30/07/2026
A MUST WATCH FULL DOCUMENTARY, CLICK TO THE LINK BELOW:
https://youtu.be/_Y5DvkPUYNM?is=PB3kD4Ht0XWZAEan
As part of South Asian Heritage Month, one of our NationalCricketLeague (NCL) clubs, GNG Cricket Club GRFC, was featured in the documentary Second Innings, produced by Cohesion Plus.
In the documentary, Raps Cheema known as Rapinder Singh Cheema shares his remarkable journey—from the early beginnings, through the highs and lows, to the challenges he overcame with resilience and determination. His story is truly inspirational and reflects the values that grassroots cricket can instil within individuals and communities.
Formerly known as Chak De Cricket Club, the club began its journey in the National Cricket League (NCL) in 2013 as a group of friends brought together by their shared love of cricket. As the years passed, their ambitions grew beyond simply playing the game. Through life-changing experiences, evolving perspectives, and an unwavering passion to create a lasting legacy, they embraced a wider vision.
Working closely with the Gurdwara in Gravesend, the club has built a platform that promotes community cohesion, inclusivity, and participation. Guided by shared values of service and togetherness, GNG Cricket Club welcomes people from all walks of life to enjoy the game, stay active, and be part of a thriving cricketing community. Today, they proudly compete in the Kent Cricket League on Saturdays while continuing their long-standing participation in the National Cricket League (NCL) on Sundays.
The vision of Nahed Patel and Sajid Patel, Co-Founders of the National Cricket League (NCL), when establishing the league in 2012, was to transform the grassroots cricket landscape by creating competitive opportunities for teams formed by families and groups of friends. The aim was to provide a platform where players could showcase their talent, challenge themselves in a structured environment, build lasting friendships, and strengthen community bonds through cricket.
Today, that vision continues to flourish. We have witnessed many clubs that either began their journey in the National Cricket League or joined us later grow into established and respected community cricket clubs. These emerging clubs are now providing greater opportunities for participation and helping to make cricket more accessible to wider and more diverse communities.
Every one of our teams and emerging cricket clubs has a unique story to tell, and GNG Cricket Club's journey is a shining example of what can be achieved through passion, perseverance, unity, and community spirit.
Congratulations to GNG Cricket Club on everything they have achieved so far. We wish them continued success in the years ahead and extend our very best wishes to all our National Cricket League clubs and teams as they continue writing their own inspiring cricketing stories.
Kindest Regards,
NCL Management Committee
