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MOKOKCHUNG, JANUARY 5
The 25th MDCA T20 Cricket Tournament 2016 organized by the Mokokchung District Cricket Association (MDCA) is currently underway with twelve teams vying for the coveted trophy here today at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung.
The president of the MDCA, Chubatoshi, while speaking at the inaugural programme, maintained that cricket is not like any other game.
“Cricket is a game of patience, temperance, tolerance, discipline, resolute and determination,” said the MDCA president.
He urged the youngsters, especially the upcoming local cricketers, to take inspiration, take up the game of cricket and convince the world that it is a good game. Altogether twelve teams are participating in the annual MDCA cricket trophy. The most interesting part would be the participation of renowned cricketers who played in the national arena, who would be dominating the pitch during the ten day tournament. All eyes would be on Jonathan Rongsen, Hokaito Zhimomi and Ranji Trophy players who would be participating at the tournament as team members of different cricket clubs.
The tournament, which is free, is open to all. The MDCA has invited all cricket lovers and sportsmen of Mokokchung to witness the tournament, which will be one of kind, where even national players, will be at the crease, anticipating for the pace of the fast bowlers.
Meanwhile, the Mokokchung District Cricket Association has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all the participating teams and all those involved, in making the inaugural function of the 25th MDCA T20 Cricket Tournament 2016 a grand success.
