Greater Noida: The Karnataka Coastal BACA KRS 50+ cricket team, led by Srinivas UB, made headlines with an impressive runners-up finish at the All India Veterans Cricket League (VCL) 50 Plus Tournament held in Greater Noida.
The team produced a remarkable campaign, defeating strong sides including Uttar Pradesh 50+, Haryana 50+, and a star-studded Rest of India 50+ team in the semi-finals to secure their place in the grand finale.
In the final, Karnataka Coastal faced the NCR (North Central Region) 50+ team. Despite a spirited and closely contested performance, Karnataka Coastal finished as runners-up.
Former Ranji Trophy players Nitin Kalekar and Ambey Parwatkar, along with local player Richard Rodriguez, played key roles in the team’s successful campaign. Rodriguez’s fighting performance in the final earned him the Fighter of the Finals recognition.
The team also received valuable contributions from Raghavendra, Shiv Prasad, Ghanashyam and Madhav Kamat during the tournament.
With this outstanding performance, Karnataka Coastal BACA has made a strong statement in the growing veterans’ cricket circuit in India. The team is now preparing for its next major challenge, scheduled to take place in Jaipur in November 2026.
The tournament also featured veteran teams from Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, making it a competitive platform for experienced cricketers from across the country.
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