EKL News
September 2024
BOARD NEWS
EKL Presentation Night
The Estonian Cricket Association’s End of Season Presentation Night, sponsored by Monk T1 Restaurant, is an opportunity for us all to come together to celebrate a fantastic year of cricket in Estonia.
Event Details:
Date: 18th October 2024
Venue: Monk T1 Restaurant
Time: 19:30 Onwards
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Entry Fee: 5€
As hosts, we will be serving snacks and finger food, and members can enjoy dinner and drinks at subsidised rates directly from the restaurant’s menu.
This year’s event will be particularly exciting, as we will not only present our usual domestic and international awards, but also the newly introduced EKL Board Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to the development and expansion of cricket in Estonia. We will also have awards where members can vote for their favourite players, moments, and more!
The evening will also feature an open mic/discussion session with the EKL Board members, giving everyone an opportunity to voice their thoughts and ideas while celebrating the achievements of the past year.
We look forward to seeing you all there for a night of celebration, camaraderie, and cricket!
OPERATIONS
Transfer Window
The transfer window is now open, and closes on October 18 at 18:00. Any players wishing to transfer clubs please see the website for more information.
Meeste Siseliiga
The men’s indoor leagues will begin on November 2 and will feature two divisions with 4 teams in each division.
Division 1 will include Tallinn Stallions, Tallinn Hippos, Viking Stars and Tallinn Rising Stars.
Division 2 will include Eesti Tigers, Tallinna KK, Tartu KK and Saaremaa Whales.
DEVELOPMENT
Vienna Autumn Cup
Training continues at Õismäe Gümnaasium every Sunday 11:00 – 13:00 as the team prepares for their first tournament.
Introduction to Cricket Program Tallinn
A new introduction to cricket program will begin on October 13. In Tallinn the courses will be held on Sundays at Nord from 11:00-12:00 for kids 7-12, and 12:30-13:30 for Women and kids 13+.
Introduction to Cricket Program Tartu
A new introduction to cricket program will begin on October 8. In Tartu the courses will be on Tuesdays at Kristjan Jaak Petersoni Gymnasium from 17:30-18:30 for kids 7-12, and 18:30-19:30 for Women and kids 13+.
Tallinn Junior Cricket
Junior cricket sessions continue every Sunday at Õismäe Gümnaasium from 13:00 to 14:00 with coaches Ragne and Dave.
Tartu Junior Cricket
Junior cricket sessions continue every second Wednesday at Kristjan Jaak Petersoni Gümnaasium, from October 16 from 18:00 to 19:30 with coaches Laima and Savio.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
European Cricket Championship
Congratulations to the men’s team, who were runners up in the European Cricket Championship Challenger Division.
Steffan Gooch and Arslan Amjad were in the top 5 run scorers for the tournament, with Steffan scoring 533 runs and Arslan scoring 519.
Kalle Vislapuu and Dave Robson were in the top 5 wicket takers, with Kalle taking 13 wickets and Dave taking 11.
Steffan Gooch, Sahil Chauhan and Kalle Vislapuu were named in the Challenger Division All Star Team.
Game 1: Estonia 197/1 defeated Turkey 60/6 by 137 runs
Game 2: Estonia 124/7 defeated Bulgaria 113/6 by 11 runs
Game 3: Estonia 123/2 defeated Croatia 119/7 by 8 wickets
Game 4: Estonia 76/0 defeated Slovenia 75/4 by 10 wickets
Game 5: Isle Of Man 140/6 defeated Estonia 137/4 by 4 wickets
Game 6: Estonia 151/7 defeated Isle Of Man 148/2 by 3 wickets
Game 7: Isle Of Man 132/5 defeated Estonia 128/5 by 4 runs
Game 8: Isle Of Man 171/2 defeated Estonia 153/5 by 18 runs
Game 9: Greece 148/2 defeated Estonia 144/5 by 8 wickets
Game 10: Estonia 116/2 defeated Czechia 113/4 by 8 wickets
Game 11: Estonia 166/2 defeated Isle Of Man 164/3 by 8 wickets
Game 12: Estonia 159/6 defeated Czechia 119/6 by 40 runs
Game 13: Estonia 173/6 defeated Greece 142/8 by 31 runs
Game 14: Estonia 160/4 defeated Isle Of Man 156/7 by 6 wickets
Game 15: Greece 176/2 defeated Estonia 175/3 by 8 wickets
