IMA PCB Box Cricket League

Date: 09.06.2024

It was a tournament like no other. For the first time in the history of IMA PCB since inception in 2014 the IMA PCB Box Cricket League was organised. 9 teams participated in the event, 7 mens and 2 womens teams. The atmosphere was charged with positive energy and the sportsmanship spirit demonstrated by our very own IMA PCB members. The reponse was overwhelming but the icing on the cake was the Inauguration done by Ranji player Mr. Milind Kulkarni and closing and prize distribution by none other than cricketing legend Padma Shri Padma Bhushan Mr. Chandrakant (Chandu) Borde.
The weather was perfect with a light breeze, slight humidity but zero rain. Tournament rules were made interesting by Sports Secretary Dr. Jivan Chaudhari ably supported by Sports Chairman Dr. Vinit Kolhe and EC member Dr. Mandar Doiphode. IMA PCB President Dr. Maya Bhalerao and Secretary Dr. Sarika Lonkar worked tirelessly to make the event a resounding success.

Present on this occassion were Patron Dr. Dilip Kamat and trustees Dr. Sanjay Devadhar, Dr. Prabhakar Burute, Dr. Vijay Satav, President Elect Dr. Sudhir Bhalerao, Treasurer Dr. Manisha Doiphode, Spandan Editor Dr. Sumit Lad and Cultural Committee Chairman Dr. Sanjivkumar Patil. Many EC members took part in the tournament. All the palyers appreciated the venue, the arrangements and the organization and are looking forward to more such activities that will be planned by the IMA PCB managing committee.
Knockout matches Man of the match awards were presented to Dr. Jaipal Reddy, Dr. Prashant Rokade, Dr. Sandesh Gawade, Dr. Ajit Kakade, Dr. Kunal Shinde, Dr. Hemant Kulkarni, Dr. Mahesh Mahadik and Dr. Rohini Veer. Semifinal awards were presented to Dr. Amit Khamitkar, Dr. Deepak Mane and for finals to Dr Sushil Muthiyan. Best Batsman of the tournament award was presented to Dr. Hemant Kulkarni, Best Bowler to Dr. Sagar Rane, Best Fielder to Dr. Amrutkar and player of the series was Dr. Hemant Kulkarni.Woman of the match and series award was presented to Dr. Rohini Veer.

The IMA PCB Premier League Men’s Winner was team FRIENDS and runner-up was Team Shree Datta Orthos. The women’s Winner was team Shivneri Stars and runner-up was Team IMA PCB Queens.