Ratnagiri Jets have been crowned champions of the inaugural Maharashtra Premier League (MPL 2023). The final was slated for June 29, but the teams, the Ratnagiri Jets and Kolhapur Tuskers, couldn’t take the field due to rain. The match was shifted to the next day, but not even one inning was completed. Kolhapur Tuskers could only bat for 16 overs, while Ratnagiri Jets never got to bat and were therefore declared winners due to more points and a better net run rate.
The captain and icon player of the team, Azim Kazi says, “This was a special win for me and the entire team of Ratnagiri Jets. The sheer determination, zeal of the team and most importantly the support from our fans and cricket lovers is what drove us to this historical win. We would like to thank everyone who watched us play live on-ground and online. We are truly grateful to MCA management’s vision for giving upcoming local talents such a credible platform. This is not just a victory for our franchise, but a victory for the game itself.”
Thrilled by the win, Rajan Navani, Founder and CEO, JetSynthesys said, “I congratulate the entire Ratnagiri Jets team for this glorious win. Cricket as a sport has truly connected us as a nation over the years. This synergy has always been special to us and has been one of the reasons why we forayed into mainstream cricket. We are elated that we could create history in our very first season after a successful run at the simulated mobile cricket gaming market. With a sustained vision of fostering local talent, Ratnagiri Jets looks forward to a long-standing association with MCA and MPL as we keenly await the upcoming seasons.”
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Adding to this, Rakesh Navani, Joint Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer, Jetline Group of Companies said, “Today is a historic day for us, and we are thrilled by winning the championship. I believe we as team ticked a lot of right boxes during the entire series and we’re proud of each member who worked towards the win. The players across teams put their best foot forward and played with a lot of heart and fervour making this series a remarkable one. We will continue to invest in our love for cricket and give the audiences diverse cricketing experience across formats.”
Ratnagiri Jets were a bunch of passionate talented cricketers. Over each of the 7 matches, a new star performer rose to the occasion each time, creating several superstars during the course of the tournament. The list of star performing players features all-rounder Divyang Hinganekar, wicket-keeper and Batsman Nikhil Naik, pace bowler Pradeep Dadhe, spinner Kunal Thorat, batsman Preetam Patil, pace bowler Vijay Pavle and all-rounder captain Azim Kazi.
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