EMN
Dimapur, September 1
Blue Star Club defeated Netaji Cricket Club by 130 runs to lift the 5th Summer Cup cricket tournament, organized by Balijan Youth Club, in a one-sided final played at Balijan local ground, Karbi Anglong, Assam, on Sunday.Electing to bat first, Blue Star notched 130 runs at the loss of 6 wickets in the in the 20-20 overs match with Imliwati contributing 36 runs, the highest run getter in the final. In reply, Netaji Cricket Club could muster only 34 runs as they were declared all out in 12.3 overs. Jalal of Blue Star who scalped 4 wickets and gathered 22 runs was declared Man of the Match. Both Blue Star and Netaji Cricket Club are Dimapur-based clubs.
Imliwati was adjudged Man of the Series. Besides the cup, the champion team walked away with Rs. 8000 cheque, which was sponsored by Kashliwal Enterprise Pvt. Ltd. The runner-up team received Rs. 5,000 cheque. Man of the Series and Man of Match in all the matches were also awarded mementoes.
The closing function-cum-prize distribution was graced by Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) executive member, Irrigation, Longki Timung as chief guest. The chief guest in his address said that besides bringing fame and glory, games and sports promotes peace, understanding and unity among different nations and communities. The KAAC EM also said that games & sports is the most ideal form of entertainment and relaxation. He encouraged Balijan Youth Club to initiate more sporting activities for better understanding and harmony among the various communities living in the area.
Timung also said that recently rumours and propagandas were being circulated that apart from Karbi/Kachari and Dimasa, other communities settling in the area were facing the threat of their land being forfeited. Dismissing such rumours, Timung assured said that any citizen of the area, irrespective of tribe or community, who has his name registered in the electoral roll, has the right to get ‘patta’ for his or her land. Sarkar GB of Balijan, Birsing Teron, also spoke on the occasion.
Among others, Block Development Chairman of Deopani, and DCC Dimapur vice president, Roland Lotha, also attended the function. The closing function was chaired by Rewati Sharma and DS Pandey proposed vote of thanks.
