Budgam, October 28, 2025: Sheikh-ul-Alam Memorial Government Degree College, Budgam, emerged as the champions of the 16th Edition of the Prof. Mohammad Yousuf Memorial Inter-College Cricket Tournament, defeating Government Degree College, Sopore in the thrilling final match held at the Islamia College Ground, Srinagar. The Director Colleges, JK, Prof. (Dr.) Sheikh Aijaz Bashir graced the occasion of witnessing the match. After winning the toss, GDC Budgam elected to bat first and posted a competitive total of 150 runs in 23 overs, with Majid Ahmad Lone emerging as the top scorer, contributing a well-played 43 runs to the team’s total.
Asif Ahmad Tantray was the leading wicket-taker for GDC Sopore claiming 03 wickets. In reply, GDC Sopore was bowled out for 141 runs in 24.2 overs, falling short by just 9 runs. Asrar Ahmad, strike bowler GDC Budgam delivered a crucial bowling performance, taking 03 wickets for 16 runs in 05 overs, securing the victory for GDC Budgam. For his composed and match-winning knock of 43 runs off 42 balls, Majid Ahmad Lone, (a first-semester B.Com student) of GDC Budgam, was declared Man of the Match.The Captain and the Principal of GDC Budgam received the winner’s trophy from Prof. (Dr.) Tahmina Yousuf, Principal of the host institution, Islamia College of Science and Commerce. Prof. (Dr.) Tahmina Yousuf, along with Prof. Bashir Ahmad, Principal GDC Sopore, and Dr. Mohmad Amin Malik, Principal GDC Budgam, presented trophies, mementoes, and medals to the Man of the Match, Man of the Series, and other players of both teams. Prof. Malik lauded the team’s collective effort and extended special appreciation to Team Captain Mujtaba Hussain, Coach and Physical Training Instructor, Mr. J. S. Mehta and Convener Sports, Dr. Wahid Ahmad Dar. The nail-biting contest kept the spectators on the edge of their seats, with enthusiastic cheers for both sides reflecting the true spirit of sportsmanship.
The Yousuf Memorial Cricket Tournament is a prestigious annual sporting event held every year, and this edition witnessed participation from 32 teams representing various colleges, making it a highly competitive inter-college cricket tournament. This big win will be written in the annals of college history showcasing the institute’s excellence in sports alongside academic pursuits.
The college Cricket team was accompanied by Convener Sports, Dr. Wahid Ahmad Dar, Physical Training Instructor Mr. J. S. Mehta, Dr. Fayaz Ahmad, Member Sports Committee, and Tirath Singh, support staff.
