Captain of the winning team Suryakumar Yadav announced he would donate his match fees to support India’s Armed Forces and the families of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack in India.
“Perhaps most excitingly, Ashwin’s connection with the rapidly growing Indian diaspora in Western Sydney will inspire a new wave of members and fans to join the Thunder Nation.”
The Indian diaspora in Brisbane is eager to support this vision, using the run to strengthen cultural ties, foster collaboration, and showcase its enduring connection to India’s future.
At the heart of the partnership is the flagship UC T-10 Cricket Challenge, a four-day carnival backed by year-round training camps and coaching sessions.
Representing Team India, Chaitra outperformed competitors from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Chinese Taipei, securing top honours in inline skating, pair skating, and couple dance skating.
Born in Melbourne to an Indian father who migrated from Delhi and an Australian-born mother of Indian heritage, Jai was immersed in the game from the time he could walk.