On May 27, the former Delhi player, and presently the head coach of the Indian Men's team, Gautam Gambhir, inaugurated the 51st edition of the All India Goswami Ganesh Dutt Memorial Cricket Tournament in New Delhi. As one of Delhi's oldest and most prestigious grassroots cricket tournaments, the event has a storied history of developing elite talent. At the opening ceremony, Gautam Gambhir congratulated the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) Director, Vikas Katyal, on the occasion of organizing its 51st year. Gambhir also noted the long-standing legacy of the tournament, stating that virtually every cricketer who has ever represented Delhi or India has participated in this competition at some point in their career. Speaking to ANI, he said, "First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Vikas Katyal. Just imagine, this tournament has now completed 51 years! Consider what a remarkably long span of time, 51 years, represents to organize such a tournament, year after year, to organize it in a manner that brings together everyone who has had the honor of representing the country or Delhi." "I do not believe that there is a single player who has not participated in this tournament. Indeed, I am confident that in the years to come, this tournament will continue to thrive on an even bigger scale and, for many more years, consistently nurture and produce talent for Delhi." He highly commended the local players for their intense dedication, highlighting their eagerness to compete and showcase their talent despite the extreme summer heat in the capital. "This demonstrates the immense passion that players in Delhi possess. If you are willing to play even in such heat, your ultimate hope is that genuine talent will eventually go on to represent Delhi and one day hopefully represent the country as well. And that journey begins right here with tournaments like this one." Team india head coach Gautam Gambhir inaugurated one of Delhi oldest cricket tournament Goswami Ganesh Dutt today @GautamGambhir @delhi_cricket @BCCI pic.twitter.com/8nsEEIBdxL — vipul kashyap (@kashyapvipul) May 27, 2026 Read also: Watch: Virat Kohli teasing Shubman Gill from the sidelines as GT players posed for team photo Legacy of All India Goswami Ganesh Dutt Memorial Cricket Tournament The All India Goswami Ganesh Dutt Memorial Cricket Tournament is among Delhi’s most prestigious and long-running grassroots club cricket events, officially affiliated with the Delhi & District Cricket Association. Organized annually by the Goswami Ganesh Dutt Memorial Society, the tournament commemorates Late Shri Goswami Ganesh Dutt Ji Maharaj and celebrates cricketing excellence. Traditionally linked with St. Stephen's College Cricket Ground, the 2026 edition is being held at SGTB Khalsa College Ground. The tournament features 16 teams comprising domestic, IPL, and national-level talent and currently follows a fast-paced T20 knockout format. Schedule overview Stage Timeline Match timing Pre-Quarter Finals Mid-May 2026 08:00 AM IST Quarter-Finals Late May 2026 08:00 AM IST Semi-Finals Early June 2026 08:00 AM IST Grand Finale Mid-June 2026 08:00 AM IST