Sri Vijaya Puram, Apr. 26:The much-anticipated Andaman Premier League-III T20 Cricket League-cum-Knockout Tournament was inaugurated in a grand ceremony on April 26, 2025, at 7:45 PM at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium, Sri Vijaya Puram.
Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, graced the occasion as chief guest and officially declared the tournament open in the presence of officials from the Andaman & Nicobar Cricket Association (ANCA), team owners, and players of the ten participating teams.
In his address, the MP made a significant announcement, stating that Rs.1 crore will be allocated for the development of cricket infrastructure in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. He encouraged players to play with sportsmanship and applauded the efforts of ANCA in raising the standards of the tournament.
A special mention was made of ANCA’s initiative to bring qualified and registered umpires from Kolkata, ensuring fair and professional officiating in the matches. This move has been welcomed as a major step toward elevating the credibility and quality of the league.
President of ANCA, Mr. M.H. Jadwet, expressed his gratitude to the MP for his continued support and took the opportunity to request the setting up of an exclusive cricket ground in South Andaman, highlighting the need for dedicated facilities to nurture local talent.
Other key dignitaries present at the ceremony included Shri Girish Arora, Vice President, Shri Nalin Gulech, General Secretary, and Mr. Md. Aslam, Organising Secretary of ANCA, along with other senior members and stakeholders.
The opening event set an enthusiastic tone for the tournament, which promises to deliver high-energy cricket action in the weeks ahead, further boosting the cricketing culture in the islands.
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