The WDC Boys at the Makhamwan Games.
Cricket at the Makhamwan Games, Phetchabun 2010.
Thailand’s annual National Youth Games, the Makhamwan Games started as a national event in 1985 in Nakhon Ratchasima.
The difference this year was the inclusion of cricket in the games, although only classed as a demonstration sport this year, a total of 12 teams (6 men's & 6 women's) took part, although an incredible 20 teams had applied to take part in the event, however the number was limited to 12 by the Sports Authority of Thailand, a real sign of the growth of the game in Thailand.
This was a historic occasion, the very first official Thai cricket competition sanctioned by the Sports Authority of Thailand, and it was a great success for cricket but an even better one for Chiang Mai u-19 Boys, they took away the title of being the first winner in the event in an exciting final with Khon Kaen. It's now official Chiang Mai are the U-19 cricket champions of Thailand!
Three WDC boys in the U-19 squad.
Wat Donchan had 3 players in the squad, Nikom, Choo and Pong (below) unfortunately the Sports Authority had mangaed to lose Nikom's application so he couldn't play. Choo played in all the games, he didn't bowl but his fielding at short mid-wicket was excellent. Pong played a major role as opening batsman, and scored runs in every game.
