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Sanjay Kapoor to Take Charge of UPT20 League Following His Expertise in Organizing Major Cricket Events

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Kanpur Cricket Association chairman Sanjay Kapoor is set to take charge of the UPT20 League, bringing his expertise in organizing major cricket events to the new role. Kapoor was instrumental in conducting international matches at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, including the India-Bangladesh Test, and the Kanpur Premier League. His nomination was proposed and seconded by Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) former secretary Yudhveer Singh and BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla, respectively. Kapoor will replace former DGP and league chairman DS Chauhan, who conducted the UPT20 League for three editions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sanjay Kapoor is taking charge of the UPT20 League, replacing former DGP and league chairman DS Chauhan.
  • Kapoor has expertise in organizing major cricket events, including international matches at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium.
  • He was instrumental in conducting the India-Bangladesh Test and the Kanpur Premier League.
  • Kapoor has also served as president of the All-India Chess Federation for three years, organizing the Chess Olympiad in a record four months.
  • The new UPT20 League governors include UPCA's former secretary Yudhveer Singh and BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla.
  • Sanjeev Singh, secretary of the Ghazipur Cricket Association, has been nominated as the second member of the governing council.
  • Almost all the nominated members are life members of the UPCA, except Rakesh Mishra, president of the Ghaziabad Cricket Association.

Statistics:

  • The UPT20 League has been conducted by Chauhan and Co in a grand manner over the last three editions.
  • Kapoor has successfully conducted international matches at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, including the India-Bangladesh Test.
  • The Kanpur Premier League was conducted successfully under Kapoor's supervision.
  • Kapoor served as president of the All-India Chess Federation for three years, organizing the Chess Olympiad in a record four months.

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services with permission from HT Lucknow.

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