SKODA AUTO India is gearing up to kickstart the second season of the highly anticipated SKODA Single Wicket (SSW) tournament. The main aim of this event is to provide an incredible platform for over 32,000 aspiring cricketers across India to showcase their talent. This year’s tournament promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with an extensive reach covering 59 cities. The event is set to commence on April 28, offering a perfect opportunity for young cricket enthusiasts to showcase their skills and passion for the sport. One can register himself/herself for this tournament at www.singlewicket.co.in for city trials in their nearest SSW city.
Schedule of various matches
This year’s ŠKODA Single Wicket tournament promises to be even more inclusive as it introduces a Girls Under-16 category. The tournament aims to encourage young girls to pursue cricket and provides a platform to showcase their talents. The city trials and finals for all categories will be conducted in April and May, with the national finals being held in Mumbai. With the competition being held in designated ŠKODA AUTO zones in 59 cities, young cricket enthusiasts across India will have a chance to participate and impress the judges. The tournament, a six-ball batting, and six-ball bowling competition will assign points to every ball batted and bowled by the participants.
About the Prizes
As a testament to their commitment to nurturing young cricketing talent in India, the ŠKODA Single Wicket tournament has introduced some attractive prizes for the participants across all categories. The winners in each category – Boys Under-12 & Under-16 and Girls Under-16 – will take home a substantial cash prize of ₹ 8 lakhs, while the runners-up will receive ₹ 4 lakhs. Additionally, all winners will be awarded a coveted Cricket Academy scholarship, which will give them access to top-tier training facilities and expert coaching. This year’s tournament promises to be an excellent opportunity for young cricket enthusiasts to showcase their skills and earn some well-deserved recognition and rewards.
The vision of Skoda regarding SSW
The ŠKODA Single Wicket tournament is not just another event for the automobile giant, but a continuation of their INDIA 2.0 project. This groundbreaking project saw a comprehensive overhaul of the brand, its positioning and its business processes. The project’s key focus was on creating all-new, made-for-India vehicles based on India-specific platforms, increasing customer touchpoints, and reducing ownership and maintenance costs. The tournament is just one aspect of the brand’s renewed commitment to India and its people, and a testament to its unwavering dedication to fostering young talent in the country.