Seaside CC

Seaside Cricket Club (CC), one of Sweden's beloved cricket teams, was established in the charming coastal town of Gothenburg in 1998. Nestled on the fringes of the Northern Sea, this club emerged at a time when cricket was still finding its feet in the land of the Vikings. The founders, driven by a shared love for the game, were a ragtag group of expats and local enthusiasts who saw potential in Sweden’s untapped cricketing scene.

Over the years, Seaside CC has etched a commendable record in Swedish cricket, becoming something of a mainstay in the regional circuits. Despite the sport’s relative novelty in Sweden, the team clinched the Swedish Cricket League title in 2010, marking a high point in their history. This championship moment is often recounted by long-time fans as the time when a spirited underdog triumphed against more established sides, relying on sheer determination and teamwork.

Key players like Anders Håkansson, the stalwart opening batsman, and Amir Niaz, the fiery fast bowler, have both greatly contributed to the team's success over the years. Håkansson, with his unassuming yet dependable presence, has often been the glue holding the batting order together, while Niaz’s pace and swing have unsettled many a batsman on chilly Swedish mornings.

Seaside CC has had its share of notable matches, particularly against rivals Gothenburg Gentlemen, where spirited encounters have unfolded both on and off the pitch. These matches have often encapsulated the essence of Swedish cricket — a blend of camaraderie and competition, seasoned with a touch of humour and the ever-present Nordic resilience.

The club's playing style leans towards disciplined bowling and fielding, often relying on building pressure through tight lines and patient tactics. Their home ground, the Seaside Oval, with its picturesque backdrop of gently lapping waves and sea breezes, adds a unique charm. It is a modest yet beloved venue, where local fans gather with their customary fika—a quintessential Swedish coffee break—to support their team in a laid-back yet fervent manner.

Seaside CC has nurtured a unique tradition of hosting an annual beach cricket festival, which blends cricket with coastal games and community picnicking. This event has become a cultural staple, not only for club members but also for the larger Gothenburg community, reflecting the club’s ethos of inclusivity and fun.

In essence, Seaside CC may not boast the storied pedigree of more famous cricketing nations, but it embodies the spirit of cricket: a game for everyone, uniting people in sportsmanship and shared joys.

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Ammar Zafar
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Rubal Pathak
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Harinder Koranga
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Arfan Arif
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Aditya Arora
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Ashiq Hussain
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Mokhtar Ghulami
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Imam Shaik
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Usman Sarwar
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Zahoor Sabir
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Ibrahim Khan
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Shreyas Murthy
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Shivakumar Gangannavar
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Zawwar Hussain
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Babar Farooq
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Syed Shafaat Ali
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Sachin Karunakar
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Mujtaba Hakim
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Neranjan Wijesinghe
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Anil Gadariya
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Sahibzad Abdul Haq
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Manuj Jadvest
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Jithin Ismail
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Manu Sankar
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Dineshkumar Kanagaraj
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City: Gothenburg
Country: Sweden

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