SILCHAR, May 21 - In its second year, the Veteran Cricketers Club of Silchar felicitated 33 cricketers who had laudable contribution towards the development of the game of cricket in Cachar.
The former cricketers, who represented Assam and Silchar district were honoured at a brief function held at a hotel here on Sunday.
Former Assam Cricket Association president Gautam Roy felicitated the former cricketers, including Abhijit Endow, a founder member of Silchar DSA. Silchar DSA president Babul Hore and vice-president Dr Siddhartha Bhattacharjee along with All Assam Non-Government Health Association president Mridul Mazumder were present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Roy announced a financial assistance of Rs 50,000 per year to the club. �Even as I represent Katlichera constituency in Hailakandi district on the political front, I have always had a special love for the city of Silchar,� Roy said.
Two budding cricketers including Abhishek Thakuri and Urmila Chatterjee, a member of the Assam women�s cricket team were also honoured as best cricketers from Cachar for 2017-18 season.