cricket history can be lost in the time of clouds, but the future is bright.
Regarding the great world of cricket arenas, Cibubur and Karawaci may lack the visual impact and emotional baggage of the Melbourne Cricket Ground or Lord. But it does not matter. The five-day Test matches can be the ultimate test of skill in the cricket calendar, but its life and soul is in the green village of India, England and Australia, where fans gather to enjoy their passion for willow and leather.
For many a connoisseur, there is nothing to match the serenity of relaxation in the favorite recliner, listening to the sound of the bat on the ball, while living in fear of this formidable, but perfectly courteous call yet 'Howzat' ball must hit pad. Then all eyes will focus on the referee, adorned sweaters, and that terrible moment; he or will not he notes that the index and send the unfortunate batsman back to the pavilion? This long, lonely walk played with a gentle wave of applause of friends and enemies.
Perhaps it is the Dutch colonial heritage, but Indonesia lacks any cricket pedigree. When the Krakatau volcano in 1883, there was a game played between Batavia Cricket Club and a traveling circus on land where now stands Monas. Although attractive, says the Singapore Cricket Club visiting Batavia tease historian, but details remain elusive.
old hand games suggested continued into the 1960s, before the government decided the country's need for a national monument was much larger than some eccentric expatriates playing an unknown play. It was not until the last quarter of 20 e century that cricket started foothold and become organized.
An unlikely field where the game received a boost was Kupang, output in West Timor. An Australian named Bruce Christie came to take a position as a veterinarian. As he stared at himself, he decided he had to do something to keep her 11 year old son, busy, be a "fair dinkum" Aussie, he was encouraged to take cricket.
As you can imagine, two people playing cricket would not have made for the most exciting challenges in order to tap into the existing expatriate scene in her new home, Christie encouraged a local teacher support local children to play.
Very quickly, there were two or three dozen enthusiastic teenagers get faced with this strange play.
"The people picked up the game pretty quickly because they had played Kasti (a local bat game and ball) before and they were good at throwing stones at birds or something, "Christie recalled in an interview later. "I also had videos and books to show them. We also had an Australian teacher in Kupang who played with us. I think she attracted the locals to join. "
The skills developed and soon friendly full were played at the football stadium Kupang between eclectic trainees Christie and local expats.
You can not help but wonder what Soni thought when he saw these foreigners set up the wickets and guarantees for the first time near his village. Little could he foresee where the game would have taken, but it does not seem too perplexed as he remembers those days.
"In the beginning, the rules are quite complex, but we have had the experience of playing Kasti, we quickly became used to the game," he said.
For those who miss their fix, Jakarta has a cricket league of its own. Two-business division with facilities throughout the year, enthusiasts meet the limited number of arenas in and around the capital and immerse themselves in the culture of the game.
The season 2014 / 15 league features 10 teams; WISCI Wanderers, Ceylon CC, Emerio CC, Jakarta Barbarians Indorama CC, Menara CC WPP India XI GMIS CC, Senayan Lions and Challengers. In the second level, we find such names as Rebels Fez, Senayan Tigers, the Indians Metro, Taman Kemayoran, Maveric Menarians and Jaguars.
The league began in the early 1990s with the likes of ISCI, Rebels, and Senayan Ceylon among the first winners. Lately, the competition was dominated by WISCI Wanderers in 2010/11 finalists and champions in 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 and they keep well positioned to continue that success this season reached its peak.
Thanks to the tireless work of those behind the scenes, and in large measure to the tireless Soni, more Indonesians are playing with drummer Yeri Rosogna becoming the first local player to score a century. For his efforts, he received an award from the Australian legend former fast bowler Merv Hughes, an intimidating sight in full flow back in the day.
with a number of crucial games played to decide the 2014/15 champions, visit Jakarta Cricket website if you are interested in catching a game with the grand final on May 31 With the exciting climax of the season promised, the games will be played in Cibubur and Gandhi Memorial International School in Kemayoran.
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