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MSU cricket players demonstrate athleticism, passion for game
Carl Smith
Issue date: 4/11/08 Section: News
MSU's Cricket Club has enjoyed a great deal of success during its brief history. The club was founded in October 2002, but the game has been played for fun around campus for years.
"Our club has been picked two of the past five years as the best club at MSU, amongst all clubs and recreational sports teams," Vangala said. "That is such an amazing honor for us."
Vangala attributes the strength of the MSU Cricket Club to the club's success on the field against other opponents. Currently, in the spring semester, the club is undefeated with three wins, including victories over the University of Mississippi and the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
"Last year, we won the Vanderbilt Cup, which is reserved for the best team in the South," Vangala said. "We have played in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas; we have beat all of the big teams in the South."
The Maroon and White game was engineering graduate student Alok Singh's last game for the club team. He said he is proud of the club team and all of the support and recognition that they have received.
"We've had a great public the last two years, especially for our games during the International Fiesta," Singh said. "Having people come out and watch us play is a great thing since we're one of the best teams out of the southern states. We have received a lot of respect from many people."
Beyond the pride and respect the MSU Cricket Club has received, players are also quick to point out how important the game is to them because of the way it promotes culture.
Sumeer Goel, a member of the White practice team, said the club and all of its efforts help to give players a sense of community.
"In most instances, we are all away from home," Goel said, "But it [cricket] gives us a feeling that we're keeping in touch, not just with the game, but with everyone in the community."
Vangala said while cricket presents an outlet to promote the culture of cricket, the game also helps to promote the winning attitudes of MSU students.
"I'm glad that we can use cricket as a means to get together and promote our culture. Cricket is a big team event; it takes the whole team to win," Vangala said. "That just shows you how Mississippi State is at the top of its game."
"Our club has been picked two of the past five years as the best club at MSU, amongst all clubs and recreational sports teams," Vangala said. "That is such an amazing honor for us."
Vangala attributes the strength of the MSU Cricket Club to the club's success on the field against other opponents. Currently, in the spring semester, the club is undefeated with three wins, including victories over the University of Mississippi and the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
"Last year, we won the Vanderbilt Cup, which is reserved for the best team in the South," Vangala said. "We have played in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas; we have beat all of the big teams in the South."
The Maroon and White game was engineering graduate student Alok Singh's last game for the club team. He said he is proud of the club team and all of the support and recognition that they have received.
"We've had a great public the last two years, especially for our games during the International Fiesta," Singh said. "Having people come out and watch us play is a great thing since we're one of the best teams out of the southern states. We have received a lot of respect from many people."
Beyond the pride and respect the MSU Cricket Club has received, players are also quick to point out how important the game is to them because of the way it promotes culture.
Sumeer Goel, a member of the White practice team, said the club and all of its efforts help to give players a sense of community.
"In most instances, we are all away from home," Goel said, "But it [cricket] gives us a feeling that we're keeping in touch, not just with the game, but with everyone in the community."
Vangala said while cricket presents an outlet to promote the culture of cricket, the game also helps to promote the winning attitudes of MSU students.
"I'm glad that we can use cricket as a means to get together and promote our culture. Cricket is a big team event; it takes the whole team to win," Vangala said. "That just shows you how Mississippi State is at the top of its game."
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