Jemimah Rodrigues, Fatima & Sheral clinch awards in Women’s Category of NATRAJ PENS-Mumbai‘s Own Cricket Awards
31st March 2018 was a little step towards making a mark in local cricket, it was a movement in itself where a platform was set out to appreciate all the cricketers at all levels and not just the International stars. It was time to make each and every talent know their worth by recognizing and felicitating their performances.
Mumbai’s Own Cricket Awards by NATRAJ PENS and Cricketgraph ensured even Women’s category of cricket was covered in the awards ceremony as this has been one area which needed equal attention and appreciation.
The illustrious panel consisting of Sir Umesh Patwal (Ex-coach of Afghanistan National team and current coach with Nepal Cricket Team), Mrs. Sangeeta Kamat(MCA Women’s selector) and Sir Nitin Surve( Ex-Ranji Cricketer) ensured the recipients were selected on merit and Women’s category had one name which swept away both the awards and it was none other than the pride of India-Jemimah Rodrigues. The talented all-rounder who is making quite a mark with his blazing batting and wily bowling clinched not only the “Best Batsman’ award but she also won the most popular ‘Women’s Cricketer Award”.
Best Batsman in Women’s Category-
Jemimah Rodrigues (Mumbai U/19 Team)- The Indian sensation amassed over 1532 runs at an average of 65.00+ in 25 matches while she also bagged 23 wkts making her one of the most utility assets to have in the national side as well as for the Mumbai team. What’s more her grace and aggression while batting is nothing but a feast to the eyes while her 202* off mere 163 balls against Saurashtra was nothing but a stuff of pure brilliance. Once she gets going, she scores big and it’s quite evident from her career graph. Even her knocks of 178 & 153 vs Gujarat & Rajasthan were nothing but commendable.
Jemimah also bagged the most popular player cricket award by a massive margin of 1000 votes which is just a testimony to her popularity. She is certainly winning the hearts all over Mumbai as well as India.
1st Runner up Aachal Valanju who has scored 776 runs in 19 matches has also been one consistent batsman who has notched up a lot of fifties this season.
2nd Runner-up Charu Todankar could have given a really tough fight to Jemimah had she played a few more matches. In whatever matches she played, Charu was quite impressive amassing 213 runs in 3 matches while also bagging 4 wkts. Her 80 ball 132 against Salgaonkar Sports Club Team in knock out stage is something which is still fresh in many cricket lovers minds.
Best Bowler in Women’s Category-
Fatima Jaffer has been an exceptional bowler and has had a consistent season so far. She has performed at every level with consistency and her line and length are also improving with every match. With 57 wkts in 26 matches, she definitely stood out amongst all the bowlers.
Janvi Kate was the 1st runner-up bagging 12 wkts in 5 matches. Had she played more matches, she could have given Fatima a tough fight.
Akshi Gaurav who is a genuine wicket taking bowler has given some excellent performances this season and she was the 2nd runner up with 24 wkts in 16 matches.
Best All-Rounder in Women’s Category-
Sheryl Rezario with 286 runs and 12 wkts in 11 matches definitely makes her one of the most utility all-rounders. She possesses the ability to change the game single handedly and has had a good season so far. She rightly clinched the best all-rounder award.
Sayali Satghare was the 1st runner up with 107 runs and 14 wkts making him a strong contender.
Vrushali Bhagat is also one player who has given some great performances and she was the 2nd runner up with 173 runs and 8 wkts.
The winners were presented a certificate by NATARAJ PENS & Cricketgraph, a stunning BR Sports English Willow bat/a box of BR Sports Leather balls alongwith Fast & Up Gift Hamper. It was a wonderful evening and this event certainly raised the stakes of local cricket and took the grassroot level cricket to a recognized level.
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