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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. and the teams that competed in the Cup. 
September 2011 On September 15, 2011, Stroudgate launched its two most recent publications Australia: the Education Destination and Australia – India: A Growing Partnership at the National Press Club of Australia, Canberra. Australia: the Education Destination is Australia’s leading international publication for the international student market, and promoting Australia as the first education choice for overseas students. It provides a comprehensive guide to living and studying in Australia. Australia – India: A Growing Partnership is focused on bilateral trade, promoting and strengthening the relationship between Australian and Indian business and industry. >> Australia – India: A Growing Partnership is the official publication of the Australia India Business Council, and also commemorates the AIBC’s 25-year Anniversary. The event, held at the National Press Club of Australia, was attended by over 200 guests who enjoyed speeches from The Hon. Dr Craig Emerson, Minister for Trade; Mr VK Sharma, Deputy High Commissioner of India to Australia; Ravi Bhatia of the Australia India Business Council; and a special performance from Australia’s iconic singer, Kamahl. Also featured on the program was the Under 15’s ACT Representative Cricket Team, who would in the following weeks travel to India for a major cricket tournament in New Delhi, The Madan Lal/Ashok Malhotra Cup. The cricket tournament, facilitated and organised by Stroudgate’s CEO Bruce Adams and Kuunal Lall, Director of Coaching at the prestigious Madan Lal Cricket Academy, New Delhi, was contested by four cricket teams: Under 15’s ACT Representative Cricket Team, the Madan Lal Cricket Academy, Delhi; the Ashok Malhotra Cricket Academy, Calcutta; and the Bruce Adams Cricket Academy, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India. Given the profound, mutual love of cricket shared by Australia and India, the presence of the ACT Representative Cricket Team and their parents was a fitting tribute to the close and lasting friendship between the two countries. >> 
Dr Emerson’s address in particular was greatly enjoyed by all, as the Minister did away with his prepared speech on the economy and trade, and instead spoke fondly of his own time and personal experiences in India, his love of sport and travel, and the importance of such experiences as this for the ACT Representative Cricket Team. However, a significant highlight of the evening was the performance given by Kamahl. Kamahl sang the Australian national anthem and ‘The World in Union’. After demands for an encore, Kamahl performed a few of his classic hits and recited a favourite poem. Guests were delighted to meet and have photos taken with the singer. Stroudgate would like to thank all speakers, clients, and those who assisted in the organisation of the event – a resounding success enjoyed by all. Our photogallery has more photos of this event. 
October 2010 The Australian High Commission in New Delhi recently hosted over one hundred invited guests who attended the launch of Stroudgate’s latest publication "Australia – India: A Growing Partnership" Keynote speaker Senior Indian Cabinet Minister Shri Kamal Nath introduced the new third edition of the book to a diverse audience of major players in Australia–India relations. Stroudgate also received outstanding corporate support from the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) and the Business Club Australia program, with Austrade CEO Mr Peter Grey describing the launch as “a good opportunity to further strengthen business links”. >> 
HE Mr Peter Varghese, AO, Australian High Commissioner to India, spoke of the importance of trade facilitation and the unique opportunities provided by Business Club Australia. Rounding the event was Mr Mike Shaw, CEO Leighton India, who gave the vote of thanks to all participants and speakers. Stroudgate CEO Mr Bruce Adams’ personal links with India continued to receive a fantastic welcome, particularly his involvement in cricket training and poverty relief in the tribal regions of Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. This subject struck a resonating chord with major infrastructure player Leighton India, who was eager to pledge support behind the Bruce Adams Cricket Academy and the children of Chhindwara. Our photogallery has more photos of this event. 
July 2010 "Australia: The Education Destination" was launched to the Hong Kong and China markets by Mr Les Luck, Australian Consul General to Hong Kong. Bruce Adams, Stroudgate's CEO addressed the audience at the International Education Fair welcome cocktail reception. Our photogallery has more photos of this event. 
July 2010 Stroudgate CEO and founder of the “Bruce Adams Cricket Academy” in Chhindwara, India was recently profiled in the Canberra Times. Click the following link to download and read the full article: Top scoring by another Mr Cricket - Canberra Times - (PDF - 550kb) 
July 2010 Australia: The Education Destination will be launched to the Hong Kong/China student market at a cocktail reception in Hong Kong on the evening of the 10 July 2010. The publication will be launched with the support and cooperation of Austrade at a cocktail reception with Mr Les Luck Australian Consul-General to Hong Kong, and Mr Phil Ingram Australian Trade Commissioner, as special guests. The publication will also be distributed to potential students at the Hong Kong/China International Education Fair on 10 and 11 July from the official Australian Pavilion. 
May 2010 The Bruce Adams Cricket Academy in Chhindwara, M.P., commenced this season’s program with the inaugural ‘20/20 Bruce Adams Cup’. The tournament was contested at both senior and junior levels and was played with 8 teams in each division over 5 days. Despite the thermometer reaching 49C, there was only one player casualty with Jack Adams being hospitalised with dehydration. Under the patronage of The Hon. Shri Kamal Nath, the Bruce Adams Cricket Academy will coach and mentor some 400 junior cricketers from Chhindwara and surrounding tribal and rural areas. Our photogallery has more photos of this event. 
May 2010 The Bruce Adams Cricket Academy in Chhindwara, M.P., commenced this season’s program with the inaugural ‘20/20 Bruce Adams Cup’. The tournament was contested at both senior and junior levels and was played with 8 teams in each division over 5 days. Despite the thermometer reaching 49C, there was only one player casualty with Jack Adams being hospitalised with dehydration. Under the patronage of The Hon. Shri Kamal Nath, the Bruce Adams Cricket Academy will coach and mentor some 400 junior cricketers from Chhindwara and surrounding tribal and rural areas.  The annual Bruce Adams Cricket Academy in Chhindwara has been confirmed to commence on 15 May and conclude on 15 June.
More than 1,000 children from Chhindwara and local districts will participate in the month-long cricket program. This year it is expected that over 400 children from tribal areas will participate in the Cricket Academy and for most it will be their first formal introduction to cricket. "This year we will introduce cricket to children aged between six and nine with a modified game similar to ‘Have-a-go cricket’, which is immensely popular with Australian children. Five specialist Australian Cricket Board Qualified Coaches will work on developing the cricket skills of boys and girls from 9 to 21 years of age. This year I have also hired two 28-seat buses which will transport the children to Chhindwara from surrounding tribal areas, making the game of cricket accessible to all.” says Stroudgate CEO Bruce Adams. 
Due for publication – May 2010 In May 2010 Stroudgate will launch a new edition of European Australian Business – the official bilateral trade and investment publication which will focus on trade and investment opportunities between the EU Member States and Australia. A fully-digitised, interactive online version of the publication will be launched simultaneously with the print edition.
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