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LENASIA VIDEO S 5 BERIL STREET, EXTENSION 5, LENASIA. Telephone 852-4005 ■ i. , :■< ' ' : % ¥ ' ' 4 ^ ■JL A LEIMASIA VIDEO CENTRE 7 KHAN’S ARCADE. CONCORDE PLACE, LENASIA. Tel.852-1509 1=1,4, 13,2. EDITORIAL The AZAD CRICKET CLUB has a proud tradition of SACOS policy of non colloboration and isolation upholding the principles of non-racialism and non has produced some change. Thus this policy must collaboration. Throughout the 40 years of our exis be continued in all spheres of life until a just and tence the membership of our club has showed democratic society is established. SACOS slogan tremendous courage and commitment for a just "No Normal Sports in an Abnormal Society" cause. affirms that sport is neither independent of At a time when the state activity seeks to destroy society nor a primary influence upon it. non-racial sports, its no mean achievement for a truly non-racial cricket club to attain 40 years. In the past decade, many non-racial cricket clubs in We firmly oppose the "Mercenaries" who tour this the Transvaal have succumbed to the pro-govern country under false pretence. They are solely here ment forces seeking to destroy our sports. Azad to have a slice of the Apartheid cake. The South Cricket Club with its very strong tradition resisted African Cricket Unions attempt to disrupt interna these forces and survived to celebrate its fortieth tional cricket by bringing these "Mercenaries" will anniversary with pride and dignity. definitely tail. The international sporting world will accept nothing less than total destruction of Apart The dedication and commitment of players and heid before renewing any legal sporting contacts administration to the principles of South African with South Africa. Council of sports (SACOS) has made the club a forerunner in non-racial sports. The club contribu tion to the formation and progress of the Trans With the dedication and commitment of all players vaal Cricket Board is well recognised in all quar and administration, the club will survive to cele ters brate its fiftieth anniversary in a "normal" society. A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT In the days when we had little support, when people thought Now in season 1982-83 we are very strong and still building. of us practically as outcasts, Azad Cricket Club was there We thank you for your support through the years and on our side with a band of committed cricketers. welcome your ongoing commitment to what we are doing. Seven years, eighty four laborious months, countless minor As your chairman, it is indeed an honour to be part of this triumphs later, Azad Cricket Club “ perseveres." This is the magnificent Club. It is with pride that I acknowledge that key ingredient to the success and survival of our cricket as we at Azad Cricket Club are totally commited to non-racial we see it. Thanks to our active members and cricketers in cricket and non-racial sport in general. Azad C.C. and the Transvaal Cricket Board, the initial com mitment to cricket was made, and through the years, time tested and honoured. We in Azad C.C. have been fortunate I am indebted to the founder member of the Azad C.C. and in being there to chronicle the history, tradition and passion successive generation of administrators and players who of this commitment and in expressing it throughout the are proud to be among us here today. Without Azad C.C. we province, country and abroad. would not be here in a family reunion, or writing these mes sages in this 40th year of our existence. I feel humble to We have made commitments as well. Beginning in 1976 with be among its ranks and for affording me the opportunity to the first letter being written and distributed to colleagues serve this illustrious Club. To those who came here after, I already on the scene in the other provinces. We have devo can only mention that Azad C.C. has a heritage that we can ted ourselves to exposing all the facets of our cricket. We all be proud of. have presented first rate correspondence, record breaking information and provocative insights into the cricket world, our cricket world as it has evolved. P. J, BHANA, President. MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT It is now five years that I have been associated with the The most satisfying aspect of the splitting up of the sides club. During that time it has been my distinct pleasure in has been the introduction of the under 16 youngsters into meeting so many young and brave people. I can say without the three senior sides. Already they're doing well. The hesitation that I'm a much better person with the experience. future certainly looks very rosy. It is no wonder that once many people start an association with Azads but very few end an association with Azads. 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Certainly in the South African context, there is nothing to For many seasons now, Azad Cricket Club has been con celebrate about. However we should never forget our past. centrating on building a strong provincial unit (The Trasvaal This club has a proud heritage and we should derive in Cricket Board). Many of the members have served the T.C.B. spiration out of it and be indebted to those who have set us since its inception. On many occasions we neglected our such high standards to adhere to. cricket. With the emergence of the T.C.B. as a powerful The full programme of our 40th Anniversary activities is as organisation, we have had time to build our sides again. It follows: is with pride that we can say we've got five sides. The five • Diwall Ball (Taken place already). sides are; • Presentation Function (12th March, 1983 - Lenasia Civic 8.00 p.m. (a) Azads 'A' (Playing in the First Division). • Brochure (This is it). (b) Azads 'B' (Playing in the Second Division). • Hosting of Transvaal/Western Province Match 12th, 13th, 14th March, 1983. (c) Azads 'C (Playing in the Third Division(. The presentation function will take the form of a snack/ (d) Azads under 16 (Saturday League). symposium and presentation occasion on the 12th March, 1983 at the Lenasia Civic Centre (Main Hall). (e) Azads under 12 (Saturday League). 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Parshotum B. Deva J. Vallabh 1948/1949 N. Harjivan K. Brijial P. Parshotum B. Deva J. Vallabh 1949/1950 K. Brijial C. Bhana B. Deva K. Brijial D. Uka 1950/1951 K. Brijiai D. Uka J. Vallabh D. Uka N.Ranchod 1951/1952 K. Brijial C. Bhana J. Vallabh D. Uka N. Ranchod 1952/1953 K. Brijial D. Bhana G. Nana C. Bhana K. Bhikha 1953/1954 N. Harjivan D. Bhana K. Bhikha A. Bhana K. Bhikha 1954/1955 C. Bhana D. Bhana B. Rama K. Bhikha P. Dayal 1955/1956 C. Bhana R. Ranchod B, Rama K. Bhikha P. Dayal 1956/1957 A. Bhana ‘ R. Ranchod B. Rama A. Bhana P. Dayal 1957/1958 CT Bhana M. R. Manga K. Bhikha C. Bhana D. Uka 1958/1959 C,Bhana M. R. Manga B. Rama K. Bhikha D. Uka 1959/1960 C . B h a n a M. R. Manga B. Rama C. Naran C. Bhana 1960/1961 A. Bhana / M. R. Manga B. Rama D. Uka D. Vallabh 1961/1962 1C. Bhana M. R. Manga B. Rama R. Ranchod V. Bhana 1962/1963 O, Bhana V. Bhana M. R. Manga D. Vallabh V. Bhapa 1963/1964 C. Bhana ' V. Bhana M. R. Manga D. Vallabh K. Parbhoo 1964/1965 C. Bhana V. Bhana M. R. Manga P. Dayal V. Bhana 1965/1966 A. Bhana V. Bhana M. R. Manga P. Dayal B. Mistry 1966/1967 A. Bhana V. Bhana M. R. Manga In' P. Dayal D. Vallabh 1967/1968 A. Bhana V. Bhana M. R. Manga P. Dayal V. Bhana 1968/1969 A. Bhana . V. Bhana M. R. Manga P. Dayal V. Bhana 1969/1970 A, Bhana V. Bhana M. R, Manga V.Bhana W. Muller 1970/1971 A. Bhana V. Bhana M. R. Manga V. Bhana W, Muller 1971/1972 A. Bhana V. Bhana M. R. Manga V. Bhana D. Chibba 1972/1973 1A. Bhana V. Bhana M. R. Manga V. Bhana D. Chibba 1973/1974 ' A. Bhana P. J. Bhana M. R. Manga V. Bhana P. J. Bhana 1974/1975 A. Bhana P. J. Bhana M. R. Manga P. J. Bhana W. Muller 1975/1976 A. Bhana P. J. Bhana M. R. Manga P. J. Bhana D. Shiba 1976/1977 j A. Bhana P. J. Bhana M.