Showing posts with label Cricket. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cricket. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 18

Million Dollar Baby:3


Prateek Ratnakar

Cricket

I was introduced to the game as a 8 year old kid. It was my mother who took most interest in this great game and forced me to join the Naqvi Cricket Academy in 98-99 season and I rose quickly to captain the team.

My career till now, spanning 10 years has been very satisfying. I have played club cricket in all levels and also led the school school cricket team. I have played Board trophy CK Nayadu and also represented my district in U-14, U-17 and the state in U-17. One of the highlights of my career was when I got selected to tour Pakistan (Lahore).

I also hold the record for winning the Best Batsman award given by Lucknow CA for five consecutive times staring from 99-00 season.

My other achievements include Cricketer of the year award in 2000-01 and best fielder award in Pakistan.Last year Spardha was really memorable for me with me winning the Best Batsman and also 2 man of the match awards including my debut as well as the finals.

In the IT team, I idolize Kapil Bhushan Srivastav. He was a great leader and took the game to new heights in IT.My all time favourites include Michael Hussey, Dravid, Sehwag and of course Sachin- the Batting Maestro.

I follow the motto “Respect the Game .The world will respect you. Dedication does matter.”

Tuesday, February 3

Happy Days:2


In the 2nd part of our regular column ‘HAPPY DAYS’ we are going to flashbacks in the life of Ankit Singhai, from Mechanical Dept., batch of ’07. He was the captain of IT cricket team and an inspirational bowler.

Excerpts from a telephonic interview-
About his present job and place
I am presently working in Maruti Suzuki, Gurgaon.

Regarding his involvement in sports other than cricket
I was an enthusiastic footballer too and regularly participated in inter-hostel Adel memorial.
About making a balance between studies and cricket
Well, it’s all about commitment of the individual. If you are dedicated to the game you will easily find time for both.

On his accomplishments
In the 2nd year I was adjudged the best bowler in Spardha for taking 12 wickets in 3 matches. I was also chosen to represent the university but couldn’t do so because of the semester exams. In the 4th year IT BHU cricket team reached the finals of the IIT Kanpur sports fest-Udghosh under my captaincy. I played an instrumental role in getting the wall around the cricket ground built.

On changes in the sports culture during the four years
When I was in the first year the cricket team was flooded with senior players(mostly from the 3rd and the 4th year)but as time passed by more and more 1st and 2nd yearites started getting into the team and the standard of cricket went up notches. In 1st year, I remember, the crowd gathered in huge numbers and the numbers rapidly shrank in the following years.

On his current participation in sports
Yes, I play for my company’s team.

On his happiest moment
When I took 5 wickets in 3 overs in Spardha semifinal in 2nd year. Also, when I contributed significantly in my team’s victory in two consecutive matches in Kanpur.

Message
Keep the spirits high and try to participate actively.

Interviewed by:Chinmay,Akash

Wednesday, January 14

Raining Prizes….Phew

The ebullient atmosphere at Rajputana ground turn into scenes of laughter as administrators joined in the pursuit of glorifying the winners by announcing personal cash rewards.

The occasion was the prize distribution ceremony of Inter Hostel Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament hosted under flood light. The act began when the Director Of Agricultural Institute announced a cash reward of Rs. 1000 for SRK hostel guys, the winner of tournament. Seeing this noble deed, Dean of Student Prof.S.K.Sharma stood as saviour of girls and announced the cash reward of Rs 1000 for Triveni Hostel, the girls champ.

The barsaat didn’t end here, rather joined by Warden of Management Institute who too announced a prize of Rs 1000 for FMS team, the runner up. This was truly an act of encouragement and support from administrators end and hats off to them for this.

Finally, when the ceremony ended it was Naare Baazi time with SRK guys shouting “Desh Ka Culture, Agriculture”


Aishwarya Agrawal