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Hans India
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Bengal Pro T20 League: Siliguri Strikers successfully conduct trials, uncover fresh talent
Siliguri Strikers has successfully conducted its open cricket trials in Kolkata this month. The event witnessed an overwhelming response from aspiring cricketers across North Bengal, as hundreds of young talents turned up to showcase their skills and pursue their cricketing dreams. Selected players (9 men, 2 women) will get the chance to train alongside the Siliguri Strikers players in net sessions and practice drills during the Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2, scheduled to commence on June 11. After a rigorous evaluation process led by experienced coaches and talent scouts, a selected group of promising players have now been inducted into the Servotech Siliguri Strikers' net camp. Meanwhile, Siliguri Strikers are gearing up for the second season of the Bengal Pro T20 League slated to begin from June 11. Indian pacer Akash Deep, who has played 7 Test matches, has been retained by Servotech Siliguri Strikers as men's team Marquee while Priyanka Bala has been retained in the women's squad. Selected players for the net camp: Men's Team: Ayush Tiwari, Shuvajyoti Maity, Snighdho Chowdhury, Samriddha Banerjee, Daniyal Choudhury, Aryan Shaw, Ankit Kumar Soni, SK Zaheer Abbas, Raunak Raushan. Women's Team: Urja Lohia, Kajal Roy. Carrying the pride and cricketing spirit of North Bengal, the Servotech Siliguri Strikers will represent the districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, cooch Behar, Alipurduar, and Kalimpong. With a strong foundation built in Season 1, the franchise now aims to elevate its performance and go one step further this year. The men's competition of the Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 will begin on June 11 at Eden Gardens, with the joint winners from last season, Sobisco Smashers Malda and Murshidabad Kings beginning proceedings. The semifinals will be a double-header at Eden Gardens on June 26. The grand final will be played at Eden Gardens on June 28. In the women's league, the opening day on June 12 will also feature double-header matches. Last season's finalist Murshidabad Kueens will take on Harbour Diamonds, followed by defending champions Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers facing Servotech Siliguri Strikers. The women's league will feature double-headers till June 25, with the semifinals on June 27 at JU, Salt Lake campus, and the final on June 28 at Eden Gardens. Men's squad: Akash Deep, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Vikas Singh, Tarun Godara, Ankur Paul, Subham Chatterjee, Nuruddin Mondal, Irshad Alam, Ankush Tyagi, Sourav Paul, Mithilesh Das, Raju Halder, Pawan, Lokesh, Aditya Singh, Shivamm Bharati, Sachin Yadav, Anustup Majumdar. Women's squad: Priyanka Bala (Marquee Player), Sneha Gupta, Tithi Das, Jhumpa Roy, Ratna Burman, Ananya Halder, Mouli Mondal, Anindita Nath, Swastika Kundu, Puja Adhikari, Sumana Mondal, Supritha Sarkar, Snigdha Bag, Nafisa Yasmin, Ritu Gayen, Soumi Roy.
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Wriddhiman Saha joins Siliguri Strikers as mentor for Bengal Pro T20 season 2
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 23 (ANI): Former India and Bengal wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha has been appointed mentor of the Siliguri Strikers ahead of Season 2 of the Bengal Pro T20 League, scheduled for June 2025. A stalwart behind the stumps in 40 Tests, 9 ODIs, and 255 T20s, Saha will guide both the men's and women's squads and advise Servotech Sports on talent development. His expertise will be important as the Siliguri Strikers look to go one step ahead in the second season. Speaking about joining Siliguri Strikers, Saha said, as quoted by the Siliguri Strikers press release, 'I'm delighted to join the Siliguri Strikers as a mentor. I look forward to sharing my experience with the talented players and helping them perform at their best on the big stage.' Servotech Sports Director, Rishabh Bhatia said, 'His technical knowledge and leadership will be invaluable to our franchise. His dedication on the field perfectly aligns with our vision for Season 2, and we're thrilled to welcome him to the Strikers family.' Earlier this month, Siliguri Strikers picked a strong women's squad during the women's players draft. Indian cricketer Priyanka Bala, who has played for Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL), has been retained by Siliguri Strikers as the women's team's Marquee player. A total of 128 women players were drafted from a pool of 188 cricketers in the second edition of the Bengal Pro T20 League, and Siliguri Strikers have picked a strong squad. Carrying the pride and cricketing spirit of North Bengal, the Siliguri Strikers will represent the districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, and Kalimpong. With a strong foundation built in Season 1, the franchise now aims to elevate its performance and go one step further this year. Full Squad: Priyanka Bala (Marquee Player), Sneha Gupta, Tithi Das, Jhumpa Roy, Ratna Burman, Ananya Halder, Mouli Mondal, Anindita Nath, Swastika Kundu, Puja Adhikari, Sumana Mondal, Supritha Sarkar, Snigdha Bag, Nafisa Yasmin, Ritu Gayen, Soumi Roy. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Wriddhiman Saha joins Siliguri Strikers as mentor for Bengal Pro T20 season 2
Kolkata [India], : Former India and Bengal wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha has been appointed mentor of the Siliguri Strikers ahead of Season 2 of the Bengal Pro T20 League, scheduled for June 2025. A stalwart behind the stumps in 40 Tests, 9 ODIs, and 255 T20s, Saha will guide both the men's and women's squads and advise Servotech Sports on talent development. His expertise will be important as the Siliguri Strikers look to go one step ahead in the second season. Speaking about joining Siliguri Strikers, Saha said, as quoted by the Siliguri Strikers press release, "I'm delighted to join the Siliguri Strikers as a mentor. I look forward to sharing my experience with the talented players and helping them perform at their best on the big stage." Servotech Sports Director, Rishabh Bhatia said, "His technical knowledge and leadership will be invaluable to our franchise. His dedication on the field perfectly aligns with our vision for Season 2, and we're thrilled to welcome him to the Strikers family." Earlier this month, Siliguri Strikers picked a strong women's squad during the women's players draft. Indian cricketer Priyanka Bala, who has played for Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League , has been retained by Siliguri Strikers as the women's team's Marquee player. A total of 128 women players were drafted from a pool of 188 cricketers in the second edition of the Bengal Pro T20 League, and Siliguri Strikers have picked a strong squad. Carrying the pride and cricketing spirit of North Bengal, the Siliguri Strikers will represent the districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Alipurduar, and Kalimpong. With a strong foundation built in Season 1, the franchise now aims to elevate its performance and go one step further this year. Full Squad: Priyanka Bala , Sneha Gupta, Tithi Das, Jhumpa Roy, Ratna Burman, Ananya Halder, Mouli Mondal, Anindita Nath, Swastika Kundu, Puja Adhikari, Sumana Mondal, Supritha Sarkar, Snigdha Bag, Nafisa Yasmin, Ritu Gayen, Soumi Roy.
News18
19-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 Draft: Shahbaz, Porel, Manoj Tiwary Among Star Picks
802 cricketers were picked by eight franchises in the Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 draft, attended by Snehasish and Sourav Ganguly at a city hotel. A total of 802 cricketers were drafted in the mega men's draft of the Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 at a glitzy ceremony at a city hotel on Monday. The players were picked by the eight franchisees, namely Sobisco Smashers Malda, Adamas Howrah Warriors, ServoTech Siliguri Strikers, Harbour Diamonds, Shrachi Rarh Tigers, Lux-Shyam Kolkata Royal Tigers, Murshidabad Kings and Rashmi Medinipur Wizards. CAB Office bearers, led by President Snehasish Ganguly, Vice President Amalendu Biswas, Secretary Naresh Ojha, Treasurer Prabir Chakrabarty, Joint Secretary Debabrata Das, along with India cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, women's cricket icon Jhulan Goswami, were present for the draft. Chairpersons of various CAB committees, former international players, former office bearers and Apex Council Members were also present. Also present were Bengal Pro T20 League committee members – Deep Chatterjee, Subhradeep Ganguly, Lopamudra Banerjee, Keya Ray, Surajit Lahiri, Ambarish Mitra, Soumendu Chatterjee, Joydeep Mukherjee, along with other CAB members. advetisement Speaking about the draft, CAB President Mr Ganguly said: 'I welcome all the current office bearers, former office bearers, international players and all the franchises for the men's draft of the second season of the Bengal Pro T20 League. 'I hope you will all witness an exciting draft process in the next few hours. I am sure we will have an even more successful Bengal Pro T20 League season this time," Mr Ganguly added. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 19, 2025, 22:00 IST
NDTV
10-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Grateful To Our Armed Forces": MI Skipper Hardik Pandya Lauds Indian Army
Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya on Friday expressed support for the Indian Armed Forces amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, thanking them for their courage and service. In an Instagram story, the 31-year-old cricketer wrote, "Proud and grateful to our armed forces for the courage and sacrifices they've made. Thank you for protecting and keeping everyone in our country safe." Several tournaments were suspended or postponed in India on Friday due to the recent escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. On Friday afternoon, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its decision to suspend the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2025, with immediate effect, for one week due to the escalating tensions between the two nations. "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to suspend the remainder of the ongoing TATA IPL 2025 with immediate effect for one week. Further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in the statement. "The decision was taken by the IPL Governing Council after due consultation with all key stakeholders following the representations from most of the franchisees, who conveyed the concern and sentiments of their players, and also the views of the broadcaster, sponsors and fans; while the BCCI reposes full faith in the strength and preparedness of our armed forces, the Board considered it prudent to act in the collective interest of all stakeholders," he added. Later in the day, the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, which was set to be held on May 24 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, was postponed until further notice due to rising tensions between the two neighbouring countries. "In light of the current situation, the inaugural edition of the NC Classic stands postponed until further notice. This decision has been made after careful thought and consultation, with the well-being of athletes, stakeholders, and the broader community as the top priority," read a statement from NC Classic on Instagram. "We believe in the unifying power of sport. But, in this critical moment, standing firm with the nation matters most. All our gratitude and thoughts at this point are only with our Armed Forces, who are at the forefront for our nation. A revised schedule for the NC Classic will be provided in due course. Jai Hind," the statement concluded. Due to recent developments, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) decided to postpone the Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 and all related pre-events. "Considering the prevailing national circumstances, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has decided to postpone the start of Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 and thus all pre-events related with it, until further notice. A revised schedule, including updated venues and fixtures, will be shared after a detailed review of the situation in coordination with relevant authorities and stakeholders and any advisory as issued by the BCCI," CAB said in a statement. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
