Write a note on the following: (a) Durand Cup (b) Rovers Cup (c) Sacroto Cup (d) Ranji Trophy (e) C.K. Naidu Trophy
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durand cup -The Durand Football Tournament or Durand Cup is a football competition in India which was first held in 1888. It is co-hosted by the Durand Football Tournament Society (DFTS) and Osians All the matches are free-of-cost for spectators, and the winner gets ₹ 50 lakh.
rovers cup-
The Rovers Cup was a football tournament held in India. It was started by British football enthusiasts at Bombay in 1891. 1st Worcester Regiment was the winner in the inaugural year. The last time this championship was held was in the 2000-01 season, when Mohun Bagan beat Churchill Brothers Sports Club from Goa 2-0 in the final.
c.k naidu trophy
Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu (31 October 1895 – 14 November 1967), also known as CK, was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in Test matches. He played first-class cricket regularly till 1958, and returned for one last time in 1963 at the age of 68. In 1923, the ruler of Holkar invited him to Indore and made him a Captain (land and air) in his army, conferring on him the honour of a Colonel in Holkar's Army.
ranji trophy -
The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between teams representing regional and state cricket associations. The competition currently consists of 37 teams, with all 29 states in India and two of the seven union territories having at least one representation. The competition is named after first Indian cricketer who played international cricket, Ranjitsinhji, who was also known as "Ranji"
a) Durand Cup – This is the oldest India’s football tournament. It is also the world’s oldest football tournament.
b) Rovers Cup – The football tournament started by British football enthusiasts in 1891.
c) Sacroto Cup – This is the famous inter-school tournament in India started in 1960.
d) Ranji Trophy – It is the first-class cricket championship
e) C.K. Naidu Trophy – It is a one-day cricket tournament