AS A CAREER

Sports used to occupy a back seat to studies and in terms of preferences as a career or money making option.

When we used to indulge in sports activities in our childhood, it had to be restrictive and selective. No parents would have ever allowed their kids to play sports neglecting studies. The parents would rather love to see their children as an IAS Officers, Doctors or an Engineer. In a state where football was the prime sport, no-one would ever think of playing Cricket. For that matter even in mainland , Cricket was not as popular as it is now. Indian cricketers were emerging in the National horizon due to sheer talent or may be influence of being so and so of former cricketers/officials of National repute. The talented guys had to toil hard to meet both ends without any support, parents’ wrath and the risk of neglecting studies. In comparison with two decades back, today the ever growing popularity of has changed the scenario completely, Cricket is being pursued as a career. We all know that a cricket player’s career is limited, but within that span of his career, he can earn money which an I.A.S Officer, a Doctor or an Engineer cannot think of during his lifetime. The follow up like the star tag, the glamour always adds to subsequent guaranteed engagements which may be in advertisements, endorsements, politics and even in Bollywood. Besides, the money generated by a cricketer during his limited career will be more than enough to venture into business propositions as a next career option.

It is of no surprise that cricket fever with the youngsters in the state of Sikkim has increased in recent times. We must understand that playing for the State team one can earn in lakhs. Even after the end of his/her career as a player, one can continue to pursue his/her passion by going into the line of coaching or training. In the times when we have a lot of educated youths coming out of colleges and so few job offer/option in the State, one could definitely give a thought to the possible income any cricket aspirant can earn if he gets to wear the state jersey and of course, If you have talent, passion and luck by your side, maybe you can also be a part of the Indian National Team.

Presently Sikkim Represents in the following National Level Tournaments.

1. Senior Men’s Category: a. (Multi Day). b. Trophy (One Day). c. Syed Mustaq Ali (T20). 2. Senior Women’s Category: a. Women’s T20 League. b. Women’s One Day League. 3. U23 Men’s Category: a. Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy (Multi Day). b. Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy (One Day). 4. U23 Women’s Category: a. Women’s T20 League. b. Women’s One Day League. 5. U19 Men’s Category: a. Trophy (One Day). b. (Multi Day). 6. U19 Women’s Category: a. Women’s T20 League. b. Women’s One Day League. 7. U16 Men’s Category: a. Trophy (Multi Day).

The Income one can earn per session which lasts for about 3-4 months will be around Rupees one lakh for Under 16 players to a whopping rupees 15 lakhs plus for Senior Men players. The players are also well taken care of by BCCI, they get to travel by air and lodging/fooding is arranged in star rated hotels.

FAQs

1. How many umpires and other officials are required for a game of cricket?

 Two field umpires, a television umpire, a reserve fourth umpire and a match Referee

2. What are the different formats in which cricket match is played?

 One-day, Test Match and T-20.

3. What is the importance of warm up?

 Increase body temperature, heart rate and breathing rate which reduces the chance for muscle and tendon injuries.  Help an athlete mentally prepare for exercise or upcoming activity.

4. How can one be a good fielder?

 Good fitness level.  Good knowledge of different fielding skills and techniques.  Regular practice.  Enjoying the fielding session.

5. Who are the Coaches of Sikkim Cricket Association?

 List of Coaches 1. Som Tshering Lepcha :- NIS 2. Amos Rai :- NIS 3. Sonam Palden Bhutia :- NCA Level B 4. Kikam Bhutia :- NCA Level B 5. Lakpa Chettri :- NCA Level A 6. Prakash Lama :- NCA Level A

6. What age to start Cricket and why?

 It should be between 8-10 years.  At this age you should learn about theoretical knowledge of cricket

7. Is Tennis Ball allowed to play?

 No, Only Dues or Stitch ball is allowed.

8. How many days for each category do Sikkim participate in BCCI tournament?

 Sikkim Team participate in 14 tournament of BCCI: 1. Senior Men’s Category: b. Ranji Trophy (Multi Day):- 2 months and 20 days approx c. (One Day) :- 1 month approx d. Syed Mustaq Ali (T20) :- 24 days approx 2. Senior Women’s Category: a. Women’s T20 League :- 24 days approx b. Women’s One Day League. :- 1 month approx 3. U-23 Men’s Category: a. Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy (Multi Day) :- 2 months and 20 days approx b. Col. C. K. Nayudu Trophy (One Day) :- 1 month approx 4. U-23 Women’s Category: a. Women’s T20 League :- 24 days approx b. Women’s One Day League :- 1 month approx 5. U-19 Men’s Category: a. Vinoo Mankad Trophy (One Day) :- 1 month approx b. Cooch Behar Trophy (Multi Day) :- 2 months and 20 days approx 6. U-19 Women’s Category: a. Women’s T20 League :- 24 days approx b. Women’s One Day League :- 1 month approx 7. U-16 Men’s Category: a. Vijay Merchant Trophy (Multi Day) :- 1 month and 10 days approx

9. How many Support Staff goes with a Team?

 4 Support Staff goes with the Team i. Coach ii. Trainer iii. Physio iv. Manager

10. What are the match fees for different tournament?

 The fast sweeping wave of globalization and liberalization of 1990s has brought a string of radical changes in the way cricket matches are played today and the cricket players are paid. Gone are the days when the cricket players were not paid handsomely and the facilities were not so fabulous. In the post-reformed era of today, cricket players have proved to be no less than a global icon whose social status and personal fame are nowhere less than that of superstars of the Bollywood and Hollywood.  Presently Sikkim Represents in the following National Level Tournament i. Senior Men’s Category: a. Ranji Trophy (Multi days):- Match fees- ₹ 140000 x 8 Matches = ₹ 11,20,000 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 500)  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 70,000 per match with DA @₹ 500 b. Vijay Hazare (One Day) :- Match fees- ₹ 35000 x 8 Matches =₹ 2,80,000 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 500)  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 17,500 per match with DA @₹ 500 c. Syed Mustaq Ali (T-20) :- Match fees- ₹ 17500 x 6 Matches = ₹ 1,10,000 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 500)  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 8,750 per match with DA @₹ 500

ii. Senior Women’s Category: a. One-day and league:- Match fees- ₹ 12500 x 8 Matches = ₹ 1,00000 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 500)  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 6,250 per match with DA @₹ 500 b. T-20 League:- Match fees- ₹ 6250 x 6 Matches = ₹ 37,500 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 500)  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 3,125 per match with DA @₹ 500 iii. U-23 Men’s Category: a. Col C.K Nayudu (multi days):- Match fees- ₹ 70000 x 8 Matches= ₹ 5,60,000 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 300)  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 35,000 per match with DA @₹ 300 b. One-day and league:-Match fees- ₹ 17500 x 8 Matches =₹ 1,40,000 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 300)  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 8,500 per match with DA @₹ 300 iv. U-23 Women’s Category: a. One-day and league:- Match fees- ₹ 5500 x 8 Matches=₹ 44,000 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 300)  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 2,750 per match with DA @₹ 300 b. T-20 League:- Match fees- ₹ 2750 x 6 Matches=₹ 16,500 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 300)  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 1,375 per match with DA @₹ 300 v. U-19 Men’s Category: a. Cooch Behar (multi days):- Match fees- ₹ 42000 x 8 Matches=₹ 3,36,000 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 300)  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 21,000 per match with DA @₹ 300 b. Vinoo Mankad (One-day ):- Match fees- ₹ 10500 x 8 Matches=₹ 84,000 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 300)  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 5,250 per match with DA @₹ 300 vi. U-19 Girls Category: a. One-day and league:- Match fees- ₹ 5500 x 8 Matches=₹ 44,000 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 300)  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 2,750 per match with DA @₹ 300 b. T-20 League:- Match fees- ₹ 2750 x 6 Matches=₹ 16,500 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 300)  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 1,375 per match with DA @₹ 300 vii. U-16 Boys Category: a. Vijay Merchant (multi days):- Match fees- ₹ 10500 x 5 Matches=₹ 52,500 with DA(Daily Allowance @ ₹ 300) Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 8,500 per match with DA @₹ 300  Reserve Players Match fees: - ₹ 5,250 per match with DA @₹ 300

To, The Principal/Headmaster ______

Subject: Invitation for Expression of Interest for participation in Inter School Cricket Tournament

Sir/Madam, It brings us immense pleasure to inform you that Sikkim Cricket Association is affiliated to BCCI as a full member since 2017-18. Our Association has been representing the State in all domestic matches organized by BCCI since 2018. The Association has decided to select players to represent Sikkim by conducting Inter School Tournaments for Under 16 and Under 19 categories. The matches shall be conducted tentatively in the month of April 2019. You are therefore requested to submit in writing the willingness of your school to participate, in the format attached, latest by 1st April, 2019. A write-up titled “Cricket as a Career” is attached which may be shared with the students and Teachers. If the Association does not receive any communication from your end by the above mentioned date, we will be assume that your school is not interested to take part in the tournaments. Please note that basic protective gears like pads, guards, helmet etc are to be brought by the players. You may also e-mail us at [email protected].

Thanking You.

Yours’ Sincerely,

Manager (Cricket Operations) Sikkim Cricket Association

To, The President Sikkim Cricket Association, Hotel Sonam Delek, Tibet Road, Gangtok, Sikkim

Dated:

Subject: Inter School Tournament

Name of the School: Email-Id: Contact Number:

1. We will participate in the following categories. A. Under-16 boys B. Under-19 boys C. Under- 19 Girls

2. We will not participate.

(Please tick the appropriate no.)

Signature of Principal/Headmaster

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