Lokmat off to a flying start

The defending champs thrash Deshonnati by nine wickets

Defending champion Lokmat began their campaign on winning note thrashing Deshonnati by nine wickets in 14th Inter-Press Invitational Twenty-20 Cricket Tournament being organised by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur (SJAN) at Vasant Nagar ground, here on Monday.
The tournament is being sponsored by Orange City Hospital and Research Institute (OCHRI). Satvik Group and Purti Group are the co-sponsors of the tournament.
Batting first, Deshonnati made 118 for six in 20 overs. Captain Sandeep Dhamde top scored with 38 (31b, 5x4, 1x6). Moreshwar Manapure scored 22 while Mangesh Shrangare and Chetan Kamanwar contributed 13 runs each.
For Lokmat, Devendra Sadavarti (2 for 20) and Vivek Vyavhare (2 for 34) were the most successful bowlers. Amit Khodke and Sachin Rahangdale claimed one wicket each.
In reply, riding on Nitin Pataria and Sharad Misra’s 91-run partnership for the first wicket, Lokmat achieved the target losing just one wicket in 9.5 overs. Pataria smashed 61 in just 30 deliveries with the help of seven boundaries and three sixes. Sharad Mishra played an unbeaten knock of 40 in 25 balls. His innings was studded with four boundaries and two sixes. Pataria was declared man-of-the-match.
Earlier, Anup Marar, Director OCHRI inaugurated the tournament. Amol Dhake, CEO, Satvik Group and Sharad Padhye, Joint Secretary, Vidarbha Cricket Associaton, Sunil Mujumdar of Mujumdar Cricket Academy and Naresh Shelke, SJAN president also shared the dais.
SJAN member Dr Ram Thakur conducted the proceedings. Secretary Kishor Bagde made an introductory remark while treasurer Anupam Soni proposed a vote of thanks.
Brief score
Deshonnati: 118 for 6 in 20 overs. Sandeep Dhamde (38, 31b, 5x4, 1x6), Moreshwar Manapure (22, 31b, 1x4), Mangesh Shrangare and Chetan Kamanwar 13 each, Devendra Sadavarti 2 for 20, Vivek Vyavhare 2 for 34, Sachin Rahangdale 1 for 17, Amiot Khodke 1 for 23).
Lokmat: 124 for 1 in 9.5 overs. Nitin Patariya ( 61, 30b, 7x4, 3x6), Sharad Mishra ( 40*, 25b, 4x4, 2x6), Amit Khodke not out 7.
Result: Lokmat won by nine wickets
MoM: Nitin Pataria Tuesday’s fixtures: Punyanagari vs Lokshahi Varta at Vasant Nagar. Sakal vs Indian Express- Loksatta at Ambedkar College. Both matches will start at 9 am.

Inter-press cricket tourney from today

Lokmat will take on Deshonnati in opener


Stage is set for Orange City Hospital Cup 14th Inter-Press Invitational Twenty20 Cricket Tournament being organised by Sports Journalists’ Association of Nagpur.
The meet is sponsored by Orange City Hospital and Research Institute.
The tournament will be inaugurated on Monday at Vasant Nagar ground at 8.15 am.
Chairman of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited Uday Bhaskar Nair will be the chief guest on the occasion. Director is OCHRI Dr Anup Marar, CEO of Satvik Group Amol Dhake, Director of Purti Group Sudhir Diwe and President of Vidarbha Cricket Association Prakash Dixit will also grace the occasion.
Satvik Group and Purti Group are the co-sponsors of the tournament. Shree Sports has sponsored the white balls of Valuez company while man of-the-match trophies are being sponsored by Gangadharrao Chinchole Smruti Seva Sanstha. Anil Kumar Tea Company has sponsored individual prizes.
Total ten teams are participating in the tournament. Group ‘A’ comprises defending champion Lokmat, former champions The Hitavada, Tarun Bharat, Dainik Bhaskar and Deshonnati.
Group ‘B’ includes last year’s runners-up Punyanagari, Lokshahi Varta, Sakal, Indian Express-Loksata and The Times of India.
Lokmat will take on Deshonnati in the inaugural tie at Vasant Nagar on Monday. Top two teams from each group will qualify for the semis which will be played on January 21 and 22. The final will be played at Ambedkar College ground on January 24.
For the first time with the cooperation of Yash Group the scores and visuals of final match will be telecast on LED screen at the venue. SJAN members are working hard for the success of the tournament.

CricMedia souvenier released

CricMedia, the annual souvenir brought out by Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur (SJAN) to mark the Inter-Press Invitational Twenty20 Cricket Tournament was released on Thursday at Tilak Patrakar Bhavan.
Deputy general manager of State Bank of India GK Kansal released the souvenir in the presence of director of Satvik Group Devendra Singh Rotele and Shiv Chhatrapati awardee Girish Gadge. SJAN president Naresh Shelke and and secretary Kishor Bagde also shared the dais. The souvenir include a review of last edition of inter-press cricket tournament and other activities of SJAN. Speaking on the occasion Mr Kansal appreciated the activities of SJAN. Mr Rotele also spoke on the occasion. Colour clothings as well as the tournament schedule were also distributed to the members of participating teams on the occasion. Dr Ram Thakur conducted the proceedings while Kishor Bagde proposed a vote of thanks. Former Ranji Trophy player and PRO of SBI Hemant Wasu and team members of Lokmat, Punyanagari, The Hitavada, Dainik Bhaskar, Loksatta, Sakal, Tarun Bharat and Times of India, Lokshahi Varta and Deshonnati were also present on the occasion.

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क्रिक मीडिया' चे उद्या प्रकाशन
नागपूर, ता. 3 ः स्पोर्टस जर्नालिस्ट असोसिएशन ऑफ नागपूरतर्फे आयोजित एसजेएएन-ऑरेंज सिटी हॉस्पिटल 14 व्या आंतरप्रेस क्रिकेट स्पर्धेच्या निमित्ताने काढण्यात आलेल्या "क्रिक मीडिया' स्मरणिकेचे प्रकाशन गुरुवार, 5 जानेवारी रोजी होत आहे. टिळक पत्रकार भवनाच्या सभागृहात सकाळी 9.15 वाजता स्टेट बॅंक ऑफ इंडिया नागपूरचे उपमहाव्यवस्थापक जी. के. कन्सल यांच्या हस्ते प्रकाशन होईल. यावेळी सात्त्विक फायनान्शियल्सचे मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी अमोल ढाके, यश समूहाचे यशवंत केऱ्हळकर, शिवछत्रपती पुरस्कार विजेते गिरीश गदगे उपस्थित राहतील. "क्रिक मीडिया' प्रकाशित करण्याचे यंदा पाचवे वर्ष होय. स्पर्धेत सहभागी होणाऱ्या सर्व संघातील खेळाडूंनी कार्यक्रमाला उपस्थित राहावे, असे कळविण्यात आले आहे.

क्रिक मीडिया' चे उद्या प्रकाशन नागपूर, ता. 3 ः स्पोर्टस जर्नालिस्ट असोसिएशन ऑफ नागपूरतर्फे आयोजित एसजेएएन-ऑरेंज सिटी हॉस्पिटल 14 व्या आंतरप्रेस क्रिकेट स्पर्धेच्या निमित्ताने काढण्यात आलेल्या "क्रिक मीडिया' स्मरणिकेचे प्रकाशन गुरुवार, 5 जानेवारी रोजी होत आहे. टिळक पत्रकार भवनाच्या सभागृहात सकाळी 9.15 वाजता स्टेट बॅंक ऑफ इंडिया नागपूरचे उपमहाव्यवस्थापक जी. के. कन्सल यांच्या हस्ते प्रकाशन होईल. यावेळी सात्त्विक फायनान्शियल्सचे मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी अमोल ढाके, यश समूहाचे यशवंत केऱ्हळकर, शिवछत्रपती पुरस्कार विजेते गिरीश गदगे उपस्थित राहतील. "क्रिक मीडिया' प्रकाशित करण्याचे यंदा पाचवे वर्ष होय. स्पर्धेत सहभागी होणाऱ्या सर्व संघातील खेळाडूंनी कार्यक्रमाला उपस्थित राहावे, असे कळविण्यात आले आहे.

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