2nd Faculty Medics vs LF1 MedSoc Preview

Well they do not come bigger than this and i’m not talking about the India Pakistan World Cup 2011 semi final next Wednesday. This is the one on the cusps of every lip in both faculties, the inaugural interfaculty match. Rhys’ men line up against Dev’s giants, and aside from all the internal politics and banter, the game is shaping up to fulfil the expected hype.

 

LF1 MedSoc

Led by inspirational skipper, Rhys Osbourne, they are hard drilled unit, full of the vibrance and the combative spirit of youth, and the edgy nous of older stalwarts.

 

Unfortunately, they finished 5th in the Players league of the CMKS indoor tournament, which means that they will be playing exclusively for pride.

 

Current form: WWWLL

 

Player Profiles

Rhys O

Arguably, LF1 MedSoc’s best player, very technically gifted, with a huge array of shots in his armoury. As captain, has very astute field placings.

 

Opening bat    (RHB)

Off spinner      (OB)

Strengths         Good temperament

Weakness        Has injured his shoulder, so won’t be playing

 

If he were an ice cream flavour:         Vanilla-  Reliable, never can go wrong

Hassan Bhojani

Unorthodox player, has been known to throw games for personal benefit. Bowling action has been referred to the ICC for dubious nature.

 

Opening bat (RHB)

Off spinner (OB)

Strengths                                             Slogging

Nighat

Weakness                                            Cannot call loud enough when running between wickets

 

If he were an ice cream flavour:         Pistachio- green says it all

 

Hasan Abu Baker

Steady stalwart, has seen it all. No situation can phase him.

 

Middle order (RHB)

Seamer (MF)

Strengths         Height

Weakness        Wearing brothers cricket whites may lead to dysfunctional sperms

 

If he were an ice cream flavour:         Chocolate- always a winner

 

Shacheesh Sinha

Vice captain of the squad. Capable of making tough decisions in a heart- beat. Good batsmen and zippy bowler

 

Middle order (RHB)

Seamer (FM)

Strengths         Roti making

Weakness        Too much attention to fine detail

 

If he were an ice cream flavour:         Screwball

Govind Sharma

Punjabi by name; Punjabi by nature; British by paper, but this Sher thinks he’s Hard Kaur. Useful player, more than capable with the ball and bat.

 

Middle order (RHB)

Seamer (MF)

Strengths         Fiery temperament

Weakness        Height

 

If he were an ice cream flavour:         Mango- thinks it’s exotic but it’s found pretty much in every shop

Harpal Singh

Loopy spinner. Could be potentially lethal on the right surface.

 

Middle order (RHB)

Off spinner (OB)

Strengths         super slow bowling

Weakness        Certain Panjabi girls… or just the one!

 

If he were an ice cream flavour:         Protein shake flavoured- low on carbs

 

Probable line up:

S Sinha; R Patel; H Baker; H Bhojani; K Dasan; H Singh

 

2nd Fac Medics

Led by the old timer Dev Patel, they are a more than useful group, packed with a variety in bowling and classical, technical batsmen and straight out and out batterers.

 

They finished top of the Gentlemen’s league, unbeaten. Although, they are far from the finished article they are well formed and can be deadly on their day

 

Current form: WWWWW

 

Player profiles

Dev Patel

Probably the worst player in both divisions. Lord, knows how he made it this far. Useless tosser, can’t buy a run, and let’s not get into the fielding and bowling. Mean guy in a nice persons body.

 

Opening bat (RHB)

Off spinner (OB)

Strengths         none

Weakness        mostly in the knees, and some other joints, especially in winter

 

If he were an ice cream flavour:         Mint choc chip- refreshing with an element of surprise

 

Mobeen Ellahi

Pacy opening bowler and good lower order batter. More than useful in the field.

 

Lower order (RHB)

Seamer (FM)

Strengths         Awesome cook

Weakness        Spanish girls/ BBM

 

If he were an ice cream flavour:         Caramel- sweet and smooth

 

Kamar Subhani

Firey bowler, classy nudger and nudler. Fairly good in the field.

Lower order (RHB)

Seamer (FM)

Strengths         can bench 120 kg

Weakness        a mirror

 

If he were an ice cream flavour:         Strawberry- chap stick is everything

 

Firas Raheman

Most technically gifted batsmen in the squad. Useful bowler and capable fielder.

 

Opening bat (RHB)

Seamer (FM)

Strengths         Well educated

Weakness        looses concentration too easily

 

If he were an ice cream flavour:         Coconut

 

Waseem Karsan

The joker in the pack. Always with a smile and a story.

 

Middle order (RHB)

Leg spinner (LS)

Strengths         can talk to anyone about anything

Weakness        can talk to anyone about anything

 

If he were an ice cream flavour:         Bubble gum- everyone needs a bit of hubba buuba in their lives

 

Ajinkya Metha

The wicket keeper. Quick hands and cat like reflexes.

 

Middle order (RHB)

Wicket keeper

 

Strengths         hair

Weakness        hairband

 

If he were an ice cream flavour:         Tutti Frutti

 

Probable line up:

D Patel; M Ellahi; W Karsan; S Reddy; A Metha; U Sreedaran

The game promises to be a good one, with a fair supportive turnout from both faculties. What twists and turns will eventuate over the course of 30 overs, who knows. To Sunday then, in the words of Andy Gray “it promises to be a cracker”

 

Chudree Udree

AIMS Sports Correspondent