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Mann Attends Closing Ceremony of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League
Punjab held a new cricket tournament called the Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cricket League.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann attended its closing ceremony in Mohali.
The tournament lasted two weeks.
It gave 119 young players a chance to show their cricket skills.
Six teams took part in the league.
Scouts from Indian Premier League teams watched some of the matches.
Mann said some players may later play for Punjab, India or IPL teams.
He also said the government wants Punjab to become a sports hub and encourage more young people to play sports.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann attended the inaugural league’s closing ceremony at IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
Mann said the two-week tournament gave emerging cricketers a platform to showcase their talent and pursue national opportunities.
The Punjab Cricket Association organised the league, which featured six teams and 119 players.
Talent scouts and selectors from various Indian Premier League teams attended matches during the tournament.
The six teams were led by Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, Ramandeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab Cricket Association, and 119 participating players.
- What
- The inaugural Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cricket League concluded after a two-week tournament.
- Where
- IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, Punjab.
- When
- The closing ceremony was held on September 13, after the two-week league.
- Why
- The league was organised to give emerging cricketers a platform to showcase their skills and pursue opportunities at higher levels.
Key facts
- Event
- Inaugural Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cricket League
- Location
- IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
- Duration
- Two weeks
- Players
- 119 players
- Teams
- Six teams
- Organiser
- Punjab Cricket Association
- IPL connection
- Scouts and selectors from various Indian Premier League teams attended matches
Quotes
Bhagwant Mann
Punjab Chief Minister who attended the league’s closing ceremony
“During this two-week-long league, several promising young cricketers from the villages and towns of Punjab came into the limelight. Many of these talented players are likely to go on to represent Punjab and India in the years to come.”
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“I congratulate the Punjab Cricket Association for the successful conduct of this league and extend my best wishes to all the participating teams and all the other teams for the upcoming season.”
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