The Nagaland Cricket Association (NCA) held its second Achievers Night in Chumoukedima on 21 September 2024. Kvulo Lorin, Chairman of NIDC and Director of Testo College, spoke as the special guest and stated that the current cricket team in the state is not only making a mark nationally but also dominating in various categories while providing opportunities for women’s cricket.
Compared to other sports in Nagaland, Lorin emphasized that cricketers should lead the way; if they succeed, they will pave the path for other sports associations to pursue sports as a professional career. Individual and team awards for the 2023-2024 tenure were presented to players in the under-15, under-16, under-19, and under-23 categories for both men and women.
2nd NCA Achievers award winners
U-15 Girls: Najmeen Khatun (Best Batter & Best Wicketkeeper) and Bethel Jumei (Best Bowler)
U-16 Boys: Aloto Sumi (Best Batter & Best Bowler) and Shyerinlo Thong (Best Wicketkeeper)
Women’s U-19: Bipila (Best Batter) and Vipeni (Best Bowler)
Men’s U-19: Yugandhar Singh (Best Batter & Best Wicketkeeper) and Anil Gupta (Best Bowler)
Women’s U-23: Watinaro Pongen (Best Batter), Sariba Khan (Best Bowler), and Jyoti Thapa (Best Wicketkeeper)
Men’s U-23: Hem Bahadur Chettri (Best Batter), Neizekho Rupreo (Best Bowler), and Afzal Hussain Choudhury (Best Wicketkeeper)
Senior Women’s: Sentilemla Imsong (Best Batter), Sariba Khan (Best Bowler), and Jyoti Thapa (Best Wicketkeeper)
Senior Men’s: Sedezhalie Rupreo (Best Batter) and Imliwati Lemtur (Best Bowler)