…OSCL dedicates tournaments to former president Ramcharran

UNBEATEN Leguan Warriors maintained their 100 per cent record, carting off the Ontario Softball Cricket League (OSCL) Division B 15-over crown, when they inflicted a resounding 90-run victory over Ramblers in last Saturday’s final, played at Ellesmere Number 2 ground, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.

In a lopsided affair, Ramblers proved no match for the well-oiled Leguan Warriors outfit who raced to a challenging 176 for five in their allotted 15 overs before limiting their hapless opponents to 86 for eight when their 15 overs expired.

Apart from the first four overs, when Ramblers were able to somewhat restrict Leguan Warriors to 38 for three, the rest of the innings proved a nightmare for the Ramblers attack.

Left-handed opener Krishna Deosarran plundered four fours and seven huge sixes off a mere 35 balls while sharing an even century fourth wicket partnership with Faoud Mohamed whose 46 off 36 balls was decorated with two fours and four sixes. Lall “Dingo” Singh, who caused the early damage, finished with the impressive figures of three for 16 from his three overs.

Ramblers, in reply, huffed and puffed their way to 86 for eight when their 15 overs expired with Kenrick Shivrattan being the lone standout with 23 off 17 balls, hitting three fours and a six. Kamal Khan ended with three for 10 and Javed Gaznabie two for eight.

At the presentation ceremony, which followed, both the winners and runners-up teams received trophies. The respective Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards went to Faoud Mohamed of Leguan and Lall “Dingo” of Ramblers.

Leguan Warriors are also assured of the regular season title, having won all seven of their matches to date. They will be aiming for a clean sweep of the Division B titles, having the T10 and T20 knockout titles in their sight.

Both the A and B divisions T-15 tournaments were dedicated to former OSCL long-standing President Albert Ramcharran, who OSCL President Shiv Persaud pointed out, played an integral part in the promotion of the grassroot game in Canada. (Frederick Halley)