Congratulations

Inaugural Inter-Association Cricket Tournament '09

“The Friendship Cup”                                                                 

The Friendship Cup is a unique concept for South Florida, and is primarily inspired and modeled on the huge success of the DLF Indian Premier League T20. Its primary aim being to bring all our various Indian Associations together on a common platform - the sports we love! Make our own fun & excitement and relive our cricketing days!  

"thefriendshipcup" is a non-profit organization. One of the many aims of thefriendshipcup organization is to sponsor Indian "youth cricket programs" and such.  

“thefriendshipcup” will be funded by monies that come in from individuals / corporate / small business sponsors and the Associations involved & the participating and attending public.   

Cricket - this first year, only four associations were invited namely IRCC, SAF, PASF & SCOF. We hope that this event will be a huge success and become an annual fixture with many other Associations joining us the next year – 2010.   

If there is interest amongst the Associations - we plan to have Tennis & Golf later in 2009. 
 

We wish all the teams the best of luck - may the best team win! Go get them!  
 

THE BOARD – “thefriendshipcup” 

February 20, 2009  
 

contact: info@thefriendshipcup.org                        www.thefriendshipcup.org 

                                               THE TEAMS

Captain: Vashi (Victor)  Khemlani, Vice-Captain: Nick Vora

Calling all cricket and fun lovers:
 
As Sindhis we’ve earned the reputation of being globetrotters and fun lovers, so here’s the perfect opportunity to be true to our salt. In the land of b-ball, here’s a day dedicated to our favorite sport: Cricket. On14th March 2009, we will be participating in The Friendship Cup played between four associations namely, the Punjabi and Sindhi Associations, the Indian Religious and Cultural Center and Samunder Club of Florida.   
The event not only provides a common platform for different generations, but also fosters a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship. Bring your family, friends and your loud cheery voices. May the best team win!

 About The Sindhi Association: 
The Sindhi Association of Florida was founded over 20 years ago by a group of individuals who desired to perpetuate the rich repertoire of their culture in their new homeland.  Through the years, the SAF has proudly organized different events that not only entertain its members, but also pass on the torch of culture and tradition to the younger generation. Events  include Holi, Cheti Chand (the Sindhi New Year), and our most successful extravaganza of the year:  The Children’s Diwali Show. The best part of this show is that it also involves sister regional associations and celebrates the spirit of togetherness forming a poignant reflection of our country. 

Arun Gidwani, President, SAF 

 

SAF CRICKET TEAM ROSTER

No	Players	Cell No.	Age
1	Vikas Kapur	3055198092	42
2	Nick Bhasin	5613122873	39
3	Vineet Talwar	9545599840	45
4	Rana Chander	9545540266	41
5	Arun Gidwani	9544658085	34
6	Vishal Rajpal	9545586469	34
7	Vashi Khemlani ©	3053387775	42
8	Nick Vora (VC)	3054683735	36
9	Devesh Sujan	3057786810	28
10	Navin Goel	9546107542	38
11	Sunil Khiyani	9546461394	41
12	Tushar Batra	9542324599	35
13	Vic Shroff	3055421545	36
14	Gaurav Dixit	3056329241	38
15	Rajesh Thadani	9546381225	37
16	Rajesh Amarnani	3054778869	44

 

 

Captain: Sanjay Paharia, Vice-Captain: Chetan Thakker

Welcome all cricket lovers,

It is a great pleasure to be part of the first Friendship Cup. We look forward to teaching the Samundar Club of Florida, Punjabi and Sindhi Association how to play cricket. We have been around since 1977, so you can imagine we have a few ripe oldies, which have been known to lift a bat in their time. Of course, you will also be able to see our young blood out there too.

We would like to invite you to visit our website at www.irccflorida.com to learn about us. Our primary mission is to serve the South Florida Indian community in preserving and promote our rich heritage and culture among those who have made America their home. We hold events to celebrate Holi, Diwali, Navratri, Raksha Bandan, Republic Day (Taste of India festival) and Indian Idol. So you are all more than welcome to join us. For today, may the best team win, though I do expect the first engraving on the cup to be I.R.C.C. ’09. 

Have a great time,  

Milan Khakhria, President IRCC.

 

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Captain: T. K. Singh, Vice-Captain: Jolly Singh

Hi Cricket fans of South Florida, 

On March 14, 2009, all roads will be leading to Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida .  Why! You may ask? In case you have not heard, it is the location of the cricket “Friendship Cup” that will be played between four associations namely, the Punjabi and Sindhi Associations, the Indian Religious and Cultural Center and Samunder Club of Florida (SCOF).  

SCOF was founded in 2006 when a group of beached salt-crusted seafarers were sipping their good old rum and whiskey and decided that they needed an avenue to continue sharing their Sea Stories. The main purpose of SCOF is to promote public recognition of the important contribution being made by the Indian Maritime Professionals to the Marine Industry and to afford facilities for their advancement in the knowledge of their profession.  You can learn more about the activities of our organization at samunderclubflorida.org. 

The quote by the great Martin Luther King Jr. sums up our organization very well “We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now”.  

As you know there are no cricket fields in the ocean. However, I ask that you do not underestimate the “Hum Shippies Florida Ke Spirit”.  If you have not witnessed this before, I strongly urge you to be there. So come along, bring the family and friends and cheer your favorite team. 

Go SCOF! 

Captain Neville Dias, President SCOF

 

SCOF CRICKET TEAM ROSTER

No	Players	Cell No.
1	Ravi Mehta	954-803-1632
2	Neville Dias	305-753-8362
3	Dileep Sawant	305-613-7638
4	Vinod Gulati	561-445-4293
5	Gaurav Yadav	305-720-8180
6	Subir Mukharjee	941-232-8452
7	TK Singh (C)	305-2057002
8	Mark Dessa	305 807 5540
9	Arnav Mehta	954-803-1632
10	Harnarain Saraon	786-853-2988
11	Rajiv Handa	305-613-7635
12	Kanwaljit Singh Jolly	305-979-5159
13	Arun Dsouza	954 -838- 0628
14	JJS Yadav	305-720-8180
15	Bharat Madan	954-778-8480
16	Ranjan Datta	954-757-2691
17	Agnelo	305-766-9884

 

Captain: Raj Data, Vice-Captain: Pradeep Sood

“The Friendship Cup” & Punjabi Association of South Florida, Inc. (PASF) 

Hello Floridians, mark your calendars for Saturday March 14, 2009 to watch and experience something different & most exciting. A Cricket tournament “The Friendship Cup” between four Indian associations.

 Punjabi Association of South Florida (PASF), Samunder Club of Florida (SCOF),

Sindhi Association of Florida (SAF), Indian Religious and Cultural Center (IRCC) 

At the Central Broward Park – we guarantee that on the day there is something to do for all age groups and all genders; you will not only enjoy it but love it. 

For more information visit our websites:

www.thepunjabiassociation.org     www.thefriendshipcup.org  

When you say Bhangra It is Punjabi 

When you say wrestling It is Punjabi 

When you say Gali danda It is Punjabi 

When you say Cricket It is Punjabi

When you say……. When you say……. The list is never ending… 

Punjabis and cricket or cricket and Punjabis are like two inseparable twins.

Phir Zara haat ke zara bach ke yeh hai PASF cricket team Participation meri jaan. 

Punjabi Association of South Florida, Inc. (PASF)

PASF is a non-profit organization, which was formed to culturally enrich our youth with Punjabi culture by interacting through organizing festivals and programs.

What PASF does?

PASF is committed to enhance the social welfare of Indians who have decided to live in the United States , particularly South Florida , and to help them become a part of the main stream of American life. 

PASF is committed to promote Punjabi Culture to the American Community. 

PASF is committed to facilitate involvement of the members of the Association in American community life & participation in India through charitable, educational and cultural activities. 

PASF is committed to facilitate communication and cooperation amongst all Indians worldwide. 

We welcome you to join PASF:

We welcome any individual who is at least 18 years of age & who pledges to the objectives of the Association and is willing to contribute to the achievement of those objectives to become a member and be part of the PASF.   

Cheers!!   

Jotinder Rana, PASF President 

 

PASF CRICKET TEAM ROSTER

No	Players	Age
1	Tiger Jotinder Rana (Team Manager)	60
2	Tiger Raj Data (Captain)	51
3	Tiger Pardeep Sood (Vice Captain)	53
4	Tiger Ashok Vijay	45
5	Tiger Nindi Chhabra	60
6	Tiger Ashutosh	40
7	Tiger Jaspreet Baveja	26
8	Tiger Akshat Mohindroo	23
9	Tiger Vivek Sarin	44
10	Tiger Girish Kumar	45
11	Tiger Dalip Madnani	32
12	Tiger Krishna Rangam	49
13	Tiger Felix Campos	65
14	Tiger Baldev Singh (Baldi)	46
15	Tiger Vimal Patel	46
16	Tiger Pavan Handa	48

 

 

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