Inter-Ministry Cricket Tournament 2024: Dates & Guidelines

The Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board (CCSCSB) has officially announced the Inter-Ministry Cricket Tournament 2024-25, scheduled to kick off from 1st November 2024 at Vinay Marg Sports Complex, Chanakya Puri, New Delhi. The Board, under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, has outlined all the relevant details for this much-awaited sporting event.

Entry Fee and Registration Deadline

To participate, ministries must submit entries by 28th October 2024. The entry fee for each team is set at ₹2,400, which must be deposited online in the CCSCSB account. Payments can be made via BHIM UPI using the provided QR code or through direct bank transfers to the following account:

Account Holder: Secretary CCSCSB
Bank: Canara Bank, Khan Market Branch
Account No: 90432010052140
IFSC Code: CNRB0019043

Participants are encouraged to complete their registrations on time as no entries will be accepted after the deadline. Teams must submit the duly filled entry form along with photocopies of the identity cards for all players.

Eligibility Criteria and Team Composition

Each ministry can register only one team, and it can consist of a maximum of 18 players, including a coach/manager. However, certain categories of employees are ineligible to participate:

Uniformed personnel in Defence, Para Military, or Central Police Organizations
Employees of Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, and Corporations, even if administratively controlled by central ministries
Casual/Daily wage workers
Employees on temporary duty

All players must be regular employees, and ministries must ensure that the participants meet the eligibility criteria to avoid automatic disqualification.

Tournament Format and Rules

The tournament will follow a League-cum-Knockout format, with 20-over matches being the standard. In case of rain or weather disruptions, a minimum of 6 overs will constitute a match. Matches that cannot be completed before the semifinals will be rescheduled for the following day, with decisions made using the ball-out method if needed.

Each team must report to the ground 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play, or they risk forfeiting the match. Umpires’ decisions will be final and binding on all competing teams. Additionally, if a team fails to show up for their scheduled match, they will be barred from the tournament for the next two years.

Key Dates and Event Details

Tournament Start Date: 1st November 2024
Registration Deadline: 28th October 2024
Entry Fee: ₹2,400
Location: Vinay Marg Sports Complex, Chanakya Puri, New Delhi
Player Limit: 18 players per team (including Coach/Manager)
Fixture Announcement: 30th December 2024

For further details regarding the rules, eligibility, and tournament regulations, ministries can visit the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) website at DoPT Welfare Divisions.

This year’s Inter-Ministry Cricket Tournament promises to be a competitive and thrilling event, bringing together talented teams from across various ministries. Ministries are encouraged to submit their entries timely to secure their place in the tournament. For any queries or clarification, teams may contact Shri Jagdish Chandra, Convener-Cricket (Mob: 7428812707).

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