Samarth Mohan ’16, recalls playing “gully cricket” — a popular form of ad hoc cricket played in streets — growing up in India. In the narrow streets of New Delhi, Samarth managed to learn the basics of cricket as a sport but was never a part of an organized club team. He could have hardly imagined then that one day, he would go on to score a century for the MIT Cricket Club.
“To a newcomer, I would say that regardless of your experience, you will feel welcomed to the team. Honestly, I was one of the least skilled players when I joined the club. The leather ball was hard to play, but I always felt encouraged and guided by the more experienced members of the club. I think the cricket club has been an integral part of my life at MIT,” said a modest Samarth when asked about his message to a new member of the club.
As MIT’s Cricket Club gears up for a new season this fall, several new members have joined and Samarth, now from the vantage point of a seasoned member, looks forward to enhancing his experience with the club.