Friends 11 had their first win of the league in a grand style by beating the reigning cup holders Global by mere 3 runs in the opening match of UKMCL 2016. It was a heart wrenching match for Global especially because it was a jab at their feeling of invincibility following last year’s final win. It was a low scoring match after Friends 11 were bowled out for a meager score of 77 runs a...
A fine all round performance led by Dileep helped Griffins to register 28 runs win against KCWA at John Rusking Park and collected all 20 points in the first of the UKMCL. The talismanic all-rounder scored a scratchy 25 down the orders and made vital blow with the ball returned with the maiden five wicket haul in the League.
The scores (Grififns CC 191/7 (35), Shaan 34, Stanley 33, Thomas...
Number of people playing cricket in England and Wales has plummeted, ECB survey shows however number of new clubs & players joining ‘United Kingdom Malayalee cricket League (UKMCL)’ increases year after year.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has been surprised by results from its own commissioned survey which received 37,500 response...
The Ashes is the name given to a special cricket series involving England and Australia. The two nations meet roughly every two years, with the winners claiming one of the most famous (and smallest) trophies in sport, the Ashes urn. The story of the Ashes began way back in 1882 when England was beaten at home for the first time by Australia.
However there is another rivalry in Cricket, not as fa...
Though cricket appears to include long spells of rest in the field, regular short bursts of activity and long periods of batting take their physical toll. The best cricketers have fitness on their side. For example, you're unlikely to bowl at your best if you're breathing heavily after just a few balls. And you're more likely to make a basic batting error if you're panting after a previous r...
ECB Guidance Note:
Safety measures for helmets within recreational cricket The ECB has recently announced new helmet safety measures, which are being introduced with a view to reducing the risk of head and facial injuries within the game. The purpose of this brief note is to assist Leagues and Clubs at the recreational level to understand the key elements of these changes and what they mean...
From Batsman's perspective :
The ball which is thrown at you is like the problems you face in your life. You need to carefully observe it till the end and "hit" it as far away from yourself as you can. Trying to hit the ball without observing it might get you bowled or out. Similarly, while tackling your problems you need to deal it with patience. Any solution without th...
The Duke & SG balls are both handmade while the Kookaburra is machine-made.
• The subtle differences are the treatment of the leather surfaces and the height and quality of the seam.
• The Kookaburra is generally redder in colour and swings from the word go, and for the first 30 overs is quite difficult to play against on a helpful surface
• The Duke is a much...
UKMCL AGM 2015 will be held on last Saturday of November as per the previous AGM.
Please see the details below.
Venue - 505 london Road croydon. ( will update with the Post code Later)
Date - Saturday 28th November 2015
Time - 5:45 pm to 8:00 pm
Requesting teams or individuals with in UKMCL to submit your motions ( new thing to discuss i...