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Chiang Mai HHH Corner - “On On!”

Ismail on fire as Warriors topple City Life

Chiang Mai HHH Corner - “On On!”

CH3, the oldest hash club (males) in Chiang Mai runs on Mondays every 2 weeks. If you need a lift from the HHH Pub on Moon Muang Road (corner of Soi 2) at 4 p.m. please Call 09 99 358 27 before 3 p.m. Website: http://www.geocities.com/chiangmaih3/
CUMH3 is now the most popular Male hash in Chiang Mai and pick up is every week on Tuesdays from the Fish n Chips Shop on Ratchawithee Road (tel. 053-418210). Website: http://www.geocities.com/chiangmaih3/cumh3.html
CSH3 is a mixed hash. Runs every Saturday. Pick up from HHH Pub on Moon Muang Road (corner of Soi 2) at 3.15 pm. Website: http://www.geocities.com/chiangmaih3/
Chiang Mai’s Happy H3 is a mixture of traditional values and progressive thinking. Very democratic, good runs and “on on’s” guaranteed. Pick-up from Fish ‘n Chip Shop, Ratchawitti Road, 4 p.m. every Saturday. Website: http://www.geocities.com/chiangmaih3/CH4.html
BH3 female hash (Harriettes) runs once a month on the last Sunday of the month. Pickup from HHH Pub on the corner of Soi 2 at Moon Muang Rd. is at 3.30 p.m. during the winter and 4 p.m. during the summer.
It’s great fun and you surely get value for your money plus you get to meet all the long-time expats here!

Ismail on fire as Warriors topple City Life

Steve Potter
The first match of the New Year saw lots of excitement and good cricket when the Warriors enjoyed a comfortable win over City Life at the Gymkhana last Sunday with six overs to spare.
Batting first, City Life struggled to reach 142 with only Makki, a typical swashbuckling 29, and Thong, with a controlled innings of defense and aggression, scoring 57 not out, as the major scorers.
Ishmael, bowling with lively pace, took 3 City Life wickets for 19 with left-armer Chris Simmons 2 for 17 and Noor, six overs for an economical 10 runs, lending good support.
Despite an early breakthrough, Warriors reached 146 for the loss of only 6 wickets with Ishmael scoring a delightful 67 not out and Shiffy 20.
The pick of the City Life bowlers was undoubtedly Nick Hanlon with 1/20 from his six overs. Makki also bowled well without a great deal of good fortune despite an early wicket.
There could be no doubt that Ishmael was unanimously declared ‘Man of the Match’.
Umpire’s Report
What a difference to last week’s glut of runs. Today’s match showed exactly why this game has been called “ the great leveller”. As usual, I shall leave my MOM until the end, although this week there were not as many candidates.
Early wickets in both innings ensured this was going to be a comparatively low scoring game. The sight of stumps being hurtled towards fine leg is always exhilarating, not just for the bowler. Equally , to see good field positioning for the slower bowlers gives this writer satisfaction. Cricket is the chess game of sport.
Now, I must mention Tong. He is rapidly maturing into a very good player. Please bear in mind that this strong young man is about 16. To nurture his formidable strength as a cricketer, and in the interests of Thai cricket, we need to lock him up before his testosterone levels put him off playing the game. Further, he is an ever-improving keeper. I think he has the capability to stand up to the medium pacers. This would make him an extraordinarily good player.

CMCC League Table Team Played Won Lost Drawn Bonus Total           Pts   Warriors 3 3 0 0 2 11 City Life 4 2 2 0 2 8 U.N. Irish Pub 3 3 0 3 0 11

Tom played an important role, if unorthodox, in the stand with Ismail, who I think played really well. He built his innings, received the hostility from Maki, and dealt with it.
Above all he was patient, but hit the bad ball well. His cover drive off Maki was, I thought, the shot of the day. On a relatively slow outfield it simply screamed to the boundary. He also plays straight.
His bowling was also pretty good, 3/16. He took a catch. But, it was his batting today that sealed his side’s win. And, ladies (Helen, the scorer), and gentlemen of CMCC he plays in the spirit of the game. My man of the match - Ismail.
Note: There is plenty of cricket to watch as well this January as the ACC are holding the Under 19 challenge cup in Chiang Mai. Come along and watch, as this should be a very high standard of cricket with national pride at stake and if your available please help out with scoreboards etc.
Fixtures this week: January 15: China v Iran at Gymkhana; January 16: Bhutan v Saudi Arabia at Prem Oval, Iran v Maldives at Gymkhana; January 17: China v Saudi Arabia at Prem Oval, Bhutan v Maldives at Gymkhana; January 19: Final at Prem Oval, 3rd and 4th Playoff at Gymkhana
The next CMCC match will be Jan 20 (due to the unavailability of pitches) Irish Pub V Warriors at Prem Oval. Check out the latest fixture list at www.chiangmaicc.com/matches/index.php

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