Season Two Wrap Up

Season 2 has been consigned to history, and Season 3 is well underway. But the good news is… it’s time for the season 2 awards and overall wrap up!!! Which I’m hoping the skipper will provide.

The blog is now complete with new and improved stats (game 7 of season 2 is not included as the records are unavailable), the keyest feature of this being that anyone can now view them. You no longer need to go through the blade of requesting for an invite and then accepting it etc., all you need is a google account. One clap for the good folks at google labs. You’ll also find batting and bowling stats on a single page, and all seasons statistics available through the same link, on the top right of this page. As they say, the numbers don’t lie, and this is borne out by the awards.

And so, without further preamble, lets move on to the SEASON 2 AWARDS....... as always, comments/disputes/additions are the whole point of this.

Season MVP: No contest whatsoever. With almost double the runs scored by anyone else, the most catches, a hatful of wickets and constant inspiration, the clear winner is Narahoo. Super show, skip, we’ll all have a tough job wresting this award from you next season.

Bowler of the season: Again, a very easy decision. Far and away our highest wicket taker, a threat in every spell and the guy who makes fielding behind the wicket fun. Vik, take a bow, you’ve been outstanding.

Batsman of the season: Ok. With Sriram as the MVP ruled out, this is a really tough one. So after much consideration I’m going to cop out and give this to the entire rookie middle order. Jubbs, Tony, Lex, Kishore and me have all improved by so much, there’s no way to single anyone out and this middle order solidity is what has made us so much more competitive. Super effort, guys.

So that’s about it for the awards. No fan award this season. As the quality of our play has improved, out support base seems tom be dwindling. Pity.

The only other point of note from season 2 was a slightly sour one, featuring attrition in the ranks. One of the founder members of #3, Narendra, felt the need to part ways with the team, citing philosophical differences with regards to the attitude shown on the field, particularly with regard to the aggression and belligerence on the field of play. The split was amicable, and it’s reported that he’s playing fr one of the other teams which sets up the intriguing possibility of a meeting sometime in the coming seasons. Wah, what fun that would be.

All in all a great season. Guys, please do chip in with your thoughts on the season just completed, would love to hear ‘em, Rock on, #3.