The rise of MBCC

The word cricket is more a religion than a mere sport among Indians. Having come a long way in search of education, employment and freedom, most desi Cavaliers in Charlottesville consider cricket to be a part and parcel of their everyday life.

The story goes that all cricket playing youngsters (?) in C'ville were playing under one brand name, CVCC (Charlottesville Cricket Club). The pioneers of the new team, yet to be formed then, Indraneel (our Dada), Gaurang (G-man) and Anirban (uh...Anirban) were an integral part of team. With the increasing number of hard core cricket fans and eager students, they broke off and formed a new team known as Cavalier Cricket Club. Enthusiastic as they were, they took their time to form their team and test themselves. In their first Power10 cricket tournament, things didn't start off too well and they lost the first two games getting hit pretty bad. It wasn't much later that they pulled up their socks, gathered new players, practiced everyday and formed the TEAM.

Rhinos Vs. Cavaliers:

On August 22, 2009 they put themselves to the test. Their third and final chance of getting into the playoffs. The net run rate requirement was really high and it was almost impossible to get through. They did not lose hope. Having won the toss, the Cavaliers chose to bat first. With a very slow wicket and out-field, they scored 41 runs in 10 overs, which was not much for a 10 over tournament. Pumped up and ready to bowl, G-man and Anurag tore open the opening line up in their first 4 overs together making the opposition team vulnerable. Failing to recuperate, the Rhinos succumbed to the Cavaliers with a difference of about 20 runs. Although this was a big win, unfortunately the Cavaliers did not qualify for the playoffs. Yet, they walked out champions in their minds and hearts waiting for the next chance to come back with a bang.

With the MACC season around the corner, the team was all set to get in and play their the big league. The first talk of getting into MACC was done in the Montibello house thus naming the team for MACC, the Montibello Cricket Club (MBCC).