NIT Sgr wins All India Inter-NIT Faculty, Staff Cricket Tournament 2025

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16 Dec 2025

Srinagar, Dec 15: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Sunday won the All-India Inter-NIT Faculty & Staff Cricket Tournament 2025, defeating NIT Hamirpur by 10 runs in the final played at the MANIT Sports Complex, Bhopal. With this victory, NIT Srinagar clinched the title for the third time.

According to a statement issued here, the four-day tournament, held from December 11 to 14, was hosted by Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, and featured participation from 24 NITs across the country.

Winning the toss, NIT Srinagar opted to bat first and posted a competitive 129 runs for 9 wickets in 15 overs. The innings was built on steady contributions from the middle order, with Faisal Irshad and Dr. Pankaj Kumar scoring 22 runs each.

Shahid Hamid added a vital 19 runs, while Sohail Ahmad Baba chipped in with 16 runs, helping the team reach a defendable total on a challenging pitch.

In response, NIT Hamirpur fought hard but fell short, managing 119 runs for 7 wickets in their allotted 15 overs. Neeraj Dhiman (WK) anchored the chase with a well-crafted 49 runs, supported by Aman Kumar (26) and Surender Kumar Soni (Captain), who scored 16 runs. However, disciplined bowling by NIT Srinagar ensured that the target remained out of reach.

The bowling attack was led by Tanveer Hussain, who produced a match-winning spell, claiming two crucial wickets in three overs at a decisive stage of the game.

The trophy was formally presented to NIT Srinagar by Prof. Karunesh Kumar Shukla, Director, MANIT, Bhopal, along with Dr. Alka Bharat, Dean, Faculty Welfare, during the closing ceremony.

Dr. Milind Pralhad Kamble, Chairman of Board of Governors (BoG), NIT Srinagar, praised the accomplishment and extended his congratulations to the entire team for upholding the values of discipline and teamwork.

Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, congratulated the team, calling the victory a matter of immense pride for the institute.

“This triumph reflects not only the sporting talent within our institution but also the determination, discipline, and teamwork of our faculty and staff. Such achievements significantly enhance the institute’s reputation and promote a culture of excellence beyond academics,” he said.

Registrar NIT Srinagar, Prof. Atikur Rehman stated that the team has brought great honour to NIT Srinagar.

The 15-member NIT Srinagar squad included Dr. Shakeel Waseem (C), Faisal Irshad Ganai (vc), Sohail Baba (wk), Dr Tanveer Rasool, Dr Malik Parvaiz, Dr Manoj Kumar, Dr Pankaj Kumar, Dr Ved Prakash, Dr Syed Mohsin Shabir, Shahid Hamid, Basarat Bashir, Aaqib Jan, Tanveer Hussain, Towheed Hussain, and Mudasir Qadir.