Afghans' captain receives the cup for the winning team
Freezing cold weather could not stop play at the Street20 half-term competition which saw teams from across London battle it out in Canary Wharf.
More than 130 youngsters from a number of London boroughs took part in the StreetChance supported by Barclays Spaces for Sports competition at Play on Sports indoor sports hall. A team of refugees from Afghanistan won both the senior (14 to 18 year old) section while ‘Newham Knights’ - six time runners-up – finally triumphed in the junior (under 14s) section.
London Afghans defeated ‘Southwark Storm’ in the senior final, a repeat of the team’s success in the previous competition at the same venue.
StreetChance coach, Danny Baker said, “It’s great that once again we’ve had a very good turn out in freezing weather. It just emphasises how Street20 cricket can be played almost anywhere at any time of year.”
Cricket for Change Development Manager Adam Hall added: “We know from the kids already involved with StreetChance that they really enjoy these competitions, which makes them feel part of a much wider programme.”