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Sikkim Cricket Association Selection Trials for BCCI Season 2020-21

PRESS RELEASE 

Gangtok, September 29th 2020: The selection trials for the Sikkim Cricket team in all categories commenced on the 22nd September 2020 in all the four Districts.




Even though there is some uncertainty as far as the 2020-21 Domestic Cricket season is concerned due to the ongoing pandemic that has gripped the entire nation. Sikkim Cricket Association has taken up the challenge and successfully conducted the 1st round of the selection trials in all four Districts whilst strictly adhering to the SOP issued by the Health & Family Welfare Department, Govt. of Sikkim.

“On behalf of the SICA family, I am extremely grateful and impressed by the dedication and resolve shown by the Executives, Observers, support staff and office staff to reach the venue for the trials/selections of SICA teams and the District bodies for helping SICA organize the event. The pandemic, weather, the lockdown and road conditions have not deterred your call of duty. I also appreciate the players to have reached the venue despite all odds and this motivates us more to work for you” said the President (SICA) Mr Lobzang G. Tenzing.

The final stages of selection of the shortlisted players from all the four districts are being conducted at Sikkim Cricket Ground at Mining, Rangpo from the 29th September to the 3rd October 2020. Selected players from this stage of selection will go on to be categorized as a probable’s for the Sikkim team that will be representing Sikkim in various categories of National Tournaments. 

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