Goa’s Ambey Parwatkar continue his cricketing journey at 7 nations Caribbean Mini World Cup Masters tournament in Barbados

 

Goa’s Ambey Parwatkar continue his cricketing journey at 7 nations Caribbean Mini World Cup Masters tournament in Barbados

Goan cricketer Ambey represented UAE, for  upcoming MASTERs World Cup in 2023 to be held in South Africa

UAE finshed fourth in the eight-nation tournament which included an Indian team

Doha Qatar: There is no stopping for Goa’s former Ranji trophy Ambey Parwatkar who continues to excel on the cricket field this time at the 7 nations Caribbean Mini World Cup Masters tournament played at Barbados.

Representing UAE, at age 50 Ambey is part of the team which has made the semi-finals of the tournament which will take place on November 9 against the United States of America which was washed off and UAE had to finish fourth with USA qualifying for the final based on their group stage performance.

In the other semis West Indies (Barbados) vs England match was also washed off due to rain.

Of the other teams taking part, favorites India, West indies (Trinidad) failed to make the knockouts. They will play for the plate positions along with Canada and Wales.

Ambey has been playing cricket for the last 37 years of cricket playing 16 first class games for Goa, Mumbai and for UAE national team.

He played for four first class teams in India, UAE and in South Africa and the honor of playing the game in England, UAE, Nepal, Australia, Oman, Pakistan, Holland, Kenya, Iran, Belgium, South Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia and Barbados besides India.

He has also been International Match Referee, consultant coach, junior selector and is also a content creator with his own YouTube channel and written a few books.

In Barbados, Ambey bowled a tidy spell against West Indies of 7.0.13.1 and scored the winning runs staying Unbeaten on 4 in a low scoring rain reduced game UAE 145 for 8 in 33.3 overs winning against West Indies 144 for 8 in 34 overs.

Earlier, UAE's Match Against England was washed off. In Their last league game against Canada, UAE batted first and scored only 95 all out in 33.3 overs, but fought hard before ending up on the losing side with Canada beating UAE by 4 wickets with 3 overs to spare. Ambey again with his mystery spin bowled exceptionally well in power play with the new ball 7.2.10.1 Nothing stopped UAE from qualifying into the semis.

Ambey, who is working in Dubai for last 30 years as a Division Manager for leading Indian company Yogi Group has played cricket in 15 countries is also shortlisted in 20 probable for the UAE Team for  upcoming MASTERs World Cup in 2023 to be held in South Africa . 

 

Goan World Cup 2022: Forca Mumbai (Senegal) win Goan World Cup in Qatar

Goan World Cup 2022: Forca Mumbai (Senegal) win Goan World Cup in Qatar

 

 

Doha, Qatar: Forca Mumbai (Senegal) won the 5-Aside Goan World Cup 2022 organised by Goan Boyz Qatar which was held recently at Al Jazeera school Ground Abu Hamour.

In the final Forca Mumbai defeated Ghana FC Bombay 3-2 in the penalty shootout.

At the end of the normal period of play the teams were locked goalless.

In the tiebreaker, Senegal goalkeeper Craig D’Souza came up with a brilliant save to clinch the winner’s trophy for his team. Craig (Senegal GK) was also awarded the Golden Gloves. Golden Boot was jointly awarded to Shaher and Naheel (Ghana).

Runners trophy and medals were presented to Ghana and the winner's trophy and medal and cash prize was awarded to the winners (Senegal) team.

Six teams took part in the event namely: Senegal Forca Mumbai, Spain FC, Croatia De Calangute, Ghana FC Bombay, Argentina Weekend warriors and Brazil St Sabastian.

In the tie-breaker for couples, the husband and wife combination of Jaselbek and Lui Fernandes  got the better of Savio and Sabina. Both the finalists were given trophies and medals.

The event turned out to be an all-family entertainment event with a lot of spot prizes given away by organizers for children and adults.

 

“We Goan Boyz Qatar wanted to bring our fellow Goans together and celebrate the World Cup that

will happen in Qatar 2022 from November 20 by organizing the tournament. The intention was to bring the Goan community together on the football pitch and mix it with other games and quiz competitions,” said Collin Fernandes.

 

The objective of the organizers was served with a huge turnout for the tournament which included children and women.

The Organizers had a special thanks for Donald Pereira, Mario Fernandes (DJ), Carvalho, Pires and grandchildren, Jeronimo Dsouza, Ronald (Siolim), Morgan Fernandes, and many well-wishers.  

Collin Fernandes gave the vote of thanks and also thanked Edrly Rebello and Morgan Viegas for all the support towards the tournament and helping to organize the tournament.

He also said a much bigger Gulf Cup is on the cards in February and he is looking for sponsors.