NEW DELHI: Bank of Baroda, the winner of the All India Public Sector Cricket Tournament 2022, is set to host the event for the fiscal year 2023-24 in collaboration with the All India Public Sector Sports Control Board (AIPSSCB).
This tournament, which kicked off Thursday and runs through to 4th October, was inaugurated by Lalit Tyagi, executive director, Bank of Baroda.
Speaking on the occasion, Rakesh Sharma, general manager, New Delhi Zone, Bank of Baroda said, “Bank of Baroda is privileged to host the prestigious All India Public Sector Cricket Tournament 2023-24 in collaboration with the All India Public Sector Sports Control Board. This event not only promises exhilarating cricket but also promotes a culture of sportsmanship and talent development within Public Sector Undertakings. Through this tournament, we endeavour to nurture emerging talent, strengthen inter-corporate bonds, and positively influence the corporate sports landscape in India, thus embodying the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie in a highly competitive business environment.”
A total of 32 matches will be played between 13 teams at the Eventeneurs Sports Ground in Gurugram. The tournament is being live streamed via Sports Oodles.
The 13 teams participating this year are: Bank of Baroda, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), Coal India Limited (CIL), Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Food Corporation of India (FCI), Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd (NLC India Limited), Oriental Insurance Corporation Limited (OIC), Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Union Bank of India (UBI).
AIPSSCB is the apex body for the promotion of sports activities among Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
The T20 tournament is organised every year and is hosted by the winner of the previous year’s event.
