A Warm Cricket Welcome: Indonesian Chairman Abhiram S. Yadav Greets TLCB Chairman and Timor-Leste Team Ahead of BBI Rising East Tri Series Debut
Bali, Indonesia – November 6, 2025 – The spirit of regional sportsmanship shone brightly in Bali as the Timor-Leste national cricket team and their board chairman received a resounding welcome from the Chairman of the Indonesian Cricket Association (Persatuan Cricket Indonesia – PCI), Mr. Abhiram S. Yadav. The Dili delegation has arrived to participate in the highly anticipated BBI Rising East Tri Series 2025, a tournament set to promote cricket development across the region.
The Timor-Leste contingent, led by the Chairman of the Timor-Leste Cricket Board (TLCB), touched down in Indonesia to high expectations as they prepare to take on host nation Indonesia in their first match later today.
Inaugural Match and Regional Growth
In a gesture underlining the strong cricketing ties between the two nations, Mr. Yadav extended his best wishes to the visiting team. “We are absolutely delighted to host the Chairman of the Timor-Leste Cricket Board and the national team for the BBI Rising East Tri Series,” Mr. Yadav stated. “Timor-Leste’s participation is a significant step, reflecting the growing passion for cricket in East Asia. We hope this tournament provides an excellent platform for their players to showcase their talent and gain valuable international experience.”
The BBI Rising East Tri Series, which also features Myanmar, is designed to be a catalyst for cricket development in the region. The tournament will see all three nations compete in a round-robin format over the next week.
Timor-Leste Ready for Action
The Timor-Leste squad is set to plunge straight into action, playing their inaugural match of the series against the hosts, Indonesia, this afternoon at the Udayana Cricket Ground. The match is scheduled for 2:00 PM local time (Bali).
“Our players are motivated and ready for the challenge,” commented a representative from the Timor-Leste delegation. “We are grateful for the warm Indonesian welcome and look forward to a competitive and exciting series. Playing against a strong side like Indonesia in our first fixture will be a crucial test of our team’s preparation and spirit.”
All eyes from Dili and across the East Asia region will be on the Udayana Cricket Ground as Timor-Leste makes its mark on the regional cricketing stage. The results of today’s matches will be keenly awaited.