classy fifty, and the return of one of the finest to play the game - Ravi Persaud against Liberty Knights. Good to see you still have the strokes Ravi!

Sham  

 

Str8talkr you are correct.

SA and Afghanistan are indeed fighting it out for 2nd place in the group but that position is not used for the Super Eight seeding.  The listing in the group is used to seed the teams for the Super Eight. For example, Kiwis came in first but they are listed as # 2 in their group.

WI got a tough road to travel - they looking at India, Sri Lanka and Australia in the Super Eights.

Sham ~

 

From: Str8talkr:

Sham this T/20 schedule is soooooo f up. How is WI in the same group with India. India come in 1st in they group. Is not Saffie and Afganistan battling for 2nd?  

 

From: rum lover
I personaly not a assassins fan but i have to give creadit where it due ,assassins have 20 someting division ONE championship they waz together for some 13 years ,i cant keep a team for 13 games lol,i give 2 guy all the credit 4 that EON ELLIS and NAVIN NARINE ,i remember when they were baby playing under RAVI ETWAROO ,these 2 guy have manage to keep this team together over the years while pileing up championship, the younger players in new york should try to fallow and learn from them,they always put there TEAM first .

 

From: Steve Rai
Sham, everyone scared of the Assassins cricket club.
They choke at times just seeing the guys from Assassins. Blackie who is my home-boy, intimidates other teams. It's just another way of being taking you away from your game.
Assassins wins it all this year..... Men, I wish i can bet on them. But lets just play cricket and have fun.
Sham you are the best! Give thought of taking a high position in our league.


 

Spoken like a gentleman, Steve. So lets chat some cricket...The front runners are Hustlers and Assassins. Heard Hustlers won yesterday too. But the dark horse in this competition is Mafia...they can pull an upset but still too early to say anything.

Sham - 

 

From: Steve Rai
Ok Starboy, you said it correct!
A place to gyaff, now lets talk cricket and stop diss-ing one and other.
Don't hate cause you can't get all the good player.
Most of us get what we deserve!

 

From: paul2

Sham Eon still a good player but pass his sell by date

 

aarite bright bhai Steve, starboy seh this place fe bus wan gyaff nah laarn hinglish.

starboy

 

From: Steve Rai
This is for ___bigge big.
You are correct, bigge say assassins and hustlers dont beyout players.They buyout players! haha, just want to make some fun on your missed spell words or must I say "Bad English".


From: bigge big
bigge say assassins and hustlers dont beyout players they want to come and play they are best 2 team out there but we still have to see them play each other it will b A good game

 

From: bx pitt bull
waz up sham boy that ASSASSINS team look really good PATAN ,JAY and ANIL really put together a good team ,sham wha happen man u rass like osama bin laden ,hope everyting good .

 

I am easy bro. I went to the cup final at Whitestone last Sunday. So you guys beat up on my team! I think Eon will be the player to watch this season.

Sham

 

From: paul2

hahaha Sham u big up assassins again them have nothing nice to say bout you friend

 

 

From: Tiny

 assassins and hustlers just buy out players from other teams so they can win

 

From: JAI KISSON
GO MAFIA CC

 

From: oneye

Big up assassinssssssss

 

 


 

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