Ludhiana lad Aradhya Shukla selected for national cricket tourney

Ludhiana, August 31

Aradhya Shukla, an upcoming cricketer from Ludhiana has been selected to represent the PCA U-19 team in the upcoming national-level limited overs domestic cricket tournament for Vinoo Mankad Trophy being organised under the aegis of the BCCI. This tournament is scheduled to be held from September 28 to October 29 at different venues across the country.

Aradhya Shukla (16), a Class XI student of DAV Public School, BRS Nagar, has impressed one and all with his fine all-around performance during the past two years.

Aradhya started playing the game five years ago, when he joined a coaching camp at Khalsa College for Women, under the guidance of senior cricket coach and former District Sports Officer Charanjeet Singh.

After learning the basics, Aradhya joined DAV Cricket Academy wherein he continued with his training at the school ground under the watchful eyes of sports instructor Amandeep Singh.

In the Inter-District U-19 Cricket Championship held recently, Aradhya gave a stupendous performance against Mohali and scalped three wickets for 28 runs. — OC