Devbhoomi Mahakauthig: Pahad Boys Make Winning Start on the Back of Lakshya’s Century
New Delhi, 6 October
The 7th Knockout Cricket Tournament, organized by the Devbhoomi Sports Mahakauthig Foundation, got off to an impressive start at the Nawab Pataudi Jamia Cricket Ground, with several well-known sports personalities, artists and political figures from Uttarakhand attending the opening ceremony.
Mr. Sunil Negi and Mrs. Sushma Negi of the ISSA Foundation were the chief guests at the inaugural ceremony. The highlight of the event was Suchika Taryal, who recently made Uttarakhand and the country proud by winning a bronze medal in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) at the 19th Asian Games.
Before the inauguration, a silent tribute was paid to late Vikram Singh Negi, former Sports General Secretary, and late Balbir Negi of the BM Foundation, a supporter of the foundation.
The inauguration was attended by several distinguished personalities, including Uttarakhand film producer and director Sanjay Joshi, Dr. Indra Singh Negi, Mahavir Singh Rana of Mata Parvati Devi Charitable Trust, senior sports journalist Rajender Sajwan, MCD Shahdara Chairman Yashpal, Mr. Kaintura, renowned Uttarakhand music director and chief coordinator of the Mahakauthig Mela Rajender Chauhan, social worker Mrs. Lakshmi Rawat, Mrs. Babita Negi, General Secretary Pawan Kumar Maithani, Arjun Kandari, Rajender Rawat, media representative Madan Mohan Satti, and members of the executive committee of Garhwal Hitaishini Sabha, Delhi. Dr. Tilomani Bhatt and Advocate Jagdish Vora were also among the distinguished guests.
The guests appreciated the Devbhoomi Sports Mahakauthig Foundation for organizing the tournament and providing a platform for emerging sporting talent.
The opening match was played between Uttarakhand Cricket Club and Pahad Boys. Uttarakhand won the toss and invited Pahad Boys to bat first.
Pahad Boys posted a total of 220 runs, powered by a superb century from Lakshya Singh. Lakshya, who scored exactly 100 runs, became the first centurion of the tournament and was also named Man of the Match.
Chasing a target of 221, Uttarakhand Cricket Club struggled to build a challenge and were bowled out for just 102 runs. Pahad Boys therefore registered a convincing victory and advanced to the next round of the tournament.
