Cricket in Romania and Interesting Experience

Baneasa CC wins "Shamsher Singh Inaugural Trophy" on strength of Net Run Rate. Captain Saad Mohsin receives trophy from State Secretary for Sport, Ms. Carmen Tocala.

MESSAGE FROM CRICKET ROMANIA




To inaugurate the opening of the turf cricket square in Moara Vlasiei, Ilfov, we are holding The Shamsher Singh Inaugural Tournament where six of the eight cricket clubs in Romania, will be represented in a four team competition over Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April 2013.

The tournament is dedicated to a lover of cricket and true friend of Cricket Romania who was one of the key instruments in helping to bring Cricket Romania to its present state. Shamsher (Bobby) Singh, based in Jaipur India, passed away most unexpectedly last month. He was 40 years old.

The competing teams are as follows:
BCC = Baneasa Cricket Club, Bucharest
CCC = Cluj Cricket Club combined with Banat Lions & Timisoara Titans Cricket Clubs from Timisoara
TCC= Transylvania Cricket Club, Bucharest
UCC = United Cricket Club, Bucharest

The schedule of the six matches to be played is:
Saturday
09.00-12.00 TCC v UCC
12.15-15.15 BCC v CCC
15.30-18.30 UCC v BCC
Sunday
08.30-11.30 CCC v TCC
11.45-14.45 CCC v UCC
15.00-18.00 BCC v TCC

You are cordially invited to come to watch the matches at any time over these two days. Please see the accompanying map on how to get to Moara Vlasiei.

Moara Vlasiei is the first turf cricket square in Central and Eastern Europe and is said to become one of the most beautifully located cricket grounds in Europe. Spread over a five hectare area, the ground overlooks a lake with a background of a forest reserve. The whole complex is under construction where a state of the art cricket academy is to be built - a project expected to be completed by 2015.

Over the two days arrangements a catering unit will be available at which players and spectators can buy snacks - sandwiches, chips, fruit, and drinks - beer, soft drinks tea and coffee - at reasonable prices. However if you wish you may bring your own. While there is some seating arrangements you may wish to bring your own folding chair or blanket to spread out over the slopes around the playing area and to watch the matches in very serene, quiet and spectacular surroundings. Weather forecasts seem to be favourable. Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen are recommended!

Every team has a quota requirement to play at least 3 Romanian born players in their side. Also for the first time - a handful of young Romanians under 15 years will be providing substitute support to the teams as they initiate themselves into the senior version of the game.

We would be delighted if you would honour us with your presence! 

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