da pinnacle： Sri Lankan expatriates in Sydney, Australia have organised an expatriateindoor series against Indian expatriates, called the International CharityChallenge, to raise funds for charity
Ragavan Thurasingam19-Jul-2002Sri Lankan expatriates in Sydney, Australia have organised an expatriateindoor series against Indian expatriates, called the International CharityChallenge, to raise funds for charity.Both sides are preparing for an entertaining and bruising encounter onSunday the 21st of July at Five Dock Indoor Centre at 6.30pm, in SydneyAustralia. Last year Five Dock Cricket Club toured Sri Lanka, with manyex-Sri Lankans on that team, and many on that team are involved on bothsides for this match.Like in Sri Lanka, AS Travel has helped with sponsorship for the day and theteams.This game promises everything. Many talented young players who have playedgrade cricket at a high level or are involved with club or junior cricketand play indoor cricket are looking to entertain the locals and show somesparkling sub-continental style, all for a good cause!Indoor Cricket is slightly different to the outdoor game, with teams ofeight players. Scoring is based on where you hit the ball within the court,the size of which is similar to a basketball court. You bat in pairs for acertain period and unlike outdoor if you are out, you bat on till the end ofyour pairing.Both sides looking to show off the skills of the game and looking to givesomething back to their respective communities.A raffle draw is being held, along with some lively in-house competitionsincluding a fastest bowler and an all-star sixes competition.The Sounds of Sydney’s Great DJ VILAS will ring around Five Dock IndoorCentre, to keep a lively and homely setting, by playing a variety of musicto keep the fans happy, creating a real derby feeling, and bringing greatatmosphere to the game.ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY – Orphans of Lanka & AID. Please do come andsupport.