EARLY TIMES REPORT
NAGROTA, Apr 14: Panjgrian Cricket Eleven today defeated Kanjali Club by 73 runs in the finals of a 4-day tournament played in the play-field of Government High School, Panjgrian and clinched the trophy. Happy of Panjgrian Club was declared Man of the Match and Man of the Series. The tournament was organised by Shanti Devi Paras Ram Charitable, Panjgrian Nagrota. In all eight teams participated in the tournament played from 9th to 14th April.
The tournament was coordinated by Hans Raj Dharoch. A large number of cricket enthusiasts witnessed the match. Prominent among them were Councillor DDC Dansal, Shamim Begum, BDC, Nagrota, Ch Rehmat Ali, Pt. Rameshwar Dutt ,Sarpanch Panjgrian, Thoru Ram. Noor Mohammad, Dwarka and others.
After giving away winner and runner up trophies at the concluding function, the Provincial President National Conference, Devender Singh Rana stressed upon the need for fine-tuning capabilities of the players to enable them to make entry into national and international events. “By ensuring best available coaching and providing ample avenues, the talented players will shine in the cricket horizon of the country”, Rana said, adding that holding of such events will sharpen their talent. Rana appreciated the enthusiasm among the budding cricketers, saying their participation in base level competitions will place them in good stead in league like tournaments. He wished success to the participants, saying though just one team will make it to the top yet this should not be the end of the game. “Unmindful winning or losing, give your best to the game and leave a mark”, he said and hoped that by emulating this spirit the players will excel in the gentleman's game. The Provincial President NC complimented the organizers for holding the tournament, saying this will go a long way in providing larger canvass to the budding cricketers. |
