by Jatin Patel | Oct 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
October 8th 2026, Thornton, COLORADO.
Inaugural CTCL Night Tournament Concludes in Spectacular Fashion
The Colorado Tennis Cricket League (CTCL) has officially solidified its place in local sports history with the successful culmination of its inaugural CTCL Night Tournament. Hosted at the esteemed Thornton Sports Complex (Thornton, CO 80229), the landmark event showcased non-stop action, high-stakes drama, and community celebration under the stadium lights.
This historic tournament marked a significant milestone for the venue, serving as the first tournament held at the complex following its grand opening in October 2025, spearheaded by West Indies cricket legend SHIVNARINE CHANDERPAUL and renowned cricket coach JATIN PATEL Cricket hall of famers.
From Left, Jatin Patel, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, and Jan Kulmann, Mayor a historical ribbin cutting moment for Colorado Cricket.
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Ten teams participated in the tournament, each vying for the championship dream:
- Afghan Zalmi
- Apex XI
- Colorado Sharks – Fury
- Colorado Sharks – Venom
- Colorado Strikers
- Colorado Super Kings
- Mafia Boys
- Rockies Cricket
- Club Smokers XI
- TMKB
To maintain a high-stakes, engaging atmosphere, the CTCL employed the Swedish Format. Under this competitive structure, lower-ranked teams retained a viable path to the Top 4 even after their initial three league matches, ensuring thrilling contests right up to the knockout stages. The tournament, which reflected the league’s spirit of diversity and inclusion, brought together players from Nepal, Afghanistan, and India, united by a shared passion for the game.
The tournament kicked off on July 26th, setting the stage for a thrilling season. Action resumed with intensity on September 18th, 19th, and 20th, culminating in the ultimate showdown—the Semi-Finals and Finals—held on October 2nd, 2026.
Semi-Final 1: Smokers XI faced off against Colorado Sharks – Venom in a hard-fought encounter, with Sharks – Venom advancing to the final.
Semi-Final 2: Rockies Cricket Club (RCC) faced off against Colorado Strikers, with RCC emerging victorious to secure their spot in the title match.
The Grand Finale: Rockies Cricket Club Claims the Crown
The championship final delivered everything cricket fans could have asked for as Rockies Cricket Club met Colorado Sharks – Venom. Batting first in a high-tempo 6-over shootout, RCC set a daunting target of 69 runs. In response, Colorado Sharks – Venom put up a brave chase but ultimately fell 18 runs short against a disciplined RCC defense. With that clinical performance, Rockies Cricket Club officially crowned themselves the inaugural CTCL Night Tournament Champions.
Champions: Rockies Cricket Club with CTCL officials
RCC Team Members:
- Abhinav Kidambi
- Gokul Nambiar
- Jai Choudhary
- Om Girdhar
- Philips Antoine Gilbert
- Pravinbalaji Anand
- Sujith Gopal
- Sateeshkumar Dhanasekaran
- Surendar Malreddy
- Vasudev Gulapalli
- Velmurugan Manoharan
- Zameer Sayed
Runners-up: Colorado Sharks – Venom
Colorado Sharks- Venom Team Members:
- Darshith Karkera
- Arunkumar Harikrishnasamy
- Praveen Narayan
- Anant Gurung
- Sarvesh Prabhu
- Pridhvi Dandu
- Amjid Khan
- Shah Nawaz
- Subhashish Dash
- Rahul Ahire
- Gandhar Vaidya
- Gourav Kokate
- Krishna Vidhan
Individual Excellence Awards
While RCC took home the trophy, outstanding individual performances shone throughout the tournament:
🏏 Best Batsman: Jai Choudhary (Rockies Cricket Club) – Recognized for his explosive and consistent run-scoring throughout the campaign.
⚾ Best Bowler: Nivid Phatak (Colorado Strikers) – Awarded for his clutch bowling displays and crucial breakthroughs.
🖐️ Best Wicketkeeper: Arunkumar Harikrishnasamy (Colorado Sharks – Venom) – Honored for sharp, reliable work behind the stumps.
Heartfelt Gratitude & Special Thanks
An event of this magnitude relies on the dedication and support of key partners:
- City of Thornton: A special note of gratitude to the City of Thornton for providing the world-class Thornton Sports Complex facility, making this groundbreaking night tournament possible.
- Neutral Umpire: A sincere thank you to Balaji Meenakshisundaram, who generously opted in as the neutral umpire for the entire duration of the tournament, ensuring fair play and integrity throughout.
- Food Partner: Immense gratitude to Bombay Junction for powering players and fans with delicious food across all match days.
Driven by the CTCL Leadership
The seamless execution and resounding success of the tournament stand as a testament to the hard work and vision of the CTCL Executive Committee:
- Geo George Vadakkan – President
- Paramasivam Thiyagarajan – Joint Secretary
- Manoj Gangwar – Treasurer
- Gopikrishna Thatipamula – Social Media Manager
- Praveen Gaikwad – Secretary
Congratulations to all participating teams, individual award winners, and the entire CTCL community for making the first-ever Colorado Tennis Cricket League Night Tournament an unforgettable triumph!
by Jatin Patel | Sep 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
- Twenty-six players gather in the Olympic City USA as cricket prepares to return to the Olympic Games for the first time in 128 years
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) have announced details of a preparatory camp for a 26-player USA Men’s National Cricket Team being held at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
The camp, that runs from 27 to 29 September, marks a landmark step in the team’s preparations for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games and the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028, where cricket will return to the Olympic program for the first time in 128 years. It last featured at the 1900 Paris Olympic Games.
The squad begins its journey from Colorado Springs, celebrated as the “Olympic City USA” and home to the USOPC’s flagship training complex, with the players formally welcomed by the city, ICC and Olympic Movement leadership.
Dignitaries expected to greet the team include Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, alongside senior USOPC leadership, underscoring the city’s role at the heart of America’s Olympic ambitions as cricket embarks on its LA28 pathway.
The camp gives the squad its first opportunity to experience what it means to represent Team USA within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic system. Players are undergoing comprehensive physical and medical screening, forming the basis of individual 24-month plans designed to support their performance and availability in the lead-up to LA28. With a demanding international calendar between now and the Games, the camp also brings the group together to shape the culture and team values that will define the USA National Men’s Team and drive the performances the country can be proud of.
Camp at a glance
| Location |
USOPC Training Facility, Colorado Springs, CO |
| Camp Dates |
September 27–29, 2026 |
| Squad Size |
26 players |
| Focus Areas |
Physical & medical screening, 24-month performance plans, Team USA culture and values |
| Welcome |
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, ICC and USOPC management |
About the ICC
The ICC is cricket’s global governing body, representing 111 members worldwide. It oversees major tournaments such as the Men’s and Women’s Cricket and T20 World Cups, enforces the Code of Conduct on professional standards and playing conditions (with the MCC responsible for the Laws of Cricket), appoints match officials for all international formats, and combats corruption through its Anti-Corruption Unit. Its Development department also works with Associate Members to strengthen cricket systems, raise standards, and grow the game globally including the United States.
About the USOPC
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee serves as the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States, supporting athletes across all sports on the Olympic, Paralympic and Pan American programs, including cricket ahead of its return at LA28.
Content from ICC media release.
by Jatin Patel | Aug 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
CRICKET HALL OF FAME, FIRST IN THE WORLD — CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF CRICKET EXCELLENCE
Established in 1980 | First Induction Ceremony in 1981 | Hartford, Connecticut, USA
The Cricket Hall of Fame – A 501 (C) (3) non profit organization, is proud to celebrate 45 years of honoring the legends, heroes, pioneers, administrators, and ambassadors who have made outstanding contributions to the game of cricket.
Established under the Sportsmen’s Club Since 1964, the Cricket Hall of Fame became the first Cricket Hall of Fame in the world, with its inaugural induction ceremony held in 1981. It continues its mission as nonprofit organization, dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating cricket at every level.
45 YEARS OF LEGACY
Since the first induction ceremony in 1981, the Cricket Hall of Fame has recognized:
323 Heroes
342 Total Awards and Counting
252 Inductees
73 International Inductees
11 Lifetime Achievement Awards
179 Other Inductees
70 Presidential Awards
The Hall’s highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizes existing Cricket Hall of Famers whose extraordinary contributions have left an enduring legacy in sport.
LEGENDS ENSHRINED IN THE CRICKET HALL OF FAME
AUSTRALIA
Sir Donald Bradman, Kerry Packer, Greg Chappell, Reginald Leslie.
ENGLAND
Sir Leonard Hutton, Freddie Trueman, Tony Greig, Brian Close.
INDIA
Sunil Gavaskar, Gundappa Vishwanath, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ajit Wadekar, Farouk Engineer, Chetan Chauhan, Syed Abid Ali.
PAKISTAN
Hanif Mohammad, Wasim Akram, Zaheer Abbas, Younis Khan, Mushtaq Mohammad, Moin Khan, Abdul Razzak.
WEST INDIES
Sir Garfield Sobers (LTA), Michael Holding (LTA), Sir Vivian Richards, Sir Andy Roberts, Alvin Kallicharran, Sir Clive Lloyd, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Courtney Walsh, Sir Richie Richardson, Joel Garner, Desmond Haynes, Gordon Greenidge, Sir Hillary Beckles.
These legendary names represent generations of extraordinary cricket achievements and the global reach of the Cricket Hall of Fame.
HONORING THE HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT
Among the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award recipients are Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Michael Holding, Jatin Patel, Roy Reid, Muhammed Qureshi, Ivy Mahabir, Clarence Modeste, Denzil Powell, Lloyd Dixon, Tony Becca, and Roy Sweeney.
PRESERVING CRICKET’S HISTORY — INSPIRING ITS FUTURE
The Cricket Hall of Fame Museum brings cricket history to life through historic memorabilia, exhibits, stories, and the achievements of the individuals who have shaped the game. The mission of the Cricket Hall of Fame is to preserve cricket’s remarkable past, inspire future generations of cricketers, fans, leaders, and ambassadors of sport.
2026 Induction ceremony (annually first Saturday of every year since 1981)
45th Cricket Hall of Fame induction Ceremony
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location: Marriott Hotel, 28 Day Hill Road, Windsor, CT – 06095
CLASS OF 2026 INDUCTEES
Mark Azeez, Kumar Balakrishnan, Ajith Bhaskar, Hemant Buch, Kinjal Buch, Leslie L. Clarke, Sr., Henry Forde, State Rep. Bobby Gibson, Patrick Hamilton, Howard Johnson, Rick Nugent, Jay Singh (CT), Steve Stephenson, Francis Trevor (Sierra Leone).
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Dennis Heath
PRESIDENT AWARD
Rajeev Puthenveetil, Primrose Cricket club
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Unia Clarke, Yvette Clarke
45 YEARS • FIRST IN THE WORLD • A LEGACY THAT LIVES ON
Cricket Hall of Fame Museum
3000 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120
Official Website: https://crickethof.org
OR
https://crickethofmuseum.org
by Jatin Patel | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a USD 12.82 million loan to Cricket West Indies (CWI) as part of its annual conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. The move comes as CWI faces severe financial strain, with audited results for the year ending September 30, 2025, showing an operating loss of USD 28.14 million, down from USD 23.12 million in 2024 profit.
Cricket West Indies Financial Crisis is a biggest concern for ICC as cricket roaring for Olympics.
Looking at current Financial Situation, Revenue fell sharply from USD 88.35 million in 2024 to USD 40.89 million in 2025 — a drop of over 53% after hosting 2024 ICC T20 world cup. While Tour and tournament costs rose from USD 36.85 million to USD 41.59 million. Major setback is from Cash reserves which plummeted from USD 17.47 million to USD 1.68 million, and total equity dropped from USD 46.22 million to USD 17.19 million. Besides all these figures CWI projects another USD 26 million loss in 2026 before returning to a USD 8 million profit in 2027.
The CWI board attributes these fluctuations to the cyclical nature of international cricket, where revenue depends heavily on the commercial value of tours, broadcast deals, and the global calendar.
Purpose and Conditions
The ICC stated the loan is intended to “support the Member Board”, but it has not disclosed the repayment period, interest rate, security arrangements, or conditions.
CWI’s audited report confirmed that ICC funding, alongside commercial bank credit facilities, will help bridge the projected funding gap.
This is not the first time CWI has sought ICC help; during the COVID-19 pandemic, it received a USD 3 million loan from the England and Wales Cricket Board, which was later repaid.
The loan is part of a wider ICC agenda that includes membership changes and the creation of new ICC subcommittees.
CWI’s Response
CWI CEO Chris Dehring welcomed the aid, calling it part of a long-term growth and development strategy aimed at strengthening financial and operational resilience.
He emphasized the need to position West Indies cricket for sustained success and relevance in a rapidly changing global cricket landscape.
The USD 12.82 million ICC loan is a lifeline for Cricket West Indies amid collapsing revenues and dwindling cash, with the hope that it will help stabilize operations and support recovery in the next two years.
by Jatin Patel | Jul 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quick recap
This was a special edition of The Cricket Show USA, dedicated to paying tribute to the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers, one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders who died on July 17, 2026. The show
featured extensive tributes from panelists, including Leon Francis, Dale Brown, Lawrence “Yagga” Rowe, Leonard Chambers and others, who highlighted Sobers remarkable achievements including his 93 Test matches where he scored 8,032 runs at an average of 57.78 and took 235 wickets. The panelists discussed Sobers impact beyond cricket, noting how he represented Caribbean excellence during a time when the region was seeking independence from colonial powers. The program included statements of tributes from Cricket West Indies leadership and tributes to Sobers’ legacy as a cultural icon who transcended the sport to become a symbol of Caribbean pride and achievement.
The government of Barbados declared a day of national mourning in honor of Sir Gary, with
further funeral arrangements to be announced.
Sir Garfield Sobers Tribute Reflection
Dale delivered a tribute and reflection on Sir Garfield Sobers, highlighting his achievements as a
cricket player and cultural icon. He discussed Sobers impact on West Indian cricket, his
international success, and his record-breaking performances, including being the first player to
score 1,000 runs and take 50 wickets in a single season for a state team. Dale emphasized Sobers legacy as a symbol of Black West Indian excellence and his contributions to transforming cricket both in the Caribbean and globally.
Garfield Sobers Captaincy Challenges.
Dale discussed Garfield Sobers leadership style as West Indies captain from 1965 to 1972, noting that he inherited a strong team from Frank Worrell and led the team to their first official world championship by defeating Australia. Dale explained that Sobers captaincy was divided into two halves, with early success followed by a difficult period after the retirement of key players like Wesley Hall and Charlie Griffith, and the death of Frank Worrell.
The group also discussed Sobers remarkable performance in the tied Test match in
Australia, where he scored a century that Donald Bradman praised as the greatest innings he had seen on Australian soil. Dale detailed Sobers impressive statistics in the 1962 home series
against India, where he scored 424 runs and took 23 wickets while also taking 11 catches.
Lawrence “Yagga” Rowe’s Memories of Sir Garfield Sobers.
Yagga shared his personal experiences playing with and against Sir Garfield Sobers, describing how Sobers presence in the dressing room left him in awe and how Sobers had predicted his future success. He emphasized that Sobers was the greatest cricketer of all time due to his ability to play as a fast bowler and spinner, and he described his iconic walk to the field.
Yagga expressed his desire to attend Sobers funeral if possible, noting it would likely be a large
event.
Leonard Chambers, Former Jamaican national team player and cricket administrator, shared personal memories of Sobers and discussed his influence on younger players in the Caribbean,
particularly mentioning Lawrence Rowe’s experience playing with Sobers.
Trevor Smith recalled how Sobers influenced his love for cricket through radio broadcasts and personal connections.
Ivor Henry highlighted Sobers leadership and captaincy skills, distinguishing him from other players.
The discussion continued during the Lawrence Rowe Hour. A regular feature of the weekly Show, with Dale noting Rowe’s cricket achievements, particularly, his exceptional batting average that never fell below 43.07.
Garfield Sobers Tribute Discussion continued. The discussion focused on the legacy of Gary
Sobers and his impact on West Indies cricket. Jatin Patel and Dale discussed Sobers performance as captain during the 1965 home series against Australia, where he led the team to victory and
became the first cricketer to score over 4,000 test runs and take 100 wickets. Leon Francis shared a personal anecdote about meeting Sobers in Antigua, describing how Sobers interacted with his young daughter and demonstrated his kind and generous nature. The participants reflected on Sobers character and his contributions to cricket, noting his humility and respect for others in the cricket community.
Yagga Rowe recounted two specific memories of Sobers: first, how Sobers helped him
concentrate during his first Test match by asking well-wishers to give him space, and second, an
incident in 1973 where Sobers took five catches at short leg leading to a crucial victory.
Finally, Dale highlighted Barbados recognition of Sobers as a national hero and encouraged remembering other cultural and historical figures alongside Sobers and cricket icons like Frank Worrell.
