🎯 Our Mission

"To promote, organize, and elevate the game of cricket in Egypt by fostering inclusivity, inspiring youth, and creating competitive opportunities that unite communities through sportsmanship."

🌍 Our Vision

"To establish Egypt as a recognized cricketing nation by developing talent, strengthening local infrastructure, and building international partnerships — while upholding the values of respect, unity, and excellence."

Our Leadership

Meet the visionaries behind our success

🏛 Chairman – Mr. Ashish Walia

Chairman – Cricket Community Egypt
Chairman – Indian Community Association in Egypt (ICAE)

🏆 President – Mr. Shujauddin Shabbir

President – Cricket Community Egypt
President – ICAE Sports Federation
Serving under the umbrella of ICAE

🎯 Vice President – Mr. Mohammad Arshad Raza

Vice President – Cricket Community Egypt
Tournament Organizer | Digital Media Lead | Sports Innovator

Chairman – Mr. Ashish Walia

👤 Mr. Ashish Walia

Chairman, Indian Community Association in Egypt (ICAE)
Chairman, Cricket Community Egypt (CCE)
Managing Director, Mecwear Group

🟦 “A visionary leader bridging cultures and driving community impact across borders.”

📜 About

Mr. Ashish Walia stands as a pillar of leadership within Egypt’s Indian diaspora, currently serving as the Chairman of the Indian Community Association in Egypt (ICAE) for over a decade. Under his guidance, ICAE has grown into a dynamic platform that promotes culture, education, sports, and unity among the Indian and Egyptian communities alike.

Alongside his social leadership, Mr. Walia is also the Chairman of Cricket Community Egypt (CCE) — a passionate initiative aimed at scaling cricket in Egypt from grassroots to national and international recognition. With his prior successful experiences in building community institutions, he now envisions a structured and vibrant cricketing ecosystem in Egypt that creates opportunities for youth and fosters international collaboration.

Professionally, he is the Managing Director, Mecwear Group, where he has demonstrated over 25 years of strategic and operational excellence in international business leadership.

“Whether in boardrooms or on the cricket field, leadership is about building a legacy — and empowering people to carry it forward.”
– Mr. Ashish Walia

Mr. Shujauddin Shabbir

President – Cricket Community Egypt
President – ICAE Sports Federation
Serving under the umbrella of ICAE

Mr. Shujauddin Shabbir is a dynamic leader known for his unwavering commitment to sports development in Egypt. As the President of Cricket Community Egypt, he plays a pivotal role in organizing cricket activities, fostering youth engagement, and building a structured platform for players across the nation.

He also serves as the President of the ICAE Sports Federation, operating under the wider Indian Community Association Egypt (ICAE). Under his leadership, both cricket and multi-sport activities have seen significant growth, uniting diverse communities and creating opportunities for athletes at grassroots and competitive levels.

With a vision for excellence and inclusion, Mr. Shujauddin is helping redefine the future of sports in Egypt.

He is also known for his calm demeanor and strategic thinking, Mr. Shujauddin Shabbir brings a wealth of organizational insight to Cricket Community Egypt. His focus lies in building sustainable structures for cricket governance in Egypt, strengthening inter-community collaboration, and ensuring every tournament is an opportunity for growth and excellence.

“Cricket is not just a game — it’s a powerful tool for bonding, discipline, and change.”

Mr. Mohammad Arshad Raza

Vice President & General Secretary – Cricket Community Egypt
Tournament Organizer | Digital Media Lead | Sports Innovator

An enthusiastic leader with unmatched energy, Mr. Mohammad Arshad Raza is the driving force behind many of Egypt’s premier cricket tournaments and groundbreaking innovations . As a central figure in the operational core of Cricket Community Egypt, he expertly manages tournament execution, team coordination, and the digital media presence — ensuring the organization remains modern, inclusive, and connected with fans, players, and partners.

Driven by purpose, Mr. Arshad’s ultimate goal is to promote cricket among Egyptian youth and position Egypt on the international cricket map. His vision includes securing ICC affiliation and membership with the African Cricket Association, aligning Egypt with global cricketing standards.

Thanks to his leadership, Egypt has witnessed rapid cricketing growth — most notably through the successful organization of the nation’s biggest tournament, the Egyptian Premier Cricket League (EPCL). His digital campaigns have significantly amplified the sport’s visibility, generating excitement, unity, and participation across communities.

“Our mission is clear – cricket for all, passion without limits.”

In addition to his sports leadership, Mr. Arshad is also a creative voice behind cricket’s cultural rise in Egypt. He has composed several theme songs that unite and energize the community — with his latest anthem capturing hearts through its bold and inclusive message:

🎵 “Cricket for Egypt, Cricket for All”

Mahendra Mapagunaratne

CCE - Advisor

Mahendra Mapagunaratne – Global Cricket Promoter

🌏 Background

• Sri Lankan-born legal professional now based in Toronto, Canada (heraldscotland.com).

• Passionate about spreading cricket to non-traditional markets: Africa, Americas, Asia–including places like Korea, Turkey, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Oman, Swaziland, Seychelles and Egypt (heraldscotland.com).

🛠️ Coined Iconic Cricket Terms

• Credited with naming Dilshan’s aerial scoop as the “Dilscoop” and Ajantha Mendis’s turner as the “Carrom ball” (onlanka.com).

• His impactful cricket terminology has been noted by BBC Sport, describing him as a “Sri Lankan cricket enthusiast domiciled in Canada” responsible for these labels (archives.sundayobserver.lk).

🎙️ Voice for Associate Nations

• Vocal critic of the ICC's traditionalist approach, advocating for equal opportunities for emerging cricket nations (heraldscotland.com).

• Challenged the closed shop mentality of major boards, pressing for paths to Test-status and Olympic participation for developing cricket nations (heraldscotland.com).

💡 Influential Contributions

• Instrumental in establishing cricket programs in countries like Guatemala, meeting with education ministries and launching school curricula (canadacricket.com).

• Called for modernization in cricket governance—supporting ideas like a video-assisted “Third umpire” and player-driven referrals (lankaweb.com).

🎯 Vision & Impact

• Described as “one of the crusaders” pushing cricket “beyond the old imperialist traditions” to bring the sport to the global south (heraldscotland.com).

• Inspired by his Sri Lankan roots, seeing early bureaucratic setbacks—such as delayed Test status—as fuel to drive change (heraldscotland.com).

💬 Voice from the Field

In a 2011 BBC interview, Mapagunaratne remarked:

“The Sri Lanka team has many innovative players … Murali, Lasith Malinga, Ajantha Mendis, Dilshan …” (news.bbc.co.uk)

showing his advocacy for recognising innovation in cricket.

Why It Matters

Mahendra Mapagunaratne combines legal insight, cricket passion, and global outreach to systematically challenge cricket’s status quo—naming iconic innovations, nurturing fledgling programs, and urging greater fairness for Associate nations. His work has helped football the way to new audiences, from North America and Central America to Asia and Africa.