Knights Cricket Club Information Page
History Birth of Knights Pitch
Knights Cricket Club is one of the new cricket clubs in the Philadelphia area. It was founded in 2005 by Manish and Ravi. The sole purpose of this club is promote friendly competitive cricket.
In a short period of time, the club already have several committed members and have a home field in the Philadelphia suburbs. We are also, part of the PCL (Philadelphia Cricket League) which was also founded in 2005.
The 2006 season is looking to be a promising year for Knights CC as we aim to make our mark in the Philadelphia cricket circuit.
2006 Season was a successful season for Knights. There was many highlights for Knights in 2006. Jay got the honor of scoring the first century for PCL and Chaminda got the honor of taking first five wickets in PCL. End of the season Chaminda was named Best batsmen for 2006 and Ravikumar was named as the best bowler for the year. Knights made to the PCL playoffs in 2006 and was eliminated in the first round by 2006 Champions Mobil CC. Knights fought back hard and got to the finals in 20/20 PCL tournament and lost to New Castle Cricket Club.
2006 November 22nd Knights took a devastated blow to the club infrastructure. Knights Treasurer Terrance Bernard pass away due to a bad car accident. Terry was a good friend to all Knights members. He was one of the best players to play the game of cricket. On the field he will be lighting fast and earn the name "Turbo" from his team mates. Terry was also one of the stylish batsmen in the team. His bowling was not something to take lightly either. Great all rounder and brought lot to the team talent every time he stepped into the ground. Terry will be missed but not forgotten by any Knights members and surrounding cricket clubs. We will host a tournament called "Turbo Cup" in the name of Terry in 2007.
As predicted in 2005 Knights Cricket Club did make a good mark in Philadelphia Cricket. Will try and continue to be a strong club in 2007.
Club Presidents
Ravi Gunaratne - 2009 - Present
Club Captains
Ravi Gunaratne - 2006 - 2008
Chaminda Gunaratne - 2009 - Present
Club Vice-Captains
Chaminda Gunaratne - 2006 - 2008
Kanishka Basharmal (Jay) - 2009- Present