Defending Champion Bank of Baroda to hosts All India Public Sector T20 Cricket Tournament 2023 from today

14 teams to play in 32 matches between 28th September to 4th October, 2023

There will be two matches a day and one match will be played under lights

Rakesh Thapliyal 

New Delhi: Defending champion Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks , is all set to host the prestigious All India Public Sector Cricket Tournament 2023-24 in collaboration with the All India Public Sector Sports Control Board (AIPSSCB). Shri Rajkumar Sharma, Dronacharya Awardee & childhood coach of Virat Kohli,
graced the event with his presence. This highly anticipated cricket event is scheduled to take place from 28th September to 4th October, 2023 featuring T20 matches.

The tournament will be inaugurated on 28th September
by Shri Lalit Tyagi, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda.

Shri Rakesh Sharma, General Manager, New Delhi Zone, Bank of Baroda addressing the media.

A press conference was organized on Wednesday evening. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rakesh Sharma, General Manager, New Delhi Zone, Bank of Baroda said, “Bank of Baroda is privileged to host the prestigious All India Public Sector Cricket Tournament in collaboration with the All India Public Sector Sports Control Board 2023-24. This event not only promises exhilarating cricket but also promotes a culture of sportsmanship and talent development within Public Sector Undertakings. Through
this tournament, we endeavour to nurture emerging talent, strengthen inter-corporate bonds, and positively influence the corporate sports landscape in India thus embodying the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie
in a highly competitive business environment. Shri Girish Kumar, AGM-HRM, New Delhi Zone, Bank of Baroda, Organising Secretary of the tournament and adviser of All India Public Sector Sports Control Board Shri Ramesh Sachdeva were also present in the Press Conference.

Former Delhi Ranji player and  Director DDCA said,
“Bank of Baroda, the current defending champion will host this year’s event under the aegis of the AIPSSCB. There will be two matches a day and one match will be played under lights.  A total of 32 matches will be played between 14 teams at the magnificent Eventeneurs Sports Ground in Gurugram. Fans will have the opportunity to watch the tournament at the venue or virtually through a live streaming via Sports Oodles.”

The 14 teams participating this year are: Bank of Baroda, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Bharat
Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), Coal India Limited (CIL), Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Food Corporation of India (FCI), Income Tax Deptt., Mahanagar Telephone
Nigam Limited (MTNL), Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd ( NLC),
Oriental Insurance Corporation Limited (OIC), Reserve bank of India (RBI) and Union Bank of India (UBI).
The All India Public Sector Sports Control Board (AIPSSCB) is the apex body for the promotion of sports activities among Public Sector Undertakings. AIPSSCB promotes sports activities among Public Sector Undertakings
(PSUs). The T20 Cricket Tournament is organised every year and is hosted by the winner of the previous year’s tournament.

About Bank of Baroda
Founded on 20th July, 1908 by Sir Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Bank of Baroda is one of the leading commercial banks
in India. At 63.97% stake, it is majorly owned by the Government of India. The Bank serves its global customer base of over
165 million through over 70,000 touchpoints spread across 17 countries in five continents. Through Its state-of-the-art
digital banking platforms, it provides all banking products and services in a seamless and hassle-free manner. The Bank’s
bob World mobile app provides customers with a saving, investing, borrowing, and shopping experience, all under one single app. The app also serves non-customers by enabling account opening through video KYC. The Bank’s vision matches
its diverse clientele base and instills a sense of trust and security. It is moving well in that direction and bob World is a
testimony of its roadmap towards Digital Transformation.