 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 20: In a thrilling day-and-night friendly Tape Ball Cricket Match held at the Academy Grounds, Greater Kailash, Jammu, the Jammu & Kashmir Electrical Engineering Graduates Association (JKEEGA) XI registered an impressive victory over the Game On Sports Academy XI.
The match was graced by District President BJP, Naresh Singh, as chief guest. In his address, he emphasized that games and sports are an integral part of human life, playing a vital role in ensuring physical fitness, mental strength, and team spirit.
Winning the toss, JKEEGA XI opted to ball first in the ten over match. The Academy team's openers, Amrit and Atharv, contributed 4 and 9 runs respectively before being dismissed, while one-down Dilraj Singh added a quick 15 runs to stabilize the innings. Later, Aditya and Dhanraj combined efforts to take the team's total to 48 runs.
In response, the Engineers XI showcased excellent batting form and comfortably chased the target with three overs to spare, losing only two wickets. Er. Manoj Manhas top-scored with an unbeaten 16 runs, while Er. Kamal (13), Er. Rohit Gupta (10), and Sumit (7) made valuable contributions to secure the win.
Earlier, the welcome address was presented by Ashok Singh, former Divisional Sports Officer, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Guest and the Engineers XI for inspiring young academy players by rubbing shoulders with them. Senior members Er. Sachin Tickoo and Er. Ratnish Puri also shared their sporting experiences, encouraging budding athletes and assuring full support to promote sports in the region.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Jagdev Singh Charak, Chief Patron of the Academy, who extended appreciation to the Chief Guest, both teams, officials, sports lovers, parents, and especially to Er. Vishal Singh Chib for making the occasion a grand success.
The friendly match turned into a true celebration of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and youth engagement, leaving players and spectators equally motivated to nurture the spirit of cricket and fitness culture in Jammu. |
