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Patna: The Baidyanath Prasad Memorial Under-13 Inter-School Cricket Tournament is set to begin on 8 December at the Cricket Academy of Bihar (CAB) ground. The event is being organised in memory of the late Baidyanath Prasad, husband of Patna Mayor Mrs Sita Sahu. Shishir Kumar, the son of the late Baidyanath Prasad and the event’s organising president, announced the details of the tournament.
Tournament Overview
Supported by the Sardar Patel Sports Foundation, the tournament will feature 24 teams representing schools, academies, and institutions. Matches will follow a knockout format, with each game consisting of 25 overs per side.
- Organising Secretary: Santosh Tiwari, founder secretary of the foundation
- Coordinator: Cricketer Sumit Sharma
- Match Panel: Responsible for umpiring duties
Awards and Recognition
The tournament offers a host of prizes to reward exceptional performances:
- Winner and Runner-up Trophies
- Daily Man of the Match Awards
- Player of the Tournament
- Best Batsman, Best Bowler, and Best Fielder Awards
- Emerging Player Recognition
Participation Details
Players are required to bring their birth certificate and Aadhar card for age verification before each match.
For further information, interested parties can contact the organising secretary at 9386962380.
