The Sharks have two full teams ready to get our 2017 Campaign underway this weekend. The 1sts take on newbies Alpha Quashers while the Super 2nds meet up with veterans Fuji Far East. Should be a cracking weekend if the weather holds. [Anton]
8 Sharks enjoyed a beautiful late Feb afternoon at Akai Farm nets, remembering how to play cricket again. Mainly 2nd XIers in attendance but I have to say, early signs look very promising with both bat and ball, Kavin looking particularly deadly with the cherry. [Anton]
Of the 14 players selected to represent Japan in the Men’s 2017 ICC World Cricket League Qualifier in Australia next year, no less than five are Sharks men! Rui, Muneeb, Takady, Marcus and Waki. Congratulations to you all. [Anton]
The Honours page (under the About tab) has been updated showing all of our major award winners this year. Well done everyone and particular congratulations to Dave Lollback on his Life Membership. [Anton]
Congratulations to Taniyama’s Uni XI who wrestled the Chiba Cup away from the Sharks on Saturday, despite some great performances from Pav, CT and Ashley. It was a good match played in a good spirit. Report soon [Anton]
Many thanks to Paul Grant for keeping our Stats in order this season. The final JCL1, JCL2 and T20 Shark Stats are now available through the Statistics tab above. Some fine performances are in there; two tons, some 5fers and a bucketful of 50s. Bravo Sharkies! [Anton]
Seven Sharks honed their batting, bowling, fielding and dropping skills in a useful session at Akai Farm on Saturday. Yu bowled some absolute beauties, Molloy’s drives looked imperious and KB got wet so all in all, a good afternoon’s action. [Anton]
Congratulations to the Sharks own Umpire In Chief Chris Thurgate. He has been selected to Umpire a women’s qualifier in Hong Kong. Enjoy the lovely HK tropical heat CT. [Anton]
The My-Ys, containing a healthy amount of Junior Sharks, overcame a quality Uenomiya HS side to claim the Japan U-19 Trophy on Monday. Congratulations to the players, the Thurgates and to Ishimoto san for organising the whole thing. [Anton]
Our JCL Season ended at the claws of the Tigers this weekend. The 1st XI were defeated on Saturday and the 2nd XI on Sunday. It’s been a great season though with the 1sts finishing top of the League and the 2nds flourishing in JCL2. Otsukare all. [Anton]
