December: Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence in association with Pathways World School, Aravali Retreat, kicks off its preparations for their first Invitational School T20 Cricket Tournament. The tournament which will be played in a T20 format will begin from December 7, 2012 and will witness participation from top level schools across Delhi/NCR region.
Speaking on the occasion, Yuvraj Singh, Indian Cricketer & Chairman, Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence said, “The aim of setting up this cricket academy was always to develop and promote talent at the grass root level. Through this tournament we aim to provide the budding cricketers, a unique platform to display their skills. I wish the teams all the very best and look forward to some great cricketing action.”
The tournament will be conducted in a league cum knock out format with six teams in total. The matches will be played at the Pathways World School, Aravali Retreat, Gurgaon over a period of five days starting December 7, 2012- December 11, 2012. The finals will be held on December 11, 2012. The participating teams include, Manav Rachna International School- Gurgaon, Amity International School-Gurgaon, Heritage School-Vasant Kunj, Modern School- Vasant Vihar, Pathways World School- Aravali and Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence.
Speaking of the initiative, Sarvesh Naidu, Executive Director, Pathways World School, Aravali added, “It is a pleasure to host a tournament of such stature in alliance with Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence. From the inception of YSCE in Pathways, we have been working on our common vision and goals to take the two organizations to great heights in every endeavor and this tournament is indeed a step closer in that direction.”
Talking about the sponsors on board, Ritesh Malik, Managing Director, Final Score India said, “We are pleased to have some of the best brands in the country as our partners for this tournament. We express our gratitude towards Puma, the leading Sports & Lifestyle brand and Sareen Sports Industries, the top manufacturers and exporters of sports supplies who have come on board as the official sponsors of the prizes to be distributed throughout this tournament. We are hopeful of having a long term relationship with all our partners”.
By Indian Sports News Network
