Sun Dec 07 01:40:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the ETV Bharat report about the Eenadu Sports League (ESL) Cricket Tournament, focused on the key information:
Headline: Eenadu Sports League Cricket Tournament 2025: College Cricket Extravaganza Returns, Applications Open
Hyderabad, Telangana – December 5, 2025 – The Eenadu Sports League (ESL), recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest college-level cricket tournament, is set to begin its 2025 edition on December 12th. Organized by Dhanik Bharat Educational Institutions, ESL provides a platform for talented cricketers from across the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The tournament welcomes participation from a wide range of educational institutions, including junior colleges (Inter, Polytechnic, ITI) and senior colleges (Degree, Engineering, Medical, PG, and Pharma). District and regional level matches will be played in a knockout format. Women’s teams representing district-level cricket associations are also encouraged to participate.
Teams wishing to participate must apply by Monday. Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.eenadu.net and submitted to the Eenadu office with the principal’s signature and official stamp. Forms are also available at the Eenadu office.
Crucially, players must present their original college ID and 10th-grade memo (or Aadhaar card/birth certificate for women) for age verification. All batsmen and wicket-keepers are required to wear helmets, leg pads, under guards, hand gloves, white dress, and white shoes. Organizers decisions are final.
The final stage of the tournament will be held in Amaravati, with regional winners competing in a league-cum-knockout format. The ESL promises another season of exciting cricket and opportunities for aspiring players to showcase their talent.
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