Inauguration of MGM T20 Championship 2025 in Cuttack, Odisha, led by Ravi Shastri
The PGA Championship 2025, a professionally managed tournament aimed at nurturing young athletes, has commenced in Cuttack, Odisha. The four-day tournament, inaugurated by Ravi Shastri and Bharat Arun, is not just about competition but also about creating opportunities and strengthening cricket in the region.
The PGA Championship serves as a crucial platform for talent identification, offering local players an opportunity to showcase their skills. Teams from the PGA School of Sports and Coaching Beyond Cricket Excellence Centers from Chennai, Hyderabad, and Vadodara are participating in this high-performance cricket tournament, which runs until February 11.
The PGA Championship aims to reinforce cricket's foundation in Odisha and inspire budding cricketers to pursue the sport as a professional career. Ravi Shastri, former Indian cricket team coach, expressed his appreciation for the PGA School of Sports' world-class infrastructure and residential facilities.
Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, chairman and managing director (CMD) of PGA Group, expressed excitement about hosting the PGA Championship 2025. The tournament celebrates talent, passion, and the spirit of the game, with scouts, coaches, and potential sponsors closely observing performances, making it a stepping stone for many aspiring cricketers.
Prominent cricketers, including Venkatapathy Raju and Debashish Mohanty, attended the tournament's opening. Cricket fans and sports enthusiasts are invited to witness the action-packed matches and support the next generation of cricketing stars. The PGA Championship 2025, in collaboration with Coaching Beyond, a premier institute for cricket excellence founded by Ravi Shastri, Bharat Arun, and R Sridhar, aims to scout emerging cricket talent and foster a stronger sporting community.
