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The Print
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Print
IPL-style cricket league organised for inmates at Mathura jail
In keeping with the IPL theme, the teams were named Knight Riders, Capitals, Super Giants, Super Kings, Indians, Royal Challengers, Titans, and Royals, jail superintendent Anshuman Garg said. Divided into eight teams, 130 inmates, including convicts and undertrials, participated in the tournament. Mathura (UP), May 15 (PTI) In an initiative aimed at rehabilitation through sports, the Mathura district jail in Uttar Pradesh hosted an IPL-style cricket tournament for inmates titled 'Champions Cricket League' over a month-long schedule. In the final played on Wednesday, the Knight Riders beat Capitals to clinch the title. 'This was the first time that an elaborate sporting event was organised inside Mathura jail. The idea was to promote a positive mindset among the inmates and steer them away from negativity,' Garg said. Several sporting activities such as cricket, volleyball, badminton and table tennis have been introduced in the prison for the inmates, he added. The Mathura Refinery unit of Indian Oil Corporation supported the initiative through its CSR funding by constructing dedicated arenas for these activities and by providing cricket kits. PTI COR ABN ARI This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
NDTV
15-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Knight Riders Beat Capitals To Clinch 'Jail Premier League'. Video
In a unique initiative to boost the physical and mental health of inmates, Jail Premier League was organised in Mathura prison on the lines of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The cricket tournament was organised within the prison premises, and many prisoners took part in the event. According to the Jail Superintendent, Anshuman Garg, the main aim of organising the Jail Premier League was to give some moments of freedom to the prisoners in the "walled" life of the jail. "The purpose of this is that in today's walled life, some moments will give a feeling of freedom. This is not just a final match, it is a victory of hope, a race of confidence. The ground is the same, but the players have changed - today every run, every catch, every win... is an attempt to prove oneself again", the jail superintendent said. The Jail Premier League began in April 2025, where eight teams from various barracks of the Mathura jail were formed among the prisoners. Two groups comprising four teams each were formed, in which a total of 12 league matches and two semi-final games were played between them. The final match of the tournament was played between the Capitals and the Knight Riders, in which the Knight Riders emerged victorious. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | To enhance the talent of the prisoners, improve their physical health and relieve them from mental stress, Jail Premier League was organized on the lines of IPL among the prisoners in Mathura Jail — ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2025 "The Jail Premier League competition was started among the prisoners in April 2025. A total of 8 teams from various barracks of the prison have been formed in the said league. There were 4 teams in Group A and 4 teams in Group B. A total of 12 league matches and 2 semi-final matches were played between them. The final match was played today evening between the winning teams of the semi-finals, Knight Riders vs Capitals. It was inaugurated with a toss, in which the team of Knight Riders emerged victorious", Anshuman Garg said. A prisoner, Kaushal, was named as the Player of the Match and Player of the Series, whereas Pankaj and Bhura ended up winning the Purple and Orange caps, respectively. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
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Mathura Jail launched the Jail Premier League, a cricket tournament for inmates, aimed at enhancing their talent, physical health, and mental well-being. The event, inspired by the IPL, featured eight teams and included matches, prizes, and celebrations. Jail Superintendent Anshuman Garg emphasized the initiative as a means to offer moments of freedom and hope within prison walls.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Now, Jail Premier League (JPL) in Mathura to boost physical & mental health of prisoners
MATHURA: In an innovative approach to enhance inmates' physical and mental well-being, the Mathura prison authorities conducted a cricket tournament called Jail Premier League , drawing inspiration from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The sporting event took place within the confines of the prison compound, witnessing active participation from numerous inmates. — timesofindia (@timesofindia) Jail superintendent Anshuman Garg explained that the primary objective behind organising the Jail Premier League was to provide prisoners with moments of respite from their confined daily routines within the prison walls. "The purpose of this is that in today's walled life, some moments will give a feeling of freedom. This is not just a final match, it is a victory of hope, a race of confidence. The ground is the same, but the players have changed - today every run, every catch, every win... is an attempt to prove oneself again", the jail superintendent said. The Jail Premier League, which began in April 2025, featured eight teams formed from different barracks of Mathura jail , with inmates participating as players. The teams were divided into two groups of four, competing in a total of 12 league matches followed by two semi-finals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson, 40, Shows Off Her Real Size In A New Vacation Photos 33 Bridges Undo The tournament concluded with a final match between the Capitals and the Knight Riders, where the Knight Riders clinched the title with a decisive victory. "The Jail Premier League competition was started among the prisoners in April 2025. A total of 8 teams from various barracks of the prison have been formed in the said league. There were 4 teams in Group A and 4 teams in Group B. A total of 12 league matches and 2 semi-final matches were played between them. The final match was played today evening between the winning teams of the semi-finals, Knight Riders vs Capitals. It was inaugurated with a toss, in which the team of Knight Riders emerged victorious", Anshuman Garg said. In the tournament's final honours, the inmate Kaushal received dual recognition, securing both Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards. Additionally, Pankaj claimed the purple cap while Bhura earned the orange cap for their respective achievements.
