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October 2011 On October 1, 2011, the Australian High Commission, New Delhi, hosted the inauguration of the Madan Lal/Ashok Malhotra Cup, and the Indian launch of Australia – India: A Growing Partnership at a prestigious event with over 160 guests in attendance. The event featured speeches by former Indian Test greats Kapil Dev, Madan Lal, and Ashok Malhotra. The Guest of Honour was The Hon. Shri Kamal Nath, Indian Minister for Urban Development (and Patron of the Bruce Adams Cricket Academy). Australia – India: A Growing Partnership is a bilateral trade publication by Stroudgate Publishers, promoting and strengthening the relationship between Australian and Indian business and industry. >> It is also the official publication of the Australia India Business Council’s 25-year Anniversary. The Madan Lal/Ashok Malhotra Cup is a tournament consisting of selected teams from the Madan Lal Cricket Academy (Delhi), the Ashok Malhotra Cricket Academy (Calcutta), the Bruce Adams Cricket Academy (Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh), and the ACT Under 15’s Representative team from Australia. Coordinated by former Indian first-grade player Kuunal Lall and Bruce Adams, the tournament was played in round-robin over 8 days at three venues; Hamdard University, Siri Fort, and Mohan Nagar. All four competing teams attended the High Commission event, and were overwhelmed to meet their sporting idols Kapil Dev, Madan Lal and Ashok Malhotra. Many of the boys and their families had the opportunity to meet and have their photo taken with the cricketing greats. For many of the young cricketers and their parents, this was their first trip to Delhi. Some of the parents of the players from the ACT Representative Cricket team described the trip as an unparalleled experience, and attending the event at the High Commission an opportunity few, if any, of them would have had without the tournament. The Hon. Shri Kamal Nath addressed the audience briefly, expressing his pride in the achievements of the Bruce Adams Cricket Academy in Chhindwara. As Chief Patron, Nath has played a key role in the academy’s success. >> 
In his speech, Nath spoke of the importance of the relationship between Australia and India, and how initiatives such as Australia – India: A Growing Partnership are contributing to the long-standing business relationship and political friendship between the two countries. Towards the end of the proceedings, the MC Bruce Adams summed up the evening with thanks to all in attendance, Kuunal Lall, Madan Lal, Ashok Malhotra, and Kapil Dev for their time and contributions, and a special vote of thanks to Shri Kamal Nath. The event will be proudly remembered by Stroudgate as a successful and enjoyable night. Our Photogallery has more photos of this event. |
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