IT Correspondent
Jiribam, Jan 15:
The 13th Late L. Rohini Kumar Singh Memorial Cricket League tournament kicks off today at Multipurpose Sports Complex, Bidyanagar, Jiribam.
The League was organised by Jiribam District Cricket Association.
The league was participated by seven teams from Jiribam District. The league’s opening match takes place between Sunrise Club, Kadamtala versus Samupunbi Kangleicha Club, Gularthol, Jiribam.
Speaking with the media persons, Dr. H. Joykumar Singh, Advisor, Jiribam District Cricket Association (JDCA) said that the 13th cricket L. Rohini Kumar Singh Memorial Cricket League tournament has begun today with the participation of seven teams. He also briefed about the historical origin of cricket in Jiribam, since the early 70’s but the formal cricket tournament was begun in the 90s. However, the cricket tournament was stopped few years whereas this year it was reviewed by Jiribam District Cricket Association to groom the aspirant passionate cricketers of Jiribam . He also sought the support of Manipur Cricket Association so as to find out professional cricketers from Jiribam.
The opening ceremony of the league was attended by N. Budhachandra Singh, President, Jiribam District Cricket Association and L. Ranjitkumar Singh, Donor of Late L. Rohini Kumar Singh Memorial Cricket League.