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Saharanpur's Alok Kumar to Lead UP in U-16 Cricket
5 Dec
Summary
- Alok Kumar from Saharanpur will captain the UP under-16 team.
- The Vijay Merchant Trophy tournament will be held in Shimoga, Karnataka.
- The UP team's first match is scheduled against Tripura on December 7.

Alok Kumar, hailing from Saharanpur, has been appointed captain to lead the Uttar Pradesh under-16 squad in the prestigious Vijay Merchant Trophy cricket tournament. This significant event is scheduled to commence in Shimoga, Karnataka, with the first match slated for December 7.
The selection, announced by Sanjay Kapoor, chairman of the UP media committee, unveils a talented roster comprising players from Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Meerut, Lucknow, Moradabad, Rampur, Raebareli, and Hapur. This diverse team represents the cricketing talent spread across Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh will begin their campaign against Tripura in what promises to be an exciting opening encounter on December 7. The tournament will provide a crucial platform for these young athletes to showcase their skills and compete at a national level.




