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Thursday, February 27, 2014

SHARKS FIGHT TILL THE BITTER END

Things changed when Dee went up front

BAYERN NEVERLUSEN 10
GREAT WHITE SHARKS 3 (Dee 2, Vicky)
NATIONAL WOMENS FUTSAL FA CUP QUALIFYING LEAGUE - FEB 26, 2014
SHARKS finished up well beaten but played much better than the final scoreline suggests against strong opponents.
With Saddi and Aisha both missing with ankle injuries, and Camilla also absent, Sharks fielded a team of Salma, Farzana, Hameeda, Dee and Vicky.
The game started off well for Sharks, even though the opposition got ahead.
Sharks player Dee scored a great goal, but as the game progressed Bayern Neverlusen got stronger and by half time they led 7-1.
GWS made a formation change putting Dee up front alongside Vicky, which worked well in the second half.
Dee impressed in attack and scored her second, and even though Bayern went 10-2 up, Vicky pulled another one back - her 22nd goal of this up and down season for the Sharks.
Although the final score was 10-3 this did not reflect the effort the Sharks put in.
They kept fighting till the bitter end and perhaps deserved more for their endeavours.
It must also be appreciated that Bayern are a very strong team probably capable of finishing at least second.
Also to Sharks' credit is the fact that once again they fielded a team. They always do this whatever the circumstances when other teams decide not to play because they obviously feel they cannot win.
Sharks can improve on this latest display, but their spirit is never in question.
It should also be noted they only lost the second half 3-2. On another night against Bayern, and if they could play like they did in the second half the whole game, Sharks could have the beating of excellent opponents.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

CRICKET TOURNAMENT SUPPORTS READ FOUNDATION

Salma
Salma
Saddi, Salma and Aisha



OVER the past two years sportswoman Salma Bi has staged a T10 World Cup Indoor cricket tournament for women.
This year she will go one better by staging TWO T10 events - one for women and one for men.
Sporting Pathways co-founder Salma works tirelessly delivering excellence in her projects.
She is an award winner and county cricketer who has nothing but cricket on her mind.
Recently she successfully hosted the second annual Women’s World Dodge Ball 2014 and this year Salma is looking forward to hosting the 7th sporting event of its kind - the Indoor T10 Cricket World Cup.
The 2012 Women’s World Cup winners were T10 England led by captain Salma and last year’s champions were T10 Australia.
This year, ‘wait for it’, Mad Productions proudly present not only the Women's T10 Event but also the Men’s first ever T10 Cricket World Cup in history.
This will surely be a challenge but who more loves taking the risks and doing what’s never been attempted before than sporting ambassador Salma.
Salma, who recently married Sohail Mughal, proves nothing stops here. In fact both husband and wife are now engaging more opportunities for their local community.
Focusing on participants getting involved nationally, both Salma and Sohail have chosen READ Foundation UK as the charity to benefit from this latest sporting event.
READ (Rural Education and Development) Foundation has been implementing educational and welfare projects in the developing world since 1994.
A registered charity in the UK, READ Foundation originally started work in Pakistan and Kashmir where it runs 340 schools educating 80,000 children, employing 4,000 teachers and looking after 8,000 orphans, making it one of the largest educational NGOs of rural Pakistan.
Sohail Mughal, who works for READ Foundation Pakistan as a sports teacher and administrator, mentions: "It’s our way of showing appreciation. We want to encourage and leave a sporting passion in the chosen school and try our best to help and support has much as we can.
"We want to inspire the children and through sport we can leave something for them to enjoy and remember."
The READ School which Sohail had worked at since 2008, initially started with only 10 children and now has grown to educate 150 youngsters.
The issues of concern are with renovation of the building and that it's too small.
Sohail would like to see an extension to the school which looks after the need of poor and orphan children.
The school is financially struggling and his fears are that the school will close.
We look forward to visiting the school in April 2014 and  present the contributions raised through generous donors and supporters.
It’s just a small step on our part but we've approached READ Foundation UK to help us make this possible and a success.
The fundraising event organised, Indoor T10 Cricket World Cup will be very special for both Salma and Sohail and bring much needed support to the poor and orphan children which Read Foundation help to support.
Living in a sporting family Salma has earned this status with sister Aisha Bi and Anisha Bi and now is looking forward to carrying this legacy this time with her husband. 
Indoor T10 Cricket World Cup 2014 is scheduled to go ahead on April 5 and 6, 2014.
Consisting of eight-a-side teams for both men and women, Sporting Pathways look forward in welcoming all abilities, new talent and as always raising profiles of each individual that does take part. Post event participants will be updated with event report and video footage.
Sporting Pathways are delighted to support Read Foundation and look forward to bringing more great news as the events unfold.
We are looking for sponsors and appreciate all the generous support that is available.
Please feel free to make donations to Sporting Pathways Halifax Bank plc.  Sort code: 111107 Account Number: 10933664.
 
The Women's Event will sign up 4 Teams - ENGLAND AUSTRALIA PAKISTAN AND INDIA
The Men's Event will sign up 5 Teams - SOUTH AFRICA NEW ZEALAND WEST INDIES BANGLADESH and SRI LANKA

ENTER NOW!!!
All Funds are going towards building a School i.e focus on building a secure roof, paintwork, library, computer room and a dedicated sports facility.

 
Twitter @Falmersalma
 

GET YOUR ENTRIES IN NOW!


LATEST LEAGUE STATS - 26.2.2014



NATIONAL WOMENS FUTSAL FA CUP QUALIFYING LEAGUEResults - February 26:
Under Estimated 8 Bham Vacancy 2 Ladies 0
Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies 25 Bees 1
Purple Reign 0 Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies 8
Great White Sharks 3 Bayern Neverlusen 10
Stone Army 0 Vacancy 1 Bham 0


TABLE (Feb 26)
1 Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies P 8 PTS 22 (GD + 61)
2 Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies P 8 PTS 19 (+ 36)
3 Bayern Neverlusen P 8 PTS 19 (+ 29)
4 Great White Sharks P 8 PTS 13 (+ 5)
5 Under Estimated P 8 PTS 12 (+16)
6 Stone Army P 8 PTS 11 (-)
7 Purple Reign P 8 PTS 9 (-3)
8 Bham Vacancy 2 Ladies P 8 PTS 6 (- 32)
9 Vacancy 1 Bham P 8 PTS 3 (-40)
10 Bees P 8 PTS 1 (-72)

FIXTURES (March 5)
7pm Great White Sharks v Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies
7pm Under Estimated v Vacancy 1 Bham
7pm Bham Vacancy 2 Ladies v Bayern Neverlusen
7,45pm Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies v Purple Reign
7.45pm Stone Army v Bees


SHARKS LATEST STATS - 26.2.2014



GREAT WHITE SHARKS - RESULTS 2014 SEASON ONE
Jan 8 - LEAGUE: Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies L 0-14
Jan 8 - FRIENDLY: Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies L 5-9 (Vicky 4, Dee)
Jan 15 - LEAGUE: Stone Army D 4-4 (Vicky 2, Aisha, Dee)
Jan 22 - LEAGUE: Vacancy 1 Bham W 8-0 (walkover)
Jan 22 - FRIENDLY: Stone Army L 1-5 (Vicky)
Jan 29 - LEAGUE: Bees W 10-1 (Vicky 7, Saddiqa 3)
Jan 29 - FRIENDLY: Continental Stars W 9-8 (Vicky, Farzana 3, Jade, Bernie, Saddiqa 3)
Feb 5 - LEAGUE: Purple Reign W 5-2 (Vicky 3, Farzana 2)
Feb 12 - LEAGUE: Under Estimated L 3-5 (Vicky 2, Aisha)
Feb 19 - LEAGUE: B'ham Vacancy 2 Ladies W 8-0 (walkover)
Feb 19 - FRIENDLY: Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies L 3-6 (Aisha 2, Vicky)
Feb 26 - LEAGUE: Bayern Neverlusen L 3-10 (Dee 2, Vicky)

LEAGUE: P 8 W 4 D 1 L 3 GF 41 GA 36 PTS 13
GOALSCORERS (league and friendly matches):
Vicky 22
Saddiqa 6
Farzana 5
Aisha 4
Dee 4
Jade 1
Berni 1

VICKY'S CAREER GOALS
Season 1: 37
Season 2: 47
Season 3: 32
Season 4: 22
TOTAL: 138

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

WALKOVER WIN FOR SHARKS - DEFEAT IN FRIENDLY

Aisha scored twice for Sharks


GREAT WHITE SHARKS 8
BHAM VACANCY 2 LADIES 0
LEAGUE GAME (walkover)

GREAT WHITE SHARKS 3 (Aisha 2, Vicky)
BIRMINGHAM FUTSAL CLUB LADIES 6
FRIENDLY MATCH

SHARKS stay fourth in the league after picking up an 8-0 walkover win as their opponents failed to show (in fact, I don't think they exist at all).
Sharks took on Bham Futsal Club Ladies in a friendly which proved a decent workout for both teams.
GWS looked solid with Aisha giving them a 1-0 lead.
Sharks felt good, and although the opposition did strike back, Vicky made it 2-1 with her 21st goal of the season.
Bham equalised again, then Sharks, with the returning Camilla making another appearance, produced some average defending and went 4-2 down.
Sharks didn't give up and continued to make brilliant passes at times, not finding the net but every effort was made.
Aisha grabbed her second goal to make it 3-5.
Going in strong and composed, the Sharks kept on the attack, creating more chances and making better gameplay.
Aisha played exceptionally tonight, performing well alongside her two goals, but Bham scored another to finish 6-3 winners.
Salma said: "This wasn't a bad result at all, proving when the league games do come the Sharks will fight hard."

LATEST LEAGUE STANDINGS - 19.2.2014



NATIONAL WOMENS FUTSAL FA CUP QUALIFYING LEAGUE
Results - February 19:
Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies 8 Bees 0 (W/0)
Under Estimated 1 Stone Army 2
Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies 0 Vacancy 1 Bham 0
Great White Sharks 8 Bham Vacancy 2 Ladies 0 (W/0)
Purple Reign 1 Bayern Neverlusen 8

TABLE (Feb 19)
1 Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies P 7 PTS 19 (GD + 37)
2 Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies P 7 PTS 16 (+ 28)
3 Bayern Neverlusen P 7 PTS 16 (+ 22)
4 Great White Sharks P 7 PTS 13 (+ 13)
5 Stone Army P 7 PTS 10 (-)
6 Under Estimated P 7 PTS 9 (+8)
7 Purple Reign P 7 PTS 9 (+ 5)
8 Bham Vacancy 2 Ladies P 7 PTS 6 (- 24)
9 Vacancy 1 Bham 7 PTS 2 (-40)
10 Bees P 7 PTS 1 (-48)

FIXTURES (Feb 26)
7pm Under Estimated v Bham Vacancy 2 Ladies
7pm Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies v Bees
7.45pm Purple Reign v Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies
7.45pm Great White Sharks v Bayern Neverlusen
8.30pm Stone Army v Vacancy 1 Bham

SHARKS LATEST STATS



RESULTS 2014 SEASON ONE
Jan 8 - LEAGUE: Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies L 0-14
Jan 8 - FRIENDLY: Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies L 5-9 (Vicky 4, Dee)
Jan 15 - LEAGUE: Stone Army D 4-4 (Vicky 2, Aisha, Dee)
Jan 22 - LEAGUE: Vacancy 1 Bham W 8-0 (walkover)
Jan 22 - FRIENDLY: Stone Army L 1-5 (Vicky)
Jan 29 - LEAGUE: Bees W 10-1 (Vicky 7, Saddiqa 3)
Jan 29 - FRIENDLY: Continental Stars W 9-8 (Vicky, Farzana 3, Jade, Bernie, Saddiqa 3)
Feb 5 - LEAGUE: Purple Reign W 5-2 (Vicky 3, Farzana 2)
Feb 12 - LEAGUE: Under Estimated L 3-5 (Vicky 2, Aisha)
Feb 19 - LEAGUE: B'ham Vacancy 2 Ladies W 8-0 (walkover)
Feb 19 - FRIENDLY: Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies L 3-6 (Aisha 2, Vicky)

LEAGUE: P 7 W 4 D 1 L 2 GF 38 GA 26 PTS 13
GOALSCORERS (league and friendly matches):
Vicky 21
Saddiqa 6
Farzana 5
Aisha 4
Dee 2
Jade 1
Berni 1

VICKY'S CAREER GOALS
Season 1: 37
Season 2: 47
Season 3: 32
Season 4: 21
TOTAL: 137

Thursday, February 13, 2014

NATIONAL WOMENS FUTSAL FA CUP QUALIFYING LEAGUE - LATEST STATS

NATIONAL WOMENS FUTSAL FA CUP QUALIFYING LEAGUE
Results - February 12:
Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies 8 Stone Army 3
Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies 8 Vacancy 1 Bham 0
Purple Reign 8 Bham Vacancy 2 Ladies 0
Bees 4 Bayern Neverlusen 11
Great White Sharks 3 Under Estimated 5

TABLE (Feb 12)
1 Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies P 6 PTS 18 (GD + 37)
2 Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies P 6 PTS 13 (+ 20)
3 Bayern Neverlusen P 6 PTS 13 (+ 15)
4 Great White Sharks P 6 PTS 10 (+ 5)
5 Purple Reign P 6 PTS 9 (+ 12)
6 Under Estimated P 6 PTS 9 (+ 9)
7 Stone Army P 6 PTS 7 (-1)
8 Bham Vacancy 2 Ladies P 6 PTS 6 (- 16)
9 Bees P 6 PTS 1 (-40)
10 Vacancy 1 Bham P 6 PTS 1 (- 40)

FIXTURES (Feb 19)
7pm Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies v Bees
7pm Under Estimated v Stone Army
7.45pm Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies v Vacancy 1 Bham
7.45pm Great White Sharks v Bham Vacancy 2 Ladies
8.30pm Purple Reign v Bayern Neverlusen

SHARKS LATEST STATS



RESULTS 2014 SEASON ONE
Jan 8 - LEAGUE: Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies L 0-14
Jan 8 - FRIENDLY: Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies L 5-9 (Vicky 4, Dee)
Jan 15 - LEAGUE: Stone Army D 4-4 (Vicky 2, Aisha, Dee)
Jan 22 - LEAGUE: Vacancy 1 Bham W 8-0 (walkover)
Jan 22 - FRIENDLY: Stone Army L 1-5 (Vicky)
Jan 29 - LEAGUE: Bees W 10-1 (Vicky 7, Saddiqa 3)
Jan 29 - FRIENDLY: Continental Stars W 9-8 (Vicky, Farzana 3, Jade, Bernie, Saddiqa 3)
Feb 5 - LEAGUE: Purple Reign W 5-2 (Vicky 3, Farzana 2)
Feb 12 - LEAGUE: Under Estimated L 3-5 (Vicky 2, Aisha)

LEAGUE: P 6 W 3 D 1 L 2 GF 30 GA 26 PTS 10
GOALSCORERS (league and friendly matches):
Vicky 20
Saddiqa 6
Farzana 5
Dee 2
Aisha 2
Jade 1
Berni 1

VICKY'S CAREER GOALS
Season 1: 37
Season 2: 47
Season 3: 32
Season 4: 20
TOTAL: 136

SHARKS RALLY BUT SUFFER NARROW DEFEAT





GREAT WHITE SHARKS 3 (Vicky 2, Aisha)
UNDER ESTIMATED 5 
National Womens Futsal FA Cup Qualifying League
THE Sharks always enjoy their battles with Under Estimated and this time went in with the mindset to finally beat them.
GWS started off really well, dominating for the first 10 minutes and Aisha put her team into the lead.
However, the opposition found a way through and scored quick back-to-back goals.
Sharks held solid until errors were made and another UE goal went in.
Nonetheless, battling hard each individual Shark remained positive and worked well as a unit. Apologies on behalf of Salma for making a save but losing possession. The end of the first half saw Sharks down 1-5.
Going into the second half, Sharks remained determined and went in even more solid.
All five GWS players battled hard, resetting to defend and taking shots on goal.
Vicky found the gap and scored her first.
Under Estimated attempted to build the pressure on but great defending was shown by Farzana and Dee.
The Sharks pushed on and once again top scorer Vicky found the target to make it 3-5.
Sharks were on a roll now but fell short of time. In defence they also held firm and prevented any more goals being conceded.
A defeat, but with 10 points in the bank and a safe place in the table, Sharks can be satisfied with the season so far.
Overall the team walked off knowing they gave it their all. A good battle, especially against a team as good as Under Estimated and the Sharks gave them a much closer game than previous ones.
Team: Salma, Aisha, Farzana, Dee, Vicky.

Friday, February 7, 2014

SALMA SPEAKS TO THE ASIAN TODAY

 

 
HERE is the two-page Lifestyle interview conducted with Salma in the latest Asian Today issue.
 
Every month we will be bringing you an exclusive insight of a day in the life of an influential personality. Looking at what inspires them, defining the passion they have for what they do and exploring a day of their life.
 
Meet Salma Bi.
 
Nurse. Cricketer. Wife. A woman who has achieved more than an average woman may achieve in her entire life combined. The Asian Today sat down with the athlete to talk about her recent nuptials, coaching and her long list of accomplishments.
  • Tell me about yourself.
 
I'm a very calm person, I make time for others and I love my Philosophy. I have witnessed a lot in my life and with close ones taken away from me at such an early age, I've learned time waits for no-one. My job reminds me about life and death each day, I appreciate everything done for me and around me. I know everything you want only you can achieve it by working for it, it won't come to you. I'm open to criticism and once I've committed to doing something I will go on to completing it no matter what the obstacles were.
  • What made you pick cricket over other sport?
 
I began playing cricket aged 10 alongside my brothers and father.
The sport has influenced many Asian families and at the time of the World Cup being showcased I was only ever going to pick it up and implement the art. Watching one of my role-models Shane Warne, I, over time mastered the off-spin using her unique unorthodox spin. At secondary school I was captain of my team which got me recognised for county trials. Because I was not playing for a club, Warwickshire did not select me, even after many years of trials.
  • How was it explaining the news, about cricket, to your parents?
 
We played a lot of cricket in the back garden, which was especially designed to play such a sport. My family knew I was captain at school and was put forward for talented players and County but it only hit them when I was committing myself outside school hours and travelling to different grounds each week. At first it was difficult but my elder siblings did support it. My Dad coming from a sporting background encouraged it a lot more when I was bringing home medals and trophies.
 
I have been described as “a young, talented and creative” and have said to have caused a quite a stir. I have been up against many barriers being Muslim – fitting in, not having the facility to practise and starting at a older age, but I has no regrets. Everything happens when you’re ready at the right time.
 
  • You play cricket for Worcestershire County; how did that feel like?
 
This was a life changing moment for me, Something that has not yet been achieved and here I am who has done the unheard of, I've not looked back since I'm so proud about how I've come and yet I feel there is still more to reach!
 
At the aged 22, I made history by trialing for Worcestershire County Cricket Club and went on to become the first, and to date only, Asian Muslim female to represent the county in their long history. Now a regular, I have become a key player in a team full of talent and have helped push Worcestershire towards the Division Two County Championship. Last season I was third highest wicket-taker in the club – the top two were men because they played a few extra games. I have taken over 170 wickets in the last five years of playing cricket and have no intention of stopping yet. My bowling is watched by many and I don’t think I have witnessed anyone who can bowl just like me!
 
  • Professionally, you are a nurse, how do you divide your time?
 
I'm a Qualified Renal Adult Nurse working full-time which requires me to work long 12 hour shifts and 38 hours per week. I use my time wisely; I work throughout Sept to April involving indoor cricket games and County training and then take more time out using annual leave to save for my Eventful cricket season from April to August.
 
  • Why did you choose nursing?
 
At college I studied Law a Legal Executive Diploma but I always had the passion for caring and being challenged. My dream was to work in a Hospital, losing my mother aged 9 I felt this urge to make myself something valuable to the society. I felt she would be proud if I came back to the community and progressed in life. I love my job it gives me a lot of respect, I can gain that trust with my patients but most importantly it’s the reality of life and reminds me that I should quit complaining and that I am so much fortunate then some of these patients here. Nursing requires a lot of patience which I have and along with the desire to do more in life by taking my skills further and to work abroad. 
  • You have won countless awards for your community programmes; what type of projects have you been involved in?
 
Roles and Achievements of Salma Bi
· Warwickshire Level 1 Umpire
· Warwickshire Level 2+ Coach
· Worcestershire County Cricket Club Senior Women’s Squad Player
· Marylebone Cricket Club Representative Player
· Five Ways Old Edwardians Cricket Club Women’s & Men’s 3rds Player
· Wall Cricket Club Men’s Squad Player
· Tamworth Ladies Cricket Squad Player
· Hawarden Park Cricket Club Squad Player
· Great White Sharks Futsal Team Captain & Goalkeeper
· Fiveways Zombies Indoor Cricket Captain
· Birch Coppice Football Club player
:Football Futures Goal Keeper
:Sutton Coldfield Reserves Football Club Player
· British-Asian Sports Awards 2009 Outstanding Achievement Award Winner
· Asian Women of Achievement inaugural Sports Award Winner 2012
· British-Asian Sports Award 2010 Coach of the Year Runner-up
· Muslim Women’s Sport Foundation Ambassador Awards Runner-up 2012
· OSCA’s Nat west Volunteer of the Year Award 2012 Building Partnerships Winner
 :Bradford's Inspirational Women’s Awards 2013 Nominee
· Heamodialysis Renal Adult Nursing
· Believe In MAD |Making A Difference| Founder
· Sporting Pathways Co-Founder (Community Interest Company)
:Muslim Sports Association ambassador
· Hosted First Ever Women Futsal Marathon 10-Hour Record 2012
· Hosted Women’s Indoor T10 Cricket World Cup 2012
· Hosted Women’s Futsal Marathon 20-Hour Record 2012
 :Hosted World Dodge Ball 2013
 : Hosted Women’s Indoor T10 Cricket World Cup 2013
 
 
  • You have also been involved in cricket coaching and futsal; how successful have these sessions been?
 
Cricket Coaching is important to me, when I first began playing cricket I was given no coaching all learned by observation and constant practice. During County Season I utilised all coaches whether there was club, Australian/South African/Pakistani, male or female I took something from each session and improved on my ability and technique.
 
I myself am now a Club Coach Level 2+ encouraging and nurturing the younger generation to begin cricket, assisting with district and county girls I run sessions at a state of the art Indoor Cricket Centre in Birmingham providing them one-to-one sessions or fitness regimes. With futsal the girls have come a long way, improving each season as a team and taking on bigger and better challenges. Each game is played with so much intensity; the girls can look back on each game report which is played every Wednesday Night. All blogs are updated on http://great-white-sharks.blogspot.com/
 
Out of everything that you achieved, what was the most memorable?
I've made many memories over time; I prefer playing the cricket performing then observing or attending Award Functions. Season 2013 was my best season so far beating my record of taking career best wickets, playing at Lords vs. Japan women and hitting a 6 in a men's match. http://mad-cricket.blogspot.com/
 
In 2012, I made an appearance for a T20 side and hit a best 34 not out in five overs with non-stop fours and sixes. I finished with a career best figure of 5-13 off four overs for North Wales club Hawarden Park’s T20 team. Also in 2012, I took four wickets for Worcestershire for the first time. Sometimes all it takes is to get a little boost and the whole team will gain confidence.
 
  • What is an average day in your life like?
I live a very busy life but I don't know any better! I have a high adrenaline consumption which requires me to stay on the move to use up all the restored energy. I wake up by 6am to get to my daily job for 7am which won't finish until 7.30pm just after around 8pm I either have a Futsal Match, Football/Cricket Training to go to which means I finish my day by 10pm and it could start all over again. On a day off it could be cricket season arriving at a ground for 12pm for warm-up game of 50overs match which may not finish until 7pm. Everyday in my life is different and I love that, I learn something new everyday. I try to work that harder the next day to come.
 
  •  Aside from cricket; what hobbies do you have?
When given the time I enjoy my own time so I'll hit the gym, a bit of basketball or squash, see what's on at the local sports centre on the day or take it easy cook something up spend quality time with family and watch movies.
 
  • Who is your sporting hero?
I grew up watching Shane Warne play on TV representing Australia at the World Cup, He for me turn heads and brought something so unique to cricket it inspired me to mirror the same unorthodox off-spin technique. As for the recent years following women's cricket captain and fellow friend Charlotte Edwards is a role model to me, a player who bats exceptionally well and who has brought England Women to new Light.
 
  • You recently got married; do you intend to keep playing and coaching?
I grew up being asked “Are your parents okay with you playing cricket?” and it was fine especially when my Dad proudly told family and friends what I do. It's a common question I keep being asked, I have so much respect for Sohail Mughal, my husband. We've married each other by accepting each other and that's the most important part about love, you love someone for who they are. I have a lot of respect for my husband, we share such great understanding, he amazes me sometimes with his way of thinking, as we are so alike and strive to reach the same goals in life.
We intend to be a couple who will go on to inspire more and more youngsters to get into sports and take up a good career. Sohail is not only a Fitness Instructor but a model, teacher and completing his Masters. My wedding gift was a Custom designed BOOMBOOM Cricket Bat; it only now motivates me to play even more and make him proud and hopefully one day InshAllah our children will need to know what their parents did in their time. You might witness both Mr and Mrs playing in the same match, which sure will be one top competition. We will go on to encourage each other to do more rather than feel it should stop. Sports is not forbidden its just not promoted enough when women play but we are changing this everyday and what better soul mate to have who wants the same for himself and you.
 
Pick One
 
Pakistan Cricket or England Cricket Team:
 
Pakistan men's Team
England Women's Team
 
 
Birmingham City or Aston Villa
Aston Villa Football Club but I support Real Madrid
 
English Food or Asian Food
Either I love food!
 
Futsal or Original Football
Futsal-Pace and more Technique Involved 
 
Morning or Night
I wake up 6am everyday no matter what
 
Ferrari or Lamborghini
Love My Cars!! Lamborghini
 
PC or Mac
PC? Use my Laptop a lot

Thursday, February 6, 2014

READ ABOUT SALMA'S LIFESTYLE IN THE ASIAN TODAY

http://www.theasiantoday.com/online-edition/issue-183/the-asian-today.html

SHARKS captain and goalkeeper Salma Bi is featured in a Lifestyle two-page spread in the latest edition of The Asian Today. Click the link above and using the arrows click to Pages 48 and 49.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

SHARKS MOVE INTO JOINT SECOND IN LEAGUE

Farzana scored two superb goals


GREAT WHITE SHARKS 5 (Vicky 3, Farzana 2)
PURPLE REIGN 2
NATIONAL WOMENS FUTSAL FA CUP QUALIFYING LEAGUE - FEB 5, 2014

ALTOGETHER now....."Purple Rainnnnn Purple Rainnnnn"
It was another good night for the Sharks as they moved joint second in the league with a 5-2 win over new side Purple Reign.
Vicky notched a hat-trick while Farzana added two superb goals to secure the win.
The first half saw GWS play a sensible and controlled game, each player supporting one another.
Vicky got the party started by scoring the opening goal.
Aisha and Dee were playing fantastically well and were unfortunate not to find the nets.
However, Farzana utilised her bullet shots and scored twice - back to back.
The Road Runner, excellent as ever, added two more goals to complete yet another hat-trick!
Result 5-2 Brilliant Score tonight!
Welcoming senior player Camilla back to the team led to a more positive approach by all.
Salma said: "We worked as a team. Superb teamwork got us the goals!
"Welcome Back Camilla and Farzana....you can't be retiring just yet?! I believe you're just warming up! Well done team x"
Sharks: Salma, Dee, Aisha, Farzana, Vicky, Camilla.

SHARKS - UPDATED STATS 5.2.2014



RESULTS 2014 SEASON ONE
Jan 8 - LEAGUE: Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies L 0-14
Jan 8 - FRIENDLY: Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies L 5-9 (Vicky 4, Dee)
Jan 15 - LEAGUE: Stone Army D 4-4 (Vicky 2, Aisha, Dee)
Jan 22 - LEAGUE: Vacancy 1 Bham W 8-0 (walkover)
Jan 22 - FRIENDLY: Stone Army L 1-5 (Vicky)
Jan 29 - LEAGUE: Bees W 10-1 (Vicky 7, Saddiqa 3)
Jan 29 - FRIENDLY: Continental Stars W 9-8 (Vicky, Farzana 3, Jade, Bernie, Saddiqa 3)
Feb 5 - LEAGUE: Purple Reign W 5-2 (Vicky 3, Farzana 2)

LEAGUE: P 5 W 3 D 1 L 1 GF 27 GA 21 PTS 10
GOALSCORERS (league and friendly matches):
Vicky 18
Saddiqa 6
Farzana 5
Dee 2
Aisha 1
Jade 1
Berni 1

VICKY'S CAREER GOALS
Season 1: 37
Season 2: 47
Season 3: 32
Season 4: 18
TOTAL: 134

FUTSAL LEAGUE - LATEST STATS 5.2.2014



NATIONAL WOMENS FUTSAL FA CUP QUALIFYING LEAGUE

RESULTS - FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Bees 0-8 Bham 2 Vacancy Ladies
Under Estimated 2-5 Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies
Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies 7-1 Stone Army
Purple Reign 2-5 Great White Sharks
Bayern Neverlusen 8-0 Vacancy 1 Bham

TABLE - FEBRUARY 5
1 Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies P 5 PTS 15 (GD + 32)
2 Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies P 5 PTS 10 (+ 12)
3 Bayern Neverlusen P 5 PTS 10 (+ 8)
4 Great White Sharks P 5 PTS 10 (+ 6)
5 Stone Army P 5 PTS 7 (+ 4)
6 Under Estimated P 5 PTS 6 (+ 7)
7 Purple Reign P 5 PTS 6 (+ 4)
8 Bham Vacancy 2 Ladies P 5 PTS 6 (- 8)
9 Vacancy 1 Bham P 5 PTS 1 (- 32)
10 Bees P 5 PTS 1 (- 33)

FIXTURES - FEBRUARY 12
7pm Birmingham Futsal Elite Ladies v Stone Army
7.45pm Birmingham Futsal Club Ladies v Vacancy 1 Bham
7.45pm Purple Reign v Bham Vacancy 2 Ladies
8.30pm Bees v Bayern Neverlusen
8.30pm Under Estimated v Great White Sharks