DYCL Knights

Extremely proud to announce that Ali Samad and Ali Sheik (15 yrs old) have been selected for the next phase of US men's cricket trials. We thank our coaches for identifying the talent in these players and giving them the best training for them to excel in batting, bowling and fielding. We thank our coach Mark Demos for training them and making them strong physically and mentally. We like to thank the entire Dallas Cricket League community for supporting these players. Let's all wish them best of luck for the trials and their future cricketing goals

A gritty inning by Ali Sheikh at the top scoring 77 in a tough situation under the cold weather of low 40s wins him back to back man of the match award in the premier league. He was supported well by his not so senior partner Ali Samad. The Knights once again showed their determination to win the game and compete at the highest level. Good fielding and bowling by Burhaan Nadeem brought the team to the last one over battle, with 10 runs required by the opponents and one wicket in hand. Abhiram Valisammagari handled the pressure well, the first ball went for 4, the second one for a couple and 2 singles on 3rd and 4th ball. With one run to win in 2 balls, Abhiram stops the batsman's drive diving to his right and then hits the non-striker's stumps to get the last wicket. The team wins by 6 wickets as they lost only 4 wickets. The 4 Knights were playing for DFW Scorpions in the premier-league, under the captaincy of Ali Samad