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Friday, August 22, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 73
The 16th instalment of Spirit of Cricket Tournament sponsored by Relianz Forex Ltd. kicked off on Sunday, November 27 at the Domain in Auckland.
Organised with the aim of bringing together the community, the tournament, saw 14 teams apply, of which 12 were selected. As per the rules, the winner of the previous year is given the opportunity to organise the matches the following year, and this year, Tamil Super Strikers—winners of 2015—took charge to manage the event.
The tournament will see 28 matches over 12 Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the finals to be held on the first weekend in March. Over the course of three months, teams will contest with each other in knockout rounds.
Pool A comprises NZ Kannada Kota, Probasee, Desi Warriors, NZ Telangana, Bartercard Phoenix, and Hygrade Telugu Tigers.
Indian Warriors, Auckland Institute of Studies, Desi Chargers, Tamil Super Strikers, Deccan Acers, and TUF XI will play in Pool B.
Teams in both pools consist of either students or full-time professionals.
“The enthusiasm among youngsters in phenomenal when it comes to cricket. They go into a different zone altogether,” said Vai Ravindran, an organiser from Auckland Tamil Association.
In the past, the event has received immense support from local businesses and community organisations.
This year, the organisers plan to host a mega-event to conclude the season by bringing together supporters, community members, teams and their families to the closing ceremony.
The 16th instalment of Spirit of Cricket Tournament sponsored by Relianz Forex Ltd. kicked off on Sunday, November 27 at the Domain in Auckland.
Organised with the aim of bringing together the community, the tournament, saw 14 teams apply, of which 12 were selected. As per the rules, the winner of...
The 16th instalment of Spirit of Cricket Tournament sponsored by Relianz Forex Ltd. kicked off on Sunday, November 27 at the Domain in Auckland.
Organised with the aim of bringing together the community, the tournament, saw 14 teams apply, of which 12 were selected. As per the rules, the winner of the previous year is given the opportunity to organise the matches the following year, and this year, Tamil Super Strikers—winners of 2015—took charge to manage the event.
The tournament will see 28 matches over 12 Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the finals to be held on the first weekend in March. Over the course of three months, teams will contest with each other in knockout rounds.
Pool A comprises NZ Kannada Kota, Probasee, Desi Warriors, NZ Telangana, Bartercard Phoenix, and Hygrade Telugu Tigers.
Indian Warriors, Auckland Institute of Studies, Desi Chargers, Tamil Super Strikers, Deccan Acers, and TUF XI will play in Pool B.
Teams in both pools consist of either students or full-time professionals.
“The enthusiasm among youngsters in phenomenal when it comes to cricket. They go into a different zone altogether,” said Vai Ravindran, an organiser from Auckland Tamil Association.
In the past, the event has received immense support from local businesses and community organisations.
This year, the organisers plan to host a mega-event to conclude the season by bringing together supporters, community members, teams and their families to the closing ceremony.
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