Goa’s Ambey Parwatkar continue his cricketing journey at 7 nations Caribbean Mini World Cup Masters tournament in Barbados














 


Goan cricketer Ambey represented UAE, for  upcoming MASTERs World Cup in 2023 to be held in South Africa

UAE finshed fourth in the eight-nation tournament which included an Indian team

Doha Qatar: There is no stopping for Goa’s former Ranji trophy Ambey Parwatkar who continues to excel on the cricket field this time at the 7 nations Caribbean Mini World Cup Masters tournament played at Barbados.

Representing UAE, at age 50 Ambey is part of the team which has made the semi-finals of the tournament which will take place on November 9 against the United States of America which was washed off and UAE had to finish fourth with USA qualifying for the final based on their group stage performance.

In the other semis West Indies (Barbados) vs England match was also washed off due to rain.

Of the other teams taking part, favorites India, West indies (Trinidad) failed to make the knockouts. They will play for the plate positions along with Canada and Wales.

Ambey has been playing cricket for the last 37 years of cricket playing 16 first class games for Goa, Mumbai and for UAE national team.

He played for four first class teams in India, UAE and in South Africa and the honor of playing the game in England, UAE, Nepal, Australia, Oman, Pakistan, Holland, Kenya, Iran, Belgium, South Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia and Barbados besides India.

He has also been International Match Referee, consultant coach, junior selector and is also a content creator with his own YouTube channel and written a few books.

In Barbados, Ambey bowled a tidy spell against West Indies of 7.0.13.1 and scored the winning runs staying Unbeaten on 4 in a low scoring rain reduced game UAE 145 for 8 in 33.3 overs winning against West Indies 144 for 8 in 34 overs.

Earlier, UAE's Match Against England was washed off. In Their last league game against Canada, UAE batted first and scored only 95 all out in 33.3 overs, but fought hard before ending up on the losing side with Canada beating UAE by 4 wickets with 3 overs to spare. Ambey again with his mystery spin bowled exceptionally well in power play with the new ball 7.2.10.1 Nothing stopped UAE from qualifying into the semis.

Ambey, who is working in Dubai for last 30 years as a Division Manager for leading Indian company Yogi Group has played cricket in 15 countries is also shortlisted in 20 probable for the UAE Team for  upcoming MASTERs World Cup in 2023 to be held in South Africa . 

 

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