Attention all Bashers playing members:

++++TIME CHANGE++++

With the 2011 season coming to a close, it is time for the SCC’s Annual General Meeting to be able to present to the players the progress that has been made over the season, and our plans for the club moving forward. Click on the photo to download the flyer.

Please ensure that next week Saturday is marked on your calendars.

Date : 26th Novmeber 2011

Place:
—–
Le Royal Meridien
789 Nanjing Road East
Peoples Square
Parlour V Theatre

Start Time :
———–
4pm – 5pm AGM
A formal AGM set to last one hour

5pm – 7pm Drinks and snacks
A more informal End-of-Season Party where we will be presenting awards and able to relax and enjoy an opportunity for all Clubs to be together under one roof.

Cost:
—-
RMB 220 per head for 3 hours to include beer, wine, soft drinks and the menu of warm and cold canapés.

Every Basher is expected to be there as we are all members of the SCC and it’s always good to know what is happening or going to happen with cricket on Shanghai.

Let’s represent in full force.

Cheers
Cranky

Below are the names of the nominated members for 2012′s committee.
Cut off date for nominees has been reached, which is today 1st November.
As there are no players running against each other, all that will be needed is the confirmation from the club members on the night of our annual dinner.

2012 Committee Nominees
President:
Tony “Bada Bing” Finnochiaro
Secretary:
Rakesh “Rock” Kumar (restanding)
Treasurer:
Andy “Tank” Scott
Club Captain:
Tom “Latex” Ash
Social Director:
Kaylan “Sinbad” D’Silva, with assistance from Gary “Pothole”Dubberley
Division 1 Skipper:
Phil “Filthy” Mildenhall
Division 2 Skipper:
Sean ‘Korean’ Malcon
Division 3 Skipper:
Jack “Dags” Sheppard

This is a strong line up and I am very confident that with these brave few who are willing to sacrifice their lives for the betterment of our club will overcome all to keep our club great.

Regards
Prez “Cranky”

WELL DONE DARREN!!!! 107 runs

The skipper on winning the toss wasted no time sending in K2 to field putting himself as number 1 bat with Filthy at number 2. In true test cricket form the two opening pair concentrated on getting rid of the opening bowlers by dotting away until Dipso fell on the 10th over for 8 runs. He was heard remarking to the incoming batsman “Job Done!!!”… In walked Dazzler with his brand new bat which as i understand had not been knocked in yet. So with a firm resolve he started his 1st of three 50 run partnerships (57runs) with Filthy by smacking a 6 off his 3rd ball. Phil decided to end his turn at bat by being run out on 18 runs not an easy decision as it took Paps what felt like days to make the call. Not much on the board either (18 runs from 16 overs) but definitely a stabilizing factor for the team.

Now it was the Ex Div 1 skipper “Stats” turn at bat. Not to be outshone bye Dazzlers swashbuckling performance, Stats too decided that a 6 was the order of the day and on his 4th ball decided to have a swing and placed the ball delicately over square boundry. He too with Darren put on another quick fire 58 runs before being caught by the K2 skipper Meer for 31 runs. Following hot on his tail and itchy to make his mark with the skipper back at the helm, Tubby showed his stuff with a quick 20 runs from 21 deliveries against the opening bowler (didn’t the skipper face him off…). Then with less than 4 overs left, Growler stepped up and getting 3 hits decided to make a 6 off one of them. Better to hit boundaries than run…

The usual suspects in the tail order all desperate for a bat were kitted up ready to go, it looked like the usual bashers collapse might pay off in the last few overs and they might get a turn but sadly only Cranky got the chance to face the last two 2 balls following Growler and Papsmeer’s quick demise. With Sinbad all dressed up with his bling on and at the non strikers end he could only watch as others got bat on ball. The Korean and Inquisition resigned themselves to having a great day on the field instead.

228 for 7 was the target set.

The bowling attack started strong with Phil taking the first scalp in his second over and soon Div 1 team was looking strong with 32 for 3 after 10th over when Dazzler took his first wicket on his 2nd ball. For the next couple of overs things ticked over slowly with no real chances coming for wickets while all the time the runs continued to climb.
Until Paps came in!!! Dispatching 2 batters in his second over, it got our tails back up and we were ready for more.

Then it happened… What followed was a huge onslaught by Shafqat (94 runs off 48 balls and dropped twice) and Sajid (34 runs off 35 balls). No matter what the bowlers tried, somehow a boundry was the result pushing K2 ever closer to the target. Inquisition managed to get the wicket of Shafqat but all too late as damage was already done and K2 needed 17 runs off 6 overs. Not to give in, Div one still pressed on taking 2 more wickets and with Sinbad bowling a tight line keeping the pressure on from the other end it still ended up a close game.

Unfortunately the additional 24 extra’s (22 wides) helped push K2 over the target to win in the 36th over.

• Sunday 17 July 2011 SRFC Near
  K2 CCC 230/8 (7.9)
  Bashers Business 228/8 (3.88)

Mention also goes to Growler for great fielding and to the keeper of the day The Korean not to be forgotten who also put on a marvelous display of diving all over the place to save the balls going down leg. Not 1 bye let through for the day…

Good effort to all team members, unlucky result but not a true reflection on how well the team played.

2011 Division One

Eyes now forward to next match against Pudong Power at Dulwich on 24th July.

Rather late notice but we need your support. Roots and Shoots our chosen Charity are hosting an event tomorrow evening to help raise funds for the Japanese Red Cross. I am sure all of you by now know how the Quake and following Tsunami has completely devastated many parts of the country side leaving those who are left with nothing and in in dire need of all the help they can get.

So lets try get as many of us there in support of this worthy cause because every cent helps.

Remember to wear your jackets.

Details in below flyer, see you there …

The Prez

David Boyle will be starting spring training at SRFC shortly. The actual date of the first training session is yet to be advised but that should not stop us collecting name of all those interested in getting their kids enrolled to the Bashers Junior team.

So all those parents interested in getting the children outside and in the fresh air for a bit of fun, please put the names down of your children who you wish to enroll.

The expected times for junior training is 11am every Sunday, thus once the season starts, please arrange yourself accordingly around these times. As mentioned start date to be advised soon with further details.

Lastly, we need an official name for the Juniors, some have already come up with some interesting choices which are in the running, so all idea’s welcome as we need to decide before the Spring start.

C’mon the nippers!!!!!

Tomorrow night i will be holding a New Years party/ piss up at my house. All those still in town with no plans are invited.

Please let me know my sms if you are in so you can be accounted for.

Cranky

The Pusher and Cranky didn’t let snow, sleet, hail and rain stop them in their quest to conquere the worlds highest free standing mountain.

On the 14th December at 7:25 am at an altitude of 5895m/19,453feet, two Bashers braved 10 minutes (at -22 degrees C) to take this epic photo, making the other 6 days well worth the struggle to get to the top.

Finally back in Shanghai and a little battered, both men are extremely proud to been a part of such a historic adventure.

Dear fellow Bashers and Geisha’s,

today is Thursday and that means BASHER’S DRINKS at Camel bar.

All members like last time are kindly requested to make an appearance for at least 1 drink. Last time we got over 18 people showing their faces and some were for only 1 drink which was fantastic to see.

Lets see if we can do the same tonight, so please make the effort tonight

Cheers ,
Cranky