Afro-Asia U/17 T20 Cup in Hyderbad

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WFL under-17 cricket cup in Hyderabad from February 23

Hyderabad, Feb 18 (UNI) Hosts India and Pakistan are among the Six Afro-Asian countries to vie for the prestigious 'Steel Exchange T20 Afro-Asia Cricket Cup' beginning here on February 23.

The Under-17 category world future league WFL T20 Afro-Asia Cricket Cup is a six nation Torurnament with teams from India, South Africa & Zimbambwe in 'Group-A' and Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh in 'Group-B' competing for the prestigious title.

The preliminary matches will be held from February 23 to 25, semi-finals on February 26 and the final on February 27. There will be two matches played each day under flood-lights during the preliminary and semi-final stages. The tournament will have a total of nine matches. The 20-over format matches would be held at Lal Bahdur Stadium here, announced Mr Joseph Rego, ECO & Director, World Future League (WFL). India had given Visas to the 15 players of Pakistan, he added.

The inaugural edition of ''Steel Exchange India Limited T20 Afro Asia Cricket Cup'' is being held in memory and honour of late Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, former CM of Andhra Pradesh, who was a Patron of World Future League.

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh K Rosaiah will declare open the tournament on Febraury 23. A grand opening ceremony will add to the glitter of the tournament. Mr Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, State Minister for IT and Youth Services & Sports will be the Chief Guest for the Prize giving ceremony after the finals, AICC general secretary and Member of Parliament, Mr Oscar Fernandes, will also attend the ceremony.

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