Heart and Soul: Goodwill and harmony through cricket


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The laidback town of Raub was where I spent my childhood, but life took a turn in 1969 when my father was transferred to Kuantan. My upper secondary school days began there, marking a new chapter filled with memorable experiences, including my introduction to cricket on a regular basis.

The Kuantan Ceylonese Association, with Gandhi K. Singham at the helm, played a major role in promoting cricket. In 1969, they came up with the novel idea of hosting the inaugural six-a-side cricket tournament.

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