Lathbury Lightning's impressive run in the European Cricket League (ECL) came to an end after they finished in third place overall in the tournament held at the Cartama Oval, organised by the European Cricket Network (ECN). The team, captained by Avinash Pai, had a fantastic run and played exceptional cricket throughout the tournament, which featured some of the best cricketers in Europe.
Playing against elite teams from Belgium, Norway, Hungary, and Switzerland, Lathbury Lightning showcased their skills and talent, and some of the matches resulted in very close finishes. The team showed their determination and resilience, which helped them secure a spot in finals day.
Many national team players gained a great experience in the tournament, and their impressive performance is a testament to the talent and hard work they have put in over the last few months.
Speaking after the tournament, Captain Avinash Pai said, "We are proud of our performance in the tournament. It was an excellent opportunity to compete against some of the best teams in Europe, and we showed that we can compete at the highest level. Congratulations to the team for their fantastic effort, and we will continue to work hard and improve for future tournaments."
The entire Lathbury Lightning team deserves credit for their outstanding performance, and their third-place finish is a significant accomplishment. The team has demonstrated that they have what it takes to succeed in the highly competitive world of cricket, and they can look forward to even greater success in the future.
Team -
A.Pai (C)
S.Nayak
M.Nayak
L.Bruce
N.Advani
J.Horrocks
I.Latin
M.Whelan
J.Fitzgerald
K.Nestor
E.Packard
J.Freyone
R.Daswani (WK)
Coach- C.Rocca
R.Cunnigham