Srinagar, Nov 11: The 17th Yousuf Memorial Cricket Tournament, organised by Islamia College Srinagar, commenced at the college cricket ground on Wednesday, with Gandhi Memorial College defeating SP College by eight wickets in the opening match.
An impressive opening ceremony with Principal (Dr) Aijaz Ahmad Hakak as Chief Guest, accompanied by senior faculty Prof. Zahida Mehraj HOD Zoology, Dr Aijaz Ahmad Bhat HOD Mathematics and Dr Talaut Qayoom, Staff Secretary, preceded the match.
As per a statement issued, the principal declared the prestigious event open and interacted with the competing teams at the toss, underlying the significance of camaraderie in sports.
He complimented the ground staff for producing a pitch that had help for both batters and bowlers. In the first match of the Championship, S. P. College Srinagar played against Gandhi Memorial College Srinagar. Put into bat S. P. College lost wickets at regular intervals thanks to some excellent fast bowling by Gandhi Memorial College. They could post a modest score of 105 in the stipulated 20 overs. Azhar made 22, and Zahir 17. For G M. College, Burhan bagged 3 wickets, and Anas removed 2 wickets. G. M. College chased the total in just 12 overs with 8 wickets in hand. Mohammad Imran top-scored with 59 and was adjudicated Man of the Match.
