The fourth season of The Saturday Club Cricket League, in association with The Telegraph, was played on January 8 at the club. The league comprised matches between members under the men, women and children categories. Playing a friendly twist, a batter would have to retire after scoring 31 runs and would be replaced by the next batter. The matches were played across eight overs in an innings.
The final in the men’s category was fought between Celica and Trailblazers. The nail-biting match kept the audience on their toes as Celica sweeped a victory with a winning six. In the women’s category, the Black Tigers lifted the cup by defeating the Daring Divas. In the children’s category, the Little Masters were victorious, defeating the Power Hitters.
After the finals concluded, the club arranged for an array of celebrations, with delicious food as well as a band performance to keep the crowd entertained. Speaking on the occasion, Rahul Johri, the club president, said, “This league has been going on for four years. We have grown to 17 teams and more than 250 people taking part across men’s, women’s and children’s teams. As we grow, we look forward to having a bigger place to organise such a grand tournament.”
Shelhar Barman, 65, and Kabir Chitlangia, 7, the oldest and the youngest players of the tournament posed together.
Aalya Agarwal was the find of the season and took home the ‘woman of the series’ award as well as the best batter and bowler awards. “Looking at everyone and each game gave me the motivation to play even better. I want to keep up the spirits,” she said
The Trailblazers fought quite hard and emerged runners-up this season.“ It has been a long journey. Last year we were third, this year second and we look forward to winning the next year,” said Indrava Dutt, captain.
The kids’ category winners, Little Masters, were all about aspiration, fun and smiles as they lifted the cup. Speaking of victory, team captain and kid of the series, Yugveer, said, “Before the tournament, I told everyone that we were the champions and I’m glad we could prove it on the field.”
Winners in the women’s section, The Black Tigers were roaring as they clinched the victory. “Our motto was ‘be bold, be fearless’ and it is an amazing feeling. Everyone put their best foot forward and the X-factor was definitely the team spirit. It was a great team effort,” said Nikita Agarwal, owner and captain
