While the sport has evolved literally over centuries, Drumheller residents had the opportunity to see the sport of Cricket first hand last Sunday, September 4.
The Mail has brought readers the story of Shamrudhann Prahan Sasidharan, who at nine years old is actively pursuing the sport of cricket. He, along with his parents Sasidharan (Sasi) and Harshini, have been actively working on starting a local cricket club.
On September 4 they invited players from Calgary to play in a T20 Limited Match. About 24 young players, coaches officials and parents came out and they were able to form a Calgary Stallions and Drumheller Colts team, who battled it out on a pitch a the Drumheller Soccer Association field.
Sasi was able to organize the event in as little as three weeks and it was a day-long affair, with breaks for breakfast and lunch. The players showed skill and dedication as they put on a show on the field. It was a close match but the Calgary Stallions won by one wicket.
They hope to make the event an annual game and have a Drumheller trophy to be awarded to the winners.
Community members helped to pitch in for the event by volunteering as well as supporting the club through a recent Freson Bros fundraiser. They are in the process of forming a Society and building up a local club and are looking for those interested in playing or volunteering.
