Kuala Lumpur Cricket Association
The 'Kuala Lumpur Cricket Association is a cricket organization in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
History
Cricket was introduced to Kuala Lumpur in the late 19th century by British expatriates, who formed the Kuala Lumpur Cricket Club in 1892. The KLCA was established in 1975 to promote the sport of cricket within the city and to organize local cricket tournaments. YAM Tunku Imran and Ronald Quay were the Association’s first President and first Secretary.[1]
In the early years, the KLCA focused on organizing matches between local clubs and teams from neighboring states. The association also began to work on developing a system of leagues and tournaments to encourage greater participation and interest in the sport. Past presidents of the club include Suresh Menon, Alex, Dr. Navin and Gopal Sreenivasan.
Activities
The KLCA is known for organizing and promoting cricket in Kuala Lumpur.[2] The association also organizes coaching clinics and training camps for young cricketers to help develop local talent.[3]
The KLCA also manages the Kuala Lumpur cricket team, which competes in domestic and international competitions. The team has a strong record in Malaysian cricket and has represented the country in international tournaments.
The KLCA has also invited and hosted numerous past cricketers including Muttiah Muralitharan.[4]
Governance
The KLCA is governed by a board of directors, which is elected by the members of the association. The board is responsible for setting policies and objectives for the organization and ensuring that it operates in accordance with its constitution and the regulations of the Malaysian Cricket Association.
See also
References
- ↑ Durairatnam, Hector. "'Twas a season of Firsts". Kuala Lumpur Cricket Association. Archived from the original on 17 January 2022.
- ↑ Loon, Ng Wei. "RSC confident of chances". The Star.
- ↑ "Cricket carnival attracts 12 teams to bat at Royal Selangor Club". The Star.
- ↑ "Sri Lanka Sports News | Online edition of Daily News - Lakehouse Newspapers". archives.dailynews.lk.
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