SCF makes donation to school in India

Sussex Cricket Foundation Donates 

Funds & Equipment to School in India

Last month the Sussex Cricket Foundation proudly donated much needed funds and cricket equipment to a local New Base India School in Bangalore, India, as part of the Sussex Cricket’s pre-season tour.

New Base India is a charity which identifies vulnerable children, who are in the age gap of 6 years and above, and admits them into residential homes. Under the shelter of these homes, children get healthcare facilities, nutritious food and protection. Apart from providing basic amenities, children also get the required education.

The funds have been used to buy children food and clothing, whilst bats, balls and stumps were also provided to give the students more chances to play cricket. 

Sussex superstar, Jofra Archer, made a surprise visit to the school, supported by Player Services Manager, Colin Bowley, Social Media Manager, Jake Ketley and Sussex Board Member, Varadarajan Kalidasan. 

The trio spent the day handing out gifts, with Jofra testing his skills against the talented young locals!

Gary Wallis-Tayer, Community Cricket Director for the Sussex Cricket Foundation, said: “We were delighted to support the players pre-season tour to India by donating funds & equipment to a local school. 

“It is important for the Foundation and our professional players/staff to support communities, not only in the UK but also overseas, and by providing equipment to local children, it provides opportunities for them to access the game in a country where cricket is hugely popular.”

To find out more about the Sussex Cricket Foundation, please visit https://sussexcricket.co.uk/sussex-cricket-foundation