Staff Reporter: The ‘ABG University Cup 2026’ cricket tournament concluded with an exciting final and a grand, elaborate ceremony. In the final match, held at the Anvir Cricket Stadium in ABG Sports City, the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) defeated Sonargaon University by 53 runs to claim the championship title.

A festive atmosphere prevailed at ABG Sports City surrounding the final match. The event became truly vibrant with the presence of university students, faculty members, sports enthusiasts, invited guests, and relevant officials.

An award-giving and closing ceremony was held. Shezad Akbar Sobhan, a director of Rangpur Riders, attended as the chief guest. Other notable sports personalities from the country—including former national cricketers Habibul Bashar Sumon, Khaled Mahmud Sujon, Niamur Rashid Rahul, Sanwar Hossain, and Halim Shah were present as special guests. Also present were ABG Sports City Director Md. Imrul Hasan, Bashundhara Group Advisor (Treasurer) Moynal Hossain Chowdhury, ABG Sports City Advisors Bidyut Kumar Bhowmik, Md. Liakat Hossain, and Md. Nazmul Alam Bhuiyan; as well as Mahbubur Rahman and other relevant senior officials.

With the aim of promoting cricket at the university level, nurturing young talent, and fostering healthy competition and mutual harmony among students, the ‘ABG University Cup 2026’ was held—an initiative of the Anvir Bashundhara Group, organized by ABG Sports City.

The organizers stated that such events will play a significant role in encouraging the younger generation to participate in sports, while also fostering the development of cricket at the university level and helping to discover new talent. They expressed their hope that such initiatives will continue in the future.

The award recipients are: Champion: University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB),  Runner-up: Sonargaon University, Player of the Match: Farhan Jani (ULAB), Best Batsman of the Tournament: Zakirul Ahmed Jem (ULAB), Best Bowler of the Tournament: M H Rakib (ULAB), Player of the Tournament: Zakirul Ahmed Jem (ULAB) and Fan Cup: American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)