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Mumbai crowned West Zone Under-14 League champions

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Mumbai bagged the West Zone Under-14 League title finishing top in the zonal tournament. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Ajinkya Naik informed that MCA will be grant Rs 25 lakh as prize money to the winners.
“We are incredibly proud of all the teams that participated in this season’s league. The level of skill and commitment displayed these young players is truly commendable. The board announces Rs 25 lakh for the team,” Naik said.
The tournament serves as a crucial platform for nurturing young talent and providing players with opportunities to develop their skills on a competitive stage. Five teams participate in this tournament every year— Mumbai, Saurashtra, Baroda, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Brief Scores: Saurashtra 189 (Deep Sidhpura 44, Poojan Sabui 33; Shane Raza 5-43) & 76-4 (Aaryan Sangani 44*; Agastya Kashikar 4-14) drew with Mumbai 259 (Devashish Godke 75*, Agastya Kashikar 47, Aarush Kolhe 37; Luv Nimavat 5-48).
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