2 April, Itahari: The first U-19 national Itahari premier league cricket tournament is to begin here from coming April 9.

A total of six teams are competing in the five-day-long tournament, according to Chairperson of Itahari Cricket Academy Kailash Bista. Those taking part include the host Itahari cricket academy, eastern, central, mid-western, western region and far-western region.

The winning team will win a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 while the runners-up will walk home with Rs. 30,000. The best batsman and best bowler will receive Rs. 2,000 each, according to the organisers. RSS