Punjab: Maujgarh XI won the open cricket tournament
Punjab: Maujgarh XI defeated Bhagwati Blaster XI in a thrilling final of the Abohar Open Cricket Tournament organised by Jakhar Trust as part of the campaign ‘Away from Drugs, Towards Sports’ at Abha Square Stadium. MLA Sandeep Jakhar presented cash prize and trophy to the winning team. In the final match, Maujgarh XI won the toss and decided to bowl first. Bhagwati Blaster XI scored 147 runs in 20 overs. In reply, Maujgarh XI achieved the target by scoring 148 runs in 15.3 overs and won easily. Raman Bishnoi was adjudged Man of the Match for his brilliant performance. Maujgarh XI received a cash prize of Rs 51,000, while runners-up Bhagwati Blaster XI received Rs 31,000. Rinku of Bhagwati Blaster XI was adjudged Man of the Series, he was given a cash prize of Rs 5,100 and a trophy. Besides, individual awards were given to the best batsman (Raman Bishnoi, Maujgarh XI), best bowler (Rinku, Bhagwati Blaster XI) and best fielder (Bablu, Sohit XI), each carrying a cash prize of Rs 3,100 and a trophy. MLA Jakhar highlighted the legacy of the “Nashon se door, khelon ki or” campaign launched 20 years ago by Surinder Kumar Jakhar, former chairman of Indian Farmers Fertilizer Company (IFFCO) and former captain of the cricket team at DAV College Abohar. The campaign aims to continue the vision of Surinder Jakhar to move the youth away from drugs and towards sports and social welfare. Hundreds of players from 32 teams participated in the 16-day event. Despite adverse weather conditions in the last two days, the players displayed remarkable enthusiasm and perseverance. Mayor Vimal Thattai and several councillors, including Mangat Rai Bathla, Puneet Arora Sonu and others, were present at the event and appreciated the efforts of all. The tournament was also covered by commentators Surinder Chanchal, Ved Prakash Dhaka and Romi.
