Meet Our Players

Meet our players - the heart of Noor Cricket Youth Club  - bringing passion, teamwork and dedication to every game.  Each player is Committed to growing their skills, supporting one another and representing our club with pride.

Name:  Aadam Khan

Date of Birth:  October 2, 2012

Nick Name: Aadam

Place of Birth: Canada

Batting Style: Right hand

Bowling Style: Right arm fast

Why do you like to play cricket?  It's one of my hobbies and it helps me to relax.

Who inspired you to play cricket? My father

My hero Is:  My hero is my father.  He is the one who inspired me to be myself.

What keeps you motivated during tough days? My motivation is my family.  They support me when ever I need it.

Earliest memory of cricket? Batting

Favorite Quote? "Be the change you wish to see in the world, Mahatma Gandhi"

NameAamir Khan

Date of Birth:  July 31, 2009

Nick Name:  Aamir

Place of Birth: Canada

Batting Style: Right hand

Bowling Style: Right arm fast78

Why do you like to play cricket? Cricket excites me because it blends strategy, teamwork and intense moments into one amazing sport.

Who inspired you to play cricket? My biggest inspiration to play cricket would be my dad, because watching him play made the sport feel exciting, familiar, and fun

My hero Is:  My father

What keeps you motivated during tough daysOn tough days, I stay motivated by remining myself why I started, focusing on small wins, and believing that pushing through challenges always makes me stronger.

Earliest memory of cricket?  Watching my dad play games and playing in my street with my friends.

Favorite Quote "Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill

NameAarav Patel

Date of Birth:  May 8, 2013

Nick Name: Aarav

Place of Birth: Ahmedabad, India

Batting Style: Right hand

Bowling Style: Right arm fast

Why do you like to play cricket?  I love cricket

Who inspired you to play cricket? Indian cricket team

My hero Is:   A B D

What keeps you motivated during tough days? cricket

Earliest memory of cricket?  summer cricket outside my house

Favorite Quote?  "All the power is within you, you can do anything and everything" - Swami Vivekananda

Name:  Aarush Barot

Place of Birth:  India

Batting Style: 

Bowling Style:

Why do you like to play cricket?  To easy my mind

Who Inspired you to play cricket? Myself

What Keeps you motivated during tough days? God

Earliest Memory of Cricket: Playing tennis ball cricket with the kids in my building back home in India.

Favorite Quote:  "You have a right to preform your duty, but not to the fruits of your actions"

My hero is:  Shubman Gill

Name:  Abiram Pretheepan

Date of Birth:  February 14, 2008

Name:  Adrian Singh

Date of Birth:  November 20, 2010

Nick Name: Adrian

Place of Birth:  Toronto, Canada

Batting Style: Right hand

Bowling Style: Right arm off spin

Why do you like to play cricket?  I enjoy playing cricket because it is a competitive way to have fun, spend time with my friends and become disciplined. 

Who inspired you to play cricket? My father

My hero Is:  Clive Lloyd

What keeps you motivated during tough days?  My desire to keep improving at cricket helps keep me motivated during tough days.

Earliest memory of cricket? Playing with my dad and brother at the park when I was 7 years old

Favorite Quote?   "The only time success comes before work is in teh dictionary" - Clive Lloyd

Name:  Agamdeep singh

Date of Birth:  June 6, 2011

Name:  Aiden Gopie

Date of Birth:  May 15, 2012

Nick Name: Gopie

Place of Birth: Canada

Batting StyleRight hand     

Bowling StyleRight arm fast

Why do you like to play cricket I like to play cricket since i was introduced to it at the age of 2.  I like the competitiveness cricket brings and the people I jet to meet while playing.  I also like that cricket is a representation of my culture.

Who inspired you to play cricketMy dad and papa inspired me to play cricket.  Also, when I was younger I loved watching all the cricketers on TV especially Chris Green.

My hero IsMy parents

What keeps you motivated during tough days Being positive and believing everything will work out

Earliest memory of cricketWhen I was 3, my papa would bowl my friend and I in the backyard.

Favorite Quote"Talent is a gift, but you can only succeed with Hard Work - Jean Believeau"

Name:  Ansh Kabra

Date of Birth:  July 1, 2013

Nick Name: Ansh

Place of Birth: Toronto

Batting Style: Right hand

Bowling Style: Right arm fast

Wicket Keeping?  Yes

Why do you like to play cricketIt's a very fun sport and I love sports

Who inspired you to play cricketMy brother

My hero IsMy brother

What keeps you motivated during tough daysRemembering who I am and remembering my brothers words.

Earliest memory of cricketPlaying cricket in the lobby with a plastic bat

Favorite Quote "it always feels impossible, until you do it"

Name:  Atirek Singh

Date of Birth:  December 11, 2011

Name:  Avi Patel

Date of Birth:  February 22, 2007

NameBhumeshwar (Sunny) Ramkissoon

Date of Birth:  October 22, 2001

Nick Name: Sunny

Place of Birth: Wakenaam Island, Guyana

Batting Style: Right hand

Bowling Style: Right arm fast

Wicket KeepingYes

Why do you like to play cricket?

 Cricket teaches me about life, especially how to deal with failure and success

Who inspired you to play cricket? Shivnarine Chanderpaul

My hero Is: My dad

What keeps you motivated during tough days?  I remember what my goals are and the things I need to do to achieve them

Earliest memory of cricket?  My best friends, Marlon and Andy teaching me to hold a cricket bat at the age of 5

Favorite Quote?  "Be the change you wish to see" - Mahatma Ghandi

Name:  Darsh Upadhyay

Date of Birth:  January 21, 2010

Nick Name: Darsh

Place of Birth: Canada

Batting Style: Right hand

Bowling Style: Right arm fast

Why do you like to play cricket?   I like to play cricket because it has shaped me into who I am today.  I still remember when I was 6 and I held the bat for the first time and loved playing cricket ever since.

Who inspired you to play cricket?  My dad inspired me to play cricket.  My dad always loved cricket as he grew up playing it.  He also wanted me to play it so he got me a bat when I was 7.  Ever since then he has always supported me in whatever I do and is always there to help when I need him. 

My hero Is: The person I look up to is Virat Kohli.  Looking at his dedication, work ethic and discipline to be the best has truly inspired me.  I always looked up to him as a role model after seeing the way he is as a person, humble but also eager for his goals and always enjoying the game

What keeps you motivated during tough days?  My earlies memory of cricket was playing with my dad in the lobby.  He taught me the basic skills of how to bat and bowl and I fell in love with it really quickly.

Earliest memory of cricket? My motivation during tough days is my passion for cricket.  After playing it for a long time I realized that there are always ups and downs in this game.  But you Still have to forget the past and start in the present. 

Favorite Quote?  "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard"

Name:  Denil Patel

Date of Birth:  June 15, 2010

Place of Birth: India

Batting Style: Right hand

Bowling Style: Left arm fast

Why do you like to play cricket? Ever since I was little I enjoyed playing cricket a lot with my friends.  Cricket relaxes my body and brain.

Who inspired you to play cricket?  It would just be people around me because i've always played it but I got more attached by other friends.

My hero Is: My mom because she supports me a lot and helps whenever I need help.

What keeps you motivated during tough days? Life  throws a lot of challenges, but you always have to face it and get up from it.

Earliest memory of cricket? One of my earlies memories of cricket is playing outside after school with my friends.  We would argue about runs, make our own rules and play until it got dark.  Even though it was just a tennis ball game, it felt like a real match to us.

Favorite Quote?  "I don't fear failure because everytime I fall, I come back stronger and louder" - Hardik Pandya

Name:  Farhad Hanif

Date of Birth:  July 30, 2006

Name:  Fayyaz Hanif

Date of BirthJuly 18, 2008

Place of BirthToronto

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Why do you like to play cricket?  Because I grew up watching it and it runs in my family.

Who inspired you to play cricket?  My Dad

What keeps you motivated during tough days?  I'm not yet where I would like to be in my cricket journey and that keeps me motivated to get better.

Earliest Memory of Cricket:  Going to my Dad's games

Favorite Quote: "You don't win by talent alone, you win by heart", Brian Lara

My hero is: Shai Hope

NameJaden Singh

Date of Birth:  April 24, 2008

Nick Name: Jaden

Place of Birth: Toronto

Batting Style: Right Hand

Bowling Style: Right arm fast

Why do you like to play cricket? I like cricket because it pushes me to constantly improve and be the best version of myself.  I especially enjoy bowling and being part of a team where everyone is so close that it feels more like a family than just teammates

Who inspired you to play cricket?   My grandfather inspired me to play cricket.  He used to play in Guyana until he got injured and I've always wanted to follow in his foot steps and continue that passion.

My hero Is:  My Mom

What keeps you motivated during tough days? During tough days, celebrating the small wins throughout the day keeps me going.

Earliest memory of cricket My earliest memory of cricket is, going to King City to watch the West Indies play a match when I was 4 years old.

Favorite Quote? " A tree doesn't compete with trees around it, It just grows"

NameJainam Shah

Date of Birth:  January 16, 2010

Nick Name: JS

Place of Birth: Mumbai, India

Batting Style: Right Hand

Bowling Style: Right arm leg spin

Wicket Keeping? Yes

Why do you like to play cricket?  It needs teamwork and collaboration

Who inspired you to play cricket? My dad 

My hero Is: My parents

What keeps you motivated during tough daysThe better days ahead

Earliest memory of cricket?  Playing with a yellow smiley ball with my dad

Favorite Quote?  "Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts" - Winston Churchill

Name:  Jamaal Shamsudeen

Date of Birth: October 7, 2005

Place of Birth

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Bowling Style:

Why do you like to play cricket?  it's fun.  I enjoy the challenge and it has taught me so many things, not just life skills or how to stay active, but also how to build a community and consistently work towards a goal

Who inspired you to play cricket?  Growing up, I would always hear stories about my father and his athletic accomplishments, whether it be playing for Canada at the highest level in hardball or dominating the softball leagues.  it made me quite curious about what cricket is and if I could one day be like him!

Earliest Memory of Cricket:  Going with my mom and sister to watch my Dad play softball at the park behind my house.  I enjoyed seeing my Dad win and the spectacle of it all

Favorite Quote:  "So, surely with hardship comes ease" Chapter 94 verse 5 of the Quran

My hero is:  My Grandfather.  Regardless of the topic he always as amazing advice and wisdom.  He has done so many things and is extremely smart even if he won't admit it.  Growing up I would always be by his side in the garden or fixing something around the house, and it always amazed  me how much he knew and was willing to share with me.

What keeps you motivated during tough days?  The feeling of success and triumph keeps me disciplined when times get tough.  Winning and achieving what I set out to do is extremely fun and fulfilling, so I know that if things are rough now, when I achieve my goal it will be all worth it.

Name: Janay Patel

Date of Birth:  July 31, 2015

NameJash Davariya

Date of Birth:  April 23, 2014

NameJash Navadiya

Date of Birth:  December 16, 2022

NameJatan Mehta

Date of Birth:  June 5, 2007

NameJonathan McCollin

Date of Birth:  February 15, 2004

NameKavya Amin

Date of Birth:  

NameKeerthivardhan Susarla

Date of Birth:  April 16, 2005

NameLuv Patel

Date of Birth:  March 21, 2007

Name:  Maanav Modi

Nick Name Modi

Date of Birth: October 7, 2005

Place of Birth: Dubai, U.A.E

Batting Style: Right Hand

Bowling Style: Right arm fast

Why do you like to play cricket? I love playing cricket because I truly love the sport alot and I create good memories with my friends.

Who inspired you to play cricket? My parents inspired me to play cricket.

What keeps you motivated during tough days? Knowing that better days will come.

Earliest Memory of Cricket:  Taking that one catch at square leg of Tarandeep in a friendly game

Favorite Quote:  "You have the right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions" Gita 2:47

My hero is:  My Parents

NameMaanit Vyas

Date of Birth:  January 29, 2013

NameMoksh Patel

Date of Birth:  August 13, 2007

Nick Name: Moksh

Place of Birth: India

Batting Style: Left Hand

Bowling StyleRight arm off spin

Why do you like to play cricketPassionate about cricket.

Who inspired you to play cricket?  My Friends 

My hero IsVirat Kohli

What keeps you motivated during tough daysGood days are always coming ahead.  Trust God's plan.

Earliest memory of cricket  When I was 9 years old and used to play tournaments with adults.

Favorite Quote "Failure is the steps towards success."

 

Name:  Mu'adh Shariff

Nick Name:  Mojo

Date of BirthJanuary 24, 2007

Place of BirthNewmarket, ON

Batting Style: Right Hand

Bowling Style: Right arm off spin

Why do you like to play cricket? It's a stress reliever.  Something I do to relax after a long week. It's an escape!

Who inspired you to play cricketMy Dad

What keeps you motivated during tough days?  My teammates

Earliest Memory "Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is sit back and relax."

My hero is:  In cricket, Sir Clive Lloyd

NameMukarram Hussain

Date of Birth:  December 16, 2013

Nick Name: Mukarram

Place of Birth: Karachi Pakistan

Batting Style: Right hand

Wicket Keeping: Yes

Why do you like to play cricket?  This is my choice and I love to play this sport

Who inspired you to play cricket? Babar Azam

My hero Is: My beloved Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon Him)

What keeps you motivated during tough days?  Everyone fell, each time you fell but when you get up, get up strong

Earliest memory of cricket? When I was 9 and 1/2 years old I bought my first cricket bat.

Favorite Quote?  "When you fell, you get up strong each time".

NameNeev Rupapara

Date of Birth:  June 22, 2013

Nick Name: Neevi

Place of Birth: India

Batting Style: Right Hand

Bowling Style: Right arm fast

Why do you like to play cricket? Because it is a sport that promotes physical fitness, teamwork and strategic thinking.

Who inspired you to play cricket? My Dad

My hero Is: Virat Kholi

What keeps you motivated during tough days?  Just focus on the next day.  If you couldn't score in 2 or 3 matches, it's fine; don't let that get you down focus on the next match and practice much harder.

Earliest memory of cricket? When my dad first taught me how to play cricket.

Favorite Quote? "When you wake up in the morning, stand in front of the mirror and tell the person you see in the mirror that you are the most powerful warrior in the world"

NameNilkanth Parekh

Date of Birth:  April 24, 2008

NameNithursan Ahileswaran

Date of Birth:  September 30, 2005

Nick Name: Nithu

Place of Birth: Sri Lanka

Batting Style: Right hand

Bowling Style: Right arm off spin

Why do you like to play cricket? here is no reason to not to like this game, it's cricket that's all

Who inspired you to play cricket?  M . S. Dhoni

My hero Is: M. S. Dhoni

What keeps you motivated during tough days? The better days ahead of the bad days

Earliest memory of cricket? Playing with my friends on the road, gully cricket with tennis ball and random wood.

Favorite Quote?  "If you don't really have a dream, you can't really push yourself.  You don't really know what the target is". - M . S. Dhoni

NameNoah Nimraj

Date of Birth:  

NameRabinder Phul

Date of Birth:  April 11, 2008

NameRamneek Phul

Date of Birth:  December 31, 2009

NameRidham Patel

Date of Birth:  March 12, 2012

Nick Name: Ridhu

Where were you born: India

Batting Style: Right hand

Bowling Style: Right arm fast

Why do you like to play cricket?  It's my passion

Who inspired you to play cricket? My father

My hero Is: My parents

What keeps you motivated during tough days? Mechatronics Engineer

Earliest memory of cricket?  Me and my dad won a trophy in a tournament.

Favorite Quote? "Be the change that you wish to be in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi

Name:  Ritwik Parashar

Date of Birth:  December 20, 2011

NameRuchit Patel

Date of Birth:  December 24, 2016

NameSamarth Shah

Date of Birth:  February 12, 2011

NameShashvat patel

Date of Birth:  October 20, 2010

Nick Name: Patel

Place of Birth:  India, Vadodara

Batting Style: Right hand

Bowling Style:  Right arm fast

Why do you like to play cricket I like playing cricket because it combines physical skill, strategy and quick decision making, which keeps me mentally engaged.  it's also enjoyable because of teamwork and the satisfaction of improving my performance over time.

Who inspired you to play cricket?  My friends inspired me to play cricket by introducing me to the game and showing me how much fun it can be.

My hero Is:  My hero's are my parents because they guide me and support me in everything I do.  I also look up to my peers for motivation, as their efforts and achievements push me to improve myself.

What keeps you motivated during tough days? My passion for the sport is what keeps me motivated during tough days

Earliest memory of cricket? My earlies memory iof cricket is practicing in nets last week Friday

Favorite Quote"The only way to do great work is to love what you do" - Steve Jobs

Name:  Shiv Kiritkumar Patel

Date of Birth: 

Place of BirthIndia

Batting Style: Right Hand

Bowling Style: Right arm off spin

Why do you like to play cricket?  I like to play cricket because I love batting and score a lot of runs and win trophies for my club and country

Who inspired you to play cricket?  The person that inspired me to play cricket is my dad.

What keeps you motivated during tough days?  On tough days, I just move forward with a lot of hard work and learning from mistakes to get better

Earliest Memory of Cricket:  I touch a plastic bat for the first time when I was 2 years old and I started playing season cricket when I was 9 for Noor.

Favorite Quote: "Do not wait for the right decision, take the decision and make it right" - Shree Ratan Tata.

My hero is:  My dad is my hero because he started my journey of cricket with a lot of passion, hard work and dedication

Name:  Shivam Jariwala

Date of Birth:  August 30, 2010

NameShourya Kabra

Date of Birth:  July 12, 2009

Nick Name: Shourya

Place of Birth: Toronto

Batting Style: Left hand

Bowling Style: Left arm off spin

Why do you like to play cricket I enjoy playing cricket because it's fun and the people around me make it even more enjoyable

Who inspired you to play cricket? My Dad

My hero Is: Virat Kohli

What keeps you motivated during tough days?   Listening to music and watching cricket.

Earliest memory of cricket? Playing cricket with my dad in the lobby

NameSivaluxan James

Date of Birth:  December 18, 2013

Nick Name: Siv

Place of Birth: Canada

Batting Style: Left hand

Bowling Style: Right arm off spin

Why do you like to play cricket?   It keeps me active and in general it keeps me happy.

Who inspired you to play cricket?  My friends

My hero Is: My best friend

What keeps you motivated during tough days? I like to listen to music

Earliest memory of cricket? When I got my first wicket in cricket

Favorite Quote?  "Every champion was once a contender that didn't give up" - Gabby Douglas

NameStephen Moore

Date of Birth:  January 20, 2006

Name:  Ved Barochia

Date of Birth: January 30, 2015

Place of Birth:  

Nick Name:  Vedy

Batting Style:

Bowling Style:

Why Do You Like To Play Cricket:  I like to play cricket because I wanted to play India's national sport because we are from India.

Who inspired you to play cricket?  My dad inspired me to play and try out cricket.

What keeps you motivated during tough days?  I like to play cricket with my dad to keep me motivated.

Earliest Memory of Cricket:  When I was at my first cricket class at Smithfield, where I met Coach for the first time.

Favorite Quote:  "If you believe, you can achieve"

My hero is: My Brother

NameVed Patel

Date of Birth:  December 23, 2007

NameVeer Patel

Date of Birth:  July 23, 2013

NameVighnesh Suku

Date of Birth:  November 22, 1996

NameYuvaan Gandhi

Date of Birth:  December 21, 2014