The Pittsburgh Cricket Association is a non-profit charity corporation organized for charitable purposes to further the sport of cricket in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. The specific purposes for which this corporation is organized are: To promote, encourage, foster and cultivate interest in the sport of cricket; To initiate, sponsor, promote and carry out plans, policies and activities that would further the development and advancement of cricket in Pittsburgh and North Eastern PA;



The author, Shailesh Bokil currently serves as the President of the Pittsburgh Cricket Association and is a avid player and supporter of the sport.



"The Philadelphia International Cricket Festival is an annual sporting charity event staged during the first weekend in May to: promote cricket in the region, encourage national and international sporting ties, and support Youth Development through charitable donations".



Pittsburgh C.C is grateful to the festival organizers, Craig Joss and Tom Culp for introducing us to this wonderful event and Simon Merrills for his gracious sponsorship.



Pittsburgh C.C has been a participant in 2006 and 2007, making an appearance in the Finals in 2007 and we look forward to being a part of this showcase event for many years to come......