Nassau League Presentation Of Awards

The Nassau, New York Cricket Association brought the curtains on the 2007 Cricket Season in grand style when they celebrated their Eleventh Annual Presentation of Awards at the elegant Rigatti Terrace last month.

The Nassau League continues to demonstrate why it is the leader in cricket development in the New York Region with effective management and a strong emphasis on youth cricket development.

The president, Mr. Paul DaSilva, highlighted the leagues history and accomplishments over the past eleven years in his remarks.

He stated that it was risky forming this league eleven years since the New York Region was already saturated with seven other leagues, however the league has survived.

The president said that the league survived because of its strong foundation, its commitment to cricket development and the personnel who have been with the organization throughout, namely - Ricky Singh, Ram Singh, Dean Mustaphalli, Parasram Ramsaran, Mohamed Rasheed, Coach Rampersad, Steve Kalloo, Hafeez Ali, Jules Doodnath, Lenny Ramsaroop, Gerald Singh, Sudesh Dhaniram, Daryl Roopchand. And more recently - Bhola Ramsundar – CEO, Sohan Bheer – Secretary, Denis Ramlogan – Vice-president, Peter Jolly, Maggie Jolly, Shook Shivmangal and Glyne Hurley.

“When we started to attract players like Steve Massiah, Sudesh Dhaniram, Richie Siewchan, Glen Lorick, Daryl Roopchan, Ganesh Ramsingh, Denis Rampersad, David Mohamed, you know that we have arrived as a league.” remarked the president.

The president showered praises on his fellow executive members for the fantastic job they are doing.

Sheldon Gomes was recognized for the marvelous work he has done with the youth players in 2007.

Five of the league’s players represented the New York Region under-19 team that won the 2007 USACA National Under-19 Championship (- Basdeo Ramnarine, Alexendro Kirton, Hugo Dolivara, Kester Grant, Chris Sirkisson, Frances Mendonza)

The president’s remarks was followed by the CEO remarks. Mr. Ramsundar recapped the league’s 2007 cricket season. He gave a run down of the 2007 champions the cash prizes that was awarded.

The awards ceremony followed and was dominated by New York Challengers captain Steve Massiah (Division I) and Under-19 phenom Andy Harricharran of Hempstead Cricket Club (Division II).

2007 Awards

Under-15 Players:
Trevor Singh, Brian Singh, Cameron Mirza, Steven Sawh, Steven Singh

Nassau & NY Region U19:
Basdeo Ramnarine, Alexendro Kirton, Hugo Dolivara, Kester Grant, Chris Sirkisson, Frances Mendonza

Special Awards:
Peter Jolly, Maggie Jolly, Richie Bearson, Roy Sweeney, Glen Hurley, Leonard Jaipersaud, Jerry Kishum, Insaf Ali & Sheldon Gomes

Centurion Club
S. Massiah (5), R. Siewchan (3), G. Lorick (3), D. Roopchan (1), S. Dhaniram (1), A. Harricharran (2), M. Saheed (1), R. Salim (1), Narine Persaud (1), G. Ramsingh (1)

Most Runs - Division I
1. S. Massiah (786), 2. G. Lorick (569), 3. M.Kanhai (472)

Most Runs - Division II
1. A.Harricharran (640), E. Charles (454), 3. R.Madho (322)

Highest Average - Division I
1. S. Massiah (87.33), G.Lorick (51.73), 3. G. Arjune (44.88)

Highest Average - Division II
1. A.Harricharran (63.25), E.Charles (56.75), 3. E. Grant (32.50)

Bowling performance - 5 wicket or more in a single match
G. Lorick (1), K.Singh (1), S.Massiah (1), M.A.Gomes (1), M.Gomes (1), P.Beepat (1), & R. Siewchan (1), Jasdeep Singh (2), B. Guyadeen (1), D.Ragnauth (1), Johnny Lall (1), Kawal Persaud (1), Ian Tarichad (1), A. Kirton (1), K. Grant (1)

Most wickets - Division I
1. V.Persaud (23), 2. G.Lorick (22), 3. M.A.Gomes (17)

Most wickets - Division II
1. C.Corbin (22), 2. G.Brooms (21), 3. A.Harricharran (19)

Best Economy Bowling Rate - Division I (40 Overs bowled)
1. R. Nandkumar (3.61), 2. A.Mahesh (4.10), 3. G.Lorick (4.52)

Best Economy Bowling Rate - Division II (40 Overs bowled)
1. A.Harricharran (3.56), C. Carbon (3.60), 3. Jasdeep Singh (3.65)

Hat Trick Club
Ram Singh - United Sports vs Vikings CC

Team Awards
Regular Season - Division I
Rockaway CC - Winner
Pure Players CC - Runner up

Regular Season - Division II
West Indian Alliance/Melbourne CC - Winner
Hempstead CC - Runner up

Super- 4- Division I
NY Challengers CC - Winner
Rockaway CC - Runner up

Super-4- Division I
West Indian Alliance / Melbourne CC – Winner
Victory CC - Runner up

Twenty/20 - Division I
Most Runs & wickets in 20/20
S.Massiah (202) & Komal Singh 6 wkts

Twenty/20 - Division II
Most Runs & wickets in 20/20
Peter DaSilva (126) & Gerald Singh 10 wkts

NY Challengers CC - Winner
United Sports CC - Runner up

Hempstead Cricket Club – Winner
West Indian Alliance/Melbourne–Runner-up

MVP Awards
Steve Massiah - Division I
Andy Harricharran - Division II

Nassau Cricket league would like to acknowledge the following individual and Business for making this 2007 season a huge success.
Kawal Totaram Esq
Rockaway Car Service - Hafiz Ali
Bhola's Travel & Insurance - Bhola Ramsundar
Singh's Sporting Goods - Ricky Singh
Moti Income Tax & Homeland Realty
Ed Ahmad Group of Companies
Sheriff Jewelers
Al Akbar Esq.
Jack Bharrat
Insaf "Birdman" Ali
Main Street Insurance & Income Tax -Stanley Raj
Liberty Gold - Bayo
Salim Auto Sales
Novelty Realtly & Financial Services
Ralph Tamesh
Robin Sharma
Floyd Bennett Cricket Club
Steve Kalloo and his entire umpiring panel

The 2007 NNYCA Executives
President: Paul DaSilva
Chief Operating Officer: Bhola Ramsundar
Vice President: Dennis Ramlogan
Secretary: Sohan Bheer
Treasurer: Ram Singh

Member Clubs
Division I Division II
Pure Players CC / WI Alliance/Melbourne
Carpet Doctor CC / Hempstead Cricket
Rockaway CC / Victory Cricket
United Sports CC / International Sports
Punjab Tigers CC / Brooklyn Queens United
Vikings Cricket Club / West Demerara Cricket
New York Eagles CC / Cardiff Youths CC
NY Challengers CC / Camelot CC