DSA Cup T20 Cricket Set to Ignite Sylhet – Trophy and Jersey Unveiled in Grand Ceremony

Cricket fever is set to return to Sylhet as the DSA Cup T20 Cricket Tournament gears up to kick off on Tuesday. In a vibrant and festive atmosphere, the tournament’s trophy and team jerseys were unveiled on Monday evening at the Sylhet District Stadium, signaling the official start of this much-anticipated competition.

The unveiling ceremony was hosted by the Sylhet District Sports Association (DSA) and attended by members of its ad-hoc committee, including Member Secretary Md. Noor Hossain, Advocate Imran Ahmed Chowdhury, Sahaj Uddin Tipu, Nazim Uddin Sahan, Wahid Umair, and Yahya Fazal. Also in attendance were former athletes, cricket coaches, umpires, and notable figures from Sylhet’s sports and civic community.

Speaking at the event, Noor Hossain remarked, “Our foremost goal after assuming office was to bring sports back to the field. This unveiling marks the first step of that journey.”

Advocate Imran Ahmed Chowdhury echoed this sentiment, stating, “The lifeblood of sports is regular competition. We’re starting with cricket, but soon plan to launch second-division football and other sporting events. This tournament became possible thanks to the support of our sponsors and well-wishers.”

The ceremony began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by local cricketer Naim Ahmed.

The DSA Cup will feature six franchise-style teams named after major rivers of Bangladesh—Kushiara, Padma, Surma, Meghna, Bashia, and Jamuna—each backed by local sponsors and equipped with coaching staff and managers.

Participating Teams at a Glance:

Kushiara Super Kings – Sponsored by Leading University 

 Manager: Abdul Motakabbir Saki 

Coaches: Al Wadud Sweet & Munna

Padma Platoon– Sponsored by Iqra Travels & Tours 

Manager: Khaled Ahmed 

Coaches: Ekram Ahmed & Onik

Surma Gladiators – Sponsored by Bangladesh Social Club, Coventry (UK) 

Manager: Imtiaz Ahmed Jaglu 

Coaches: Almas Ahmed Shukkur & Nasir Uddin

Meghna SuperGiants – Sponsored by Chandrabindu, Al-Arab Auto Bricks, Palki Restaurant 

Manager: Kabir Ahmed 

Coaches: Misbah & Muhin

Bassiya Titans – Sponsored by City Enterprise 

Manager: Muhaimin Sahid 

Coaches: Shahnaz & Nazim

Jamuna Warriors – Sponsored by Fiza & Co.

Manager: Golam Kibria 

Coaches: Palash Kor & Hira

The event was hosted by DSA Office Secretary Bipul Chandra Talukder, who helped orchestrate the proceedings. Attendees included BCB coach Md. Rana Miah, umpire Imran Azad, Sylhet Cricketers’ Association President Imtiaz Hossain Tanna, and General Secretary Abu Jahed Rahi.

With local passion reignited and grassroots cricket back in focus, the DSA Cup T20 promises to be more than just a tournament—it’s a celebration of Sylhet’s sporting revival.