Nagoya vs. Predators match awarded to Predators
Date: 2010-05-20
The match, stopped by an umpiring dispute, which was caused when Nagoya bowler bowled a practice delivery on the pitch during a mid-innings break, was awarded to Tokyo Predators. In protest of the penalty (5 runs) awarded to the Predators, when they were seemingly on a winning course, the Nagoya had walked out of the game. Nagoya's captain was also banned for one match.
KCL 2010 AGM held in Saitama
Date: 2010-02-16
The Annual General Meeting of the KCL was held on Sunday 7th February 2010 at the Hot Masala Restaurant in Soka City, Saitama. 7 teams (Lalazar, Tokyo Giants, YCAC, Al Karam, Shizuoka Kytes, Indian Engineers and Indian Tigers) attended the meeting.
The AGM discussed about scheduling and possible use of two new grounds proposed by Engineers and Al Karam. Request for a new mower from Shizuoka Kytes was approved. The groups for the competition for this year will be same as last year.
The AGM successfully voted on the proposal to reduce the number of committee members from the present 7 to 5 and re-elected the following people as the members the Committee: Mumtaz Alam, Tony Fordyce, Robert Gilles-Martineau, Saqib Khan and T.J Udayaraj.
The AGM also thanked Bobby Philips , who has relocated to Australia, for his excellent work over the past 3 seasons.
Pakistan win YC&AC Sixes
Date: 2009-10-13
In what could be a first in Japan, the annual YC&AC Sixes tournament was held under lights and used white balls. The tournament, participated by teams based on nationality, saw 8 teams competing for one of the most fun filled cricket events in Japan. Starting the first match at 1pm on Sunday, October 4, the final match was held at 9pm between Pakistan and YC&AC under the floodlit ground.
Pakistan(79) won the Cup final beating YC&AC(71) while Kamata beat International XI in the Plate final. Amjad Mirza was the best batsman of the tournament, Dinesh Singh with his 7 wickets was declared best bowler and Mohammad Pawas of International XI was named best allrounder. The teams participated are ANZAC, Toyama, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, International XI, YC&AC A and YC&AC B.
KCL Semi-final and Final matches scheduled
Date: 2009-10-13
After a brief hiatus, the semi-final matches of KCL will be held on October 11th and 18th. In the first match Serendib, with an underdog tag, will take on Lalazar while Shizuoka Kytes will face none other than the Tokyo Giants. The final is expected to be held on November 8.
Nagoya C.C launches KCL T-20
Date: 2009-10-13
The "Nagoya KCL T-20 2009", the first ever cash prize T-20 tournament, sponsored by Nagoya Cricket Club and Khan Enterprises Inc will be conducted this month. The tournament is open only to the top 8 teams of each group of the KCL competition and carries a prize of JPY 100,000 for the winner and various other cash prizes. The top 8 teams of KCL this year are Al Karam, Giants, Indian Engineers, Lalazar, Nagoya, Serendib, Shizuoka and YC&AC. The competition will be held at Shizuoka. The T-shirts of player are sponsored by Khan Enterprise Inc.
KCL announces umpire expense claim guidelines
Date: 2009-05-08
Teams who have to supply umpires must nominate people who are familiar with the laws of cricket and the rules of the KCL. Umpires should produce a report within 48 hours in case there are any incidents which need to be reported to the KCL Committee. In case there is one official umpire and the square leg umpire is provided by the batting team (or another third party), final decisions will always be taken by the main umpire (except for stumping or run-outs at the batting end or decisions regarding the height of the ball, unless the main umpire considers that the square leg umpire’s decision is clearly wrong). The main umpire may at any time require the square leg umpire to be changed.
Umpire’s costs:
Tokyo/Yokohama based umpires are to take local train to destination in Gunma or Ageo or YCAC and teams to collect umpires from station. Tokyo/Yokohama based umpires may take the shinkansen to Shizuoka for umpiring and vice-versa. If they choose to go by car, and the cost is less, then they shall receive the lower figure (in other words, an umpire can’t decide to drive from Tokyo to Shizuoka and claim the cost of a shinkansen ticket; he can only charge for highway tolls and petrol).
In case of doubt, umpires should check with the Committee before the match.
Warm Regards
Bobby Philips
On behalf of 2009 KCL Committee
KCL 2009 AGM held in Tokyo
Date: 2009-03-22
The Annual General Meeting of the KCL was held on Sunday 15th February 2009 at the Nawab Restaurant in Koamicho Nihonbashi, Tokyo.
The AGM adopted a new mission statement that aims expansion of cricket in Japan both, in the foreign and local communities. "The Kanto Cricket League (KCL), now in its 15th year and 3rd year in its present format, exists to provide the opportunity for all cricketers in the Kanto and neighbouring areas, regardless of their age, ability or nationality to play competitive cricket. The KCL places great importance on the playing of cricket in the proper spirit and in a friendly manner and with strict adherence to the laws of cricket.
The KCL is also committed to the expansion of cricket in Japan, both in the foreign and local communities, and the sourcing of new cricket grounds and training facilities. The KCL wishes to maintain and improve its relationships with other cricketing organisations inside and outside Japan, and to expand its activities accordingly".
The AGM also elected the following people as the members the Committee:
Bobby Philips,
Mumtaz Alam,
Tony Fordyce,
Robert Gilles-Martineau,
Saqib Khan,
T.J Udayaraj,
Javed Niazi.
YCAC lifts Air Lanka Cup
Date: 2008-07-10
The YCAC defeated Sri Lankan Lions by 5 wickets to lift the annual Air Lanka Cup on June 15. Batting first, the Lions scored 251 in 37 overs, powered by an unbeaten 95 by Sujit Dharmasena. The YCAC then successfully chased the target for the loss of 5 wicktes. Prashant Kale of YCAC was declared man of the match for his 63 not out, while Steve Parson(57) and Abdul Rahim(37) were the other contributors for the YCAC.
The Air Lanka Cup is an annual series between the YCAC the Sri Lankan Lions. This was the year of the series.
