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The Siliguri Strikers have successfully conducted open cricket trials, attracting hundreds of aspiring players from North Bengal. A total of 11 talented cricketers (9 men, 2 women) have been selected for the team's net camp ahead of the Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2. The league will kick off on June 11 at Eden Gardens, with Akash Deep retained as the men's marquee player. The franchise aims to build on their foundation from the previous season and represent districts like Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, and Kalimpong.

Key Points: Siliguri Strikers Uncover Fresh Talent for Bengal Pro T20 League

  • Rigorous trials conducted across North Bengal
  • 9 men and 2 women selected for net camp
  • Akash Deep retained as men's marquee player
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Bengal Pro T20 League: Siliguri Strikers successfully conduct trials, uncover fresh talent

Siliguri Strikers conduct open trials, select 11 promising cricketers for Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 starting June 11

"Carrying the pride and cricketing spirit of North Bengal - Siliguri Strikers Team Statement"

Kolkata, June 8

Siliguri Strikers has successfully conducted its open cricket trials in Kolkata this month. The event witnessed an overwhelming response from aspiring cricketers across North Bengal, as hundreds of young talents turned up to showcase their skills and pursue their cricketing dreams.

Selected players (9 men, 2 women) will get the chance to train alongside the Siliguri Strikers players in net sessions and practice drills during the Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2, scheduled to commence on June 11.

After a rigorous evaluation process led by experienced coaches and talent scouts, a selected group of promising players have now been inducted into the Servotech Siliguri Strikers' net camp.

Meanwhile, Siliguri Strikers are gearing up for the second season of the Bengal Pro T20 League slated to begin from June 11. Indian pacer Akash Deep, who has played 7 Test matches, has been retained by Servotech Siliguri Strikers as men's team Marquee while Priyanka Bala has been retained in the women's squad.

Selected players for the net camp:

Men's Team: Ayush Tiwari, Shuvajyoti Maity, Snighdho Chowdhury, Samriddha Banerjee, Daniyal Choudhury, Aryan Shaw, Ankit Kumar Soni, SK Zaheer Abbas, Raunak Raushan.

Women's Team: Urja Lohia, Kajal Roy.

Carrying the pride and cricketing spirit of North Bengal, the Servotech Siliguri Strikers will represent the districts of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, cooch Behar, Alipurduar, and Kalimpong. With a strong foundation built in Season 1, the franchise now aims to elevate its performance and go one step further this year.

The men's competition of the Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 will begin on June 11 at Eden Gardens, with the joint winners from last season, Sobisco Smashers Malda and Murshidabad Kings beginning proceedings.

The semifinals will be a double-header at Eden Gardens on June 26. The grand final will be played at Eden Gardens on June 28.

In the women's league, the opening day on June 12 will also feature double-header matches. Last season's finalist Murshidabad Kueens will take on Harbour Diamonds, followed by defending champions Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers facing Servotech Siliguri Strikers.

The women's league will feature double-headers till June 25, with the semifinals on June 27 at JU, Salt Lake campus, and the final on June 28 at Eden Gardens.

Men's squad: Akash Deep, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Vikas Singh, Tarun Godara, Ankur Paul, Subham Chatterjee, Nuruddin Mondal, Irshad Alam, Ankush Tyagi, Sourav Paul, Mithilesh Das, Raju Halder, Pawan, Lokesh, Aditya Singh, Shivamm Bharati, Sachin Yadav, Anustup Majumdar.

Women's squad: Priyanka Bala (Marquee Player), Sneha Gupta, Tithi Das, Jhumpa Roy, Ratna Burman, Ananya Halder, Mouli Mondal, Anindita Nath, Swastika Kundu, Puja Adhikari, Sumana Mondal, Supritha Sarkar, Snigdha Bag, Nafisa Yasmin, Ritu Gayen, Soumi Roy.

- IANS

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Here are 6 authentic Indian perspective comments for the Bengal Pro T20 League article:
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Rahul K.
Great to see North Bengal getting proper cricket representation! The Siliguri Strikers have done well to scout local talent. Hope this league helps bridge the gap between domestic and IPL cricket. Akash Deep's presence will inspire youngsters 💪
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Priya M.
So happy to see women's cricket getting equal importance in Bengal Pro T20! The double-headers are a fantastic idea. Hope Urja and Kajal get good exposure. More girls from small towns will be encouraged to take up cricket seriously now 🏏
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Arjun S.
While the initiative is good, I wish they had more matches in North Bengal itself instead of just Kolkata. Siliguri has good stadiums too. Would help local fans connect better with their team. Still, a step in right direction for regional cricket!
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Sneha B.
The mix of experienced players like Akash Deep with fresh talent is perfect! Hope the net camp players learn a lot. Bengal has always produced quality cricketers - Ganguly, Shami, now Akash Deep. Who knows, maybe the next star is in this list! 🤩
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Deepak R.
Good to see Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri getting representation. These hilly areas have untapped potential. But why only 2 women selected? Should have taken at least 5-6 for proper bench strength. Otherwise great initiative for grassroots cricket development.
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Tanvi P.
As a cricket fan from North Bengal, this makes me so proud! Finally our region has a proper team to support. The jersey colors look amazing too. Will definitely catch the matches at Eden Gardens. Best of luck to all players - make North Bengal proud! 💙

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