SPANISH PLAYERS DOING WELL IN EUROPE

Two of the Spanish International team that are plying their trade this season on the continent had successful games this last weekend. 

All rounder Yasir Ali was instrumental in giving Punjab Cricket Club of Rotterdam  a victory over VOC Rotterdam in the Topklasse city derby.

Opening the batting he struck an unbeaten 57 not out to help is side overtake VOC’s small total of 97 all out for the loss of just one wicket.

In his first season in the premier Dutch league he his averaging 38.75 with the bat from nine games and he has taking five wickets from a total of 36 overs bowled at a cost of 41.20 per wicket.

The league newcomers currently sit mid-table in the ten team league with ten points to their name to date.

Meanwhile, over in the UK, Kuldeep Lal was having an excellent game last weekend in the Essex League for his team, Grays CC.

Playing for his sides first team he bagged five wickets for just 14 runs in an eight over spell that included two maidens to reduce Shane Moss CC to 127 all out. Kuldeep was not required to bat as his team knocked off the required run rate with numerous wickets in hand.

Grays CC are currently second in Division One, a single point behind Barking CC after eight matches in the ten team league.

As well as Kuldeep and Yasir three players with strong Spanish connections are also playing in Hertfordshire. Internationals Ravi Panchal and Pedro Venus met up when Watford played Bishop Stortford recently and in the last few weeks Pedro has been joined by Levante CC batsmen and chairman at his club whilst he his on a summer work sabbatical in the county.

Congratulations to all five players and we look forward to seeing you all back on Spanish soil real soon.

Shane Moss CC – 1st XI Vs Grays CC – 1st XI