And now for 20-20!

There’s no stopping the cricket frenzy.As one series (the 30-30 GCA Macquarie Bicentennial Cup) concluded, another one – the 20-20 MIT Sydney Cup, took off.

It’s been a fantastic summer of cricket already for community players. The 20-20 series, which commenced on 29 Nov, is the third in the series: the first, called the Indian Link Cup, concluded in October.

The teams gathered at Parramatta’s Old Kings ground not only to commemorate the Finals of 30/30 GCA Macquarie Bicentennial Cup but also to be the part of a spectacular and vibrant opening ceremony of the 20-20 series. The event marked the inauguration of the biggest-ever community based cricket event witnessed in Australia. 18 different teams are competing in the contest.

Supporters and invited guests - Jenny Mcarthy from GCA, Beverly Jones from MIT, Pawan Luthra from Indian Link, Sue Clunie from Parramatta Park, and other team sponsors Vipen from Ryde Automotives and Ajay from Mantra Ryde, were present at the occasion. The first edition of MIT Sydney Cup was declared open amidst thunderous applause in the stadium, heralding the much-hyped 18-team cricketing extravaganza.

After the official team photographs, the players dressed in their own colours, got a warm applause from tri-colour waving fans.

Later sporting ambassadors from other codes including Reece Weser (rugby player from South Sydney Rabitohs), and Parramatta Mayor Paul Gerrad also came to show their support and encouragement to the teams.

It will be a very interesting few months ahead as the teams clash in the third series of this exciting community cricket tournament.

To learn more about community cricket opportunities, call Sanjiv Dubey on 0433 669 334