Desk Report:
The ‘ABG University Cup 2026’ cricket tournament has commenced with a grand opening at Anvir Cricket Stadium. On Sunday afternoon (October 25, 2026), Md. Imrul Hasan, Director of ABG Sports City, officially inaugurated the competition by releasing balloons and pigeons.
Two former stars of the Bangladesh national cricket team, Mohammad Rafique and Mohammad Ashraful, were the special guests on the opening day. Following the inauguration ceremony, the tournament’s first match took place between Sonargaon University and the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB).
The opening ceremony was attended by Bulbul Ahmed, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Sonargaon University; Abdul Bari, Media Advisor to Bashundhara Group; ABG Sports City advisors Bidyut Kumar Bhowmik, Md. Liakat Hossain, Md. Nazmul Alam Bhuiyan, and Mahbubur Rahman; as well as Tasvir-ul-Islam, Executive Director of T-Sports. Also present was Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Shoeb Shafiq (Retd.), Senior General Manager of ABG Sports City.
Representatives from various universities, faculty members, students, and senior officials from Bashundhara Group and ABG Sports City were in attendance.
With the enthusiastic participation of students from the two universities, this match marked the beginning of the quest for the championship title. The organizers anticipate that the competitive matches between the participating universities will provide extra excitement and appeal for the spectators.
Organized by ABG Sports City, the tournament aims to showcase the cricketing talent of university-level students, encourage competitive sports, and foster harmony and stronger bonds among students from different educational institutions. The organizers believe that this tournament will play a significant role in fostering an interest in sports among the younger generation and in discovering future talent for the nation’s sporting landscape.
The ABG University Cup 2026 has added a unique dimension to the promotion of sports at the university level and the enhancement of harmony among universities across the country.
