The tournament has been divided into four pools with top two teams from each group qualifying for the semifinals for the prestigious Tawi Cup from April 17- 27, a senior Army official told PTI.
Besides the trophy, the winning team will get a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh with Rs 3 lakh going to the runner-up team, he said, adding that the best three players of the tournament will be recommended for training at the best cricket academies of the country.
The first phase of the tournament was conducted in February and March with 138 teams from across the Jammu region taking part for intra district matches in phase-I.
The best 16 district teams were selected for the Phase II. The second phase of the cricket tournament is the largest sporting event in Jammu region.
The districts of Jammu, Doda, Kishtwar, Rajouri, Poonch, Udhampur, Reasi, Samba and Kathua will field the teams.
The Army has also gone for a makeover for the teams with catchy suffixes like Reasi Royals, Jammu Riders, Rajouri Rajas, Doda Lions, Kishtwar Kings, Ramban Warriors, Jammu Jaanbaaz, Kathua Knights and Poonch Thunderbolts. (More) PTI AB PDS
