Sunil Chadha
Dharamshala
In a powerful move to steer the youth away from drug abuse, the Dhauladhar Cricket League officially kicked off this Thursday at the ITI Shahpur Ground.
The tournament, themed as a crusade against the synthetic drug ‘Chitta,’ was inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Whip of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Shahpur MLA, Kewal Singh Pathania.
“Sweat on the Field, Not in Shadows”
Inaugurating the league, MLA Pathania delivered a stirring call to action for the younger generation. He emphasized that physical grit is the only antidote to the rising drug epidemic.
“If you wake up early and shed sweat on the sports field, you won’t just become great athletes, you will have the mental discipline to become IAS officers,” Pathania remarked.
He lauded the organizers for using cricket as a platform to fight the ‘Chitta’ menace, urging that such sporting events should be held consistently to keep the youth engaged and healthy.
Day 1 Action: High-Octane Clashes
The opening day saw a series of “Dhuandhaar” (explosive) matches featuring Dharamshala Press XI, Guru XI, and Idea Quest XI.
- Match 1: Idea Quest XI vs. Dharamshala Press XI In a nail-biting season opener, Idea Quest XI managed to clinch a victory against the Press XI in a game that went down to the wire.
- Match 2: Guru XI vs. Dharamshala Press XI The second match proved to be an adrenaline-fueled encounter. Both teams fought tooth and nail for dominance, but Guru XI eventually outmaneuvered the Press XI to claim a thrilling win.
- Match 3: The Guru XI Onslaught As of the time of reporting, the final clash between Guru XI and Idea Quest XI was underway. Guru XI batters were seen dominating the crease, with Captain Rishad Mohammad leading from the front with a formidable batting display.
Community Support
The management of ITI Shahpur has expressed high praise for the Dhauladhar Cricket League. They noted that such initiatives are vital for the Shahpur region to create a “Drug-Free Himachal” while fostering a spirit of healthy competition among local talent.
