“MORE THAN A COACH”
According to the SCA, Mr Menon’s cricket journey began at Saint Patrick’s School, where he discovered his love for the sport.
A talented wicketkeeper, he went on to represent Singapore at the youth level before making his senior debut against the United Arab Emirates in Malaysia.
He played five senior matches for Singapore’s national team before moving to Australia in 1999 to pursue a degree.
The association described Mr Menon’s coaching legacy as “immense”, noting that he led national teams in Chile, Botswana, Indonesia and Malawi.
“But (he) always remained deeply connected to his roots and love for Singapore,” it added.
From 2015 to 2019, Mr Menon served in key coaching and development roles within the SCA, including as head coach of the national men’s team.
In 2017, he led the country to a historic gold medal win in Twenty20 (T20) cricket at the Southeast Asian Games.
In 2020, he became the operations manager for Cricket Malawi. He also took on coaching duties, guiding the country’s national team at the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier A.
Describing him as a “dedicated coach” and “passionate advocate” for cricket’s development in Malawi, Dr Kamata said Mr Menon’s contributions to the sport were “immense and far-reaching”.
“His commitment, professionalism and vision were truly inspirational, and his loss is a devastating blow to the entire sporting fraternity in Malawi and beyond.”
SCA noted that Mr Menon remained a proud Singaporean even while he was overseas, often crediting Singapore’s cricketing journey as the inspiration for his global work.
“Arjun was more than a coach; he was a mentor, leader and an embodiment of Singaporean values of excellence, humility, and service.
“His legacy lives on in the players he shaped and the communities he uplifted across continents.”
