Easterns Cricket mourns the passing of Mohammed Ganchi
Mohammed Ganchi was instrumental in the erection of the 2003 CWC Legacy projects namely the upgrading of the clubhouse at Lords Cricket Stadium in Actonville, the Prince Thethe Oval in Kwa-Thema and the Douglas Sibali Oval in Duduza.
Easterns Cricket has heard with great sadness of the passing of Mohammed Ganchi, former development manager of Easterns Cricket.
He was one of the founding members and formed part of the first elected board committee of Easterns Cricket, then known as the Easterns Transvaal Cricket Union in 1991.
He was also the first chairperson of the junior league structure, which has been one of the Union’s most successful programmes.
Ganchi was instrumental in the erection of the 2003 CWC Legacy projects namely the upgrading of the clubhouse at Lords Cricket Stadium in Actonville, the Prince Thethe Oval in Kwa-Thema and the Douglas Sibali Oval in Duduza.
Ganchi’s contribution to cricket was unequalled as his sacrifices and determination fought towards equality and social justice.
“He was a friend, mentor and guide, a source of inspiration and support and a tireless worker on the cricket field,” commented Easterns Cricket acting liaison Berrelyn Platt.
“He was a man of boundless energy, an organiser and a visionary, a great humanist in the finest sense of the term.
“I remember when I started my job and Ganchi was the first person to welcome me. Over the years, our relationship developed from boss and employee to mentor and mentee. He always encouraged me when I doubted my abilities and because of the opportunities that he gave me, I am who and where I am today. I will miss our chats and laughs.”
Platt said on behalf of Easterns Cricket he sends his deepest condolences to Ganchi’s family.
Thato Moagi, president of Easterns Cricket, said:
“May they find solace in the knowledge that we all painfully share their loss. Ganchi was a good man who cared about the development of cricket and worked diligently for the upliftment of the cricket communities in the City of Ekurhuleni. It is always sad to lose a mentor and foot soldier of cricket with whom we remained friends even after he left the employment of Easterns.
“On behalf of the members council, board of directors, management and staff of Easterns Cricket, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and many cricketing colleagues around the country. May his soul rest in peace.”
Ganchi is survived by his wife, Zohra and two sons, Abubakr and Omar.
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