South Africa’s Roshan Sonekar Joins the LMS Legends Club!
Last Man Stands is thrilled to announce our newest LMS Legend, Roshan Sonekar from Johannesburg, South Africa! Roshan has been an exceptional contributor to the LMS community both on and off the field, leading his team, Randburg Brigade, while delivering consistently stellar performances.Playing in Gauteng in South Africa since 2015, Roshan’s game count is about to tip 500, with an LMS career best High Score of 103 and 30 fifties and 36 3W.
LMS Career Highlights
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Favourite LMS Moment: As captain of Randburg Brigade, Roshan showed nerves of steel when he secured a last-ball victory in the Sandton Sunday 2 Winter 2024 League Final
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Epic Chases: Chased down 200 runs in 19 overs at Zoo Lake, epitomising the fast-paced format of LMS.
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Memorable Partnerships: Partnered with Rajesh Rana for a crucial 6th-wicket stand after losing 5 quick wickets while chasing 181 runs. This resilient effort under pressure remains one of Roshan’s standout performances.
Favourites
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Fields: Marks Park Middle and Wendywood Top Field are his beloved battlegrounds.
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Teammates: Roshan appreciates the camaraderie and skills of Neal Van Heerden (Joburg Weekend Warriors), Anupam Sharma (Predators 2.0), and Muhammad Sajid.
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International Players: Inspired by cricketing greats Sourav Ganguly, Rohit Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Jasprit Bumrah.
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Format Features: Roshan loves LMS's shorter, intense, and strategic format, which makes every player’s contribution crucial. Special rules like Retirement at 50 runs, Double Play, and Home Run add excitement and demand collective team effort.
LMS Achievements
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Recognised as a true all-rounder, Roshan has been instrumental in leading his team to glory in various competitions within Joburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Congratulations to Roshan on becoming an LMS Legend! Your dedication, leadership, and love for the game embody what LMS is all about.
