Kanga League kicks off today at Parsee Gymkhana

After winning the Talim Shield and Salarjung tournaments, Parsee Gymkhana are all set to thrive in the premier division of the Dr HD Kanga Cricket League.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Saturday that the first round of matches will be held today after two Sundays were washed out.

There was no action on the first scheduled Sunday (July 9) because dry weather prevented the pitches from being prepared. Of course, Parsee and PJ Hindu Gymkhana played a practice game in perfect conditions.

Parsee Gymkhana held its pre-Kanga League function earlier this week which was attended by season skipper Aditya Tare, Mumbai stalwart Abhishek Nayar and erstwhile Mumbai batsman Sahil Kukreja, all of whom addressed the Gymkhana's players. Hoshang Dadachanji, who played the Kanga League for many years since its inception and Dr Makarand Waingankar, who has played a role in the team's success, graced the occasion too.

Khodadad Yazdegardi, the cricket secretary of Parsee Gymkhana, said: "I started these functions five years ago and had previously invited former Test players like Nari Contractor, Lalchand Rajput, Paras Mhambrey, Sairaj Bahatule and Chandrakant Pandit to speak to our team.

"As a team we are very clear in our minds, that the process is very important. At the same time, when we are on the field, we always aim to win."

Parsee Gymkhana play host to Fort Vijay CC today while former champions Dadar Union take on neighbours New Hind SC at the latter's ground in Matunga. In the 'B' division, Cricket Club of India meet United Cricketers at Cross Maidan.