Kolkata: Kolkata is set to witness one of the biggest competitions of the year as Gully Day-Night Underhand Cricket Tournament 2020 is all set to be played on December 26 and 27 at Kestopur in Kolkata.
16 recognised teams will participate in the tournament from the whole state. Players will come from Mathurapur, Howrah, Jadavpur, Bardhaman and etc. The winner will receive cash of Rs 20,000 plus the Challengers trophy. Besides Man of the Match for every game, a Man of the Series award has also been reserved.
The prizes are divided into three divisions: Debanjan Sengupta Smriti Challenge Trophy (Winner), Kishor Nag Smriti Trophy (Runners-Up) and Abir Nag Smriti Trophy (Fair Play).
Board member of the club Kestopur Prafullakanan Poschim Adhibasibrinda, Ranjit Chakraborty told Sportslight Media, “This tournament is organised, because we had a friend who was a very good cricketer, Debanjan Sengupta. He died on 2018, we couldn’t organise the match on 2019, to tribute him. We are starting the tournament this year onwards.”
“The tournament was not held for one year, it was not organised last year since that player died, and he was good player. The tournament is 15 to 16 years old. We want people to have a little relaxed moment, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If anyone wants to see live matches from the ground, they are welcomed, besides we will be doing Facebook live as well,” Chakraborty further added.
