In India, Cricket isn't just a game. It is a bona fide religion. A religion where cricketers are Gods and every victory is a festival.

On Saurday 12th September, the Hindu and Muslim cricket diaspora of Woking, Surrey came together to play the first interfaith match of its kind, where many players from both communities had never met each other before the day of the match itself played as a single mixed faith team. The event was organised by Woking People of Faith, in collaboration with the local Hindu and Muslim communities.

The idea of such a match was initiated by Ms. Meeta Joshi, based on feedback received from Woking’s Hindu community with regards to more interfaith involvement. Woking People of Faith represents many different faith representatives, and organises other many events to bring together communities, including the annual Interfaith  Football match.
Meeta is an active Interfaith professional and part of both Woking People of Faith and the local Hindu Community. She belongs to many interfaith organisations and works towards encouraging more participation from the Hindu community in Interfaith activities.  Imam Hafiz Hashmi, the Head Imam at Shah Jahan Mosque,  thanked Meeta Joshi for bringing 11 Hindu players, and everyone applauded the collaborative approach of  both the communities together to play together as a single team.

The success of this event has led Woking People of Faith to potentially hold the Interfaith Cricket match as an annual event.
The event was enjoyed by spectators, and proper social distance and lockdown safety protocols were followed by all attendees which included young members of families from both the communities, enjoying the day long event with picnics on a lovely sunny day in the countryside cricket club of Puttenham, Surrey.

In India, Cricket isn't just a game. It is a bona fide religion. A religion where cricketers are Gods and every victory is a festival.

On Saurday 12th September, the Hindu and Muslim cricket diaspora of Woking, Surrey came together to play the first interfaith match of its kind, where many players from both communities had never met each other before the day of the match itself played as a single mixed faith team. The event was organised by Woking People of Faith, in collaboration with the local Hindu and Muslim communities.

The idea of such a match was initiated by Ms. Meeta Joshi, based on feedback received from Woking’s Hindu community with regards to more interfaith involvement. Woking People of Faith represents many different faith representatives, and organises other many events to bring together communities, including the annual Interfaith  Football match.
Meeta is an active Interfaith professional and part of both Woking People of Faith and the local Hindu Community. She belongs to many interfaith organisations and works towards encouraging more participation from the Hindu community in Interfaith activities.  Imam Hafiz Hashmi, the Head Imam at Shah Jahan Mosque,  thanked Meeta Joshi for bringing 11 Hindu players, and everyone applauded the collaborative approach of  both the communities together to play together as a single team.

The success of this event has led Woking People of Faith to potentially hold the Interfaith Cricket match as an annual event.
The event was enjoyed by spectators, and proper social distance and lockdown safety protocols were followed by all attendees which included young members of families from both the communities, enjoying the day long event with picnics on a lovely sunny day in the countryside cricket club of Puttenham, Surrey.