Emdad Rahman A CONTROVERSIAL umpiring decision from Valli Patel was telling in a tense yet exciting Barking & Dagenham derby as Barking Cricket Club took the honours and completed the double over their local rivals. Barking had won the toss and ...
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Tanin stars as table toppers Scintilla beat Old Parkonians
Emdad Rahman JUNAED TANIN continued his irresistible form as the all-rounder produced another match winning performance to send Scintilla to the summit of the Essex Sunday League. Old Parkonians won the toss and decided to bat first – reaching 229 ...
Read More »Hawks in a flutter as Scintilla run amok
Emdad Rahman SCINTILLA CC were in no mood to lose pace at the top of the table as the Barking & Dagenham outfit made quick work of Essex County Cricket League contenders Hawks CC at the Jubilee Sports Ground in Chingford. ...
Read More »Yuvraj Singh in London for YouWeCan
CRICKETER Yuvraj Singh attended a charity event hosted by Mackenzie Homes to support his NGO – The YouWeCan Foundation. The event was hosted at the Centenary Hall, Caldicott Preparatory School in Berkshire, with proceeds going to the YouWeCan Foundation. BBC broadcaster ...
Read More »Shawn and Tanin crucial in double Scintilla wins
Emdad Rahman ISHAQ SHAWN continued his rich vein of form as Scintilla CC beat Shane Moss CC by 4 wickets. The talented opener scored 71 and took 4 crucial wickets to lead his team to victory. Captain Yeasin Arafat contributed 46 ...
Read More »Sonali Othith finalise Sylhet Upazila Cup plans
Emdad Rahman SONALI OTHITH have finalised plans for the Greater Sylhet Upazila Cup, which takes place at the end of July. The celebrated Sylhet District football carnival has become one of the most popular veterans football tournaments in the Bangladeshi community. ...
Read More »Ramadan Fasting 5k helps Syrian orphans
Emdad Rahman The Fasting 5k, also known as the Thawb Trek, welcomed 30 runners, who all took part in a pre-sunset 5k run at Mile End Park to raise awareness and funds for the desperate situation faced by Syrian orphans. ...
Read More »Beanibazar Cricket Club play practice game
Emdad Rahman BEANIBAZAR Cricket Club UK played out an enjoyable Victoria Park friendly to help promote the club. The match was also an opportunity to sign up new recruits and encourage networking. Team Rashal batted first and reached 160/8 with runs ...
Read More »Scintilla go second after Aztecs win
Emdad Rahman ISHAQ SHAWN scored a hugely crucial 80 runs and took 4 wickets as Scintilla CC comprehensively defeated Aztecs CC after bowling out their Essex County Cricket League (ECCL) rivals for 106 runs. Shawn was supported by ever consistent ...
Read More »Brave Bangladesh lose out to England
THE CRICKET Champions Trophy began today in bright, early summer sunshine at The Oval as host nation England took on Bangladesh. Bangladesh batted first, reaching 305 for 6 in their 50 overs – a very respectable target indeed, putting England ...
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