India Club Silchar Announces U-19 Cricket Tournament Celebrating 125th Anniversary

Celebrating its 125th year of establishment, the prestigious India Club Silchar is organising an Under-19 Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament featuring six renowned cricket academies from across the Barak Valley. This initiative is part of the club’s year-long celebrations, which include a variety of sports and cultural activities.

The cricket tournament will commence on March 23, 2025, featuring academies including India Club Cricket Foundation Centre, DSA Silchar Cricket Academy, DSA Sribhumi Cricket Academy, Blood Mouth Cricket Academy Hailakandi, Lakhipur Cricket Academy, and Ramkrishnanagar Cricket Academy.

According to the Cricket Secretary, Himadri Das, each match will be a 30-overs encounter played with a traditional red ball, and players will sport white cricket attire. The India Club will provide match balls and lunch for all participating teams. There is no joining fee for the academies participating in the tournament.

Significantly, each team must include at least three Under-16 players in their playing XI. Eligibility is restricted to players born on or after September 1, 2005, and participants must submit their Aadhar card and birth certificate before the matches begin.

The tournament promises exciting rewards, including a cash prize of Rs. 15,000 for the champion team and Rs. 10,000 for the runners-up, along with numerous individual awards to acknowledge exceptional performances.

Matches will adhere strictly to BCCI guidelines, and organisers have provisioned a protest fee of Rs. 2000, requiring formal submission within two hours after a match’s conclusion. In the event of interruptions, a minimum of 10 overs per side will be considered a valid match.

The tournament will culminate with the final match between the group toppers from two distinct groups on March 29, with March 30 reserved as an additional day in case of unforeseen circumstances.

The India Club Silchar invites cricket enthusiasts and supporters to join the celebration and witness young talents from across the Barak Valley competing in this prestigious cricketing event.