U16 Sontosh Kumar Ghosh Trophy begins from December 17

Mumbai, December 14: The 9^th edition of the Santosh Kumar Ghosh Trophy U-16 Boys Tournament is scheduled to start at Shivaji Park Gymkhana and Matunga Gymkhana from December 17. Sixteen teams from clubs affiliated to Mumbai Cricket Association will participate in the tournament in which matches will be played over the two-day’s format on a knockout basis. The basic principle is to help youngsters to understand the needs or demands of first-class and Test cricket early during their careers. Former India pace bowler from Mumbai will inaugurate the tournament on December 17 at Shivaji Park.

Organised by Sporting Union Club, an affiliate of the MCA, it has the support of Kalyandas Memorial Sports Foundation, LIC of India and Bank of India. The finals are slated to be held on January 2-3, 2020 at the Shivaji Park Gymkhana.

Last year’s winners New Era CC and runners-up Shantibhai Memorial Team will be vying for the title this year too. The tournament will be watched by the MCA selectors to spot talent in the U-16 age group. With 16 teams on view 256 players would have the opportunity to exhibit their talent. To be played under the MCA rules the matches will be supervised by the association umpires with support from official scorers.

The organizers are offering ‘Man of the match’ awards besides special awards for the Best batsman, Best bowler and the ‘Player of the tournament’.

The winners and runners-up will be awarded the Santosh Kumar Ghosh and Kalyandas Memorial Sports Foundation Trophy respectively.