By John L. AaronOn a day ideally suited for cricket and against the backdrop of the 85-year-old Whitestone bridge that separates the Boroughs of The Bronx and Queens, Atlantis Cricket Club – New York defeated the New York Titans by 33 runs. The action between the two teams was... Read more
Atlantis Launches Early Orbit
John AaronNew YorkNews May 26, 2024
By John L. AaronAppearing in the New York National Cricket League (NYNCL) for the first time, Atlantis Cricket Club (ACC-NY) got off its launch pad with a decisive three-wicket win over 2023 NYNCL champions Queens United Sports Club (QUSC) at Idlewild Cricket Ground in Rosedale, Queens, on May 19.... Read more
Battle for Leaderboard Spots Intensifies
John AaronNew YorkNews August 5, 2023
The Metropolitan Cricket League’s Clement “Busta” Lawrence 40-Overs Premier League’s 2023 season has intensified now that the semi-finals and championship final are in sight.
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By John L. AaronThe 2023 edition of the Metropolitan Cricket League’s Clement “Buster” Lawrence 40-Overs Premier League is winding down with the season playoffs on the horizon, with Westbury Cricket Club maintaining its number one spot on the leaderboard. Atlantis Cricket Club – NY held its number two spot... Read more
By John L. AaronThe New York City-based Rockaway Group of Companies brought cricket excitement to Idlewild Park this past Fourth of July American Independence Day with a double dose of cricket fan excitement, with lots of fireworks from the bats of many. Teaming up with Queens United Sports Club’s... Read more
By John L. AaronWith seasonal cricket comes seasonal showers and hot, humid days. It was no different last Sunday as the Metropolitan Cricket League did everything possible to get in a round of matches across Brooklyn and Long Island in New York. Some bowling was wet, and some bats... Read more
By John Aaron Westbury Cricket Club vs. Villagers Sports ClubWestbury Won by 46 RunsThe most anticipated match of last weekend was the Westbury vs. Villagers at Westbury High School on Long Island. Winning the toss, Villagers elected to bowl on a pitch favored with much better weather than Brooklyn... Read more
Centurions 3, Fivers 1 In Round 3
John AaronNews June 8, 2023
By John L. Aaron Villagers Cricket Club vs. Lucas Sports ClubLucas Shut Out from Entering the VillageWinning the toss and opting to bat first, Villagers posted 318 and lost eight wickets in the allotted 40 overs. The runs came from the bats of Michael Frew, 73 not out off... Read more
By John L. Aaron Round 2Unlike the first round of matches in the 2023 MCL season when the batters dominated the bowlers, the bowlers dominated the second round of the New York Metropolitan Cricket League’s Clement “Busta” Lawrence Premier 40-Overs competition. SUBURBIA vs. SPICE ISLANDBehind the bowling and captaincy... Read more
Lucas Cricket Club vs. Spice Island Cricket ClubSpice Island won by 8 Wickets.Lucas won the toss and batted first at Marine Park in Brooklyn, NY, posting 204 for the loss of nine wickets, with Akeem Charles contributing 107 of the 204 clicks on the board and off just 80... Read more
