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India Gazette
5 hours ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Bengal Pro T20 League: Siliguri Strikers successfully conduct trials, uncover fresh talent
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 9 (ANI): Siliguri Strikers successfully conducted its open cricket trials in Kolkata this month. The event witnessed an impressive response from aspiring cricketers across North Bengal, as hundreds of young talents turned up to exhibit their skills and pursue their cricketing dreams. Selected players (9 men, 2 women) will get the opportunity to train alongside the Siliguri Strikers players in net sessions and practice drills during the Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2, scheduled to take place in June. After a rigorous evaluation process led by experienced coaches and talent scouts, a selected group of promising players have now been inducted into the Siliguri Strikers' net camp. Speaking about the trials, Servotech Sports Director Rishabh Bhatia said, as quoted from a press release by Siliguri Strikers, 'The turnout and enthusiasm we saw during the trials reaffirmed our belief in the cricketing potential of North Bengal. These trials are a vital step in our mission to nurture grassroots talent and provide them with professional exposure.' Meanwhile, Siliguri Strikers are gearing up for the second Bengal Pro T20 League season, slated to begin from June 11. Indian pacer Akash Deep, who has played seven Test matches, has been retained by Siliguri Strikers as men's team Marquee, while Priyanka Bala has been retained in the women's squad. 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. The men's competition of the Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 will commence on June 11 at Eden Gardens, with the joint winners from last season, Sobisco Smashers Malda and Murshidabad Kings, facing off from 8 PM onwards. The semifinals will be a double-header at Eden Gardens on June 26, with matches scheduled from 1 PM and 7 PM. The grand final will be played at Eden Gardens on June 28 from 7 PM onwards. 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 at 9 AM, followed by defending champions Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers facing 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. 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. Full Squad (men's) 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. Full Squad (women's) 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)
Hans India
20 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.
