Cricketer Ravi Shastri to inaugurate
Lloyd Metals and Energy Limited is hosting a Gadchiroli District League T020 cricket tournament in Gadchiroli. Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri will be the chief guest for the inaugural function on February 5.
The Executive Director of Lloyd Metals S S Khandwawala informed the media that the matches will be played on Gadchiroli MIDC ground in day-night format and under floodlights. Shastri will inaugurate the tournament at 3.30 pm on February 3. Managing Director B Prabhakaran will remain present. A cultural programme will also be held on the occasion.
The first match will be played from 5 pm to 8.30 pm. The matches from February will be played from 4 pm to 7 pm and from 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm. Besides the team from Lloyd Metals, teams from all 12 tehsils, the Forest Department, and the Revenue Department will participate in the tournament.
Lloyd Metals has made travel arrangements from the city to the venue and back free of cost. Different stalls will also be available at the venue.