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Cricket Merchant LLC is proud to sponsors Cricket US OPEN 2011 - Cricket Council USA

2011-11-24T13:03:00.000-06:00

Cricket Merchant announces its proud association with US Open 2011 and feels privileged to have the opportunity offered to us to involve ourselves in sponsoring US Open 2011.

Cricket Merchant’s enduring saga of sports promotion is reflected well through its sponsorship of major events – US Open 2011 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Hoosier Cup Cricket Tournament 2010, Bloomington, Indiana, USA Western C...ricket Conference in Minneapolis 2009 and many others. The unifying spirit of universal brotherhood is best served when sports is accorded a greater role in our lives. These sentiments receive a beautiful expression in the words as, “Sports is not only an avenue for entertainment or physical or mental exercise, but is perhaps much more than that.”

Cricket Merchant LLC Family's much fabled celebration of the spirit of sports is rooted in its unwavering belief that sports must be used as an enabling medium to serve the cause of fostering better relations between people and nations. We strongly feel that human beings have a very strong competitive instinct in them and they all want to get satisfaction out of that particular instinct. Probably that was the reason why people graduated to sports for the solace and satisfaction to that competitive instinct.

Cricket Merchant online shop (www.cricketmerchant.com) includes: Cricket Bat, Gloves, Thigh Pads, Legguard/Pads, Helmet, Cricket Bat Mallet, Cricket Bat grips, Bails, Box Protector, Caps, Chest Guard, Elbow Guard, Kit Bags, Stumps, Wicket Keeper Gloves, Wicket Keepers Pads and many more accessories.

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On the weekend of December 1 - 4, 2011, Broward County will celebrate another first in American sports history! The Cricket Stadium at Central Broward Regional Park will be the main venue for the 3rd Annual U.S. Cricket Open ! As a gesture of gratitude to the South Florida cricket fan, and especially to the very supportive Broward County cricket communities, Cricket Council USA , a sports and entertainment management company, has made the U.S. Cricket Open free to the public. There will be free admission for all the games from Thursday morning right through the Championship Match on Sunday afternoon.

Thirty two (32) teams combined with former international, national and local stars will be converging on beautiful South Florida to complete for the Championship Trophy and $50,000.00 first prize. Much like the format of major US golf and tennis opens, the US Cricket Open will be a fun-filled four day extravaganza (entertainment, cheerleaders, food) that will be the richest and largest T20 cricket tournament to be played in North America.

U.S. CRICKET OPEN !!!
2011 U.S. CRICKET OPEN SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida
Brian Piccolo Park, Cooper City, Florida
Miramar Regional Park, Miramar, Florida

CENTRAL BROWARD REGIONAL PARK

Ø 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM ------------ Opening Ceremonies – Central Broward Regional Park
Ø 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ------------ Morning matches
Ø 1:30 PM -- 4:30 PM ------------ Afternoon matches
Ø 5:00 PM -- 8:00 PM ------------ Evening matches

MIRAMAR REGIONAL PARK-NORTH/SOUTH

Ø 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ------------ Morning matches
Ø 1:30 PM -- 4:30 PM ------------ Afternoon matches
Ø 5:00 PM -- 8:00 PM ------------ Evening matches

BRIAN PICCOLO PARK- NORTH/SOUTH
Ø 9:45 AM -- 12:45 PM ------------ Morning matches
Ø 1:15 pm -- 04:15 PM ------------ Afternoon matches

HOLIDAY INN & SUITES - SUNRISE
Ø 9:00 PM -- Silver Circle Hospitality Reception
Holiday Inn & Suites – Sunrise (Court Yard)
3003 N. University Dr, Sunrise, Fl 33322
Tel: 954-748-7000

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011

CENTRAL BROWARD REGIONAL PARK

Ø 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ------------ Morning matches
Ø 1:30 PM -- 4:30 PM ------------ Afternoon matches
Ø 5:00 PM -- 8:00 PM ------------ Evening matches

MIRAMAR REGIONAL PARK-NORTH/SOUTH

Ø 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ------------ Morning matches
Ø 1:30 PM -- 4:30 PM ------------ Afternoon matches
Ø 5:00 PM -- 8:00 PM ------------ Evening matches

BRIAN PICCOLO PARK- NORTH/SOUTH

Ø 9:45 AM -- 12:45 PM ------------ Morning matches
Ø 1:15 pm -- 04:15 PM ------------ Afternoon matches

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2011

CENTRAL BROWARD REGIONAL PARK

Ø 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ------------ Morning matches
Ø 1:30 PM -- 4:30 PM ------------ Afternoon matches
Ø 5:00 PM -- 8:00 PM ------------ Evening matches

MIRAMAR REGIONAL PARK-NORTH/SOUTH

Ø 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ------------ Morning matches
Ø 1:30 PM -- 4:30 PM ------------ Afternoon matches
Ø 5:00 PM -- 8:00 PM ------------ Evening matches

BRIAN PICCOLO PARK- NORTH/SOUTH

Ø 9:45 AM -- 12:45 PM ------------ Morning matches
Ø 1:15 pm -- 04:15 PM ------------ Afternoon matches

HOLIDAY INN & SUITES - SUNRISE

Ø 9:00 PM -- Banquet – Cricket in America

Holiday Inn & Suites – Sunrise
3003 N. University Dr, Sunrise, Fl 33322
Tel: 954-748-7000

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2011

CENTRAL BROWARD REGIONAL PARK

Ø 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ----------- Semi-Final Matches
Ø 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ------------ Half-Time Musical Festival
Ø 2:00 PM -- 5:00 PM ----------- U.S. Cricket Open Championship - Finals
Ø 5:00 PM -- 5:30 PM ----------- Championship Trophy Presentation

For more information, please visit the CCUSA website at www.cricketcouncilusa.com. or call 561-361-1700.

Cubs wins - Shekhs Aravind Unity Cup

2011-09-06T13:56:00.001-05:00

“Cubs” under 24 youth team won the first ever "Shekhs Aravind Unity Cup" that took place during the Labor Day long weekend in Chicago in a nail biting last ball finish. Winning runs scored by Moin Babar with a bat (SS LE) that he purchased from Cricket Merchant LLC. “Sheksh Aravind Unity Cup” is Organized and managed by Midwest Cricket Conference (MWCC) and shall be a yearly event. We thank you MWCC for having us for all three days as one of the sponsor and owner of a team.
Moment that matter: Moin Babar purchased a bat from Cricket Merchant LLC and scored the winning run (two fours in last two balls) against a bowler who got a free bat from Cricket Merchant LLC. Manan Patel the bowler was declared the “Man of the series” Under 24 to receive a cricket bat from Cricket Merchant LLC. He scored 200+ runs in 5 T20 games and also too 10 wickets.

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Watch Cricket World Cup 2011 Live Streaming

2011-02-19T09:33:00.005-06:00

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Cricket Merchant is a prominent export house of cricket equipment and accessories under one roof. Cricket Merchant was established in the year 2007/08 by visionary Mr. Amit, who command vast knowledge and experience in the field of Cricket Equipment & Accessories. Our sphere of activities includes supplying Cricket Equipment & accessories. We subscribe to stringent quality checks that are in compliance with international standards.

Since the very inception of our discerning company, we have been working on ethical business principles of honesty and integrity, in order to provide total customer satisfaction to our perceptive and discerning customers & clients of all over the world. Owing to our superior quality standards and commendable business ethics Cricket Merchant has become a company which sells its product at less, 365 days. Quality service and initiative will be the company's hallmarks. The ultimate objective of Cricket Merchant is to supply the most efficient, reliable, and durable cricket equipment & accessories, all over the world, promptly, punctually, smoothly, safely, and economically. Cricket Merchant will always concentrate on offering value-added items that stand out in a crowded market-place.

Cricket Merchant LLC Sponsors MichCA Career Awards Twenty20

2011-02-17T00:20:00.000-06:00

Cricket Merchant LLC sponsors Michigan Cricket Association career Twenty20 awards. Ceremony to be held on Feb 19th 2011 between 3:00pm - 6:00pm at Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI.

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Michigan Cricket Association was formed in the year 2001 and is registered as a non-profit organization in the State of Michigan.
The primary aim of the organization is to promote the game of cricket in Michigan. The vision to accomplish this task is captured, succinctly in the following simple principles:

•Create a stimulating environment for players to enjoy the game of cricket by conducting fair and friendly competition.
•Seed the game of cricket at the grass root level by making it a school activity, community participation in the sport and nurturing young talent.
•Build infrastructure with the help of communities, corporations and government.
•Participate in the regional, national and international competition through USACA and become a key cricketing region in the United States.

Now one can build personal customize SS English Willow "A Grade" cricket bat ONLY AT WWW.CRICKETMERCHANT.COM.

2011-02-09T20:00:00.004-06:00

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2011-02-04T23:09:00.002-06:00

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Cricket In America - Part 5

2011-02-02T18:09:00.001-06:00

Cricket In America - Part 4

2011-02-02T18:08:00.002-06:00

Cricket In America - Part 3

2011-02-02T18:08:00.001-06:00

Cricket In America - Part 2

2011-02-02T18:07:00.000-06:00

Cricket In America - Part 1

2011-02-02T18:03:00.001-06:00

SS 2011 English Willow Cricket Bats

2010-12-19T12:45:00.002-06:00

We are about to place 2011 SS order, below are the pricing if paid in advance for SS English Willow bats. Send an email; sales@cricketmerchant.com for additional details.

Pricing may change when it goes online for sale after products arrives.

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Dragon/T-20 - $269.99
Ton Matrix - $234.99
Limited Edition - $229.99
Ton Professional - $204.99
Ranger/Torpedo - $184.99
309 Test Record - $169.99
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CRICKET MERCHANT BLACK FRIDAY SALE

2010-11-21T17:22:00.006-06:00

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Does Sachin Tendulkar's bat fit Marylebone Cricket Club regulations?

2010-10-24T18:37:00.003-05:00

Does Sachin Tendulkar's bat fit Marylebone Cricket Club regulations?

According to cricket-supply guru, Harry Solomons, who owns Kingsgrove Sports Centre, which once employed the Waugh brothers, Sachin's bats look wide, but they are regulation width. It's the thick edges that make it look bigger.

The MCC's Laws of Cricket state: (a) The overall length of the bat, when the lower portion of the handle is inserted, shall not be more than 38in/96.5cm; (b) The width of the bat shall not exceed 4.25in/10.8cm at its widest part and (c) Permitted coverings, repair material and toe guards, not exceeding their specified thicknesses, may be additional to the dimensions above.

The Sydney Morning Herald quoted Solomon as saying: "I was having lunch two days ago with the guy who makes his bat. His bats are English willow, with a thick profile, massive edges which he likes, and he also likes his bats to be heavily bowed."

This refers to the curvature of the face of the bat. They are also heavy, a result of having to share a full-sized bat with his brother when he was a kid.

"When he was with [previous bat sponsor] MRF his bats were close to three pounds," Solomons said.

To put that in context, the bat used by 193cm West Indies great Clive Lloyd - who was renowned for using a gigantic heavy bat - weighed 3 pounds, 4 ounces. Tendulkar is 165cm.

"Now he's gone a little bit lighter. But he still likes a big, thick, heavy bat, much heavier than, say, Ponting's bat." The bat Tendulkar uses now is 2lb 12oz.

It's not easy getting the facts about Tendulkar's bats because just about everyone claims they are the great man's official supplier.

"A lot of manufacturers give him handmade bats because it looks good for them to say they made a bat for Tendulkar," Solomons said. "He gets inundated - and then gives them away to poor kids."

For the record, Tendulkar signed a deal with Adidas last year.

The SG factory in India makes his bats. The bats are available in Australia, known as the Sachin Tendulkar Master Blaster Elite and retail for about 650 dollars.

Read more: The secret behind Sachin's magical bat! - The Times of India

WHOLESALE CLEARANCE SALE - NAPERVILLE, IL

2010-09-30T13:48:00.002-05:00

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Offer not valid for online purchase and is only valid for Naperville, IL location. We will not ship customer will have to come in person to purchase.

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Pakistan flood victims await help

2010-09-02T11:27:00.004-05:00

Cricket Merchant is urging with all heart to Donate Red Cross for Pakistan Relief and Development

SAD NEWS - MWC[MCC] Tragedy about a cricket player playing in Detroit Cricket League

2010-07-20T15:17:00.001-05:00

OUR GRIEF AND CONDOLENCES - CRICKET MERCHANT LLC

From: Vijay Vakulabharanam
Let me put the whole incident in sequential manner.

After 12 overs, the Captain of the fielding side informed that Muthu is dehydrated and wants to get some water. I said OK and waited for him to return
after the short break. But he took a minute extra which forced me to continue with the game since we were running behind schedule. I informed the same thing to the bowler that he can't enter in to the field in between the over to which bowler agreed and we resumed the play. Immediately after one or two balls Muthu wanted to return to the field, but I said after the over. As per the rules of the game we need to have a drinks break after every 14 overs. But I called
drinks break after 13 overs since on the last delivery of the over a wicket fell and my intention was to make some time in the change of batsmen.

After the stipulated 10 mins drinks break, I asked the teams to get on to the field. At that time one of the player from the fielding team informed me that
Muthu was having chest pain extending to left arm and also nausea sensation and another player will be taking him to hospital. I advised instead of taking him
to hospital call 911 which will give him immediate medical attention which may not be possible when you take Muthu to hospital. In mean time Muthu informed
that he is feeling better and one of his teammate gave him Aspirin 80mg (kids dose), 3 pills and also advised him to eat a banana. He ate the banana and the
pills. After taking confirmation from him that he is OK, we resume the play advising him to sit on bench.

As the 14th over progressed Muthu was walking from bench to car, talking on the phone etc. Some of his team mates were asking him if he was OK and he was
saying, he is OK. At the end of the 14th over when we were switching sides Muthu suddenly shouted for help and fell down on the ground.

Immediately, I called 911 and every player rushed to him to see what happened. He was on the ground breathing heavily and lying on the ground. Every body was in panic situation and did not know what to do. There were couple of medically trained persons in the form of physical therapist, they tried call out his name
and tried to make him bring into conscious and few talking to 911 giving directions of the ground ( you know how the ground does not a house address, it
has only cross streets and players go there based on exp). Mean time Muthu was unable to breathe freely and there were large intervals between his exhale and inhale cycles, which we could notice that there was no movements of stomach area. He was also sticking his tongue out. Everybody was talking about CPR but nobody could remember the procedure in that panic state, even the trained physical therapists. (So basically no CPR provided to Muthu). So may be after a
minute Muthu stopped breathing and stuck his tongue just out and everybody could realize that he stopped breathing.

The ambulance arrived within 5 mins from the time we made a call. The para medic staff arrived and tried to stroke his heart and they found no response. They
shifter him to the ambulance and not sure what they did inside for about 15 mins as no one was allowed inside. Finally they said they could not revive his
breathe so shifting to hospital and we asked to follow the ambulance to the close by hospital Mclaren Hospital in Flint.

All the players were dumb stuck, agreed to call of the game and proceed to hospital.

At the hospital we were kept waiting for more than an hour without any update (as per law only the close family members would be informed by the hospital
staff). In mean time his wife was informed about the situation and she was driven to the hospital by Muthu's friend. Later he was pronounced dead due to
heat stroke resulting in cardiac arrest.

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Later when players were discussing at the hospital about the entire incident, found that he was boozing on Friday night, did not drink much but had 3 or 4
beers, skipped his breakfast. He was also on medication for high Blood Pressure, had a family history of diabetes (could on the border himself though not diagnosed as he was a bulky personality) . He also bowled 2 overs before he complained of pain and dehydration.

In my observation- - Never booze on the night before the game because the it can accelerate your dehydration (in this kind of weather). Do not skip your meals, keep yourself fully hydrated. Never hesitate to call 911 even for a small cause (even in regular scenarios). I know it is hard to remember the CPR procedure but would recommend every one to be aware how it should be performed on others as
well as on self. Do not think because of your age nothing serious would happen to you, as Muthu was only 35 yrs. Anything can happen to anyone at anytime and at any age.

You can add your views on the incident and create more awareness among the
players.

Naperville Cricket

2010-07-01T15:41:00.000-05:00

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Abhijit Joshi - Painswick CC Gloucestershire, UK

2010-06-21T12:02:00.002-05:00

USA Cricket’s Under-19 player Abhijit Chidambar Joshi, recently signed with the United Kingdom’s Painswick Cricket Club in the Gloucestershire and has already established himself as the club’s top scorer. Joshi, who will turn 18 this October, is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler. He scored a massive 147 runs (18x4s, 7x6s) against Gloucester Harlequins last Wednesday, June 16. Painswick went on to win the match by 77 runs.

The Bangalore, India-born USA batsman is the son of Chidambar Joshi, Youth Cricket Coordinator of the Central East region of USA Cricket.
An All-America cricketer, Joshi has represented the USA at the Under-15 and Under-19 levels. Earlier this year he was part of the USA’s Under-19 World Cup squad in New Zealand. According to Painswick’s skipper Wayne Neville, commenting soon after Joshi signed with the club, "I read about him on a website where he said he was keen to play as much cricket as possible, so we contributed to his air fare to bring him over. He's certainly got pedigree, having played for the USA in the Under-19 World Cup, so it will be interesting to see how he goes. Apparently he's a useful spin bowler as well as an opening batsman. It could be an exciting signing."
And exciting it has been. In nine innings so for Painswick, Abhijit Joshi has scored 440 runs at an average of 48.89, recording 24.93% of his teams total run tally, an excellent contribution indeed. The youngster has two half-centuries and a couple of innings where he fell just shy of a 50 or another century.

In Joshi’s top five innings for Painswick Cricket Club, he has recorded scores of 147 (18x4s, 7x6s) vs. Gloucester Harlequins CC Midweek XI, 85 (6x4s, 1x6) vs. Frocester – Friendly XI, 55 vs. Old Down CC’s Under-17, 49 (7x4s) vs. Walls Crescent CC Midweek XI, and 48 vs. Redmarley CC – 1st XI. With a batting strike rate of over 200% Joshi also ranks in Painswick’s bowling line-up at number eight, with figures of 26.1-2-131-9 at an average of 14.56 per and best bowling figures of 3 for 9.
No stranger to big innings, Joshi struck 122 in an inning last July against Naper United in the Central East Region of USA Cricket, and has match figures of 5 for 7 at the Under-15 level bowling for the Central East Region vs. New York Region in a USA Cricket inter-regional national tournament.
The aspiring business engineering student and cricketer has been accepted at Birmingham University in the United Kingdom; however, a decision has not yet been made regarding whether he will attend college in the USA or the UK.
The Waubonsie Valley High School, Illinois graduate admires Test cricket star Rahul Dravid, and states, "Family is very important to me. They are the ones that will be with me for the rest of my life. I can do anything for them."
The senior Joshi, said his son was enjoying cricket in a caring and nurturing environment in the UK, adding “There is a lot of competition there (UK) too, but a very healthy one. Abhijit says he is learning a lot from all of his teammates, coach and hosts both about the culture, people, pitches and the game.”
The experience being gained in the UK by the young cricketer should prove invaluable because he has been playing on all-turf wickets, many of them first-class pitches. Abhijit’s dad said “Now that he has played on turf wickets in the UK, West Indies, Bermuda, India, New Zealand, and Canada, as well as turf, Astroturf and matting in the USA, I am sure it is enriching his experience as a cricketer and a human being. I hope that he gets his due chance to serve US cricket under a similar nurturing and caring atmosphere.”

Chicago Cricket - 2010

2010-06-20T09:19:00.001-05:00

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Cricket Merchant Tennis heavy Ball

2010-06-16T15:27:00.005-05:00

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Sachin Tendulkar - 'The hero India was looking for'

2010-06-11T11:45:00.002-05:00

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CAD vs. USA - USA Emerge ICC Americas 2010 T20 Champions

2010-06-08T23:53:00.000-05:00

BoomBoom Official Kit Supplier to the Pakistan Cricket Board

2010-06-08T23:32:00.001-05:00

BoomBoom Official Kit Supplier to the Pakistan Cricket Board
by Pakistan Cricket Board
DateLine: 19th April 2010

Media Release - 19 April 2010

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) introduced BoomBoom, a new high quality brand in the international cricket equipment market, as their official Kit Sponsor at a Press Conference today. Mr. Wasim Bari, Chief Operating Officer PCB and Mr Ali Ehsan, Managing Director of BoomBoom announced this at a Press Conference here at Gaddafi Stadium.

Talking to media on this occasion, Mr. Bari Said:

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome BoomBoom as our official Kit Sponsors. BoomBoom is rapidly emerging as a major brand internationally and we feel that our relationship with them will be a mutually beneficial business decision. Entering into a partnership with a company which shares our values and of a growing stature has long-term benefits for both sides. We look forward to have its logo adorn our kits starting with the tour of England this summer and welcome them as partners of Pakistan Cricket Board."

BoomBoom, has won the contract to be the new official kit supplier to the Pakistan cricket team for two years with an option for renewal on both sides.

Commenting on the deal, Mr. Ali Ehsan, Managing Director of BoomBoom, said

"We are very excited to be awarded the contract to be the official kit supplier to the Pakistan cricket team. PCB is a big name and we are looking at this opportunity as a challenge to prove our dedication with the game of cricket. We hope to match the expectation PCB have from us and eagerly anticipate seeing the team playing in England this summer with our new kit.

BoomBoom is a new, big hitting, international cricket brand with a strong and distinct ‘Freedom to Play’ philosophy".

Mr Zahid Soorty, Chief Executive of BoomBoom, explained that:

"Our commitment to cricket in Pakistan runs well beyond being the PCB’s official kit supplier, and we’re looking forward to developing cricket at grassroots level in Pakistan, working in collaboration with the PCB and using the experience of ex-cricketers. We have ambitious plans to launch a BoomBoom Academy in Karachi in the summer of 2010, and this initiative will be developed in other cities in Pakistan during the following six months".

Media Department

(Article: Copyright © 2010 Pakistan Cricket Board)

'The ICC should look at USA for their events in the future'

2010-06-01T11:31:00.001-05:00

Don Lockerbie and Haroon Lorgat speak to Harsha Bhogle and Jamie Alter about the future of cricket in the USA

The Art of Bat Making - Gunn & Moore - Part 1-5

2010-05-31T15:01:00.001-05:00

Gunn and Moore - 2010 Proud

2010-05-31T14:57:00.002-05:00

Congratulation to Henry Wardley

2010-05-27T20:54:00.001-05:00

Cricket Merchant Congratulates Henry Wardley for his achievement and to become the only batsman to score 237 in USA League’s competitions

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American Red Cross Fundraisers

2010-03-22T22:40:00.001-05:00

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Amit Joshi with Dave Whatmore

2010-02-23T11:08:00.002-06:00

Gray-Nicolls Factory Refurbished Cricket Bat

2010-02-21T22:12:00.007-06:00

Click to Check our stock for Gray-Nicolls Factory Refurbished Cricket Bat: or visit us at http://www.cricketmerchant.com/ and see our SALE section. All refurbished bat at bargain price for $129.99 only, may cost $300.00 and above if you buy new.

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Cricket Merchant web Analytics

2010-02-20T23:20:00.002-06:00

Cricket Merchant web Analytics

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2010-02-10T20:58:00.001-06:00

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2009-12-17T09:20:00.001-06:00

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India Vs Sri-Lanka 1st One Day International.

2009-12-14T21:51:00.000-06:00

Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara has won the toss and chosen to field first in the 1st One Day International.

Serena Wields More Than a Racquet

2009-12-02T11:06:00.002-06:00

World tennis superstar Serena Williams receives a commemorative bat from Gayle Alleyne

Indianapolis Cricket Ground Design

2009-12-01T19:59:00.000-06:00

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21-Year Old Cricketer Slain in Texas Park

2009-12-01T16:34:00.002-06:00

Cricket Merchant condemns the brutal stabbing death of an aspiring young cricketer in Allen, TX.

Agha Faran Khan, 21 was brutally stabbed to death in a park where he often practiced cricket. A graduate of Allen High School and a student at Collin County Community College, Faran played for Nortex Cricket Club in the North Texas Cricket Association league.

USACA Secretary John Aaron, commenting on the brutal slaying of the young cricketer, said, “Our hearts go out to Faran’s family, as the entire cricket community mourns the loss of one of its own, in such a horrific manner.”

First Vice President Nabeel Ahmed stated, “I am extremely sorry and disturbed with the news that we have lost a young promising cricket star. I know the whole cricket community of Texas and the rest of the USA are very much saddened by this act of violence,” adding, “I cannot believe what happened to this young cricketer. I condemn this crime and pray to God to give his family peace, and that Faran's sole may rest in peace in paradise.”

According to Allen, TX police two persons have been arrested and charged in connection with the murder. Richard Hughes, 18, and Jefferson Medina-Diaz, 21 have been charged with the young cricketer’s death at Ford Park, in Allen, TX, and are each being held on $200,000 bond.

Group A - Ranji Trophy Match

2009-12-01T16:25:00.001-06:00

A horrendous batting display from Gujarat meant Railways held sway during their encounter in Valsad.

India aim for top spot in Tests

2009-12-01T15:25:00.000-06:00

India aim for top spot in Tests at the designed to be the Lord's of India

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Cricket Merchant Sponsors USACA Western Conference Tournament 2009

2009-08-13T22:04:00.020-05:00

D. K. Joshi presenting Cricket Merchant sponsored GM Hero bat to Man of the Series Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar also bagged the Best Batsman of the Tournament award

Akhil Pathan receives Best Bowler of the Tournament award additional to his two previous Man of The Match awards (Two 5 Wicket).

Western Conference Champions Trophy being handed to Vice Captain of Central East Amit Kumar by Nabeel Ahmed

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Faisal Iqbal with Abhijit Joshi

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2008-06-08T11:47:00.002-05:00

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2008-06-08T11:26:00.001-05:00

A gutsy strokeplayer with a sound defence and an attitude to boot, Faisal Iqbal is an exciting middle-order prospect for Pakistan. A prolific performer at junior level, Iqbal's elevation into the Test team was criticised on ground of nepotism - he is Javed Miandad's nephew. But he demonstrated that he was worth that Test cap with an aggressive counter-attacking 83 off 85 balls in the first Test against Australia in Colombo in 2002-03. He was particularly impressive against Shane Warne, using his feet superbly to seize the momentum for Pakistan, and he did it all with a swagger that was refreshingly reminiscent of his uncle. He couldn't repeat his performance in the rest of that series, or in the two Tests he played in South Africa in 2002-03.
A hiatus followed from the national side though he remained a performer at domestic level. It seems to have finally paid off when in 2005-06, on the back of an astonishingly successful domestic season, Iqbal was called up to play for Pakistan against India in his hometown of Karachi, as a replacement for the injured Inzamam-ul-Haq. A failure in the first innings meant pressure in the second was plentiful; it didn't seem to affect him as with some assured, trademark backfoot play and composed defence, he scored an attractive maiden Test hundred, eventually assuring Pakistan a comfortable win. He got another opportunity in the very next Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo and didn't disappoint; if his previous noteworthy innings had been attacking ones, here was a good, honest rearguard, as his 60 helped Pakistan see off Murali on the last day to secure an honourable draw. Soon after, at Lord's, he was called on to display similar traits to eke out another battling last-day draw.
Opportunities will continue to be present for Faisal, especially since the retirement of Inzamam and selectors looking for a long-term replacement.
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Faisal Iqbal with Nipun Joshi
Faisal Iqbal with Irfan Aziz

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