Breaking News: Kikam Bhutia & Sheril Lepcha’s Thrilling Appointment to Senior Women’s One Day Championship
Pioneering Appointments for Sikkim’s Cricket Professionals
In a groundbreaking development for cricket in the Northeast, Kikam Bhutia, a seasoned coach with the Sikkim Cricket Association (SICA), has been appointed as a member of the coaching staff for the prestigious Senior Women’s One Day Challenger Trophy. This event, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), will be held in Chennai from January 5 to 15, 2024. Featuring the nation’s top female cricketers, the competition serves as a platform for talented athletes selected by the BCCI’s women’s selection committee.
Kikam Bhutia’s appointment as the fielding coach for ‘Team A’ marks a historic moment as he becomes the first coach from the Northeast to achieve this honor. Kikam, a Level B certified coach, has a commendable track record, having previously contributed to the coaching staff for the Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy in November and numerous BCCI-conducted training camps.
Joining Kikam is Sheril Lepcha, the physiotherapist for the Sikkim cricket team, who has been appointed as the physiotherapist for ‘Team B’ in the same tournament. This duo’s back-to-back appointments underscore their outstanding individual accomplishments and signal the increasing recognition of cricketing professionals and talent emerging from Sikkim.
SICA has expressed immense pride in their representatives, stating, "We are proud of Kikam Bhutia and Sheril Lepcha for representing Sikkim at this prestigious level and wish them great success in their roles."
These appointments not only highlight the dedication and expertise of Kikam and Sheril but also serve as an inspiration for aspiring cricket professionals in Sikkim and the broader Northeast region. Their participation in the Senior Women’s One Day Challenger Trophy represents a significant milestone for both individuals and the cricketing community of Sikkim.
Original Source: https://www.sikkimexpress.com/news-details/kikam-bhutia-and-sheril-lepcha-appointed-for-senior-womens-one-day-challenger-trophy
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