Eastman Global Clothing Company emerged champions of the NIFT-TEA Premier League Season 8 (NPL-8), a 20-over cricket tournament organised by NIFT-TEA College of Knitwear Fashion. The final was held on October 11, concluding a tournament that began on July 25 and featured 24 teams representing Tiruppur’s knitwear industry.
C.R. Garments finished runners-up, while Ramraj Cotton secured third place and Sri Lakshmi Apparels finished fourth.
The closing ceremony was held at the college campus. P.V. Sathyanarayanan, Placement Officer, delivered the welcome address. Those present included College Chairman R. Govindaraj, Treasurer Mohan, Director Dr. Senthilkumar, Dr. V. Mahesh Kumar, Murugesh, Administrative Officer of C.R. Garments, Lokesh, Head of Production at Technosport, and Veerasingam, Vice President of Eastman Exports. They congratulated the participating players.
Dhanasekaran of C.R. Garments won the awards for most boundaries, with 36, and most runs, with 320. Ajithkumar of Eastman Exports was named Player of the Tournament and also won the award for most sixes, with 15. Andrewson of C.R. Garments was adjudged Best Fielder, while Saravanan of Ramraj Cotton won the Best Bowler award with 17 wickets. Fast Fashion India Private Limited received the Best Jersey award.
Vigneshwaran of Ramraj Cotton, who scored 62 runs in the third-place playoff, was named Player of the Match. In the final, Nagarajan of Eastman Global Clothing Company scored 18 runs and took three wickets to receive the Player of the Match award.
The NPL-8 organising committee comprised Dr. A. Senthilkumar, Director of Physical Education; P. Sankarakarthikeyan, Assistant Professor; Sathyanarayanan, Placement Officer; and Jayaprakash, Public Relations Officer and Designer. Dr. A. Senthilkumar delivered the vote of thanks, while P. Sankarakarthikeyan served as master of ceremonies.
The tournament provided a platform for employees of Tiruppur’s knitwear companies to showcase their cricketing skills while promoting unity, friendship and healthy competition among participating organisations.
