About TPCL Toronto Premier Cricket League is an association formed by well-known softball cricketers who are playing cricket for years. The passion for cricket and community leadership brought fine people together to form and establish this association in a very short term. TPCL will be organizing softball cricket tournaments and league games in Twenty 20 format between twelve leading teams who were playing cricket in GTA for more than ten years in other organized leagues. TPCL is committed to provide a platform for all likeminded people to enjoy cricket and socialize with each other and create a family atmosphere. We know this will get better and bigger in coming years and will attract more teams and supporters from our community. TPCL 2013 Board of Directors: Name Position Milroy Bastiampillai Senior Advisor Nirthanadan Elayathamby Senior Advisor Asok Santhiralingam Community Relation Advisor TPCL 2013 Committee Members: Name Position Cricket Club Nesan Ramachandran President Jaguars C.C. Chandran Santhiralingam Sports Secretary Devils C.C. Rajeevan Ganeshan Secretary Knights C.C. Kishon Jeeva Treasurer Black Cats C.C. Suren Balachandran Assist. Secretary Riderz C.C. Vinoth Arumugam Assist. Treasurer Eelam Boys C.C. Niel Anandarajah Committee Member Ideal Crickters Jeyanthan Sathananthan Committee Member Cambridge C.C. Douglas Nadarajah Committee Member Benz C.C. Praba Sivaz Committee Member E-Force C.C Ruban Ratnam Committee Member Toronto 11 Stars C.C.

Benz C. C E- Force C. C. Black Cats C. C. Cambridge C. C. Softball Cricket Clubs associated with TPCL Toronto Premier Cricket League has proudly accommodated the following twelve soft ball cricket clubs for 2013 T-20 league. Benz C. C E- Force C. C. Black Cats C. C. Ideal Cricketers Cambridge C. C. Jaguarz C. C. Devilz C. C. Knights C. C. Dixie C. C. Riderz C. C. Eelam Boys C. C. 11 Stars C. C.

Toronto Premier Cricket League Media Launch and Conference TPCL has organized Media launch and a conference on March 3rd, 2013 at Queen Palace banquet hall. The chief guests of this event were Hon. Miss. Rathika Sitsabesan M.P. and Councilor Dr. Raymond Cho from ward 42. The event was full with many media friends from our local community and young softball cricketers to support the launch.

Toronto Premier Cricket League – T20 Opening Ceremony Toronto Premier Cricket League geared up to host their inaugural T-20 cricket league for 2013 at Charlottetown Park near Port Union and Lawrence. The opening ceremony was started on May 19, 2013 at 10:30am. There were many distinguished guests from the community and City of Toronto participated on this day to support our youth and the game of cricket. Also, the whole ceremony was live covered by our media sponsors TamilOne TV and Vanakkam FM 105.9 Radio.

TPCL ALLSTAR FUNDRAISING TOURNAMENT in association with TORONTO POLICE CRICKET CLUB for SCARBOROUGH GRACE HOSPITAL Percy Cummins Ground, Toronto – Toronto Premier Cricket League’s fundraising event for Scarborough Hospital turned out to be huge success. Toronto Police Cricket Club, TamilOne TV, VanakkamFM, volunteers, sponsors and TPCL members came together for a good cause. With the support from all, TPCL was able to raise a grand total of $3100. The event was filled with community leaders and Toronto police members. Dr. Alok Mukharjee from Tronto Police, Mansoor Ahmed from Toronto Police Cricket board Association, Rathika Sitsabaiesan MP, Scarborough – Rouge River, Councillor Raymond Cho, Ward 42 Scarborough-Rouge River, Bas Balkishan (MPP – Scarborough – Rouge River), Councillor Chin Lee, Ward 41 Scarborough-Rouge River, Chris Allen, President of Scarborough-Guildwood Conservative Riding Association TPCL started the event by showcasing talents of cricketers under the age of 14 from both east and west. There were some extraordinary talents and passion for cricket hidden inside the youths. The future of Canadian and TPCL cricket looks really healthy.

The hardball cricket game between Toronto Police Cricket Club and TPCL All Stars was a real thriller. TPCL All Stars batted first and scored 102 runs in 15 over limited match. Ajanthan Vijayakumar scored 30 runs and Rajeev Sivanesan scored 27 undefeated runs. TPCC was able to achieve the target in the last over. The game wasn’t in any sides favour till the end. Roshan Nallaratnam scored 34 runs as an opener and was named the MVP. Similar to the Homerun Derby in baseball TPCL came up with the Most Dangerous Batsman and bowler competition. Ten batsmen and ten bowlers were selected for the contest. Batsmen were given the choice to pick a bowler from the draw through lottery system. Batman’s challenge was to hit as many sixes as they can and bowler’s challenge was to not give six and take wickets. In the end two Dixie players took home the award. Niruban Nirthananthan was named the Most Dangerous Batsman as Namasivayam Selvakumar took the Most Dangers Bowler award. Most Dangerous Batsman Most Dangerous Bowler ALL Star MVP TPCCL vs TPCL MVP The last event of the day was the talent showcasing game between TPCL All Stars and committee selected team. Committee selected squad 78 runs in 10 overs but lost the game in last over to All Stars as Kamal (Devilz) scored 34 runs. Kamal was named the MVP of the match.

TPCL T20 FIRST EVER DRAFT TOURNAMENT Charlottetown Park, Toronto – Draft tournament has been the best of the TPCL so far. Apart from all the competitive mindset the players loved the opportunity to play together. There were 5 managers that owned teams: Jeyanthan (Siruthaigal), Mohan (Destroyers), Nesan (Rebels), Milroy (Strikers) and Sanjay (Hunters). Each manager drafted twelve players for their teams with the goal to win. The Hunters went 5 -1 in their games and their only loss came in the final to the Siruthaigal. Siruthaigal became the champs of the first draft tournament in TPCL history. The draft tournament was held with one goal of bringing all the players together. The players got the opportunity to talk and play with players that they never would have experienced otherwise. Those who came with negative opinions about other teams and its players were surprised. They realized how wrong they were and thanked TPCL for providing such an opportunity. As the tournament went on players became friendly and supportive of each other. The togetherness did not end at the grounds. The winning manager Jeyanthan invited everyone to join for dinner at Chinese restaurant. At the restaurant, the players sat together in a big group and had dinner as one TPCL team. Those who participated in the tournament continue to enjoy the good friendship that they have created through the tournament. The others who missed the opportunity are eagerly waiting for it next year.

TPCL T20 THE FINAL and THE CHAMPIONS of 2013 Charlottetown Park, Toronto –The teams that finished number 1 and 2 in the standings proved that they are the real number 1 and 2 by making into the final. Black Cats and Eelam Boyz faced against each other in best of 3 final. Eelam Boys were the favourites coming into the final. They defeated Black Cats three games in a row and held a 3 -0 record. Eelam Boyz always fights till the end and the fans love to watch their game. However, in the final Black Cats showed their experience and team work. Black Cats took two straight games from Eelam Boyz in the final to hoist the first ever TPCL’s challenge trophy. Miraj, the captain of Black Cats said that they were nervous coming into the final because of the way that Eelam Boyz dominated them in the first 3 games. He also stated that he is extremely happy with the outcome and congratulated Eelam Boyz on the good games. Jinoshan (Kutty) became the MVP of the playoffs. Though it was a team victory for Black Cats this individual stood out in every game. He took important wickets and stayed at the crease during most challenging and pressurized time. His patience and the team work of Black Cats have made them deserve this cup. The TPCL committee thanked all the teams and supporters who helped to finish the first year of the league with a bang. Special thanks to Jeyanthan who cooked for all and made the whole playoffs enjoyable and memorable. TPCL is looking forward to have another exiting season in 2014. Well done Black Cats!!

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Season 2014 Playing Conditions

TPCL 2014 LEAGUE FORMAT All 16 teams play against each other in the 1st round. Total of 120 matches in the 1st round. In the 2nd round 16 teams will be divided into two groups based on the 1st round standing. Standing 1,4,6,8,10,12,14 & 16 will be called GROUP A. Standing 2,3,5,7,9,11,13,15 will be Called GROUP B. At this point teams will play once with other in the same group. A team will be playing 22 games before the playoff. Including both groups matches total of 56 matches played in the 2nd round. All 16 Teams May Need to play at least 3 weeks of Saturday to cover the 1st round before all-star game. Top EIGHT teams will be selected for the playoff. League matches will award 3 points to the winning team. Knock out matches will award 1 point to the winning team.