On June 22nd, 2024, the Stamford Cricket Club (SCC) Sizzlers, a dynamic local women’s cricket team of 20 members, held their second annual women’s cricket tournament at Lione Park in Stamford. The event saw participation from seven teams and attracted 250 attendees from Stamford, Greenwich, and Westchester.
This year’s tournament supported The Women and Children’s Fund of the Fairfield County Community Foundation (FCCF). Previous beneficiaries of the Sizzlers’ charitable efforts include the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC), The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, and the Wounded Warriors Project. The team, consisting of vibrant South Asian women who are both professionals and mothers, came together post-COVID due to their shared love for cricket. Through their initiatives, they aim to inspire and encourage more women in the community to engage in sports and follow their example.
The Stamford team has received consistent support from the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin – Connecticut Chapter (GOPIO-CT). Many of the Sizzlers’ members and their families are active participants in GOPIO-CT activities. The team is led by Captain Bindu Philip and Vice-Captain Monika Mittal.
This year, the tournament saw fierce competition, with the HCC Drakainas from Long Island and the Phoenix of Westchester emerging as finalists. The final match is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, promising an exciting conclusion to the event.
Mary Grace, representing FCCF, attended the event for the felicitation ceremony and to receive the donation from the Sizzlers.
