Bashers. It's Shanghainese for Cricket

Cricket Speech Presented at Lord’s 14th July 2009

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Speech at Andrew Strauss’ Benefit dinner by Stephen Fry on the eve of England’s defeat of Australia in the Lords Ashes Test Match. Stats & Birdshit – we expect something similar before Sunday’s double header
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Friday Social 31 July

C’mon guys, need some confirmations for Bashers social this Friday, 31st July. All you can eat cuzza at Masala Art followed by free flow fruit wine courtesy of the Filth. Details are:

Masala Art. 7pm. 175RMB all you can eat + free flow beer incl. soft drinks for the ladies and Denzyl

Address: 397 Dagu Lu, near Shimen Yi Lu 大沽路397号，
近石门一路

Followed by f ree flow New Zealand fruit wines, a selection of cheese from NZ’s own Ambrosia. All for 50RMB after 9pm.

Address: New Zealand Central, 9pm – 11pm. (3rd Floor, Jin lin Tian Di, 190 Ma Dang Road)

Confirmed so far:

Dipso

Sir Dick + Mrs Dick

Stats + Sarah

Who else? Lets support our sponsors – home of the best Cuzza in town. Need to know in advance guys as have to let Masala Art & the Filth know.

Cheers

Dipso

Cricket gear shout – I am off to Hong Kong

Lads,  off to Hong Kong and will get some cricket gear for those who want it. So far I have:

Stats – whites (extra large arse size) + jock strap

Omega – batting gloves

Paps Smeer – gloves / box / pads

Oscar – box

Anyone else? Need to know by Wednesday morning please….

Dipso

Business team to play KY 2 on Sunday 19 July

Lads, after a very tough selection meeting over a VB in the Boo, this is the team selected to beat KY on Sunday 19th July

Dipso
Walrus
Leppa
Filthy
Oscar
Mr Tickle
Callum (Basher name needed)
Loosey (keeper)
Sir Dick
Paps Smeer
Omega
Birdshit (12th man)

Its going to hot, so get hydrated (with water) on Sunday morning.

Sorry to all those who put their hand up but were not selected – it was a tough call. Birdshit will update on the potential pirates game also happening this weekend.

Bus departs at 10.30 from the Boo. Please reply to this post to confirm you are playing + how you will get to the game.

Cheers

Dipso

who needs any cricket gear?

Lads in HK at the moment and planning a trip to the cricket shop if I get time. Does anyone need anything (within reason)? Whites, gloves etc? Let me know by Thursday morning

Cheers Dipso

What did Freddie Flintoff say to Brett Lee?

Find out what Freddie really said to Brett Lee when he consoled him at the end of the 2nd test in the 2005 Ashes series:

http://timesonline.typepad.com/line_and_length/2009/06/andrew-flintoff-reveals-what-he-really-said-to-brett-lee.html

SCC Dragons game vs Beijing Sunday 17 May

Lads,

As mentioned on Sunday, there is a 50 over SCC Dragons game vs Beijing on Sunday 17 may at Dulwich. If you are interested in playing, please let me know. Once we know who is available, the SCC will choose the strongest team. Given that we are 2 wins from 2, I imagine a very strong Bashers contingent.

Those who said they were up for it so far:

Ollie ‘Stats’ Austin 

Sameer ‘Paps’ Jolly

Sheyan ‘Dipso’ Patel

Kevin ‘Cassius’ Wright

Who else????

2009 Subs

Guys, 

After much discussion and strategising from the committee, we can now announce the 2009 Subs. They are exactly the same as last year. So that means 2000 RMB for every Bashers member (pleasure or business), payable in cash to Oliver ‘Stats’ Austin ASAP please. For this, you get:

•  All your games fees (both business and pleasure will be playing c. 10+ games this season)
• All buses to and from the Big Bamboo on all game days
• All the beer and water in the Eskis on the bus
• Upto date equipment for all games (pads, bats, gloves etc)  
• Your official 2009 Bashers shirt – see attached images
• Your official 2009 Bashers Cap
• Membership of the Shanghai Cricket Council
• A ticket to the Shanghai 6′s dinner in October (tbc)
• A very active social calendar
• An end of season function
• Plus some other stuff I can’t remember

So please get your cash into Stats asap – starting this weekend.

We understand for new members that they may just want to test the water before they part with 2000 rambos, so for them we allow new players to pay 150 RMB cash per game for their first 3 games. This includes any games already played so far this season. Please note that we have never had anyone just play the trial games and then not join the club!

Lastly, a quick thanks to our sponsors (Big Bamboo, Just Beer, Masala Art, Kooka Pies & Minute Maid) whose contributions allow us to keep our costs so low.

Here’s to a successful and enjoyable 2009 season!

Cheers

Dipso

Want to earn some cash umpiring?

As I’m sure we would all agree, umpires play a crucial role in ensuring good, fair and enjoyable games that are played in the right spirit. As part of the SCC’s efforts to raise standards across the board, we are now offering to pay umpires who are able to commit to umpiring a whole game. This is the next step towards having a full panel of neutral high quality umpires.

Division 1 – 40 overs – 300RMB per game, inclusive of any transport arrangements
Division 2 – 25 overs –100RMB per game, inclusive of any transport arrangements

In addition, most teams are more than happy to buy the umpire a drink and a meal in their local after the game, and this is something we certainly hope continues.

Umpires will need:
1. To be extremely knowledgeable in the laws of the game, as well as the rules for the Division umpired
2. To be able to control a game
3. To arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of each game
4. To dress in dark trousers, smart shoes, white shirt, and white sweater/coat as appropriate

5. Never give a Basher out LBW

Our Division 3 development league is comprised mostly of local Chinese and juniors, and would of course also welcome umpires, in particular those who can act as coaches. There is no payment for this other than the satisfaction of having spent a couple of hours giving something back to the game in China!

Umpiring Coordinator

The SCC also looking for an umpiring coordinator who can schedule umpires for games. This need not be an umpire, and would not involve any meetings – simply being a focal point for umpires to know which games to officiate.

Let me know if anyone is interested in this.

Dipso