Ranchi, 12 February : The Challenger Trophy T20 cricket tournament will be organized in Ranchi from February 24. Under the aegis of Jharkhand Sports Academy, it is to be organized at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Sports Complex, Morhabadi. This tournament will be registered with Ranchi District Cricket Association. The tournament has been kept absolutely open. Any interested senior team or club can participate in this. The tournament will be played on a knock-out basis and T20 rules.
The winning team will get Rs 50,000 as a prize in the tournament. The runner-up will be given Rs 30,000 in cash. Trophies will also be awarded to the winner and runner-up. Awards for Man of the Match, Man of the Series, Best Fielder, Best Bowler and Best Batsman will also be given. Only 16 teams are to be given place in the tournament. In such a situation, the team which is interested can register an entry till February 19 with an entry fee of Rs 10,000.
