WELCOME TO
YORK CRICKET CLUB
EST., 1977 TORONTO, ONTARIO , CANADA
ABOUT US
Founded in 1977, the York Cricket Club has been the weekend home to a commited and social band of Canadian cricketers who learned the game in schools and cricket clubs in all corners of the world.
Dedicated to the amateur spirit of the game, the club membership consists of a broad age group, some young players developing their skills, some older players re-living their glorious flannelled days past, all sharing the desire to play cricket in a spirited but convivial environment.
The home of York CC is the splendid green valley that is the Glendon College cricket ground. This pitch has been graced by many famous Test cricketers over the years and forms the pastoral setting within the city for the friendly encounters between York CC and the teams we invite to play limited-overs matches each summer weekend.
Celebrating the traditional values of the game, the club encourages sportsmanship, camaraderie and an appreciation of those endangered aspects of the game of cricket that enlarge and augment the lives of members on and off the field.
York Cricket Club has a long and proud history dating way back to 1977. The club has produced champion league players at both the local and national levels.
COMMITTEE
PRESIDENT
Jayantha Abeyesekera
SECRETARY
Shawn Rankothgedara
TREASURER
ATULAN
NAVARATNAM
This talisman of York Cricket Club has been actively playing for the team for over a quarter of a century, spending the majority of this time in the role of skipper. After transitioning to York following a long and successful cricket career in the Toronto and District League, Jay’s prowess as a player, coupled with his exceptional leadership qualities, earned him the captaincy in just his second year with the club (1999).
That initial stint lasted 13 years before he stepped down, only to resume the captaincy in 2020. As we approach the 2025 season, York Cricket Club stands out as arguably the best place to play friendly cricket in all of Toronto, a testament to Jay’s unwavering commitment, discipline, and loyalty to the club.
Jay stepped down as Captain at the conclusion of the 2023 season, boasting an incredible record of all 17 years under his captaincy being winning seasons. He continued to serve the club as Fixtures Secretary, a role he has since passed on to take up the position of President of York as we head into the 2025 season.
FIXTURES SECRETARY
Rajit
Kadirgamar
Rajith joined York Cricket Club in 2017 after a few net sessions and three introductory matches, becoming a full-time member. Since then, he has embraced the club's positive culture, forming countless friendships and thoroughly enjoying his time as part of the team. Playing alongside so many talented individuals has not only helped him improve his game but also reignited his passion for cricket.
Before joining York, Rajith last played cricket during his grade 10 year at school in Sri Lanka back in 1979. Returning to the sport in 2017 was a true homecoming for him, as he donned pads, gloves, and a helmet once more.
Over the past year, Rajith has been actively training and mentored to take on club responsibilities, including liaising with the Glendon Front Office. This year, he takes on the important role of Fixtures Secretary. Rajith will undoubtedly be a valuable addition to the committee as they head into the next season under new leadership.
Shawn has been a proud member of York Cricket Club for over a decade. York is where he began his hardball cricketing journey, developing a deep passion for the game and honing his skills as an opening bowler to become an integral part of the team.
With a strong work ethic and a dedication to both personal growth and team success, Shawn consistently strives to elevate his game and contribute to the club’s ongoing achievements both on and off the field. Even as a youngster in his early days at York, his passion and commitment to the club were evident.
Now, as a veteran member of the club, Shawn takes pride in welcoming new members, ensuring they feel at home and that their voices are heard, all while fostering a fun and friendly atmosphere during games. Shawn steps into the role of Secretary for the second time, having previously held the position a few years ago.
CAPTAIN
RAFI
MOHAMED
York CC welcomes the 2024 season with newly-elected Rafi at the helm. Rafi had previously played for the club for a number of years before moving on to contribute with his outstanding abilities as a Cricketer towards competition at a league level. Fortunately however, Rafi was successfully lured back into coming back to York a couple of years ago. His contribution, both on and off the field towards the club over all the years he has been at York, has been outstanding. His capabilities as a player, people skills along with organizing skills have stood out and given members the confidence that he is the first choice in taking over the Captaincy in 2024. All members of the York family look forward to an exciting new era under Rafi’s leadership and direction.
As the overseer of all things financial, Atulan keeps the pencil razor-sharp in his ongoing efforts to ensure York’s coffers remain in the black. Atu’s management of finances has been nothing short of excellent. His reports always simple, extremely clear and easy to understand. He has brought in new processes that have made it easy for the club to receive and disburse funds. Atu is always exploring opportunities of fund raising and pushing members to be active in that area. He has also brought in a sense of clear and reasonable judgement at a committee level that has resulted in better decision making on issues. York is fortunate to have Atu in charge of this important role of managing finances.
SOCIAL SECRETARY
STEFAN
GRAY
The position of Social Secretary is a critical role within the club as we promote ourselves not just as a Cricket club but also a social club where the involvement of family is paramount. Fortunately for York, Stefan assumes his position with the utmost enthusiasm. One of his strong attributes is the ability to organize events that cater to all. He is always eager as well as willing and able to come up with an event. The social activities of York are in good hands with Stefan, a senior member who is always there when needed to help with any club related activities.