Organised in Pune, Atharva Arya took a 5-wicket haul to win the match for his team
Atharva Arya, a 16-year-old student from The Academy School (TAS) Pune, won the Man of the Match award in the Final of the Under-16 cricket tournament organised by the Lions International Club in Pune, Rahatani.
Playing for Chondhe Patil Academy, Arya was the Most Valuable Player and won the Man of the Match award after he took 5 wickets for 13 runs in 7 overs. His record-breaking spell in the final also included three maidens which helped the team win the match comfortably. The match was played at the 4 Star Ground, Hinjewadi. Along with domination with the ball, Arya also showcased exceptional batting prowess.
Dr. Maithili Tambe, CEO of TAS, said Arya’s feat is a testament to how talent is nurtured and encouraged at the school. “Arya, who is in Grade X, is not only an exceptional cricketing talent but also bright in academics. He will go places and achieve many more such milestones in the future. We at TAS believe in pursuing your areas of interest along with education. We believe that education and recreation can go hand in hand,” she stated.
