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Myanmar embodies the truest spirit of amateur cricket in the ACC and arguably, the world. The Myanmar Cricket Federation is a benevolent parental body which offers holistic encouragement to all who wish to play. That cricket is even played in Myanmar is a cause for celebration. The MCF have realised that creating the proper conditions for cricket will inevitably lead to creating a proper national team in the years to come, one which truly represents not just the spirit of Myanmar but the spirit of cricket. To that end since they became ACC members in 2005 and the 97th member of the global ICC family in 2006, cricket has been taken to primary and secondary schools in Yangon. The construction of nets and then a ground for school cricket led to the first Inter-School tournament in January 2007 with six teams taking part. "Not very exciting as yet, but we shall improve," said MCF President U Nyunt Win. On becoming ACC members in 2005, the MCF released a song for public consumption which did much to establish cricket in the public consciousness. Its chorus – “Cricket – Cricket – Cricket – Cricket / Play cricket – Achieve Subtle Supremacy." In 2008, U Nyunt Win (a legendary actor) directed a Myanmarese movie ‘Bo Ba’ which told a story very similar to ‘Lagaan’ and was a huge hit across the country. Many of the national players are featured in the story as extras. Player numbers have doubled from 2008 to 2009 and the national team has players who can put bat to ball along with an enthusiastic cadre of seamers. The team shows plenty of heart and no little skill and under the tutelage of their Bangladeshi coach Ashfaq-ul-Islam have been improving with every outing. 67 beginner coaches were active in Myanmar in 2009, the most in any ACC non Test-playing member country. Work started on construction of a new ground in Saw Pong, a suburb of Yangon in November 2010 and is expected to be completed by September 2011. |
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MYANMAR CRICKET FEDERATION Mr. Kyi Min General Secretary Aung San Stadium (South Wing) Minglar Taung Township, Yangon, Myanmar Tel:+951296667, 722897, 295050 Fax: 951 296667 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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"Training is getting into everything, physically and mentally. Reaching targets is not the only thing that counts - you have to have that feeling as well." Jurgen Grobler
