Obituary - Rajan Skandarajah who has been a devoted umpire of BTCL for a number of years

BTCL is sad to announce the passing of Rajan Skandarajah who has been a devoted umpire of BTCL for a number of years. He is a well known umpire within our community. He has always felt quite passionat...

December 2, 2020

THE HUNDRED

Dear Members Clubs,   Please find the attached match day rules, fixtures, ground details, BTCL disciplinary & ECB return to cricket guidelines.   Thank you all the clubs supporting to in...

July 28, 2020

Obituary - Loga Prathaban - BTCL Governor and former chairman

We are really saddened to write this message and unable to express our grief about Prathaban. What a gem of a Man! His contribution to the community and his commitments to supporting and developing ou...

May 2, 2020

BTCL Awards List 2019

Awards for best all rounder, best batsman, best bowler, batting merit award and bowling merit award. Check here

October 8, 2019

BTCL Colts children to take part in the World Cup 2019

We are delighted with the kind invitation by the ICC, for the BTCL Colts children to take part in the World Cup 2019. It is a dream for any child to even just to watch a world cup match, but what joy ...

June 14, 2019

The first ever T20 Blaze took place in Surrey country

The first ever T20Blaze took place in the surrey County, where it was a great opportunity for the Surrey Cricket Foundation (SCF) who Continues to work with many Communities through Cricket Leagues, P...

August 16, 2018

Cricket Bash 2018

August 15, 2018

BTCL under 19 team won the T20 Asia Blaze

Dear Memmer clubs We are delighted to inform as BTCL under 19 team has won the T20 Asia Blaze today. Congratulation to all the players and the manager.

July 27, 2018

BTCL 100 Club Gathering at JP Morgan Media Centre, Lords Cricket Centre

BTCL has organised 100 Club gathering event on March 25, 2018 at JP Morgan Media Centre, Lords Cricket Ground. The BTCL 100th Club inaugurated in the year 2015 at Kia Oval. BTCL 100 Club wasn’t jus...

April 5, 2018

பிரித்தானிய தமிழ் கிரிக்கெட் சம்மேளனம் பற்றிய ஒரு பார்வை.....

பிரித்தானிய தமிழ் கிரிக்கெட் சம்மேளனம் இலங்கையில் கிரிக்கெட் சிறப்பாக ச�...

March 29, 2018

Our tribute ride for Pavalan!

Last year we rode our bikes from Colombo to Jaffna in aid of the Green Memorial Hospital, in Manipay, and dedicated the ride in honour of Pavalan Pathmanathan. This year (2018) too, we wish to make it...

February 8, 2018

BTCL - BDSCA Cricket Academy Inauguration

BTCL – BDSCA Cricket Academy Inauguration 3rd January 2018 saw a major milestone for the British Tamil Cricket League – Batticaloa District Schools Cricket Association (BTCL-BDSCA).  Wit...

January 5, 2018

Entry form for 2018 season

December 11, 2017

AGM and committee Meeting details

November 28, 2017

Cricket Bash 2017 Co-Sponsors

September 5, 2017

BTCL Cricketers' Night 2017

September 5, 2017

BTCL Over 40s vs Visiting Southern Atmosphere Owls Australia

BTCL Over 40s vs Visiting Southern Atmosphere Owls Australia BTCL over 40s team will play against the Visiting Southern Atmosphere Owls Australia side on Friday the 30th June at Chingford Cricket Gro...

June 28, 2017

Lebara BTCL Cricketers Day 2017

June 24, 2017

Lebara BTCL XI qualifies for Sovereign Trophy Quarterfinals

May 26, 2017

Junior Players in Open Age Cricket

Full information can be found in Safe Hands at: https://www.ecb.co.uk/safeguarding/policy-and-procedures When a player is playing in the seasons Under 13’s age group and is in Year 8 at school they ...

May 18, 2017

Great news for all the young talents within your club age between 16 to 26

Dear all, Great news for all the young talents within your club age between 16 to 26. We have space for a maximum of 25 players on the day. The age range is between 16 and 26, however this can be flex...

February 24, 2017

Lebara BTCL COM meeting | 03/02/2017

February 3, 2017

Lebara BTCL Surrey Academy | 29/01/2017

January 29, 2017

Lebara BTCL Kent Academy | Inauguration Day 28th Jan 2017

January 28, 2017

Lebara BTCL COM meeting | 18/01/2017 | Lord's Cricket Ground

January 18, 2017

BTCL Cricket Academy l Surrey l Sunday 5PM l 29th January 2017

January 13, 2017

BTCL Cricket Academy | Kent | Saturdays 2PM - 4PM | 28th January 2017

January 9, 2017

BTCL - COM Meeting | Friday 6th January 2017

January 6, 2017

Lebara BTCL-JDSCA Jaffna District Schools Cricket tournament U17 finals 2016

November 29, 2016

Lebara BTCL-JDSCA Jaffna District Schools Cricket tournament U15 finals 2016

November 29, 2016

Lebara BTCL AGM - 11 December 2016

Lebara BTCL Annual General Meeting (AGM) in association with Kent County Community Cricket. Date : 11th December 2016 Time : 15:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs Address: The Kent County Ground Meeting Roo...

November 11, 2016

Tickets are available online for Lebara BTCL Cricketers Night 2016

The Lebara cricketer’s night 2016 will be held on 01 October at Sandown Park, Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9AJ. The setup has been made to buy tickets online prior to the event to make sure there will ...

September 17, 2016

Lebara BTCL crowned as champions of SCF interleague tournament at Kia Oval

Lebara BTCL selected team played on 12/09/2016 at the Kia Oval in the SCF annual Inter Leagues Day oraganised by Surrey Cricket Foundation. Six leagues from Surrey particpated and Lebara BTCL were unb...

September 15, 2016

Junior Cricketers (Boys & Girls)

British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) doing a survey to know how many tamil Junior cricketers (U13/15/17/19) who are currently playing for their respective counties. The survey information would be use...

September 6, 2016

Theebaraj-Pavalan Memorial Tournament (18th September)

BTCL Cricketers’ day will be held on 18th September 2016 at Winchmore Hill Cricket Club, Ford’s Grove, Winchmore Hill, LONDON N21 3ER.  ​Member clubs please find attached the playing condit...

August 23, 2016

Lebara BTCL acadamy kids providing guard of honour at Kia Oval

Lebara BTCL cricket academy kids had great opportunity to provide guard of honour for players at historic Kia Oval grounds. This happened in the 4th one day international match where England played ag...

July 6, 2016

Lebara BTCL-JDSCA Jaffna District Schools Cricket tournament U19 finals

Lebara BTCL-JDSCA U19 Cricket tournament held today(10/06/2016) Under 19 T20 Finals between Manipay Hindu College and Jaffna Central College. Manipay Hindu batted first and scored 138, Jaffna Central ...

June 10, 2016

Lebara BTCL XI (Selected team)

The Lebara BTCL selected team fixtures for CCC Sovereign Trophy Draw has been released. The first round match is scheduled for 25th May Mid-Essex CL v BTCL (British Tamils CL). If you would like to b...

April 27, 2016

Pre-season league meeting 23 April

Pre-season league meeting has been organised to discuss about season 2016.Attendance of at least a member of a team is required, it will be a good opportunity for clubs to raise their concerns or clar...

April 20, 2016

BTCL Cricket Academy Inauguration - Jaffna

March 18, 2016

Lebara BTCL - JDSCA Jaffna District Schools Cricket tournament

Lebara BTCL-JDSCA Jaffna District Schools Cricket tournament U13 finals on 08 March 2016. Skandavarodaya College Vs St Johns College (A) will play a limited overs match at St Patricks college on 08 Ma...

March 8, 2016

ECB Guidance : Safety measures for helmets within recreational cricket

The ECB has recently announced new helmet safety measures, which are being introduced with a view to reducing the risk of head and facial injuries within the game. The purpose of this brief note is to...

March 2, 2016

Level 2 cricket coach education

Level 2 cricket coach education sessions organised by Surrey Cricket Foundation starts from 27th March Sunday at Sir John Bosco college, Patkham street, London SW11 3DQ. The course will be on 27th Mar...

February 25, 2016

BTCL Players Registration 2016 (From 01 March)

BTCL players registration starts from 01 March. If you haven’t received your password for 2016 please contact Registration Secretary Nandan 07427529258. New Players :  If a player is new to BTC...

February 22, 2016

Lebara BTCL - Div 4 & 5 Fixtures

Lebara BTCL divisions 4 & 5 fixtures. If you have any issues please contact your opponent team. BTCL Fixtures for 2016 – Div 4 (Club Circulation 190216) BTCL Fixtures for 2016 – Div 5 ...

February 19, 2016

Surrey Cricket Foundation - Charity Cricket Dinner

February 10, 2016

Lebara BTCL Cricket Academy

Lebara BTCL cricket academy (community coaching sessions) starting on 24th January (sunday)from 5pm at Sutton Grammar School sports hall, Manor lane, SM1 4AS. Fee £50 for 10 sessions (non transferabl...

January 19, 2016

Lebara BTCL Season 2016 - Fixtures

Fixtures for first four divisions. Clink the links below BTCL Fixtures – Premier Division – Club Circulation 060116 BTCL Fixtures – Division 1 – Club Circulation 060116 BTCL Fi...

January 6, 2016

Chennai flood relief effort by Lebara BTCL

Lebara BTCL handed essential food and clothes to much needed people in Chennai affected by flood. Lebara BTCL chairman Jeyaraj co-ordinated the effort in Chennai directly. The timely help when requir...

December 8, 2015

Join Lebara BTCL's Helping hand for Chennai flood relief

Lebara BTCL would like to lend hand to Chennai flood relief‪‬. Lebara BTCL chairman Jeyraj currently in Chennai and co-ordinating the relief efforts by the league. The people who are affected seve...

December 6, 2015

Lebara BTCL - AGM on 13 December 2015

Lebara British Tamils Cricket League  (BTCL) annual general meeting (AGM) to be held in Ilford (40 Woodford avenue, Ilford IG2 6XQ.), from 3pm on 13 December 2015 (Sunday) Maximum 2 members from each...

November 18, 2015

Essex Cricket - Bowling Camp on 29th & 30th December

Essex Cricket is organising a 2 Day Bowling Camp on 29th & 30th  December at Graham Gooch Cricket Centre, Chelmsford. “ A Bowling camp like none offered before for players aged 11 upwards!!” ...

November 18, 2015

Lebara BTCL - Community coaching sessions

November 17, 2015

Lebara BTCL Survey

Lebara BTCL season 2015 in closing stages. A special Lebara BTCL committee meeting about to take place on 15th November to discuss about the season in general and member club’s grounds quality i...

November 10, 2015

BTCL's new official headline sponsor

British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) delighted to announce a partnership with Lebara Group to become league’s new official headline sponsor. Lebara CEO, Mr Ratheesan Yoganathan has confirmed us as t...

October 21, 2015

BTCL Cricketers Night 24 October 2015

BTCL Cricketers Night 2015 24 October (Saturday) from 6pm Crystal Clubs, Wembley HA9 0HB

September 21, 2015

BTCL at Kia Oval : Surrey Inter League Tournament 14th September

On Monday 14th September The Kia Oval will once again host the annual Inter-Leagues Day sponsored by Aston Scott. The day will bring together representative teams from each of the major club cricket l...

September 11, 2015

Obituary - Kanagathambirasa Praiyalan (Jaffna XI CC)

BTCL sad to announce that our member club’s player Kanagathambirasa  Praiyalan passed away due to terminal illness leaving his wife and children. On behalf of Member clubs and BTCL officials we of...

September 3, 2015

BTCL Match time - September

Unless otherwise notified all league matches in September begins at 12:30 hrs. Teams that has difficulty in starting time due to ground hire arrangement please inform BTCL and your opponent teams.  

September 1, 2015

BTCL Cricketers Day - 26 July-Cancelled

British Tamils Cricket League(BTCL) annual one day tournament among member clubs at Metropolitan Police Grounds, Bushey, Watford, WD23 2TR. This event now Cancelled due adverse weather.  

July 20, 2015

BTCL - Challenge Cup - 19th July 2015 Matches

Home Away Ground Detail Jaffna XI Uduvil SK CC Hall Place, Pitch 1, Bourne Road,Bexley, DA5 1PG KPCCS B MBCC B Church Street Recreation Ground, Great Cambridge Road.Edmonton, N9 9HP CTCO ...

July 13, 2015

Beloved Bavalan

Following the sad & tragic death of our beloved cricketer, Bavalan Pathmanathan on Sunday 5thJuly, we  the family members of Bavalan & British Tamil Cricketing Community can now confirm that...

July 10, 2015

Bavalan - BTCL Press Statement

Issued for Immediate Release   PRESS STATEMENT 8th July 2015   British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) is shocked and deeply saddened by the death of Bavalan Pathmanathan who was fatally injure...

July 8, 2015

Bavalan Pathmanathan

One of our member club’s player Bavalan Pathmanathan (Age 24 , Manipay Parish SC (UK)) was hit by the cricket ball on the chest while batting and died due to heart failure. This tragic accident ...

July 6, 2015

Nathan Theeparaj

One of our committee member, great cricket loving person and cricketer Mr V.Theeparaj passed away on 25 June 2015. BTCL Cricketing family expresses deepest sympathies to Mr Theeparaj’s family. 0...

June 25, 2015

BTCL Challenge Cup (2015)

Fixture details for 17 May liste below below. Home Away Ground Detail Jaffna XI CC CTCO – B Hall Place Pitch no.1, Bourne Road,Bexley, DA5 1PG New Malden CC USK CC Manor Park . Malden Ro...

May 12, 2015

BTCL 100 Club - Lets Get Involved

    The British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) is conducting the official inauguration of the BTCL 100 Club on Thursday, 9th April 2015, from 6:15pm,at the prestigious Kia Oval Cricket Groun...

March 20, 2015

BTCL - Sports Equipment - Vanni Project 1

British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) initiated homeland sports equipment donation schemes in 2015. As a part of this process following schools in Vanni received cricket equipments from BTCL. Kandawal...

March 3, 2015

BTCL-Players Registration 2015

BTCL Player registration for 2015 opens from 01 March. New Players :  If a player is new to BTCL use the team login detail to register the player. This is your first opportunity Player transfer : If ...

February 27, 2015

BTCL Fixtures 2015 (Legend & Community Divsions)

  British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) releases Legend (3rd) and Community (4th) division fixtures. These divisions has got 8 teams and potential to play an ODI style knock out challenge trophy m...

February 19, 2015

BTCL - Club Surgery (Update)

British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) held its first meeting with clubs inorder to provide guidance on club struture & players development. BTCL represented by Dr M Theivendra, Mr K Jeyaraj, Mr K ...

February 10, 2015

BTCL Club Surgery (06/02/2015)

British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) is to host its first member club guidance scheme (BTCL Club Surgery). Two member clubs from BTCL confirmed their participation.  Any member clubs can join in at...

February 6, 2015

BTCL - Cricketers Day

February 6, 2015

BTCL Selected Team 2015 - Entry open

British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) selected team entry opens for 2015 season. Players must complete the entry form and send to BTCL Secretary ([email protected]) before 31 March 2015. Selected Te...

February 3, 2015

BTCL Cricketers Night 2015

British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) will hold its annual awards day (Cricketers Night )on 24 October (Saturday) from 18:30 hrs. Venue : TBC

January 29, 2015

BTCL Email

British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) announces a change in email ID to reflect the brand of the league. Following IDs will be used with immediate effect [email protected] [email protected] m...

January 28, 2015

New Patron for BTCL

Former International umpire & Hampshire fast bowler John Holder appointed as BTCL-Patron. He delivered a short telephonic message to all BTCL clubs during AGM and acknowledged BTCL’s char...

January 23, 2015

BTCL changes

Announcements Divisional restructure : BTCL – Points system changed 40 overs to Champion & Community Divisions 3rd in Divison will be recognised BTCL 100 club BTCL advice to community cricket ...

January 23, 2015

BTCL 2015 - Fixtures (Premier, Super & Champion Divisions)

BTCL fixtures are available online and can be downloaded from BTCL Fixtures for 2015 – Premier Div Draft (190115) BTCL Fixtures for 2015 – Super Div Draft (190115) BTCL Fixtures for 2015 ...

January 19, 2015

Happy Thai Pongal

January 15, 2015

BTCL Season 2015

Members clubs and potential new clubs, use the link below to down load the entry form. Complete and send the entry forms before 31 December 2014 to secure a place. Clubs entering two teams please send...

December 1, 2014

Phillip Hughes

BTCL member clubs and players join in paying tribute to Australian cricketer Philip Hughes.

December 1, 2014

SCB Indoor League - Match reports

Round up of the Surrey ECB Indoor Cricket League. It was tense!! Our Wimbledon CC venue staged 2 of the closest matches we have seen this season. We begin with our Super Heavyweight clash, between hi...

November 26, 2014

BTCL AGM - 14 December 2014

British Tamils Cricket League  (BTCL) annual general meeting (AGM) to be held in Crystal Clubs Hall, 1 Poppin Business Centre, Southway, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0HB, from 3pm (14 December) Maximum 2 ...

November 14, 2014

Obituary - Rasaratnam Baskaran (Bloomfield CC)

BTCL sad to annaoucne that our member club’s player Rasaratnam Baskaran (Baski) lost the battle against lung cancer leaving his wife and children. On behalf of Member clubs and BTCL officials ...

November 3, 2014

Cricketers Night 2014

  British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) Cricketers night 2014 (10th year anniversary celebrations) at Crystal Clubs, Wings Lounge (Wembley) conducted in near international standar...

October 27, 2014

Stanley CC [Runners Up -Super Div] BTCL 2014

October 16, 2014

Lewisham CC [Champion Div - Runners Up] BTCL 2014

October 16, 2014

"365 days cricket" - BTCL participates in Indoor tournament

British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) participates in an indoor cricket tournament organised  by Surrey Twenty20 Cricket Indoor League . This is a 6 a side 12 overs competition played at Wimbledon ...

October 13, 2014

United XI CC [Super Division Champions] 2014

October 9, 2014

Northerns CC [Runners Up Premier Div] 2014

October 8, 2014

Vaddukoddai SC - Runners up [Community Div T20 tournament & League matches] 2014

October 8, 2014

Uduvil SK CC [T20 Champions] Community Division 2014

October 7, 2014

Northerns CC [Champions Community Division] Season 2014

October 6, 2014

Tamil Titans CC [Champions Champion Division ]Season 2014

September 22, 2014

BTCL at The Kia Oval - SCB inter league match

British Tamils Cricket League (BTCL) participated in the interleague tournament for the first time on the invitation of Surrey Cricket Board (SCB). BTCL closely working with SCB for last two year in d...

September 9, 2014

Grounds & Facility 2015

Following complaints from various member clubs, BTCL-COM assessing the quality of cricket grounds in which BTCL member clubs play. Premier and Super division clubs must achieve a minimum A or B classi...

September 4, 2014

Surrey Cricket Board - Interleague cricket tournament at Kia Oval

Surrey Cricket Board – Interleague cricket tournament at Kia Oval on 8th September. BTCL invited to play The leagues involved on the day; – Fullers Brewery – Surrey Championship R...

August 29, 2014

Cricketers Night 2014

Krishna Cash & Carry BTCL Cricketers Night 2014 (annual awards day with dinner & dance) on 25 October Saturday from 7pm. Venue: Crystal Clubs, 1 Poppin Business Centre, Southway, Wembley, Midd...

August 29, 2014

18 August 2014 BTCL XI Vs Delhi Blues CC

British Tamils Cricket League XI (BTCL XI) selected team to play against visiting Delhi Blues CC on 18 August at North Middlesex Cricket Club Ground, 185a Park Road, Crouch End, London, N8 8JJ. This...

August 15, 2014