BY A STAFF REPORTER
VAN NUYS, CA - Angelenos flocked to Woodley Park in record numbers on March 31 as the park bustled with families and cricketers. Tony (Anthony) Jones the big Belizean had his way leading his dedicated team of volunteers and Southern California Cricket Association executives in having things well planned out and executed.
VAN NUYS, CA - Angelenos flocked to Woodley Park in record numbers on March 31 as the park bustled with families and cricketers. Tony (Anthony) Jones the big Belizean had his way leading his dedicated team of volunteers and Southern California Cricket Association executives in having things well planned out and executed.
The two picturesque grounds ,Severn and Wright, were all spruced up for action and the other two grounds ready for any overflows. Multiple tents were erected for various activities including a health fair.
The event kicked off when Mihir Gandhi, SCCA President, addressed the crowd and welcomed everyone to the Opening and Community Outreach Day. Other SCCA Executives - Colin Cox , Kamal Azeez and Kenny Thomas were around to assist. Gandhi thanked the volunteers for organizing the big event. He said ``Play the game hard, play with passion but uphold the spirit of the game at all times.’’
Games started on Severn with SCCA Youth facing SCCA Women. Probables for the SCCA Men’s team were seen warming up on Wright.
On Wright field, SCCA Probables had a training session followed by a friendly game between SCCA A and SCCA B. SCCA A batting first scored 182, with Deepak top scoring with 66. Ashwani, Rudy and Mehul shared 2 wickets apiece for SCCA B. In return, SCCA B could only muster 178 despite Maharshi’s 66 and Mehul’s 44, with Clay taking 3 wickets.
On Severn, a few interesting and exciting games were being played out. SCCA Women pipped out SCCA Youth with just two balls to spare. Compton Youth and Woodley Tigers also had an interesting game between themselves. The Caribbean Calypso were in full play, lorded over by Denis Stuart, Ray Dee and a lot more of the regulars. Amidst all these, there was a steady supply of food and drinks for the hungry and thirsty.
The event kicked off when Mihir Gandhi, SCCA President, addressed the crowd and welcomed everyone to the Opening and Community Outreach Day. Other SCCA Executives - Colin Cox , Kamal Azeez and Kenny Thomas were around to assist. Gandhi thanked the volunteers for organizing the big event. He said ``Play the game hard, play with passion but uphold the spirit of the game at all times.’’
Games started on Severn with SCCA Youth facing SCCA Women. Probables for the SCCA Men’s team were seen warming up on Wright.
On Wright field, SCCA Probables had a training session followed by a friendly game between SCCA A and SCCA B. SCCA A batting first scored 182, with Deepak top scoring with 66. Ashwani, Rudy and Mehul shared 2 wickets apiece for SCCA B. In return, SCCA B could only muster 178 despite Maharshi’s 66 and Mehul’s 44, with Clay taking 3 wickets.
On Severn, a few interesting and exciting games were being played out. SCCA Women pipped out SCCA Youth with just two balls to spare. Compton Youth and Woodley Tigers also had an interesting game between themselves. The Caribbean Calypso were in full play, lorded over by Denis Stuart, Ray Dee and a lot more of the regulars. Amidst all these, there was a steady supply of food and drinks for the hungry and thirsty.
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