Celebrating Excellence – VECL Awards Ceremony 2026

Elite Cricket Academy and the Victorian Elite Cricket League (VECL) are proud to officially announce and congratulate the outstanding young cricketers who will be felicitated at the upcoming Elite Cricket Academy 5th Anniversary Celebration and VECL Awards Ceremony.

This special event is more than just an awards presentation — it is a celebration of hard work, resilience, discipline, growth, and the incredible cricketing journey undertaken by our players and families over the past year.

Over the last five years, Elite Cricket Academy has grown into one of Victoria’s most recognised cricket development environments, helping young cricketers progress through representative, premier, and pathway systems while creating a culture built on professionalism, accountability, and opportunity.

The Victorian Elite Cricket League has also continued to establish itself as a genuine “Pathway to Premier Cricket” competition, providing structured match experiences, premier-grade coaching exposure, live scoring environments, and meaningful development opportunities for aspiring cricketers across Melbourne.

The following players have been selected to be felicitated for their outstanding achievements, commitment, attitude, performances, and contribution to the cricket community:

• Adhvik Kondapally• Yuvan Mantrala• Bennett Creek• Om Saligrama• Vrishti Patel• Rishabh Gouda• Om Chavan• Ryanveer Singh Chahal• Samarveer Sandhu• Musashi Guruswamy• Jake Nunn• Fatehnaraian Grewal• Siddhik Thapar Sharma• Ved Saligrama• Kaygun Casius Naidu• Areeq Shaikh• Daksh Garg• Hayden Stockdale• Steve Shinoy• Kripa Bhatt• Ekamvir Singh Gaba• Arjun Ankolekar• Aanya Patnaik• Toby Sherriff• Warner Sherriff• Kavin Velan• Dhruv Akella• Inesh Sarabu• Prahalad Debnath• Atharva Sharma• Mithun Manem• Aadi Bharghava

Each of these players represents the values that Elite Cricket Academy and VECL strive to promote — dedication, courage, teamwork, discipline, and a willingness to continue learning and improving every single day.

To every parent, family member, coach, volunteer, and supporter who has contributed to these players’ journeys — thank you. Behind every successful young cricketer is a strong support network, and this celebration belongs to all of you as much as it does to the players themselves.

As we celebrate five years of Elite Cricket Academy, we also look ahead with excitement toward the future. With expanding pathway programs, premier coaching opportunities, high-performance development systems, and structured competitions through VECL, the next chapter promises even greater opportunities for aspiring cricketers across Victoria and beyond.

🏏 Elite Cricket Academy 5th Anniversary Celebration & VECL Awards Ceremony

📅 Saturday, 23rd May 2026

🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

📍 The Slate Restaurant 9 Goldsbrough Lane, Melbourne CBD

Congratulations once again to all award recipients. This recognition is a reflection of your commitment to excellence — and we are incredibly proud to be part of your cricketing journey.

The future of cricket is bright. And this is only the beginning.

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