All India Cricket Tournament was inaugurated in a colourful program on Saturday. SBI General Manager Network-1 Shri Rajeev Kumar Saxena inaugurated the tournament. 16 Circle teams of SBI representing — States are participating in this tournament comprising of many present and former National, Ranji and IPL players.
After the formal inauguration all the 16 teams participated in a March Past.A group of MP Police Band played the National Anthem. A Folk-Dance group presented some folk dances which added colours to the event.
SBI Bhopal Circle Chief General Manager Umesh Kumar Pandey is the President and Puneet Verma is the Secretary of Circle Welfare Committee which is organising this tournament. While inaugurating the tournament GM Network-1 Rajeev Kumar Saxena said that it is a matter of pride to Bhopal Circle that we have been given a chance to organise such a prestigious tournament.
He further said that Bhopal Circle has a rich tradition of sports and culture and a successful organisation of this tournament would add another golden chapter to this tradition.
Raghavendra Singh, Chairman Faith Cricket Club was guest of honour in the program. SBI Deputy General Manager and Circle Development Officer Dinesh Shanbhag delivered the vote of thanks. Also present on the occasion were Nalin Sharma President SBI Award Staff Employees Union and Arun Bhagoliwal General Secretary along with Atul Gharde President SBI SC ST Welfare Association (SEWA) and General Secretary Dinesh Khasariya.