About the Program

The Alumni Cricket Tournament is a friendly sporting initiative aimed at strengthening the bond between alumni and the institution through the spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork. The tournament provides a vibrant platform for former students to reconnect with their alma mater, interact with fellow alumni across batches, and relive cherished campus memories.

Beyond healthy competition, the program promotes physical fitness, camaraderie, leadership, and mutual respect among participants. It also serves as an opportunity to foster long-term alumni engagement, encourage networking, and reinforce the alumni–institution relationship.

Through this event, the institution celebrates unity, lifelong association, and the collective pride of being part of the alumni fraternity, making it both a recreational and relationship-building initiative.

Objectives of the Program

  • Reconnect former students and foster a sense of camaraderie and nostalgia through a shared passion for cricket.
  • Encourage a healthy and active lifestyle while instilling teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship among participants.
  • Generate funds for scholarships, infrastructure improvements, or other initiatives benefiting the alma mater.
  • Reinforce alumni engagement with the institution, encouraging continued support for events, mentorship programs, and future initiatives.

Expected Outcomes of the Program

  • Stronger alumni network.
  • Greater alumni involvement in Institutional activities.
  • Career and business opportunities.
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Committee Members

  • Shri B M Reddy, President, JMJ Education Society
  • Shri B. Premnath Reddy, Chairman, Acharya Institutes
  • Smt. Shalini Reddy, Executive Director, Acharya Institutes
  • Shri Krishna Basani Reddy, Managing Director, Acharya Institutes
  • Dr. C. K. Marigowda, Principal, AIT

Registration/ Entry Fee: 5000/-

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Program Schedules

1) Tournament & Match Format

  • The tournament will be conducted in a Group Stage followed by Knockout matches.
  • There will be 4 groups in the group stage.
  • The top team from each group will qualify for the Semi-Finals.
  • The winners of the Semi-Finals will advance to the Final match.
  • Each match will be played with 8 overs per innings.
  • Each team must field 11 players (Playing XI).

2) Team Composition & Mentor Responsibility

  • Each team shall consist of:
    • 11 Playing Members, and
    • 1 Team Mentor (mandatory).
  • The Team Mentor must be a working employee of Acharya Institutes.
  • The Mentor will be the official representative of the team and is responsible for:
    • Team discipline and conduct
    • Coordination with tournament organizers
    • Ensuring adherence to all tournament rules and guidelines
  • The Mentor is not allowed to play unless separately registered as a player.

3) Bowling Restrictions

  • The bowling format will be 2-2-2-1-1, meaning: (5 Bowlers compulsory to be bowl)
    • Two bowlers can bowl a maximum of 2 overs each.
    • Two bowlers can bowl a maximum of 1 over each.
  • A bowler cannot exceed their allotted overs.

4) Power play Rules

  • The first 3 overs of each innings will be the Power play.
  • During Power play:
    • Only 2 fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.
  • After Power play:
    • A maximum of 5 fielders can be outside the 30-yard circle.

5) Batting & Fielding Restrictions

  • Each team must have a proper batting order; changes mid-match are not allowed unless due to injury.
  • The fielding team must have a minimum of 4 players inside the 30-yard circle after the power play.

6) Attire & Equipment Rules

  • Wearing sports shoes is compulsory for all players.
  • A uniform dress code is mandatory for all teams with AAA logo.
  • No metal spikes or bare feet are allowed while playing.

7) No-Ball & Wide Ball Rules

  • Overstepping the crease(front foot no-ball) results in a free hit.
  • Height no-ball: Any ball above the batsman’s waist (full toss) will be a no-ball.
  • Wide ball: Any ball outside the wide guidelines will be given as a wide.
  • Two bouncers per over are allowed; the third will be a no-ball.

8) Match Conduct & Discipline

  • Players must maintain sportsman spirit and avoid sledging or abusive behavior.
  • Any misconduct may lead to suspension from the game or the tournament.

9) Tie-Breaker Rule

  • In case of a tie, a Super Over will decide the winner.
  • If the Super Over is also tied, the team with the most boundaries (fours + sixes) in their innings will be declared the winner.

10) Rain or Interruption Rule

  • If rain interrupts the game, the match officials will decide the revised overs and target using the DLS method or a mutually agreed rule.

11) Player Eligibility & Substitutes

  • A team must have a minimum of 8 players present at the toss to start the match.
  • Only one substitute fielder is allowed, and substitutes cannot bat or bowl.

12) Other General Rules

  • The match will be played with a tennis ball (Vicky Yellow Ball).
  • Matches will be played on hard ground or turf (as per the venue).
  • The toss-winning captain must decide batting or fielding within 2 minutes.

13) General Code of Conduct

  • All players and mentors must maintain sportsmanship and discipline throughout the tournament.
  • Any form of misconduct, abuse, or unsporting behaviour may lead to immediate disciplinary action by the organizing committee.
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