Rest of World level series against Asia at ACG
Rest of World level series against Asia at ACG
CRICKET: Phuket cricket fans enjoyed the second match in a tri-series event featuring an Asia select XI taking on a Rest of the World (ROW) select XI at the ACG last Sunday (Jan 10).
Wednesday 13 January 2021, 08:45AM
Justin Swart drives for his 50 during ROW’s victory over Asia on Sunday at the ACG. Photo: Neil Quail
Samir Khan goes for another boundary on his way to a 52 against ROW last Sunday (Jan 10) at the ACG. Photo: Neil Quail
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Following on from last week’s opening clash, when Asia ran out deserved victors by 23 runs, both teams rang in several changes to their squads, with ROW suffering the loss of captain Jason Robertson through a shoulder injury, but were buoyed by the return of Paddy Ledboer and the introduction of former Patong player Justin Swart from Bangkok side, the Southerners, while Asia’s alternates included Sunny Surender and Waseem Musa.
Asia Win New Year Opener At ACG
Asia Win New Year Opener At ACG
CRICKET: Phuket’s 2021 cricket calendar was kick-started last Sunday (Jan 3) with an Asia select XI taking on a Rest of the World (ROW) select XI in a 35-over match at the ACG.
Friday 8 January 2021, 08:30AM
Seemant Raju in action for the Asia select XI team last Sunday (Jan 3) at the ACG. Photo: Neil Quail
Asia select XI’s Imtiyaz Mushtaq eyes up a drive on his way to 58 and victory against a ROW select XI at the ACG last Sunday (Jan 3). Photo: Neil Quail
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Chosen from several local teams, players whom would normally face each other as rivals, came together in order to represent either Asia or ROW in a traditional annual event held at the island’s home of cricket.