Thaindian News

In times when every big star either is or aspires to be the owner of IPL teams to mint money; we have an actor whose heart still lies in the gulli-cricket played at her hometown. Yes, the talented Divya Dutta who originally hails from Ludhiana is all set to own and support the Ludhiana Cricket Team of T 10 Gully Cricket Season 2- A Unique Talent Hunt cum social initiative for all Cricket Enthusiasts and young Indians to showcase their talent.
Divya will actively participate and take care of every nitty-gritty like entries to selection, grooming of the players, cheering the team and getting various corporate sponsorships for her team in this season.
Exclaims Divya, “I am genuinely delighted to be an owner of this wonderful team; it gives me an opportunity to connect with my root as I am primarily from Ludhiana. For decades this city and this state has always displayed extraordinary sporting skills in all disciplines, but many of these talents never got their due credit, Ludhiana Gullies being the runner up in the first season only consolidates their cricketing prowess.” She further adds, “T-10 Gully Cricket format comes across at an apt stage for the youngsters to showcase their talent. There are some extremely brilliant players who play in the gullies of our country, and in the process have sharpened their skills continuously bettering their performances. Its time that their skills are projected in front of the country and they get their deserved due.
” This Season 2, which commences from September 19 expects 15,000 entries from Punjab and 80,000 entries collectively from 16 cities. It will be telecasted live on DD Sports and highlights on DD 1. The Grand Day/Night Finale will be held on November 20 2009 in Kanpur. Total Prize money of Rs 25 lakhs will be distributed among various teams in this tournament.
-Sampurn Media