EKL News
November 2024
BOARD NEWS
Awards Night
The recent end of season presentation ceremony was a resounding success! We were thrilled to see a big turnout of nearly 80 people, creating an electric atmosphere. The event was a testament to the growing passion for cricket within our community.
Congratulations to all of the winners for their exceptional performances. Your dedication and hard work have made this season truly memorable. We also want to express our gratitude to our venue partner, Monk, for their impeccable arrangements and delicious food.
2025
As we look ahead to the new year, our T20 league champions Tallinn Strikers will be representing us at the European Cricket League in March at the Cartama Oval in Malaga, Spain. We wish them all the best and look forward to cheering them on!
OPERATIONS
Noorte Siseliiga
Our newest indoor league begins on Saturday December 7th and will be a mixed league with players from our U17 juniors joining our women’s players to compete against each other.
This league provides our junior players the opportunity to play weekly cricket matches to continue their development.
Thanks to our women’s teams for supporting this initiative to help grow and develop the junior program.
European Cricket League 2025
Tallinn Strikers will represent Estonia in next year’s European Cricket League in Malaga, Spain.
The draw sees the Strikers grouped with Lisburn from Ireland, Voorburg from the Netherlands, Ariana CC from Sweden, and Empire CC from Finland.
Their matches start on March 8th, 2025 and will be free to watch on the European Cricket Network’s Youtube channel.
DEVELOPMENT
Vienna Autumn Cup
Our junior boy’s team traveled to Austria, to take part in the Vienna Autumn Cup against teams from Austria, Czechia and England.
The boys competed well in every match, and they defeated Vienna in the final game of day one to qualify for the playoffs on day two.
Despite losing in the 4th place playoff, the team played excellent cricket, and we look forward to going back next year for another shot at the trophy.
Well done to Robert Cross, who was the best fielder for the tournament with 6 dismissals.
Congratulations to Ajinkya Kulkarni who was the best bowler for the tournament with 10 wickets, and received the MVP award for his outstanding performances across the weekend.
Junior Soft Ball Tournament
Our final junior tournament for the year will take place on December 14 from 13:00-16:00 at Nord Sportsclub, Tervise 21, Tallinn.
Registrations are open until December 10.
Tallinn Junior Cricket
Junior cricket sessions conclude for the year on Sunday December 8 at Õismäe Gümnaasium from 14:00 to 15:00 with coaches Ragne and Dave.
Tartu Junior Cricket
Junior cricket sessions conclude for the year on Friday December 6 at Vanemuise 48 Sports hall, from 18:00 to 19:30 with coaches Laima and Savio.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
End of Year Awards
The EKL annual awards night was held at Monk T1 Restaurant. Congratulations to all of the winners in what was a sensational year for Estonian Cricket!
Men’s National Team
Batting Award: Sahil Chauhan – 1283 runs
Bowling Award: Dave Robson – 36 wickets
Fielding Award: Arslan Amjad – 31 dismissals
Keeping Award: Marko Vaik – 18 dismissals
Women’s National Team
Batting Award: Lisa Bowring – 213 runs
Bowling Award: Annemari Vessik – 17 wickets
Fielding Award: Egelin Ellermaa – 6 dismissals
Keeping Award: Natalia Tykhonravova – 6 dismissals
