Cricket bowls out drugs

The High Commission of India and the Suva Cricket Association hosted the fourth edition of the India-Fiji Twenty20 tournament at Albert Park last Saturday.

The tournament aims to keep youths engaged in sport and away from criminal activities, including drugs. The competition final is scheduled for June 13.

Speaking to SUNsports, Indian High Commissioner Suneet Mehta said the partnership with the Suva Cricket Association was focused on promoting a drug-free Fiji.

“The theme for this competition is ‘Bat healthy and bowl out drugs’. The idea is to help keep Fiji drug-free and I’m sure cricket can play an important role in keeping drugs out of the country,” he said.

Suva Cricket Association and Cricket Fiji board director Sumanta Rout said the tournament featured affiliated teams from around the country.

“The teams participating in this competition are BSP, Cicia, CAF Warriors, Police, Army, Mace, Ono-I-Lau and Nasaqalau,” he said.

Rout also acknowledged the High Commission of India for partnering with the association through sport.

“I invite all cricket lovers, families, friends and the people of Fiji to come and support this cricket tournament,” he added.

Pools

Pool A: BSP, Cicia, CAF Warriors, Police
Pool B: Army, Mace, Ono-I-Lau, Nasaqalau

Results

Ground 1

• CAF Warriors beat Police by 104 runs after Police scored 103/9 in 18 overs.
• Police beat Cicia by 57 runs after posting 211/7.
• BSP beat Cicia after chasing 102 in 15 overs. Cicia scored 101/9.

Ground 2

• Army beat Nasaqalau by 127 runs in 16 overs.
• Mace beat Army after posting 139/7, winning by 47 runs.
• Ono-I-Lau beat Nasaqalau by 112 runs.