The Kiphire District Cricket Association (KDCA), under the aegis of the Nagaland Cricket Association, will organise the Inter-Club Cricket Tournament 2026 from December 7 under the theme “Towards Excellence”.
The tournament will be held at the 14th NAP (IR) Battalion ground in Okhezung, Kiphire district, after the Commanding Officer granted permission to use the venue. The KDCA organising committee met the Commanding Officer on November 10 to seek permission for the tournament.
The association expressed gratitude to the Commanding Officer and the 14th NAP (IR) Battalion for their support and cooperation in promoting cricket and encouraging young sporting talents in the district.
Rajarshi Bhattacharjee, Branch Manager of State Bank of India (SBI), Kiphire, will attend the tournament as the special guest, according to Longtili C Sangtam, Co-Convener of the Organising Committee.
The KDCA has invited interested cricket clubs to register and participate in the tournament. Clubs may contact 7005394302 or 9366265273 for registration and further details.
The tournament aims to provide a platform for local cricket clubs, nurture young talent and promote sportsmanship and healthy competition in the district.