Naveed Khan
Major Teams: Gulberg Gymkhana, Washington University, Nashville Cricket Club.

Right Hand Bat, Right Arm Medium

Naveed Khan along with others started this club a few years ago. He is the President and captain of the club. He is known for bowling medium-pace cutters off just six paces that many batsmen find impossible to score from. His performance against Nashville Occasionals Cricket Club in the 2004 season with the figures of 3 for 24 when he single handedly ripped the heart out of the middle order was his best performance to date. He’s got the potential of being a regular bowler in the side and the stats to back the claim. But he seemed to have under utilized himself in 2004. Out in the field he is one of the safest hands and can brag about not dropping a single catch in the 2004 season.

Mohammed Qandeel
Nashville Cricket Club.

Right Hand Bat, Slow Right Arm Orthodox

Qandeel, or Candy as he is more popularly known amongst his teammates, is one of the finest cricketers in the Club. He has the second highest total in the club for the 2004 season and top scored a magnificent unbeaten 70 against German Town Cricket Club. He plays shots all around the ground and is especially strong off his legs, and unleashes ferocious pulls and lofted drives. His most memorable innings came during the 2003 NOCC Trophy when he spearheaded the assault on Nashville Occasionals by hitting towering sixes managed to get 58 runs in the last 4 overs of the innings. His performance won him the batsman of the year award in 2003. He is lethal against any attack, although this aggression can be his undoing.

Hunain Shaikh
Major Teams: Flushing Cricket Club, International Cricket Club, Dayton Cricket Club, Nashville Cricket Club.

Right Hand Bat, Right Arm Leg Break, Wicketkeeper

While his heavy bat sends the ball arcing to all parts of the field, he is introspective by nature. A gentle giant if you will. Generally a placid and undemonstrative man, Hunain nailed down the crucial No. 3 position in the Nashville Cricket Club batting order after a number of players were tried and discarded. He is a strong man with powerful shoulders and a deep chest and he possesses a wide array of attacking strokes. To add to all this, he is a fine slip fielder and a stand by wicketkeeper. Humain was NCC’s great big hope, until his 2004 season was cut short by a cruel back injury during the match with NOCC. He returned towards the end of the season and played in the 2004 Australian Festival Cricket Championship.

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Tariq Ahmad
Major Teams: Aitchison College, Habib Bank AG Zurich, Southern New Hampshire Cricket Association, Nashville Cricket Club.

Right Hand Bat, Right Arm Fast

They know him well in Nashville. He’s trouble … not in a bad way. At his best he is any batsman’s worst nightmare with his toe crushing in-swinging yorkers and short-pitched deliveries lifting off of good length. With an upright side on action, he can move the ball off the wicket and in the air with blistering pace. With a height of 6’ 4” he is a lethal combination of power and precision that can intimidate best of players. After being crowned the best bowler in 2003 season, he channeled his enormous resources in the 2004 Australian Festival Cricket Championship when he blitzed the opposition with a spell of 2 for 8 that all but won the Cup for Nashville Cricket Club. He bowled a spectacular last over by comprehensively uprooting the stumps of 2 batsmen in successive balls while restricting them from scoring 5 runs off the last 2 balls. However, his batting lacked the aggression and passion that was seen in 2003.

Rakesh Berry
Major Teams: Nashville Cricket Club.

Right Hand Bat, Slow Right Arm Off Break

Rocky is a top order batsman and opens the innings for Nashville Cricket Club. His best performance came against German Town Cricket Club when he scored 54 runs. His ability to dominate the bowling could clearly be seen in Australian Festival Cricket Championship when he struck the ball for flat sixes and glorious cover drives. His performance won him the runner up MVP. He has all the shots in the book. Sometimes he can lack discipline on the field but with a willow between his palms he is suddenly galvanized. He is also a very capable spin bowler and has the capability of bringing a break through when his side needs the most.

Dawood Dabar
Major Teams: Nashville Cricket Club.

Right Hand Bat, Right Arm Medium

Born with cricket in his blood, Dawood acquired the passion for the game in Britain. The conditions suited him well as he soon became a leading batsman for an English county and played with the world’s best. Even though he suffered in the 2004 season due to some bad umpiring decisions, he plans to make a comeback in 2005. His technique and determination are unsurpassed. His experience in the game and international exposure make him a great asset for years to come. Dawood can also upset the best of batsmen with his medium pace leg cutters.

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