Brig Usman SPPR Inter District/Tehsil Cricket Tournament Kicks Off in Naushera

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RAJOURI DEC 09:-The highly anticipated Brig Usman SPPR Inter District/Tehsil Cricket Tournament got off to an exciting start today at the Naushera Cricket Ground. The opening ceremony was marked by the presence of several prominent dignitaries, with Brig Bir Bikram, Commander of the 80 Infantry Brigade, gracing the event as the chief guest. Brig Bir Bikram had the honor of unveiling the coveted tournament trophy, setting the stage for a thrilling competition ahead.

Among the distinguished guests were Abhishek Sharma, the District Development Commissioner of Rajouri; Baljeet Singh, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Naushera; and Jaswant Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police (SDPO), who all attended the event to show their support for the tournament.

The opening match of the tournament featured a thrilling encounter between the teams of Akhnoor and Rajouri. Team Rajouri emerged victorious by 8 wickets, with Bilal Ahmed of Rajouri being named Man of the Match. Bilal’s exceptional performance included the most sixes of the match. Saifur Rehman of Rajouri was recognized as the Best Fielder, while Rahul Kumar of Akhnoor took the Best Catch.

In the afternoon session, a thrilling contest took place between Naushera and Poonch. Team Poonch triumphed, defeating Naushera by 2 wickets in a closely contested match. Wasim Sajjad of Poonch was awarded Man of the Match for his outstanding contribution. Sunny Kumar of Naushera earned the Best Fielder title, while Sajjad Malik of Naushera claimed the honor of Best Catch.

Both Man of the Match awardees were presented with a cash prize of Rs 5,000 as a token of appreciation for their exceptional performances.

The tournament continues to showcase some thrilling cricket, with teams vying for the prestigious title in the memory of Brig Usman SPPR.