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Warriors pull off ‘smart’ win in final

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Posted online: Monday , March 10, 2008 at 02:23:49
Updated: Monday , March 10, 2008 at 02:44:54


Kolkata, March 9 In an effort to inculcate the spirit of togetherness and sportsmanship among the employees, Peerless Group organised the grand finale of Peerless Smart Cricket Championship 2007-08 today in Kolkata. And the Peerless Smart Warrior team clinched the last match of the tournament today, defeating Peerless Smart Boomer team by two-wickets in a thrilling finish at the Calcutta Cricket Coaching Centre (C4) Ground.

The final of Peerless Smart Cricket Championship was inaugurated by the chief guest Mr Devang Gandhi, former player of Team India and Actor Jishu Sengupta at 9.30 am at Calcutta Cricket Coaching Centre playground. Peerless Smart Boomer Team is mentored by Mr Jayanta Roy, Director (Corporate Planning & Strategy), and PGFI. Peerless Smart Warrior team is mentored by Tarun Maiti, Regional Director,Peerless Hotels Ltd. Arindam Pal and Sudip Banerjee are the captains of Peerless Smart Boomer and Smart Warrior teams respectively.

The series, comprising 12 matches, was played during the year. Both the teams have won six matches each of the series. The final of the series took place at the backdrop of lush greenery at the sprawling ground of the C4.

Commenting on the initiative, Jayanta Roy, director (Corporate Planning & Strategy), PGFI, said: “Peerless Smart Cricket is an initiative on our behalf to instill the core corporate philosophy of togetherness and team spirit in our employees. We have launched the Peerless Smart Cricket Championship 2007-08 last year since Cricket epitomizes team spirit. Peerless has been at the forefront of sports as a patron for long and we will make this initiative an annual affair.”

Nabin Damani scored 63 runs was adjudged Man of the Match. Arup Banerjee of Smart Boomer bagged trophy in the category of Highest Wicket Taker.

Summarised score: Peerless Smart Boomer 226 for 6 in 20 overs (Rajdeep Sengupta 65, Jayanta Roy 46, Arup Banerjee 3 for 23) lost by 2 wickets to Peerless Smart Warrior 229 for 8 in 19.3 overs (Nabin Damani 63, Ranajit Saha 46, Shivaji Sengupta 3 for 23).

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