DRU Media Cup Cricket to Begin on Monday Under Waltons Sponsorship

The ‘Labaid-Walton Media Cup Cricket Tournament 2026’ is set to begin next Monday (November 9) at Paltan Outer Stadium, under the joint sponsorship of electronics and technology products manufacturer Walton and Labaid.

The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) office on Saturday (November 7). DRU President Abu Saleh Akon, General Secretary Mainul Hasan Sohel, Sports Secretary Omar Faruk Rubel, and Walton Group Senior Additional Executive Director Robiul Islam Milton were among those present at the event.

A total of 48 teams will compete in this year’s tournament, including 23 teams representing daily newspapers, 17 from television channels, and eight from online news portals. The participating teams will be provided with jerseys and drinking water, while match fees will also be covered.

The champions will receive prize money of BDT 30,000, while the runners-up will take home BDT 20,000. In addition, the Player of the Final will receive BDT 3,000, and Man of the Match awards will be presented after every game.